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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

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

Wind gust causes caravan to rollover

A CAR towing a caravan has rolled over multiple times after being pushed off the Stuart Hwy by strong winds in the Barkly

Northern Territory

Erin McNaught spent some quality family time in Darwin over the past week. Picture: Instagram

Former Miss Universe Australia visits the Top End

A FORMER Miss Universe Australia has become the latest high-profile Australian to visit the NT for a holiday and some rest and relaxation during the coronavirus era.

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Bombing of Darwin story set for the big screen

DARWIN’S most historic day is set to be immortalised in film, with a local historian planning to produce a Bombing of Darwin film.

Northern Territory

Matt Wright goes for a swim to celebrate his second father's day with baby Banjo at The Cav, Darwin.Picture: Che Chorley

Happy dad’s day: Territorians to enjoy Father’s Day

FATHERS new and old will celebrate their special day today in many different ways, and Territory croc wrangler and dad Matt Wright is going full troppo.

Northern Territory

Great Northern are launching a new alcohol free beer in time for Spring. Matt Wright enjoys the first drop in Darwin.Picture: Che Chorley

Great Northern launches new zero-alcohol beer in time for Wet

THE Great Northern beer brand is launching its first alcohol-free range this month, and according to brand ambassador Matt Wright it will be a good fit for the Territorian lifestyle.

Northern Territory

The Cyprus Community of the NT are holding a food and wine festival next Saturday September 5. Evan Fitirikkos and Vasilis Loppas are looking forward to hosting the wider Darwin community for a meal and a drink.Picture: Che Chorley

Food and wine festival to raise a toast to Cyprus

BRINGING together the best food and wine pairings of the Cypriot culture, the Cyprus Food and Wine Festival will share the country’s flavours with Darwin this weekend.

Northern Territory

Chelsea and Jessica Menhenett from Melbourne enjoy the hot start of the build up before the rain comes . Picture Katrina Bridgeford.

Fun in the sun … but not for long, with big rains predicted for Wet

TERRITORIANS are lapping up the last of the Dry weather ahead of what’s predicted to be a wet season with heavy rain, thanks to several building weather patterns in the Northern Territory.

Northern Territory

Jamie McGuiness with his tagged Barra caught at King Ash Bay. Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

NT fishos keen to cash in on expanded Million Dollar Fish comp

LOCALS will have a better chance of taking home a big prize at this year’s Million Dollar Fish competition, according to NT fishing guru Alex Julius.

Northern Territory

Darwin's rural areas have seen a series of bushfires during the NT's worst fire rating days of the past two years. More extreme fire days are expected later in the week. A bushfire threatens homes and properties in the idyllic Lake Bennett region. Multiple helicopters and volunteer fire fighting units battled the blaze for two days.Picture: Che Chorley

Poor bushfire preparation a danger in rural area: Fireys

BUSHFIRES NT claims some Top End residents put firefighters at risk last week because they hadn’t properly maintained their properties.

Northern Territory

Stuart Park business owner has hit out at Darwin council for the lack of greenery in Darwin, in particular lining the Stuart Hwy. Laksa House Warung owner Amye Un posted a video to social media on Monday night and said she was sick of the lack of greenery. Pic Katrina Bridgeford.

Darwin laksa queen Amye Un puts her iconic Laksa House up for sale

THE pride and joy of Darwin laksa queen Amye Un, her Stuart Park Laksa House, is up for sale after the burdens of the business became too expensive to manage.

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