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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

After a five month hiatus due to the coronavirus, The Ghan once again arrives in Darwin after a three day journey from Adelaide. Picture: Che Chorley

The Ghan returns to Darwin after long hiatus due to COVID-19

THE Ghan pulled into Darwin Passenger Rail station yesterday evening for the first time in five months as Australia’s most beloved train got back on track.

Northern Territory

The community of Humpty Doo has seen a number of fires threaten lives and homes this fire season. Karlie Moyle had her home threatened by a fire and is in the process of cleaning up dead trees in her backyard.Picture: Che Chorley

Team effort saves homes from bushfire in Darwin rural area

COMMUNITY spirit and the dedication of firefighters saved several Humpty Doo properties last week as a fire near Risk Road tore through firebreaks and overgrown foliage.

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. Darwin River volunteer bushfire brigade captain Karen Percival.Picture: Che Chorley

Meet the volunteer fireys keeping our land and homes safe

TERRITORY firefighters have had one of their toughest weeks in recent memory, with many volunteers sacrificing much to help contain the raging flames

Northern Territory

Grey nomads finding NT best place for refuge from COVID-19

GREY nomads from across the country have started seeking refuge away from the global coronavirus pandemic in the Northern Territory

Northern Territory

Gamba Grass burns as Dangerous fire conditions continue as a fire rolls through the Litchfield/Batchelor AreaPicture GLENN CAMPBELL

1600 MCGs burnt in horror week of bushfires

ONE of the Territory’s busiest weeks for firefighters ended with just two structures lost

Northern Territory

Another day of extreme fire conditions sees numerous fires across Darwin's rural regions. A Gunn Point Road was quickly brought under control by numerous appliances working in windy conditions.Picture: Che Chorley

‘A lot’ of fires deliberately lit authorities say, as man charged

VOLUNTEER firefighters have been battling ‘a lot of deliberately lit fires’ around the clock the head of Bushfires NT has said, as police confirm a man has been charged for allegedly sparking one of the blazes

Northern Territory

D-Day finally decided for Dan Murphy’s proposal

THE final hearing for Dan Murphys will be held later this year with a timeline finally set for the final proceedings of the long, drawn-out saga

Northern Territory

Bushfire Heros: Ray keeps coming back to lend hand

FOR many Australians, the past 12 months have seen the worst bushfire seasons in living memory. And those who have fought the hellish fires – volunteers, professionals and townsfolk – are true heroes. Ray Nicholls is one of those everyday legends

Northern Territory

Cecil Puruntatameri, 15 is completing his studies at Brighton Grammar School from Darwin via Zoom.Picture: Che Chorley

Darwin the new home for dozens of Indigenous students

A MAMMOTH effort to relocate an important school from Melbourne to Darwin has kept dozens of students in school

Northern Territory

the fire front threatens farm infrastructure as Dangerous fire conditions continue through the Litchfield/Batchelor AreaPicture GLENN CAMPBELL

Fire sparks a nervous wait for many locals

AS the frontline of a bushfire tore through shrubs and gamba grass southwest of Batchelor, Finniss Valley woman Deanne Broome and her daughter watched on in fear

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