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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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One of the largest aircraft in the world - the Antonov AN-124 - has landed in Darwin.Picture: Che Chorley

Giant of the skies drops in to visit Darwin

ONE of the world’s largest planes — an Antonov An-124 with an enormous wingspan of 73m— has popped in to Darwin for a visit

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The first trees are being planted at Daly St on the CBD beautification project, Darwin. Lord Mayor of Darwin the Hon. Kon Vatskalis takes great pride in planting the first tree of the project.Picture: Che Chorley

Top End councils committed to greening streets despite dire report results

PALMERSTON and Darwin councils remain committed to a green future, following a report that they face some of the biggest challenges across the country in maintaining green canopy coverage.

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Adelaide-Darwin travellers told midair they’ll have to quarantine

PASSENGERS on two flights from Adelaide that arrived at Darwin International Airport this morning have been quarantined after the NT once again closed its border with SA.

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The new Dan Murphy's bottle shop that opened in Frenchs Forest on Friday, September 25. Picture: Supplied

Objectors now in favour of Dan Murphy’s after change in site

INDIGENOUS communities Minmarama, Kulaluk and Bagot have retracted their opposition to a Dan Murphy’s liquor licence application after the liquor retailer moved its plans for a Darwin store 1.3 km further away from their communities

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City of Darwin GM for innovation , growth and development Josh Sattler as Darwin council are nearly finished installing smart street lights and smart park lights.Pic Glenn Campbell

Spotlight on Darwin council over Smart City lights technology

THE Esplanade’s Smart City lights were put in place without motion sensors capabilities, despite a promise from Darwin Council that the project would include the technology.

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Darwin's Esplanade including the site of the proposed Darwin RSL development and Deckchair Cinema.Picture: Che Chorley

Opposition groups say concerns remain over RSL Esplanade clubhouse plans

OPPOSERS to the Darwin RSL’s proposed Esplanade Clubhouse are remaining guarded, despite the club withdrawing their application and Darwin Council “wishing them well” in finding a different home.

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Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia - June 6, 2015: Woolworths Store at Commercial Road East Mt Gambier. Customers arrive at the Store to Shop in the Early Evening. Woolworths is the Largest Australian Owned and Operated Supermarket/Grocery Chain in Australia, with over 933 stores throughout Australia.

Opponents to confront Woolworths over Dan Murphy’s at AGM today

INDIGENOUS communities and health-related organisations will confront Woolworths at its Annual General Meeting today asking it to reconsider its plans to launch a superstore in Darwin

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City of Darwin announces it will close its doors to the public at 5PM TodayPicture GLENN CAMPBELL

Darwin council members continue to air dirty laundry at meetings

DARWIN council’s elected members continue to take swipes at each other over proper governance and council proceedings, with yet another heated meeting on Tuesday night

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Darwin's Remembrance Day commemorations were held at the Cenotaph on Darwin's esplanade. picture: Che Chorley

Hundreds turn out to remember fallen troops on Remembrance Day

HUNDREDS of Territorians have braved the heat to pay their respects on Remembrance Day, standing and remembering the soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the safe future of Australia.

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Remembrance Day , Parap Rainforest Guide member Stella Walsh 8 yrs and Berrimah Troop scout Matthew Barber 11 yrs prepare for Remembrance Day at the Darwins Cenotaph war memorial on the Esplanade . 2020. Picture Katrina Bridgeford.

Territorians to commemorate the fallen this Remembrance Day

TERRITORIANS will stand and remember the fallen soldiers who gave their life to let the nation live on today, Remembrance Day.

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