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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

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

Rush for myDarwin final round crashes site for almost an hour

MYDARWIN shoppers rushed to use the sixth round on the first day of the pool today, crashing the online system for almost an hour.

Northern Territory

Men charged with shooting 30 horses to face court

TWO men facing charges over the shooting deaths of 30 horses at Killarney Station last year have been given a new court date

Northern Territory

NT Turf Club young member Alex Ward and Garry Lefoe's horse Yulong Awesome are trotting mad at news tickets for the Darwin Cup Carnival are already on sale. Picture Katrina Bridgeford.

Darwin Cup Carnival tickets go on sale, with event tipped to be one of the biggest yet

TICKETS will be released for one of the most anticipated Darwin Cup Carnivals at noon today, with the carnival returning to its full eight-day schedule.

Northern Territory

The final round of MyDarwin begins at midnight on Wednesday. Aussie pooch Nutrition and Wellbeing owner Hannah Bohlin said it has been a great program so far and welcomes the next round of funding. Picture: Che Chorley

Final round of myDarwin vouchers released today

THE final round of Darwin Council’s myDarwin voucher scheme starts today, but Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis has indicated it may not be the last shoppers see of the successful scheme.

Northern Territory

A Gunn Neighbourhood wants a locked gate to be installed on a walkway between Peckham Ct and Chung Wah Tce. Picture: Supplied

Palmo residents want walkway locked to deter anti-social youth

RESIDENTS in a Palmerston neighbourhood cul-de-sac want the council to install a locked gate to stop anti-social youth wreaking havoc in their neighbourhood

Northern Territory

The Fences go up at Richardson Park ahead of its demolition .Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Demolition begins at Richardson Park, spiritual home of NT rugby league

THE early stages of the Richardson Park demolitions have started, with several excavators on site tearing down infrastructure.

Northern Territory

Melissa Mails has received a scholarship from CDU to study to become a Paramedic.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Thousands of potential new uni students receive their study offers

THE first university course offers have gone out to students with thousands learning where they will be continuing their studies in 2021

Northern Territory

Realo Nigel Sharp has The old Bunnings site in Palmo up for sale.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Former Palmerston Bunnings site bought by local developer

THE former Palmerston Bunnings site has sold to a well-known local developer for $7.5m.

Northern Territory

Mitchell St in Darwin was abuzz to celebrate the end of 2020. Picture: Che Chorley

Nightclub reveals bold plan to bring city side street to life

A POPULAR Mitchell St nightclub has a bold plan to close a city side street and activate it with entertainment and food and beverage stalls – a move that could act as a trial for a possible full closure of Mitchell St from Peel to Knuckey streets.

Northern Territory

A slow moving lightning storm passes over Larrakeyah Barracks, Darwin.Picture: Che Chorley

Spectacular lightning storm lights up the Darwin skies

TERRITORIANS were treated to another spectacular lightning storm off the Darwin coast on Saturday night, as La Nina conditions continue to create one of the most memorable wet seasons in recent memory.

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