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Barkly Regional Council

Delivering support and services to the culturally diverse communities of the Barkly region.


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The Golden Heart of Australia

Situated in the eastern central region of the Northern Territory, The Barkly Region is the second largest Local Government Area in Australia and the fourth largest in the world.


The Barkly Regional Council was established in 2008 and its area covers 7 communities (2 regional towns and 5 remote communities). The Barkly's local government area is over 320,000km², Making it one of the largest local government footprints in Australia. The estimated population of the Barkly Regional council, as stated in the 2021 Census is 6,316.

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Discover Life in Barkly

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Latest News & Publications

Joint Message - Tennant Creek-Mount Isa Cross Border Commission.

June 10, 2025
P lease click on below link to read media release about Joint Message - Tennant Creek-Mount Isa Cross Border Commission.
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Barkly Regional Council Seeks Community Feedback on Draft Regional Plan 2025–2026

May 26, 2025
Regional Plan Feedback 2025-26
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Tennant Creek Australia Day event an ‘absolute hit’: Mayor Vashist

January 30, 2025
More than 250 people turned out for Tennant Creek’s Australia Day Family Fun Day afternoon at Lake Mary-Ann-Tingkkarli on Sunday, enjoying a host of great events, despite a late thunderstorm cutting the day short.
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Mayor Vashist urges NT Families Minister Cahill to meet on Barkly social issues

January 30, 2025
Barkly Mayor Sid Vashist has urged NT Minister for Territory Families Robyn Cahill to meet with him to discuss greater long-term support for social services for families in the Barkly region, after leading a community roundtable last week with Federal Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth.
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2025 Australia Day Family Fun Day to return to Lake Mary Ann

January 13, 2025
Preparations for the 2025 Australia Day celebrations in Tennant Creek and Elliott are underway, including plans to hold a Family Fun Day at Tingkkarli-Lake Mary Ann on Sunday January 26.