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Will ZwarCouncil Reporter

Will Zwar is the council reporter for the NT News. He brings you the latest in all local matters and the stories directly affecting you – where the newest restaurants, bars and cafes are, where to take your dog for a walk and where all the best hidden gems are. He’s the go to man for developments and getting out and about in Darwin and across the Territory. He also dabbles in the latest fishing stories and enjoys writing a good yarn about anything to do with the outdoors.

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Northern Territory

Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison outlines the NTG's response to the Northern Sydney Cluster.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Government dismisses Lord Mayor’s bid for power over police

THE NT government has dismissed a suggestion that local government should control police services to help curb the crime crisis

Northern Territory

Parap Pool Waterpolo, keen Waterpolo enthusiasts Nate Tempe, Sam McKey[female], Chris Coombes, and Gary Vincent are trying to get the sport up and running again. Pic Katrina Bridgeford.

Darwin Council considering pool fee hikes

CLUBS that use City of Darwin swimming pools have proposed a general admission fee increase that will be considered by the council tomorrow night

Northern Territory

Press conference with Essential Services Minister Eva Lawler at NT Parliament house .

Government calls for advice on reducing greenhouse emissions

THE Northern Territory government is calling on businesses to provide expert advice and practical steps on how to make our government buildings and assets more energy efficient, and help reduce our greenhouse gas emissions

Northern Territory

Mitchell St in Darwin was abuzz to celebrate the end of 2020. There was a visible police presence along the party strip. Picture: Che Chorley

Public to offer feedback on plans to close off CBD street

CONSULTATION for a plan to bollard off Nuttall Place is expected to take place over the coming weeks as Mitchell Street businesses look to enhance the popular night strip

Northern Territory

Yokayi Footy host Megan Waters hails from Darwin. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos.

The new face of Territory’s Indigenous footy

Larrakia woman Megan Waters is about to put Territory Footy on the map in a big way, thanks to her new position as co-host of the Yokayi Footy show

Northern Territory

Amy Chittick, Katie Streader, Jasmine Hewitt and Amie Love as the NTFL's night of nights .Picture Glenn Campbell

All the glitz and glamour of AFLNT’s night of nights

THE men and women of Territory footy stunned on the red carpet last night as they celebrated the best performers of the 2020-21 season with the presentation of the Nichols and Gwynne medals. CHECK OUT our mega photo gallery here

Northern Territory

Man’s thumb severed after being bitten by family dog

A PALMERSTON man’s thumb was ‘severed’ after being inadvertently bitten on his hand by his family dog

Northern Territory

Wanderers U12s Grand Final promo, The U12s known as the Knuckleheads training at Anula oval, in front Faithe Bouwer, Maggie King, and Hayley Hopkinson with team mates in background. Picture Katrina Bridgeford.

‘Knuckleheads’ looking to cap off underdog story of the year

THE Wanderers U12s all girls team may just be taking part in the greatest underdog story of all time

Northern Territory

The PFAS Treatment Plant under construction in Katherine. Picture: Supplied

PFAS compensation doesn’t settle well with everyone

COMPENSATION offered to Katherine residents in response to PFAS contamination hasn’t settled the situation for everyone, with some still concerned over how the contamination is being handled

Northern Territory

Darwin Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis with Darwin Alderman Peter Pangquee, Darwin Council will invest $5 million into the building better suburbs projects to upgrade community infrastructure to achieve a "city of colour" Picture Katrina Bridgeford.

FULL LIST: Which council assets are due for an upgrade

DARWIN’s suburban boat ramps, exercise and play equipment and infrastructure are set for an upgrade with Darwin council investing $5 million into their Building Better Suburbs project

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