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Talara McHugh is a cadet reporter for The Advertiser and Sunday Mail, covering general news with a focus on Indigenous affairs and social issues. She began her career as an intern in 2022 before being selected for News Corp Australia’s national cadet program in 2023.

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This year marks the three decades since the Melas family began their Christmas light tradition in 1993. Picture: Supplied

Melas family’s 30-year tradition lights up Stuart Park

For three decades the Melas family has spread Christmas cheer in Stuart Park and are fundraising to feed Territory families in need.

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Christmas tree with Australian money in the branches.

City of Darwin’s tips for an eco-Christmas

With Christmas around the corner, City of Darwin shares its tips on how to have an eco-friendly celebration. Find out more.

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NT Police Association president Nathan Finn (NTPA)Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

NTPA hopes cabinet reshuffle will help address alcohol-fuelled crime

Despite previous calls for the Chief Minister to hold alcohol policy, the NTPA said it was sensible for the police minister to acquire it.

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GENERIC NT POLICE FLASHING LIGHTS. A WOMAN is in a critical state in the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) after a hit and run in the Darwin CBD, early Friday morning. Picture: Floss Adams.

Man killed in Ludmilla hit and run

Police are calling for witnesses after a 30-year-old man was killed in a fatal hit and run in Ludmilla overnight.

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Melanie Eniego, Trisha Fetalino, Stacey Anderson and Carmine Porricelli as Wharf One Food & Wine are gearing up for their Barbie themed New Year's Eve party. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Wharf One goes Barbie for NYE

Wharf One Food and Wine are bringing in the new year Barbie-style with pink drinks, Brazilian dancers and a photo booth.

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NT Police conducting RBTs on Gardens Road as part of their road safety campaign this festive season. Picture: Talara McHugh

Booze buses on back roads: NT Police ramp up safety this Christmas

NT Police has launched their Christmas road safety campaign, increasing RBTs across Darwin.

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Red Car in an Accident. Image Detail with Selective Focus.

Territory’s worst locations for car crashes revealed

An analysis of over 20,000 insurance claims has revealed the NT’s worst crash spots and when they’re most common. Read where fender benders happen most often.

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