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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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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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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Darwin residents have reported feeling buildings swaying after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck in the Banda Sea on Wednesday night.(Image: Geoscience Australia)

Darwin rocked by 6.9 magnitude earthquake

DARWIN city residents have reported feeling buildings swaying overnight after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck in the Banda Sea

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Local Artists Proper Creative have helped colour up Stuart Park Primary with a new book stack mural on one of the stairwells. Chloe Warthold, Peter Diamandopoulos, Oscar Collins and Ralph Stephens sit on their own book stacks.Picture Che Chorley

Book mural encourages Darwin schoolkids to get reading

A HUGE new artwork at a Darwin primary school aims to encourage students to keep reading and use their imaginations in the classroom and schoolyard. WATCH the TIMELAPSE VIDEO here.

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Co-owners of Pee Wee's at the Point, Simon Matthews and Lily Matthews are kicking off their 17th dry season at Pee Wee's with a recent renovations including a casual lounge for cocktails and smallplates, highlighted by a outdoor area overlooking the Darwin skyline and Fannie Bay.

NT eateries get first glimpse of ‘pragmatic’ new regulations

RESTAURANTS, cafes and pubs preparing for life under coronavirus restrictions have received their first glimpse at operation under a mandatory checklist that will be enforced from May 15.

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Gunner prepared to cap NT petrol prices if fuel companies fail to act

FUEL prices in the NT will be capped even if it means fighting the fuel giants in court, Chief Minister Michael Gunner said yesterday.

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