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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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Bombing of Darwin

RAAF Base Darwin commanding officer wing commander Andrew Anthony, with his wife Petra Anthony and their children Christopher, 9, and Everett, 6.Photograph: Che Chorley

RAAF Centenary, post COVID, make for special ‘21 Anzac Day

COMMEMORATIONS for Anzac Day todayare expected to be bigger than ever, with the Territory the only jurisdiction in Australia to have a regular Dawn Service Ceremony not impacted by COVID-19

Northern Territory

The Cenotaph turns 100 on April 24 this year. The RSL's Stephen Gloster .Picture Glenn Campbell

Symbol of sacrifice: Darwin’s iconic Cenotaph turns 100

The centrepiece of Darwin’s Military History, the Cenotaph on Bicentennial Park, celebrates its 100th anniversary today.

Northern Territory

A RAAF F-18 Hornet flys past during the commemorations of the 79th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin on the 19th of February 1942Picture Glenn Campbell

Your guide to Anzac Day across the Nothern Territory

AFTER last year’s ‘remember them from home’ Anzac Day, this year is set to be bigger than ever. FIND OUT WHAT EVENTS ARE ON IN YOUR AREA HERE

Northern Territory

NT Police urge drivers to be cautious of traffic lights outages

Power outages have left a number of traffic lights flickering on and off at intersections across the Top End this morning as NT PowerWater Corporation continues to work to fix the problem.

Northern Territory

Road safety warnings begin ahead of Anzac Day weekend

NT Police have begun issuing safety advice ahead of the Anzac Day long weekend, with commemorations, sporting events and music events set to keep the Territory buzzing

Northern Territory

The Beach Club at the Waterfront has closed down after a directive from the Liquor Licensing Commission put an end to the outdoor wine and dine experience. Sandra Zuluaga was there for last drinks.Picture: Che Chorley

Waterfront businesses band together to relaunch popular Beachclub

Darwin Waterfront businesses have officially banded together, submitting an application to re-establish the popular Beach Club.

Northern Territory

Stuart Totham CEO NTFL speaks to the media in regards to the shut down of the NTFL Grand Final this weekend due to Caronaviris.

LGAs turn to AFLNT for inspiration as a successful and aspiring organisation

Local government leaders across the Territory will draw upon the wisdom of the AFLNT as a successful organisation, after a telling presentation at yesterday’s LGANT Annual General Meeting.

Northern Territory

Supercars BetEasy Darwin Triple Crown. Event 5 of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, Sydney, Australia. 15-16 Aug 2020.

Additional full day of practice rounds at Darwin Supercars this year

The return of the Students on Track program, and an additional full day of practice rounds at the Merlin Darwin Triple Crown, will have Supercars fans buzzing at Hidden Valley this year.

Northern Territory

2021 NRL Round 01 - Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels, Suncorp Stadium, 2021-03-12. Digital image by Nathan Hopkins Ã¯Â¿Â½ NRL Photos

NT businesses buzzing ahead of NRL clash and Anzac Day weekend

The buzz of the Eels and Broncos arriving in town already follows what has been a promising lead up to the dry season’s first major event.

Northern Territory

$12 million tavern, Breezes Bar & Bistro.A $22 million tree -lined retail precinct with tavern is being proposed for growth suburb Muirhead.First stage of the precinct is the $12 million tavern, Breezes Bar & Bistro.Breezes is the concept of respected Top End hospitality industry operators Justin Coleman and Steve Dugan, who founded the award winning Bell Bar & Bistro in Bellamack in 2017.SUPPLIED

‘Now is not the time’ NTCAT hears arguments against proposed family friendly tavern

Muirhead’s proposed “family friendly tavern” went under the microscope at NTCAT yesterday with local clubs fighting to keep it out of their patronage turf.

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