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30 Years of Tropical Craft
HO, HO, HOW’S that Christmas shopping going? Save some pennies for the end of the month… The Green Ant Christmas Craft Fair returns to the Royal Darwin Showgrounds, celebrating 30...
Creative Christmas
CAN YOU BELIEVE Christmas is just around the corner? Luckily, there’s no need to panic about your Chrissy shopping this year – Tactile Arts have your gift needs sorted at...
School Holiday Fun
There's no need for the kids to be bored these school hols, with a swag of great activities designed to get kiddos of all ages engaged and creative. Creative Lab...
Down The Track – October 2021
When you hear the phrase “bring a plate”, you’re general reminded of the wholesome tradition of bringing food along to a gathering to share with others. It’s casual, not fussy...
Nominate Today
Know someone who's passionate about helping the community? Now is the time to show your appreciation for the hard work and dedication of those special people who give their heart...
Ivor Cole's Swan Song
This month is the last ever exhibition and art sale from much-loved local personality, moustached music lover and visual artist, Ivor Cole. According to folklore, a swan sings most beautifully...
Down The Track - Desert Mob 2021
IT’S BEEN 30 years since the highly regarded Desert Mob began, all the way back in 1991. To celebrate, this year’s exhibition displays across all four galleries of the Araluen...
Granting Wishes
HAVE YOU GOT a great idea to get people out and about, or engaging in something unique and fun in Darwin? City of Darwin wants to hear from you! Each...
Down the Track – August 2021
Set amongst a town surrounded by awe-inspiring landscapes, rooted deep in culture and histories, and filled with annual events that are spectacular and wild, the NT Writers Festival (NTWF) offers...
Pop That In Your Memory Bank
Remember the days when you used to watch your family videos on VHS with a tape player? Yeah, us too. But with technology changing so rapidly, the means by which...
A Beary Fun Day
If you go down to Darwin Esplanade today, you’re sure of a big surprise… The beary wonderful City of Darwin Teddy Bears’ Picnic is back! Darwin Festival has again teamed...
Down the Track - July 2021
In its 43 years, the Advocate Art Award has only ever missed one annual event. Happy to be back on, they’re gearing up for another great community-driven exhibition with Central...
Royal Darwin Show
With 70 years of Royal Darwin Show history, tradition and community spirit to celebrate this year, Off The Leash put the call out for people’s first or best memories from...
The Arty Heart of the Tropics
What could be better on a perfect Dry season day than cruising through the tropical creativity on display at the Tactile Arts Dragonfly Craft Fair? Following it up with even...
Down the Track – June 2021
Jo Nixon tells us the origin story of the infamous Alice Springs Beanie Festival. It began with her aunty in Darwin who came to Alice to teach literacy, language and...
Get Your Culture On
Round up the crew, soak up that beautiful balmy weather, and experience Goyder Square like never before. The inaugural Palmerston Multicultural Festival transforms this gorgeous outdoor space into a vibrant...
Get Fast & Loud
Do you feel the need, the need for speed? Well, you’re in luck! Darwin is about to get fast – and loud – as the V8 Supercars hit the track...
A Show of Memories
Since 1951, the Darwin Show has delighted Territorians and visitors with its exhibits and a fun spread of family entertainment. Exciting levels of energy are being channelled into next month’s...
Down the Track – May 2021
In 2020, local artist Anna Dakin produced an exhibition about the night sky featuring artists from all over the world. Unable to present to an audience, and with many artists...
Making Things Happen
Got a creative idea you’ve been dying to make happen but don’t quite know where to start? A new initiative from Artback NT, the Artback NT Producers Callout, may just...
