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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

Lola Fitzgerald 5 as The Leanyer Water park opens in time for the school holidays.Picture Glenn CampbellPicture Glenn Campbell

Cash splash rejuvenates popular water park

Leanyer Water Park has gotten a whole lot cooler, with a facelift and new water slides, as it reopens today in time for the school holidays.

Northern Territory

Rebels President Andy Summerfield has been charged with intending and causing serious harm. Picture: NT Police

Former Rebels bikie boss caught hooning at Holtze Prison 34 days after being released on parole

A one-time Darwin Rebels bikie gang president committed ‘one of the more idiotic offences’ of driving in a restricted area at Holtze Prison just 34 days after being released on parole, a court has heard.

Northern Territory

Coffee with a Cop at the Karama Shopping Plaza . Picture Katrina Bridgeford.

Coffee with a Cop drills home crime concerns

A dozen police officers had their eyes and ears open at Karama Shopping Plaza yesterday, on the clock to listen to the concerns of the community who see “humbugging, drinking and general misbehaviour” daily.

Northern Territory

AUSMAT Bravo team are headed to PNG today to assist in the COVID-19 response efforts. Picture Katrina Bridgeford.

AUSMAT bound for PNG to help with country’s COVID crisis

A group of Australian Medical Assistance Team doctors and two pallets of medical supplies left Darwin today bound for PNG to help with the country’s COVID-19 crisis.

Northern Territory

This driver took Drive-thru to a new level by taking out a fence and set of traffic lights at McDonalds in Alice Springs around noon on Friday...Picture: PHIL WILLIAMS

McDUI: Driver found asleep behind the wheel in McDonald’s drive through

A DRINK driver, who fell asleep in a McDonald’s drive through lane, blew more than three times over the legal DUI limit, say NT Police

Northern Territory

Names revealed for April 9 Criminal court list

HERE are all the names of everyone due to face criminal court in the Northern Territory today, April 9, 2021

Northern Territory

Alleged Holtze rioter sentenced to three months jail after spitting at guards

An alleged rioter from last May’s Holtze Prison riot has been sentenced to three months behind bars for spitting on two prison guards.

Northern Territory

The Beach Club at the Waterfront has closed down after a directive from the Liquor Licensing Commission put an end to the outdoor wine and dine experience. Sandra Zuluaga was there for last drinks.Picture: Che Chorley

Discussions continue over how to bring back popular Beach Club

Catering authorities appear to be the best way forward for Territory businesses looking to continue their licence variation initiatives, which operated under the Director of Licensing’s emergency powers until April 1.

Northern Territory

New Gamba Grass program to protect vulnerable Territorians

The Territory Government has launched a new program to help vulnerable and elderly Territorians tackle gamba grass.

Northern Territory

A notorious corner in Darwin's CBD has claimed another victim as e scooter riders continue to fail to negotiate the curb. The Knuckey St and Smith St corner has been the scene of numerous serious incidents.Picture: Che Chorley

Dangerous intersection can’t be fixed due to underground infrastructure

A notorious CBD corner which has caused numerous e-scooter mishaps cannot be made any safer than it is, due to underground infrastructure. VIDEO OF ONE OF THE LATEST INCIDENTS HERE.

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