Litchfield Council

Litchfield Council This page shares official Council business, information about community events and updates. The population of Litchfield is estimated to be just over 23,000.

Located in the Top End of the Northern Territory, Litchfield Council covers an area of 3100 square kilometres and includes coastal and riverine areas, rainforests and lagoons. Litchfield Council is the local government authority responsible for planning and delivery of a range of services such as: waste and recycling, road maintenance, recreation reserves, animal management, mobile workforce and Thorak Regional Cemetery.

🎉 Congratulations to our early dog registration prize winners—Joolya, Jager and Buddy! 🐾Their owners paid their dog regi...
04/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our early dog registration prize winners—Joolya, Jager and Buddy! 🐾

Their owners paid their dog registrations before 1 September, placing them in the draw to win one of three Yeti prize packs.

Thank you to everyone who registered their dogs early. The winners’ owners will be contacted by Council to arrange collection of their prizes.

🐾 LOST DOG 🐾 Date impounded: 04/09/2026Impound number: 3144Location found: Intersection of Byers Rd & Stuart Highway, NT...
04/09/2026

🐾 LOST DOG 🐾

Date impounded: 04/09/2026
Impound number: 3144
Location found: Intersection of Byers Rd & Stuart Highway, NT 0837
S*x: Male
Breed: Cross Breed
Does it have a collar/tags: Yes - Collar
Is it microchipped: No
Is it registered with Council: No

Help us find its owner!

It’s almost Open Day time — and there’s something for everyone! 🎉Come along for a free, family-friendly day celebrating ...
03/09/2026

It’s almost Open Day time — and there’s something for everyone! 🎉

Come along for a free, family-friendly day celebrating community, with Just Peachy Productions as our MC and live music from Top Rods Music

Enjoy plenty of free treats, including coffee from Coda Mobile Coffee, a plant giveaway, Rotary Club of Litchfield/Palmerston Inc. snags, and cookies and cake from the Fireys!

Get ready to make a splash — bring a change of clothes for the dunk tank and fire-hose car race. Big kids can tackle the crazy obstacle course or shoot hoops on the giant inflatable basketball.

Meet some incredible local wildlife with Woollybutt Wildlife Rescue and Territory Wildlife Park, who will be bringing along some of their critters to learn about and hold.

There’ll also be:
FREE Zumba (10:30–11am) and Yoga (12pm) — bring your dancing shoes and yoga mat/towel.
A kids’ colouring competition with prizes up for grabs
AFLNT skills coaching and games
Community cricket fun
Plus plenty more activities, giveaways and good vibes!

Tell your friends, bring the family and join us for a fantastic day out with the community.

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🐾 LOST DOG 🐾 Date impounded: 02/09/2026Impound number: 3143Location found: McMillans Road, Knuckeys Lagoon NT 0828S*x: M...
02/09/2026

🐾 LOST DOG 🐾

Date impounded: 02/09/2026
Impound number: 3143
Location found: McMillans Road, Knuckeys Lagoon NT 0828
S*x: Male
Breed: Dachshound
Does it have a collar/tags: NO
Is it microchipped: YES
Is it registered with Council: NO

Help us find its owner!

Notice to the public: HOWARD SPRINGS WASTE TRANSFER STATION IS CLOSED TODAY.Humpty Doo and Berry Springs Waste Transfer ...
01/09/2026

Notice to the public: HOWARD SPRINGS WASTE TRANSFER STATION IS CLOSED TODAY.

Humpty Doo and Berry Springs Waste Transfer Stations remain open, for any other queries please call 08 8983 0600.

📣 Have your say on local council representationThe independent NT Local Government Representation Review is considering ...
25/08/2026

📣 Have your say on local council representation

The independent NT Local Government Representation Review is considering whether changes are needed to:
• council boundaries
• ward structures and boundaries
• the number of elected council members
• ward names

Community feedback will help shape the Review Committee’s recommendations before they are provided to the Minister for consideration.

Read the discussion paper and make a submission at lgrr2026.com.au

First-round submissions close Friday 2 October 2026.

ATTENTION all local businesses and stall holders! 🛍️✨ Litchfield Council invites you to submit an expression of interest...
17/08/2026

ATTENTION all local businesses and stall holders!

🛍️✨ Litchfield Council invites you to submit an expression of interest for a fantastic opportunity to showcase your offerings at our events throughout the year.

The next one will be on the 12th of September 10-1pm at Howard Park Recreation Reserve.

Secure a FREE stall and be part of a great community event!

Free disposal for selected household items is coming to Humpty Doo.From 1 September 2026, Litchfield Council residents c...
14/08/2026

Free disposal for selected household items is coming to Humpty Doo.

From 1 September 2026, Litchfield Council residents can dispose of up to two eligible household items per visit, free of charge at the Humpty Doo Waste Transfer Station.

Eligible items include mattresses, refrigerators, freezers, domestic air conditioners and unprocessed gas bottles.

Conditions apply. See the notice below for full details.

For any questions, call 8983 0600 or email [email protected].

🐾 LOST DOG 🐾 Date impounded: 14/08/2026Impound number: 3136Location found: Lowther Rd and Holly Rd Intersection, Bees Cr...
14/08/2026

🐾 LOST DOG 🐾

Date impounded: 14/08/2026
Impound number: 3136
Location found: Lowther Rd and Holly Rd Intersection, Bees Creek NT 0822
S*x: Entire Female
Breed: Staffy
Does it have a collar/tags: Wearing a Collar
Is it microchipped: No
Is it registered with Council: No

Help us find its owner!

Join us live on Monday!Our Council Meeting will be livestreamed on Monday, 17 August and community members are invited t...
12/08/2026

Join us live on Monday!

Our Council Meeting will be livestreamed on Monday, 17 August and community members are invited to tune in and stay informed about decisions and discussions affecting our municipality.

📅 Monday, 17 August from 6pm
💻 Watch live via our livestream - click on the link https://www.youtube.com//streams

Livestreaming Council Meetings is part of our commitment to transparency and keeping our community connected to the work of Council.

We encourage residents to tune in and stay connected with what’s happening at Council.

A community forum is also held from 5:30pm to 6pm prior to each monthly Council meeting that gives community
members the opportunity to ask Councillors questions or raise issues outside of the formal meeting process.

For a copy of the agenda visit https://litchfield.nt.gov.au/your-council/council-meetings.

Address

7 Bees Creek Road
Freds Pass, NT
0822

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:15am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61889830600

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