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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

Man rushed to hospital after serious wounding at van park

A MAN, 40, has been rushed to hospital after suffering a serious wound ‘consistent with being caused by an edged weapon’ — believed to be a knife — at a Top End caravan park

Northern Territory

Darwin's Waterfront puts on a firework display to celebrate the end of 2020.Picture: Che Chorley

Mitchell St nightlife mall proponents look to Waterfront NYE success story

THOSE wondering whether converting Mitchell St into a temporary night-time mall could work should look no further than the success of Darwin Waterfront’s New Year’s Eve event

Northern Territory

ArchieÕs owner Jason Hanna with a beer at his alfresco area on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Hanna is creating a new outdoor area because council abolished alfredo dining rates which means he will pay $25 p.a instead of approximately $25,000 p.aPicture: Keri Megelus

Recurrent break-ins leave NT publican ‘numb’

THREE break-ins in five days has left a Darwin restaurateur feeling ‘numb’, admitting he is not handling the constant attacks on his businesses well.

Northern Territory

The cliffs of Darwin's Esplanade have been the site of two falls in two weeks with one 29-year-old man losing his life and the second suffering significant injuries.Picture: Che Chorley

Mayor against new fence for Esplanade cliffs despite two incidents in two weeks

DARWIN Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis has stuck firm to his opposition of installing a safety fence on the Darwin Esplanade, saying the existing fence should be enough to keep people safe.

Northern Territory

Car thieves on the run after stolen vehicle stopped by tyre spikes

TWO men remain on the run after fleeing from a stolen car after it was brought to halt by police deploying tyre deflation spikes

Northern Territory

Woman stabbed in thigh, arm at busy bus interchange

A WOMAN had to allegedly defend herself from a domestic violence attack with a knife during a violent incident at a busy bus stop

Northern Territory

Video: Moment gang of thieves ram raids Palmo supermarket

A GANG of thieves ram raided a Palmerston supermarket to allegedly steal 30 to 40 packets of cigarettes. It was the second time in just three weeks that the shop has been ram raided. WATCH THE VIDEO FOOTAGE HERE

Northern Territory

Hundreds of foreign military officials and their families will fly into Darwin and undertake quarantine throughout January to take part in training with the Australian Defence College. They are staying at an undisclosed location in Darwin's CBD, believed to be the Travelodge.Picture: Che Chorley

Up to 300 foreign Defence personnel believed to be quarantining at TraveLodge

UP to 300 foreign military officials and their families are being quarantined at a Darwin CBD hotel, which the NT News understands to be the TraveLodge Resort Darwin on Cavenagh St

Northern Territory

Drink driver five times over the limit arrested after half-hour police pursuit

A POLICE pursuit has seen a 35-year-old man locked up after testing positive for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Northern Territory

Stock photo of a breathalyser. NT Police setup a Roadside Breath Testing (RBT) station at Mindil Beach for Operation Sepio which will run over the Christmas period targeting drink driving and vehicle compliance.

Man busted drink driving at four times the legal limit after parking in the middle of busy Stuart Hwy

A DRIVER has been busted with a blood-alcohol level four times the legal limit after police came across his stationary vehicle in the middle of Stuart Hwy last night.

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