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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

Aderman Simon Niblock has put for ward changes to the bike path congestion on Casuarina Drive in Nightcliff. Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Darwin council hits brakes on bike lane plan

A PROPOSAL to convert a popular Darwin road into a temporary bike lane has been knocked back by Darwin councillors, who said no research had been done into the plan

Northern Territory

ESCAPE: Penny Carroll Top End highlights.Picture: Tourism NTAn aerial of visitors swimming in the plunge pool at Florence Falls.Get set for real adventure and to connect with nature at Litchfield National Park. At just over an hour from Darwin, it's every local's favourite day trip with its waterfalls and water holes, bush walks, four-wheel drive tracks, birds and wildlife.

Park openings to be reviewed after ‘disappointing’ weekend

THE Northern Territory’s popular swimming holes could be closed as quickly as they reopened amid coronavirus restrictions, with rangers instructions for visitors to move on ignored

Northern Territory

Bold plan to convert popular Darwin road into a bike path

CONGESTION on Nightcliff Foreshore’s walking track as a result of coronavirus restrictions has brought on a radical plan to convert part of Casuarina Dr into a temporary bike track.

Northern Territory

AUSMAT Co Ordinator Abi Trewin with her children William 17 and Ella 16 at their Girraween home.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Mother’s Day: Even amid COVID-19, mums continue to look after us

AMID the coronavirus pandemic, the role of a mother has never been more important. This Mother’s Day gives us the chance to say thank you to the most important superheroes of all – our mums.

Northern Territory

Seismograph with paper in action and earthquake - 3D Rendering

5.1 magnitude earthquake sends tremors across Darwin

A SECOND earthquake has hit Darwin in a week after a 5.1 magnitude tremor was felt in Darwin on Saturday afternoon

Northern Territory

Darwin musicians are eagerly awaiting the re-opening of pubs so they can get back on stage and start earning a crust. Mark Usher will be first on stage when the pubs open their doors.Picture: Che Chorley

Musos raring to perform when pubs reopen

MUSICIANS are just as excited for pubs to reopen as thirsty punters, given it will bring them their first pay cheques in six weeks.

Northern Territory

NT Children's Commissioner Colleen Gwynne, addresses the media following the report from the internal review into the alleged rape of the toddler in Tennant Creek, NT.Picture: Justin Kennedy

Two top Territorians reappointed

TWO of the Territory’s most senior public servants have had their positions extended, which will see them spend a decade in two of the most influential positions

Northern Territory

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COVID-19 claims local tourism awards

THE Territory’s highest tourism accolades will not be awarded in 2020, following the abolition of the NT’s tourism industry under coronavirus

Northern Territory

City of Darwin GM for innovation , growth and development Josh Sattler as Darwin council are nearly finished installing smart street lights and smart park lights.Pic Glenn Campbell

Darwin Smart City data shows adherence to social distancing

SMART City data has shown that Darwin residents complied with coronavirus lockdown restrictions during April with less people visiting the city compared to the previous two months.

VideoNorthern Territory

JJ Harper rescued this turtle from a fishing net at Cape Arnhem. Picture: Supplied

Well, that was flippin’ lucky. Tangled-up turtle rescued

A TRAPPED turtle had a flippin’ lucky escape from a washed-up fishing net after a local stumbled across him on a beach walk. SEE the heartwarming VIDEO here

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