November was a busy month at the Arrmunbu Child and Family Centre in Gunbalanya, with an official opening on Thursday 20 November.

Santa Claus carved up the sand during the Jabiru Fire Station Christmas Lolly Run, with some hot moves to traditional music at Manabadurma (Town Camp). A mighty thumbs up to the crew from the Jabiru Fire Station, who helped Santa get his sleigh out and about to kids in the streets of Jabiru and the nearby community.

Gunbalanya will launch its Australia Day celebrations at 12 noon on Saturday 24 January with a community netball exhibition match at the Youth Centre courts. The main event, a football scratch match at Gunbalanya Oval, will follow at 1pm with an Australia Day community barbecue to follow. All are welcome!

A newly prepared draft management plan for Kakadu National Park is now available for public comment. Park Manager Sarah Kerin is urging the community to get involved and make their voice heard through the public comment period.