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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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Shags on Mitchell St (Shenannigans) are hosting a St Patrick's Day party with Irish Dancers, beers and live music. Bartender Leanne Kristiansen is gearing up for the party.Photograph: Che Chorley

Northern Territory to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in style

THE Northern Territory joins the world in having a top mornin’ and sharing in a pint of Guinness in celebration of St Patrick’s Day

Northern Territory

Robbie Turnbull and Veruschka Warde enjoy the Neuron eScooter and eBike, with 150 of each to be added to the existing fleet of eScooters across Darwin early next month. Picture: Supplied

Lord Mayor suggests locking eScooters at night when people might be drunk

DARWIN Lord mayor Kon Vatskalis has called for a review into the monitoring of accidents from Neuron eScooters, suggesting to lock them at times when people may be drunk

Bombing of Darwin

RSL Australia drives $6m national grant program

VETERANS struggling to find work in the Northern Territory will benefit from a $6m veterans employment program

Northern Territory

Police outside a crime scene in Lewis Street. Picture: EMMA MURRAY

Spotlight back on crime in Alice Springs in national TV report

THE spotlight on Alice Springs’ inflaming crime will grow strong on Monday evening, with a special report on A Current Affair looking at how as the sun sets, fear rises every night

Northern Territory

Fred's Pass Show Held at Freds Pass Reserve, the Show celebrate its 39th year, fun in side show ally Pic Katrina Bridgeford.

Rural show cancelled after committee members walk out

THE Freds Pass Rural Show has been cancelled this year after sudden resignation of committee members

Northern Territory

Photographer Daz Connor took this picture of clouds forming a cowboy lining up an Inpex gas tanker. Picture: Daz Connor

Forget the Man in the Moon, meet Darwin’s Cowboy in the Clouds

DARWIN skies regularly put on a show as storms roll across the harbour during the wet season, with Darwin photographer Daz Connor’s shot showing just how brilliant they can be

Northern Territory

Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison outlines the NTG's response to the Northern Sydney Cluster.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Government dismisses Lord Mayor’s bid for power over police

THE NT government has dismissed a suggestion that local government should control police services to help curb the crime crisis

Northern Territory

Parap Pool Waterpolo, keen Waterpolo enthusiasts Nate Tempe, Sam McKey[female], Chris Coombes, and Gary Vincent are trying to get the sport up and running again. Pic Katrina Bridgeford.

Darwin Council considering pool fee hikes

CLUBS that use City of Darwin swimming pools have proposed a general admission fee increase that will be considered by the council tomorrow night

Northern Territory

Press conference with Essential Services Minister Eva Lawler at NT Parliament house .

Government calls for advice on reducing greenhouse emissions

THE Northern Territory government is calling on businesses to provide expert advice and practical steps on how to make our government buildings and assets more energy efficient, and help reduce our greenhouse gas emissions

Northern Territory

Mitchell St in Darwin was abuzz to celebrate the end of 2020. There was a visible police presence along the party strip. Picture: Che Chorley

Public to offer feedback on plans to close off CBD street

CONSULTATION for a plan to bollard off Nuttall Place is expected to take place over the coming weeks as Mitchell Street businesses look to enhance the popular night strip

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