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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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ANZAC DAY 2020. WAR MEMORIAL SERVICE IN CANBERRA.

Territorians commemorate Anzac Day from their driveways

TERRITORIANS have risen early this Anzac Day to remember those who fought — and fell — for our nation

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

Work to start on city CDU site after $14.6m carpark sale

DARWIN council has officially sold the Cavenagh St carpark to Charles Darwin University for $14.6 million, allowing construction to start on its new university this year

Northern Territory

St John Paramedics Samantha Cooper and Warren Purse have served for the ADF but currently act as some of our most frontline professionals. Picture: Che Chorley

Modern day heroes to honour past counterparts this Anzac Day

ANZAC Day commemorations this year will be like none Australians have ever seen before, with the coronavirus pandemic shutting down official ceremonies. But our modern-day heroes will still be honouring their wartime counterparts.

Northern Territory

Darwin Mayor Kon Vatskalis celebrates his first anniversary in office.Picture: Justin Kennedy

Struggling Darwin ratepayers could see first-quarter rates waived

DARWIN residents and businesses could have their first-quarter rates waived if they are going through hardship thanks to the NT Government’s $13.1 million recovery package for local government.

ExclusiveNorthern Territory

Dan Murphy’s withdraws Darwin Supreme Court application

ENDEAVOUR Drinks has officially withdrawn its application in the Supreme Court to establish a Dan Murphy’s superstore, after March’s liquor legislation change

Northern Territory

Fuel companies in for a grilling on the Territory’s high petrol prices

ACCUSATIONS service stations are gouging Territorians at the bowsers will be settled on Friday, with a meeting with petrol bosses to reveal why Territorians are coughing up more each time they refuel.

Northern Territory

Stack of Australian dollars, cash money generic

$13.1m stimulus package delivers rates respite to NT councils

COUNCIL rates across the NT can now be deferred or waived with the help of a $13.1 million injection from the NT Government, relieving businesses facing hardship.

Northern Territory

Darwin gathers for the ANZAC Day dawn service at the cenotaph.Pic Glenn Campbell

Public holiday goes missing in 2020

TERRITORIANS will miss out on a public holiday in 2020, with next week set to start on Monday after the Anzac Day weekend

Northern Territory

Debris left over from a single vehicle fatal accident on the Stuart Highway close to the Elizabeth River Valley Road. 20/4/2020Picture: Che Chorley

Police had been searching for car involved in fatal accident

POLICE had already been on the lookout for a car which later rolled, killing its driver, after it had earlier stopped in the middle of the Stuart Highway and nearly caused an accident

Northern Territory

Palmerston RSL President Bill Simpkin is helping have poppies painted on Palmerston driveways to help locals celebrate ANZAC day at home, amid to Coronavirus lockdown laws.Picture: Che Chorley

Territorians urged to still reflect on a quieter Anzac Day

THERE will be no march, no wreath laying and no two-up on Anzac Day this year, but Territorians are still being urged to embrace the day of reflection for fallen soldiers.

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