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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

Lord Mayor Kon Kon Vatskalis in the Darwin CBD, Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He has been in office for two years. Picture: KERI MEGELUS

MyDarwin voucher scheme extended for extra two weeks

DARWIN council’s voucher scheme is set to continue until the Territory’s borders reopen, with $75,000 to be set aside each week for the next two weeks

Northern Territory

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Police investigating infant’s death in Tennant Creek

NT POLICE are investigating the death of an infant in Tennant Creek

Northern Territory

Palmerston Mum Michelle Tomlinson with her daughters Annika 5 and Ava 8 Schreiner , in Goyder Square .Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

50-year plan for Palmerston revealed

A PLAN for Palmerston’s future aimed at attracting businesses and residents for the next 50 years is out for public consultation.

Northern Territory

Public backlash may keep pool fees hike at bay

PLANS to increase entry fees at Darwin council pools could be scrapped, or altered, because of community backlash

Northern Territory

Darwin Cenotaph after an impromptu ceremony at dawn.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Anzac Day at risk without new clubhouse: RSL

DARWIN’s Anzac Day ceremony could be under threat beyond next year if the Darwin RSL’s bid to build a new clubhouse on the Esplanade cannot be realised

Northern Territory

Concept Art of the Darwin RSL's Esplanade proposal. Picture: Supplied

‘Signature’ venue to overlook Harbour

A GROUND floor cafe, second storey bar and a virtual reality experience have been included in the Darwin RSL’s first concept plans of their Esplanade proposal

Northern Territory

Nguyet Vu outside Nail Lovers one of three busiensses in Casuarina Square that she owns and said all have benefitted from the MyDarwin voucher initiative's first week.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Last minute rush sees MyDarwin vouchers spent in just 15 days

AFTER just 15 days, Darwin’s $300,000 voucher scheme has been used by locals and absorbed by businesses

Northern Territory

THE Darwin RSL has a plan to rebuild its venue on the Esplanade, just 90 metres from the Deckchair Cinema, one of DarwinÕs most iconic and loved attractions.Picture: Will Zwar

Esplanade or bust: RSL won’t rebuild if it can’t use Cenotaph site

A PETITION to maintain the Darwin Esplanade as green space could spell the end for the Darwin RSL as the organisation says it won’t rebuild in any other location

Northern Territory

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Alice Springs council to vote on 20/21 rate freeze

ALICE Springs residents could see their council rates frozen for the 2020/2021 financial year in response to the global coronavirus pandemic

Northern Territory

Chief Minister Michael Gunner and NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker address media regarding the latest updates on border restrictions due to the coronavirus.Picture: Che Chorley

NT threatens to lock up virus hotspot travellers when borders open

AUSTRALIANS living in coronavirus hotspots won’t be permitted free access into the Northern Territory when the borders reopen on July 17

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