South of town there are roadworks to add lanes for a safer way of going into Katherine East than the current turn off into Cyprus Street. This is also being looked after by DIPL. Please obey traffic management.

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There are still some Festival of the Dry brochures available at Katherine Town Council if anyone would like to know what events are on in the next couple of months. Check out the Council website also. for more information.

The myKatherine discount scheme has about $56,000 left. It is a great way of getting a discount on your purchases from our local businesses. If you need any help please call in and see our lovely ladies at the front desk and they will help you.

Deputy Mayor Kym Henderson and I attended the Top Didj grand opening recently which is owned by Petrena Ariston. Petrena and her late husband Alex built the new building to accommodate all the paintings and souvenirs that are for sale. Manuel Pamkal gives visitors and locals an experience in Idigenous culture. It is on the Gorge Road so go and pay them a visit you will be surprised.

We had a visit at the Civic Centre from 30 Year 8 St Joseph's College students. They toured the building, saw a set-up of a Council meeting, and there was a discussion about Council and what it does.

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