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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

A croc snapped up a pig for lunch during the Barra Nats on the Daly River this week. Picture: Alex Julius

Pork chop: Croc snapped chowing down on pig at popular fishing comp

A hungry crocodile has outdone all the fishos at this week’s Barra Nationals competition, gulping down a pig as it made its way down the river.

Northern Territory

Barry Brown And The GetDown - photo: Supplied by artist *for use in Friday Fix - April 23

Festival management, performers defend act after ‘blackface’ claims

Performers part of a Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival act which allegedly offended a number of audience members have moved to reassure the public it was not a ‘blackface’ act.

Northern Territory

John Christophersen will be laid to rest at the Botanic Gardens on Friday morning. Picture: Supplied.

Vale, Christo: NT Aboriginal rights leader John Lyle Christophersen farewelled

NT Indigenous rights activist John Lyle ‘Christo’ Christophersen was farewelled at the Botanic Gardens on Friday. The NT News pays tribute to his memory with a eulogy written by Chips Mackinolty in co-ordination with Mr Christophersen’s family.

Northern Territory

Larrakia Nation Night Patrol drops off a client to a Mission Australia Sobering Up Shelter in Berrimah, Darwin. Photograph: Che Chorley

Hopes for Darwin ‘wet camp’ for itinerants to be established by next dry season

Plans to establish a ‘wet camp’ in Darwin to monitor alcohol consumption and behaviour has moved a step closer, with talks between Larrakia Traditional Owners and out-of-town countrymen progressing.

Northern Territory

The Howard Springs Pandemic Clinic has opened today. Those with a referral can now drive through and be tested whilst waiting in their car by the pandemic nurses.Picture: Che Chorley

NT expands COVID-19 case location watch list

Territorians and visitors to the NT are being encouraged to continually check the full list of COVID-19 case locations, if they have been in New South Wales since April 30.

Northern Territory

The iconic Nightcliff Jetty has been temporarily closed after a routine inspection found structural issues that require attention.Photograph: Che Chorley

Nightcliff Jetty partially reopened

Nightcliff Jetty has been partially reopened, allowing locals and visitors to enjoy a small portion of the jetty, following expert safety advice.

Northern Territory

Frances Bay Mooring Basin. Picture: NT Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics

Budget 2021: $20 million allocated to Marina upgrades

The Gunner Government is set to unveil $20 million worth of upgrades to the Frances Bay Marina’s mooring lock in Tuesday’s budget.

Northern Territory

The Wide Open Space Festival is calling for applications for musicians to play the 2017 event at Ross River Resort. Picture: SUPPLIED.

Red Centre lights up for Wide Open Space festival

N’Dhala Gorge and the Ross River resort came to life with the Wide Open Space festival over the weekend, celebrating local Territory arts and culture

Northern Territory

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Mindil Beach ‘all quiet’ after booze ban

Disrespectful behaviour at Mindil Beach was quelled ahead of Thursday night’s tourist market opening, after alcohol was banned in the area by Darwin Council.

Northern Territory

Olga Havnen, CEO, Danila Dilba Health Service speaks to media after Minister for Territory Families Dale Wakefield announced the Governmentâ€™s preliminary response to the 227 recommendations from the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory report.

Dan Murphy’s decision met with relief for health groups

The end to a successful fight against the development of a Dan Murphy’s superstore has come to the relief of several health and social service bodies that have actively opposed the proposal over the past five-and-a-half years.

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