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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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For Sydney Confidential. Supplied images of Jon Stevens.

UPDATE: New Date revealed for Reset 2020

UPDATE: New date revealed for postponed Reset 2020 concert with artists hopeful of leaving Victoria in time for the return of live music

Northern Territory

THE Darwin RSL has a plan to rebuild its venue on the Esplanade, just 90 metres from the Deckchair Cinema, one of DarwinÕs most iconic and loved attractions.Picture: Will Zwar

Calls for Esplanade to be rezoned to prevent RSL development

COMMUNITY groups will fight for the protection of the Esplanade’s future, with hopes it will be rezoned to prevent the RSL from rebuilding on the site.

Northern Territory

Repeat offenders among seven fined for flouting quarantine

NT POLICE have issued seven more people with infringement notices for breaching quarantine over the weekend – including two men who have been caught in breach before.

Northern Territory

Mindil Beach markets re opens after the Covid 19 restrictions. Picture Katrina Bridgeford.

Famous Mindil Beach markets in danger of closing for good

DARWIN’S world famous Mindil Beach markets could be at risk of closing for good at the end of this Dry season, with funding desperately needed to maintain their operations

Northern Territory

Katie Streader ambassador Lily North and Leah Tagilala.JPG

Territorians saddle up for good times again … at last

TERRITORIANS will be able to experience what is more like a traditional Dry season this month, with the return of several major events bringing social lives back to some normality

Northern Territory

Darryl Braithwaite will sing the Horses before the next Sharks game and will be in Melbourne for a shoot this Friday. Picture: Tony Gough

Australia’s first post-coronavirus live concerts to rock Darwin

LINE-UPS for the first two live concerts with crowds post-coronavirus in Australia – and possibly the world — have been unveiled with some classic and up-and-coming Australian talent to feature in both Darwin shows

Northern Territory

Lingiari MP Warren Snowdon, and Solomon MP Luke Gosling.

NT left with just one federal seat after AEC cuts

THE Northern Territory will lose half of its vocal power in the federal House of Representatives, with the Australian Electoral commission reducing the number of seats from two to just one

Northern Territory

BILLIONAIRE INSIGHT: It turns out that the secret to success isn't all that complicated.

Darwin woman turns $2 into $25,000 with winning scratchie

ONE lucky Darwin woman has turned $2 into a mouth-watering $25,000 courtesy of a spur-of-the-moment decision to buy a scratchie while shopping in the CBD

Northern Territory

Lily North and Katrina Leembruggen enjoy the Fireworks at Mindil Beach Picture: Supplied Territory Day 2019 Fireworks Gallery

Calls for ‘war zone’ Cracker Night to be canned forever

A DARWIN alderman who wants fireworks banned says 2020 is an example of how Territory Day can be celebrated without a ‘war zone’ of crackers.

Northern Territory

L to R Liz Liu 4 , Sophia Shen 6 and Nicolas Shen 3 seeing in Territory Day 2020 at the Darwin Waterfront.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Territorians still fired up for cracker-free celebrations

A FAMILY-friendly Territory Day encouraged locals to appreciate the typical Dry season weather by Darwin’s scenic shorelines

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