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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

First US Marines touch down in NT as Darwin deployment begins

THE first group of US Marines has touched down in Darwin as part of the annual Marine Rotational Force Darwin exercise, which will see them posted in the NT for three months

Northern Territory

First published 24th May 2004 Sport Soccer Junior Under 9 Fahan School versus Albuera Street parents and friends cheer on their teams

Competitive sport with crowds returns to NT in national first

TEAM sports have resumed in the NT as coronavirus restrictions have been eased. And the Territory is the first jurisdiction in the country to allow crowds back in to watch their teams in action

Northern Territory

A Volkswagen Amarok was ram-raided into the Howard Springs Thirsty Camel on Monday morning, lodging itself on a bollard. Picture Katrina Bridgeford.

Pair charged over Howard Springs Tavern ram raid

TWO people have been charged with allegedly ram raiding the Howard Springs Tavern yesterday after a stolen 4WD was smashed through the bottle shop’s roller door

Northern Territory

A man was charged for trying to drive this car through Palmerston.

Driver smashed, and so was his windscreen, say police

A DRIVER who was leaning out his car’s window to see because his windscreen was so smashed has been charged with multiple offences, including drink driving

Northern Territory

RFDS is reopening Friday June 5 and said it is important for operators and locals alike to support one another. Noni Romano and Sam Bennett are pictured with a decommissioned RFDS plane inside the facility. Picture: Che Chorley

Territory tourism attractions ready to reopen

TERRITORY tourist attractions continue to reopen, with Friday’s Stage 3 easing of restrictions seeing a number of local institutes open their doors, including the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service tourist facility.

Northern Territory

Two fined for intentionally avoiding biosecurity checkpoints

TWO people have been fined for intentionally bypassing biosecurity control checkpoints in a bid to avoid mandatory quarantine while leaving the NT.

Northern Territory

Overnight ram raid at popular Top End pub

A WELL-KNOWN Top End pub has been ram-raided in the early hours of this morning. Investigations are under way

Northern Territory

Woman faces DUI charges after trio allegedly steals car

A 27-YEAR-OLD woman has been busted almost three times the legal limit, after she and two companions were stopped after allegedly stealing a vehicle from The Gardens overnight

Northern Territory

City of Darwin announces it will close its doors to the public at 5PM TodayPicture GLENN CAMPBELL

Here’s the things Darwin council won’t discuss in front of you

THREE confidential items will be moving through Darwin council’s closed sitting tomorrow, following its public council meeting. This is what they are

Northern Territory

The temporary closure of the Berry Springs tavern gave them the opportunity to start a takeaway service through the bottleshop and a coffee van, which they will continue to operate. Bar manager Liz Lamb serves up a coffee to bottleshop attendant Michael Wass.Picture: Che Chorley

How we’re fighting back: NT operators reveal post-COVID world

FROM launching pick-up and delivery services to converting an eatery or pub into something entirely different, here are some of the innovative ways our NT businesses have adapted to the challenges brought on by COVID-19.

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