In a remote community 300 kilometres from Katherine a previously pitch-black oval's new lights are making inroads to health and culture.
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For years, the community of Ngukurr, with a population of about 1000, would congregate in the heat of the day to watch teams battle it out on the field.
It is a town where sport is king, and extreme heat rivaled.
That is until last year, when the Roper Gulf Regional Council and the Northern Territory Government banded together to install bright lights at the oval.
The change was something Roper Gulf Mayor, Judy MacFarlane, said benefited the whole community.
"Community commitments and our sometimes harsh weather means that the best time for communities to enjoy events and competition is in the evenings," she said.
"Roper Gulf's great tropical weather gives residents only a limited time after work to enjoy recreation.
"But having proper oval lighting means our local teams can continue to train safely at night, which we hope will encourage more people to take part in sport and recreation activities."
Mrs MacFarlane said the community's strong sports culture has proven to have a multitude of physical health benefits and is strengthening social ties.
"It is also an opportunity to grow and develop some of the great potential athletes who live in remote communities," she said.
In December, an official "Lights On" celebration was held in Ngukurr.
The lights were officially switched on by the Member for Arnhem, Selena Uibo and with the fields lit up, the Ngukurr Bulldogs and the Catholic Care NO MORE team linked arms to show support against family violence before a friendly game of AFL.
The fast paced game saw the experienced Ngukurr Bulldogs kick their way to victory, Mrs MacFarlane said.
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