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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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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

Cavenagh St Car park where the new CDU city campus will be built. the car park was yesterday sold for $14.6 million.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

What you have to pay at Darwin CBD’s car parks

THE closure of the Cavenagh St car park means 391 parking spots lost to city motorists. Here’s where you can find another park in the CBD and what it will cost you

Northern Territory

City worker John McDowell said he now has to pay double each day or walk twice as far after the closure of of the Cavenagh St car park and is asking where the affordable parking is? Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Cavenagh St carpark closure leads to parking pain for CBD motorists

A DARWIN city worker has been forced to pay almost double the parking fees each day since the closure of the Cavenagh St carpark this week.

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

Northern Territory

Jurse Salandanan , (L) , Angus Copelin-Walters and Tejinder Singh They are NT Hero winners.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Territory Day: Local heroes shine at Territory Hero Awards

TWO individuals and a community group have been named as Territory Hero Award winners for their work in keeping Territorians safe and healthy during the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic.

Northern Territory

Oka Malayasian and Chinese Cuisine out at Bakewell is closing down, owner Frank Yeh says they will officially shut their doors on Jan 20. Picture KATRINA BRIDGEFORD.

COVID-19 uncovers restaurant’s $30k power bill bungle

A JAPANESE restaurant has paid an extra $30,000 for its power over five years after their billing address was switched with The Cheesecake Shop next door in Parap

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