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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

The NTFL representative squad trains at TIO stadium before their interstate clash with South Australia's Glenelg Tigers. Picture: Che Chorley

Monsoon break to bring wet season deluge for the next seven days

THE Top End can expect the deluge, which dropped almost 100mm of rain in some areas on Wednesday, to continue for the next week thanks to the current monsoon break period.

Northern Territory

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

Non-drinking venues open to discussing Mitchell St nightime mall idea

RESTAURANTS and businesses not regularly associated with Darwin’s nightlife economy are open to discussing how to best convert the Mitchell Street strip into a night-time, pedestrian-only mall

Northern Territory

Two men have been charged and three vehicles seized after videos surfaced on social media of cars allegedly hooning on Groote Eylandt. Picture: PFES Media

Drivers charged and cars seized for alleged hooning, road damage

TWO men have been charged and several vehicles seized after videos surfaced on social media of cars allegedly hooning. SEE THE VIDEO HERE

Northern Territory

Beefed up security, Tradesmen and the ADF at the former INPEX Workers Village at Howard Springs in Darwin's Rural Area as preparations are made for the arrival of Corona Virus Evacuees.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Howard Springs security guards ‘pose no risk’ of COVID spread

SECURITY staff working at Howard Springs ‘pose no danger’ of contracting and spreading coronavirus to the wider community when not at the facility, authorities say

Northern Territory

Tyres? Who needs tyres? Police follow along as 4WD chucks donuts

TYRES? Who needs tyres? Videos have emerged on social media of a LandCruiser chucking donuts while being followed by police. And also rattling past while missing a tyre. CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS

Northern Territory

A new Korean restaurant is opening up at Darwin's Waterfront. Co-owner of Bannsang Justin Cha is excited to be offering Darwin a new eatery. Picture: Che Chorley

New Darwin Waterfront restaurant to serve up a taste of Korea

A SIZZLE from the BBQ and a splatter from the fryer are the sounds coming from Darwin’s newest eaterie, Bannsang Korean Restaurant, which opens its doors today.

Northern Territory

Pedestrian dies after being hit by THREE cars on Stuart Hwy

A PEDESTRIAN has died after being struck by three cars on the Stuart Hwy in Darwin overnight

Northern Territory

Wooden block, judge's wig and gavel on a wooden desk

All the names facing NT criminal courts today, January 7, 2021

HERE are all the names of everyone due to face criminal court in the Northern Territory today, January 7, 2021. Do you know any of them?

Northern Territory

Pedestrians only: Pubs, industry support Mitchell St Mall concept

CREATING a pedestrian mall along Mitchell Street is gaining traction, with several businesses open to discussions about how it would work.

Northern Territory

The woman, aged 33, can be seen scaling a barrier fence before walking off. Picture: Josiah Bosch

Police slap Howard Springs escapee with $5000 fine

UPDATE: A WOMAN who escaped quarantine at Howard Springs yesterday has been fined by police.

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