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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

Shot horses tragedy: ‘It was a mind-numbingly stupid, careless and reckless act’

HUNDREDS of thousands dollars’ worth of horses have been shot at a remote Northern Territory station by members of a sporting shooters’ association.

Northern Territory

Wild weather catches up with Darwin today.

More rain, storms to return to Top End this week

IT WON’T be long between drinks for Darwinites, with more rain set to fall this week following recent welcome downpours

Northern Territory

Darwin records highest September rainfall in almost 40 years

DARWIN has already experienced nearly five times the September monthly average rainfall in 2020, with nine days still remaining in the month.

Northern Territory

Litchfield Councillor Doug Barden is resigning from council after bureacracy has taken too much of a toll, making him feel he cannot look after his constituents.

Councillor fined $2k over in-house war of words

A LITCHFIELD councillor has been fined for than $2000 by the Local Government Disciplinary Committee for calling his mayor a ‘disgrace’ and a fellow councillor a ‘lying bitch’

Northern Territory

Zone two collection begins today for Darwin's pre-cyclone hard rubbish collection.Picture: Che Chorley

Treasure hunters alert! Council’s pre cyclone clean-up is on

TREASURE hunters alert! Darwin council’s pre-cyclone season waste collection has moved into the city

Northern Territory

Darwin's New Eternal flame, designed by Hully Liveris (TBC) has been unveiled and is ready for ceremonies at Bicentennial Park. Picture: Che Chorley

Darwin Cenotaph’s new Eternal Flame honours our war fallen

THE Darwin Cenotaph’s Eternal Flame has been switched on electronically to help it keep ‘burning’ through the Territory’s elements

Northern Territory

The adult buffalo that will join the calves in the new exhibit at the Territory Wildlife Park.

Man rushed to hospital after being trampled by buffalo

A 45-YEAR-OLD man has been transported to hospital after he was trampled by a buffalo

Northern Territory

First look at $25m master plan to upgrade Casuarina Pool

CONSULTATION for Darwin council’s $25 million Casuarina Pool upgrades will begin with major stakeholders today, with the hopes of shaping it into a family friendly ‘destination’ in Darwin’s northern suburbs.

Northern Territory

The Angels will be headlining Reset 2020 and are chomping at the bit to play again. Picture: Supplied

Darwin ready to host Australia’s first live concert since COVID hit

AUSTRALIA’S first live music concert with crowds since coronavirus took a stranglehold on the nation’s freedom will fire up in Darwin this weekend

Northern Territory

Jessy’s just w8n to find out if his pl8 is the Territory’s quirkiest

FROM private part puns to clever double meanings, the Territory vehicle number plates are some of the cleverest going around. See how you can check out 50 of the funniest examples here

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