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Swim star gets Jabbers jumping

01 Apr 2015
LISA Curry MBE AO came to Jabiru on Monday 2 March as part of her “One Life, One Chance Aussie Road Trip” to promote simple answers to a healthier life. Her visit was made possible with support from the West Arnhem Regional Council.Read more
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College boys fly with Hawks

10 Mar 2015
DANIEL Wilson and Justin Cooper from West Arnhem College Jabiru are getting a taste of the big time, playing for Katherine Big River Hawks in the NTFL Under-18 competition. Jabiru Academy Clontarf Foundation Director Leith Waterbury said the boys had a chance to meet some of the footy code’s big guns last weekend.Read more
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'Home cooking' at Jabiru Golf Club

10 Mar 2015
FOR Amanda Henderson, taking up a position as chef at the Jabiru Golf Club is something of a homecoming. Amanda first came to Jabiru at the age of three, growing up here before leaving in 1998 to pursue her career as a chef. Back then, Amanda’s surname was Dunstan – a well-known family name in Jabiru, particularly at the Golf Club.Read more
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Have your say: draft Walking Strategy for Kakadu

10 Mar 2015
Kakadu National Park and Parks Australia are inviting comments from locals and visitors on their draft Walking Strategy. Developed after three years of planning and consultations, the Walking Strategy provides a basis for a consistent and sustainable approach to the planning, development, management and promotion of walking opportunities within the park.Read more
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Celebrating World Wetlands Day

24 Feb 2015
World Wetlands Day was celebrated in style on Monday 2 February at Kakadu National Park’s Bowali Visitor Centre. The day is celebrated worldwide on 2 February to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971.Read more
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Packing a punch

23 Feb 2015
With more than 50 kids attending each day, the Childrens' Ground School Holiday Program packed a wallop, with a program that was educational, informative, fun, and free. A ctivities included pizza making, a disco, a billabong cruise, laser tag, water slides and more. PHOTO: DOMINIC O'BRIENRead more
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Croc shock!

04 Feb 2015
On Tuesday 20 January, Kakadu rangers were contacted by two people – described as “a bit shaken up” – who had been walking through long grass near a culvert on the Arnhem Highway when a four-metre croc made a snap decision about breakfast and made a lunge at them.Read more
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Jabiru celebrates - but is 26 January an inclusive date for all?

04 Feb 2015
Along with communities across the nation, Jabiru celebrated Australia Day on Monday, 26 January. But questions are being asked about whether the date - which marks the arrival of the First Fleet and the establishment of the Colony of New South Wales - is an inclusive date of celebration for all Australians.Read more
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Bombers get stuck into Pints

04 Feb 2015
The Jabiru Bombers played out a thrilling draw against Pint FC in front of an enthusiastic crowd of onlookers and sponsors on Saturday 17 January in its last home game for the season.Read more
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A 'fiery' corroborree for Santa

14 Dec 2014
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.Read more

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