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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

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

Darwin Council’s local business voucher scheme launches

DARWIN Council’s voucher scheme to encourage shoppers to buy local and dine out at restaurants in the council area opens today

Northern Territory

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 18: Tobias Harris #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets during game three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 18, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

US NBA star pays tribute to friend killed in NT road tragedy

US NBA star Tobias Harris has paid tribute to his friend Alex Aurrichio, who was tragically killed in a crash with a motor vehicle while cycling in Darwin’s rural area

Northern Territory

Alex Aurrichio (South Adelaide Football Club player) from America at Hickinbotham Oval. Alex is speaking in the lead up to the SANFL's Multicultural Round and the importance of embracing everyone's backgrounds. 26/05/17 Picture: Stephen Laffer

‘Let’s get Rooch home’: Fundraiser reaches more than $120k

A FUNDRAISER set up to take the body of Alex Aurrichio — tragically killed in a road crash — back to his family in the US has raised more than $120,000 overnight

Northern Territory

Valia Kambourakis at the Glenti Festival in Darwin Saturday, June 8, 2019.Picture: Keri Megelus

Make some noise, GleNTi is back in 2020 after all

WHILE the passing of the Queen’s Birthday weekend meant there wouldn’t be a GleNTi festival as we know it this year, the Greek Community is still planning to go ahead with a cut down version of the event

Northern Territory

Cavenagh St Car park where the new CDU city campus will be built. the car park was yesterday sold for $14.6 million.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Businesses ‘may have to shut’ after Cavenagh St carpark closure

THE closure of almost 400 car parks at Cavenagh St has sparked fears that businesses could close with motorists forced to change their daily commute to and from work

Northern Territory

Territorians behaviour ‘encouraging’ as more restrictions lift

TERRITORIANS have enjoyed their first weekend back at pubs and clubs — and camping in the great outdoors — without time, meal and biosecurity restrictions

Northern Territory

Recognition for helping to reform the lives of prisoners

A SEA-CHANGE to one of the most remote locations in Australia has capped a memorable career in corrections for 2020 Australian Corrections Medallist Mandy Crow

Northern Territory

Pubs are looking forward to getting rid of the time limits and only being able to order a beer with food Jana Sykorova from the Precinct is pretty excited about the time restrictions being lifted . Picture Katrina Bridgeford.

Nightclubs, casinos and cinemas reopen as restrictions unwind

TERRITORIANS will be able to enjoy some of the most relaxed coronavirus restrictions in the country from today as nightclubs, cinemas and casinos reopen their doors

Northern Territory

Reduction in council rates for Coolalinga residents

COOLALINGA residents will see a reduction in rates under Litchfield council’s draft municipal plan for 2020/2021 as a result of the current economic climate

Northern Territory

Will Green of Territory Animal Solutions with some of his rescue dogs and closest mates, Bonnie, Yap and Betty at the Marlow Lagoon Dog Park.

$6mil capital works projects headline Palmo council budget

PALMERSTON Council is aiming for a square budget in 2020-21 that includes dedicating more than $6 million to capital works

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