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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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Dave Garnham (L) and Dan Davies will be the first two musicians to perform at the beloved Brown's Mart theatre when it reopens on Friday June 5. Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Brown’s Mart set to bring live entertainment back to Darwin

DARWIN’S entertainment industry is eagerly awaiting the reopening of Browns Mart Theatre next week and the chance to showcase some home-grown artistic talent again

Northern Territory

Darwin bar fined almost $5500 for breaching coronavirus restrictions

A DARWIN bar has become the first NT hospitality venue to be fined almost $5500 for breaching coronavirus restrictions, after receiving several cautions from NT Police.

Northern Territory

The roof of a police patrol car at night, with the blue and red lights flashing.

Serious crash injures three people, closes Stuart Hwy for hours

A ‘SERIOUS’ crash which saw three people hospitalised, including two who are in a critical condition, closed off the Stuart Hwy off for more than six hours on Saturday night.

Northern Territory

Darwin's iconic Deckchair Cinema tickets are going on sale today, with their restart date now confirmed after coronavirus restrictions are lifted. General Manager James Parker is pictured in front of the cinema screen as they prepare for the reopening.Picture: Che Chorley

Grab the popcorn, the Deckchair Cinema is back

MOVIE buffs can finally start booking their seats at one of Australia’s most unique cinemas, with the Deckchair releasing tickets yesterday and confirming its June 5 opening

Northern Territory

15-year-old charged with murder over teen’s death

MAJOR Crime Squad detectives have charged a 15-year-old boy with murder in relation to the death of another teenager in Darwin yesterday

Northern Territory

Enjoying the Sunset at the last Mindil Beach Market for 2019.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Mindil Markets return ‘will hurt restaurant businesses’

THE likely return of the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets may force some businesses to close their doors on conflicting nights, according to a prominent Top End restaurant owner

Northern Territory

Why I Love the Territory, Beverly Ratahi . Pic Katrina Bridgeford.

Gerry Wood endorses independent candidate for his Nelson seat

RURAL taxpayers looking to continue the independent legacy of the Nelson electorate, held by long-serving member Gerry Wood, have a new candidate to consider at the polling booths – Beverley Ratahi

Northern Territory

L to R C & RConstructionsCaleb Got , Southern Districts Cricket Club's VP Brett Wheelan Tony Sievers, Assistant Minister for Sport and Mayor of Litchfield Maree Bredhauer at the Southern Districts Cricket Club's new change Rooms and Grandstand.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

$2m major upgrades completed at Freds Pass cricket oval

RURAL sporting life has just become more comfortable with the Southern Districts Cricket Club welcoming a new $2 million viewing platform and change rooms at their Freds Pass base.

Northern Territory

Deckchair Cinema turns 25 on Saturday with a Cake for film buffs , GM James Parker (L) and Operations Manager Damien Johns. Pic Glenn Campbell

Break out the popcorn, Deckchair Cinema is the hot ticket

BREAK out the popcorn. One of Darwin’s most loved attractions, the Deckchair Cinema, is set to reopen again

Northern Territory

Hotel Darwin owners Penny Phillips and Brett Lubicz share a drink in celebration of their hotel reopening in Darwin. Hotel Darwin had to close completely when coronavirus restrictions came into place but have spent the time making their pub look as fresh as possible, ready for it to reopen. Picture: Che Chorley

High noon will be the time to celebrate new freedoms

AS the coronavirus pandemic grew and made its way to the Territory, the Hotel Darwin went from full service down to a limit of 300 people in their venue, to complete closure in a matter of days

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