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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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Headliners confirm attendance at rescheduled Rebound 2020

THE full line-up for Darwin Ski Club’s rescheduled Rebound 2020 concert has been released, with all headliners confirming their attendance and two international acts now included

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TAG MX ONLY - Sydney based five-piece Lime Cordiale (L to R) brothers Louise and Oli Leimbach have spent a year stunning crowds with their great live show, creating a back-to-basics approach to getting their music heard. Their new single is a reflection of the band they've become, the aptly titled Bullshit Aside. The track is the first single lifted off the band's sophomore EP, Falling Up The Stairs. Lime Cordiale will be playing upstairs at the Beresford on June 22.

Rebound 2020 concert postponed with artists stranded in Sydney

CLOSURE of the NT’s borders to arrivals from Greater Metropolitan Sydney has postponed the Rebound 2020 concert in Darwin, with most of the artists billed to perform at the event now stuck down south.

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Territory Alliance Leader Terry Mills and Candidate for Sanderson Amelia Nuku will hold a Media Conference in regard to the NT GovernmentÃs failure to consult on the hastily announced short stay accommodation at Marrara. This is no answer for homelessness.Picture: Che Chorley

Mills calls for more testing, stricter conditions for NSW, ACT arrivals

VISITORS to the Northern Territory from NSW and the ACT should be treated the same way as Victorians, according to Territory Alliance leader Terry Mills.

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NT Govt rejects calls for fishing ban in Top End marine park

CALLS to ban commercial and recreational fishing at the Oceanic Shoals Marine Park won’t push the NT government to make a knee-jerk reaction, with a government spokesman saying they are confident current measures will help sustain the marine park.

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Firefighters contained a blaze at Noonamah Monday evening. 25 crews, the majority of which were volunteers had the fire under control within a few hours of its start.Picture: Che Chorley

Amazing pics: Fireys’ desperate efforts contain dangerous blaze

TWENTY-FIVE firefighting crews — mostly volunteers — have successfully contained a dangerous blaze at Noonamah. SEE the INCREDIBLE PHOTOS HERE

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Narita Simpson )L) and Briney Cobb at the Chief Minister's Cup feature race at Fannie Bay.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Free entry makes for a fun day trackside at Chief Minister’s Cup

TWO race meets into the modified 2020 Darwin Cup Carnival and racegoers are well and truly relishing the opportunity to frock up, flutter and frolic their way through Darwin Turf Club at Fannie Bay.

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Missing couple found in Outback

TWO people who were feared lost in the remote outback in Central Australia have been located by family

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Chief Minister Michael Gunner addresses media about an increase in international students studying in Darwin between 2016-2019. Picture Che Chorley

Chief Minister Michael Gunner avoids Chief Minister’s Cup

CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner will not attend the Chief Minister’s Cup today, despite him traditionally assisting in the presentation of the cup and the Fannie Bay racecourse falling within his electorate

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Lucy Birrell whispering to a coral trout she caught recently with Cairns Reef Fishing.

Top scientist wants total fishing ban in Top End marine park

A LEADING marine biologist has called for the Oceanic Shoals Marine Park, northwest of the Tiwi Islands, to be closed to recreational and commercial fishing

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local comedian Amy Heatherington as the lineup for the 2020 Darwin Festival is announced.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Darwin Festival line-up revealed

SONG, dance, theatre and comedy return to life next month with the Darwin Festival 2020 Homegrown line-up released today revealing more than 100 shows taking place across Darwin.

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