Litchfield Council

05/06/2026

👋 Staff Spotlight - Meet Conan Williams!

Welcome to the newest member of the Litchfield Council team, Conan Williams our Recreation Reserve Liaison Officer.

In this new role, Conan will be the friendly face helping to keep our recreation reserves looking their best. From minor repairs and maintenance to working with community groups and reserve committees, he'll be out and about across the municipality supporting our parks and reserves.

A proud Territorian, Conan's career started as a boilermaker and welder before spending more than 10 years with Bushfires NT in a range of roles, including fire management, training and compliance. His experience working with volunteers, landholders and communities across the Territory makes him a great fit for the role.

When he's not at work, Conan enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, a collection of pets and making the most of the great outdoors - especially if it involves a fishing rod! 🎣

Be sure to say hello if you see him around! 👋

04/06/2026

🐾 LOST DOG 🐾

Date impounded: 4 June 2026
Impound number: #3087
Location found: Lovelock Road, Bees Creek
S*x: Male - Desexed
Colour: White and black spots
Does it have a collar/tags: No
Is it microchipped: No
Is it registered with Council: No

Help us find its owner!

04/06/2026

📢 Public Holiday Operating Hours

Please note the following changes to our operating hours for the upcoming public holiday on Monday, 8 June:

📍 Main Office at 7 Bees Creek Rd, Freds Pass - closed Monday, 8 June, reopening 8:15am Tuesday, 9 June
📚 Litchfield Community Library at Coolalinga Central - closed Monday, 8 June, reopening 9am Tuesday, 9 June
✝️ Thorak Regional Cemetery Office - closed Monday, 8 June, reopening 8:15am Tuesday, 9 June
🗑️ All of our waste transfer stations will be operating as normal.

We wish everyone a safe and happy long weekend!

03/06/2026

♻️ From green waste to cash for containers - Litchfield is recycling BIG! 🌿

Every bottle recycled, battery dropped off and trailer of green waste sorted correctly helps keep our community cleaner and more sustainable 🙌

Here’s a snapshot of what was diverted from landfill in 2024–2025 👇

🌱 7,827m³ of green waste processed for resale
🔩 1,148 tonnes of scrap metal recycled
💻 45 tonnes of electronics recycled through TechCollect
🛞🔋🛢️ 101.6 tonnes of tyres, batteries & oil recycled
🥤 20.4 tonnes collected through Cash for Containers

All proceeds from recycled materials fully fund our Community Grants Scheme, which last financial year raised $87,754 for worthy causes.

Our Waste Transfer Stations at Humpty Doo, Howard Springs and Berry Springs make it easier for residents to recycle responsibly and reduce landfill waste ♻️

Small actions make a big difference. Thanks to everyone doing their part for future generations 👏

03/06/2026

Join us at the library on Friday, 5 June at 10:30am for an author talk with one of Australia's much loved rural fiction writers, Maya Linnell.

Hope to see you there!

👀 Author Talk with Maya Linnell: Sunrise at Sunny Cross Farm 👀

Join us for a special author talk with Maya Linnell, one of Australia’s most loved rural fiction writers, as she discusses her newly published novel Sunrise at Sunny Cross Farm.
During this engaging session, Maya will speak about her writing journey, the inspiration behind Sunrise at Sunny Cross Farm, and the themes that continue to resonate with readers across Australia. Attendees will enjoy insights into her creative process and the experiences that shape her storytelling.
Coolalinga Central COTA NT COTA NT Berry Springs

02/06/2026

🐾 LOST DOG 🐾

Date impounded: 2 June 2026
Impound number: #3086
Location found: Canarium Road, Lambells Lagoon
S*x: Male
Colour: White and Tan
Does it have a collar/tags: Yes
Is it microchipped: No
Is it registered with Council: No

Help us find its owner!

02/06/2026

🐾 LOST DOG 🐾

Date impounded: 2 June 2026
Impound number: #3085
Location found: Mulgara Road, Berry Springs
S*x: Female
Colour: White and Tan
Does it have a collar/tags: No
Is it microchipped: No
Is it registered with Council: No

Help us find its owner!

02/06/2026

🚧 Road Repair Works Underway at Karen Kelly Crossing, Darwin River🚧

Repair works commenced recently at Karen Kelly Crossing Floodway on Leonino Road to restore damage caused by recent weather events and improve safety for road users.

The works include:
🔹 Repairing and reinstating the damaged road section adjacent to the culvert crossing
🔹 Restoring erosion and washout damage near the guardrail, including batter rehabilitation
🔹 Reinstating the Karen Kelly Crossing road sign with new posts and fittings.

Motorists are asked to take care when travelling through the area and follow any traffic management directions in place while works are being completed.

Thank you for your patience as we carry out these important repairs.

31/05/2026

Check out the upgraded half basketball court at Berry Springs Recreation Reserve. How fantastic is it looking!

How good does our basketball court look now?! 🏀💙

The resurfacing is complete and the fresh new court looks absolutely incredible. Huge thanks to NT Shade for the amazing work and professional finish — we’re so happy with the result!

We can’t wait to see the community out here enjoying it. 🙌

29/05/2026

🚜🌿 Big jobs, long roads and plenty of grass!

Our Mobile Workforce team is flat out every year keeping Litchfield looking its best across more than 3,000 square kilometres of Council land and hundreds of kilometres of roads 🤯.

Here’s what they tackled in the last financial year 👇

- 2,408 hours of slashing
- 1,806 hours of mowing
- 1,378 hours of w**d spraying
- 340+ sign replacements
- 650+ guidepost repairs & replacements
-️ 1,206 bags of litter collected.

And that’s not all… the team also cleaned up dumped tyres, mattresses, fridges and other bulky waste to help keep our community safe, clean and accessible 🙌

A massive shout out to our hardworking Mobile Workforce crew who work year-round to keep Litchfield maintained and moving 👏.