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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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Darwin Council had ‘no concerns’ about controversial Throb project

A CONTROVERSIAL ‘sunset lounge’ proposed at East Point faced no hurdles when it reached the City of Darwin Council, according to Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis.

Northern Territory

Rebecca Larendu Mbonga and Kuba Mach enjoy a coffee at the Lucky Bat, Nightcliff. The Lucky Bat Cafe owners have registered for the Darwin City Council's voucher program which will put $300,000 back into the local economy.Picture: Che Chorley

Darwin Council voucher scheme sees huge uptake within first day

MORE than 70 local businesses have registered with Darwin council’s voucher program since it was revealed by the NT News yesterday.

Northern Territory

Wesley Field, CEO and Marketing and Business Development for Arirrki Aborignal Corporation, runs a jumping croc tour company which benefits an aboriginal community on Groote Island. He is supportive of a tourism voucher scheme after the coronavirus pandemic.Picture: Che Chorley

Tourism operators want in on hospitality voucher scheme

TOURISM and accommodation businesses want to be included in any form of coronavirus recovery voucher scheme, as revealed by the NT News this week, to keep Territory businesses alive.

Northern Territory

15-year-old charged with murder over teen’s death

MAJOR Crime Squad detectives have charged a 15-year-old boy with murder in relation to the death of another teenager in Darwin yesterday

Northern Territory

Enjoying the Sunset at the last Mindil Beach Market for 2019.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Mindil Markets return ‘will hurt restaurant businesses’

THE likely return of the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets may force some businesses to close their doors on conflicting nights, according to a prominent Top End restaurant owner

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Young people in a cafe making a contactless payment through a mobile phone

$300,000 in Council vouchers to encourage us to spend local

DARWIN council will inject $300,000 into the local economy through a voucher scheme for the tourism, hospitality and retail sectors

Northern Territory

Brothers Alex and Eddie James have recently opened up a new Burger joint on Knuckey Street, 'Good Thanks' and business has started off great!Picture: Justin Kennedy

Eateries support voucher scheme to help the fun return

TERRITORY traders say a hospitality voucher scheme would help people enjoy life again without having to dip into their savings.

Northern Territory

Why I Love the Territory, Beverly Ratahi . Pic Katrina Bridgeford.

Gerry Wood endorses independent candidate for his Nelson seat

RURAL taxpayers looking to continue the independent legacy of the Nelson electorate, held by long-serving member Gerry Wood, have a new candidate to consider at the polling booths – Beverley Ratahi

Northern Territory

L to R C & RConstructionsCaleb Got , Southern Districts Cricket Club's VP Brett Wheelan Tony Sievers, Assistant Minister for Sport and Mayor of Litchfield Maree Bredhauer at the Southern Districts Cricket Club's new change Rooms and Grandstand.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

$2m major upgrades completed at Freds Pass cricket oval

RURAL sporting life has just become more comfortable with the Southern Districts Cricket Club welcoming a new $2 million viewing platform and change rooms at their Freds Pass base.

Northern Territory

Deckchair Cinema turns 25 on Saturday with a Cake for film buffs , GM James Parker (L) and Operations Manager Damien Johns. Pic Glenn Campbell

Break out the popcorn, Deckchair Cinema is the hot ticket

BREAK out the popcorn. One of Darwin’s most loved attractions, the Deckchair Cinema, is set to reopen again

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