Territorians get cracking as Territory Day arrives with a bang
TERRITORIANS are preparing to blow their pyrotechnic loads on another cracker Territory Day. Here is where watch the fireworks
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TERRITORIANS are preparing to blow their pyrotechnic loads and paint the sky for what shapes as another cracker evening of Territory Day celebrations.
Mindil Beach will be the focal point of Territory Day celebrations in the Top End, with a live music concert, headlined by Tex Perkins and Hot Dub Time Machine, coinciding with the sunset markets from 4pm followed by a firework display at 8.30pm.
In Katherine, live music from 5.30pm featuring Birdz and Electric Fields will precede the fireworks from 8pm at the Katherine Showgrounds.
Alice Springs will host its official Territory Day celebrations at ANZAC Oval with music from 5pm and fireworks from 8.15pm.
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Territorians can let off their fireworks anytime today between 6pm and 11pm, however personal fireworks are not permitted at Territory Day community events.
As fireworks rain down across the Top End, Darwin council will repeat protective measures introduced in 2018 attempting to mitigate damage to council parks and recreation facilities.
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Darwin mayor Kon Vatskalis said council has rolled back measures which aim to protect assets like shade sails and cricket pitches.
“We have blocked some sensitive areas, but it’s going to be passive rather than active protection,” he said.
“We also want people to do the right thing. They’re our parks and we must look after them.”
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Mr Vatskalis said he was looking forward to kicking back and enjoying the fireworks. “Our kids are grown up now so we don’t have to worry about buying pack loads of fireworks, so we can sit with the family and enjoy the view of it all,” he said
Mr Vatskalis urged Territorians to “protect themselves and to protect others”.
“That’s the most important thing,” he said.
“Council will also put big bins in areas we know people congregate in order for them to put rubbish,” he said. “It was done last year and was very successful.”
WHERE TO WATCH
Darwin
Where: Mindil Beach
When: Music from 4pm. Fireworks from 6,30pm.
(Mindil Beach Sunset markets open from 4-10pm.)
Alice Springs
Where: ANZAC Oval
When: Music from 5pm. Fireworks from 8.15pm
Katherine
Where: Katherine Showgrounds
When: Music from 5.30pm. Fireworks from 8pm.
Tennant Creek
When: Music from 6pm. Fireworks from 8pm.
Where: Tennant Creek Showground
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