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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

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

Northern Territory

Working backpackers Kieran Campbell(L) and Harvey Preece enjoying the Top End lifestyle in the Covid 19 era.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Hostels at or near capacity as backpackers return to Darwin

CAMPERVANS, unkempt hair and foreign accents are back in town, as backpackers make their presence felt with accommodation rates sitting healthy across Darwin’s hostels.

Northern Territory

Reef RQ have a Box Jellyfish on display after it was pulled from the marina. Picture: Zak Simmonds

Calls for more warnings to prevent box jellyfish deaths

MORE signage could help prevent locals and tourists from unwanted encounters with box jellyfish at Darwin beaches next year.

Northern Territory

Passengers line up to board Qantas QF839 to Melbourne at Darwin International Airport.

Climate one of main factors in Territorians moving south

HEAT, high living costs and the distance from other capitals in Australia are all traditional drivers moving people away from the NT to Australia’s southern states, according to new data

Northern Territory

A strong gust of wind rolled over a car towing a caravan near Elliot. Picture: NTPFES

Two hospitalised after wind gust causes caravan rollover

A COUPLE has been hospitalised after their car, and the caravan it was towing, rolled multiple times after a wind gust caused them to lose control on the Stuart Highway

Northern Territory

Climate behind Territorians moving south

HEAT, high living costs and the distance from other capitals in Australia is have been key traditional drivers moving people away from the NT to Australia’s southern states

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