Garrak-Jarru Regional Council

Category: Organisation
Sub Category:Aboriginal Community Council
Place:Katherine
State/Country:Northern Territory, Australia
Summary Information:
The Garrak-Jarru Regional Council was formed by the amalgamation of two councils of the katherine region in 1993 due to changes to ATSIC Act resulting in a reduction of regional councils. 'Garrak-Jarru' means 'black cockatoos talking'. The name is a combination of Jawoyn ('Garrak') and Warlpiri ('Jarru') languages.

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    • Glossary

    Aboriginal Community Council (Australia)
    Created:Monday, 24 October 2005
    Modified:Saturday, 26 May 2012

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