Features
Down The Track - July
AS WE JOURNEY towards whatever “new normal” may be, the Central Oz arts community remains nourished and connected. By Zoya Godoroja-Prieckaerts We’ve already seen creatives of all kinds sparkling with...
Territory Day
IT’S THE DAY thousands of Territorians look forward to. Yep, the one and only day in the whole country we can legally buy fireworks and fire them at will. But...
Malak’s Back in the Gardens
LAST YEAR, DARWIN’S beloved Malak Marketplace ventured beyond its home in the ‘burbs to set up camp in the George Botanic Gardens for a handful of delightful Fridays during the...
Our Creative Value
THE BRAND-NEW NT Creative Industries Strategy has a big bunch of historic ‘firsts’ attached to it. It’s the first co-led plan for developing creative industries the Territory has ever had...
Learn Something New
BEING ENCOURAGED TO stay at home when possible has meant we’ve had to look within our four walls of residence for things to do. And although it might sound restrictive...
Waterfront Beach Club
IF THERE’S ONE THING Top Enders have missed during lockdown – in addition to being able to go to the pub for a frothy or throwing house parties with an...
Tactile Arts Callout
ARE YOU PASSIONATE about arts and crafts? Want to get involved in the wonderful world of the Top End arts scene? Throw your name in the hat to join the...
Witladla
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ARTIST, Larrakia Elder and contemporary storyteller, Aunty June Mills has big plans to bring her unique show, Witladla, to the Top End. The performance, which is currently being adapted...
Arafura Pearl: A Festival of Women
TOP ENDERS ARE in for a treat early next month, with the inaugural Arafura Pearl: A Festival of Women in the Brown’s Mart Courtyard precinct. Emceed by comedian Amy Hetherington...
Holiday Here At Hilton
MANY TERRITORIANS HAVE had their international travel plans disrupted by recent developments, with many locals looking for an alternative to scratch that holiday itch. We’ve got good news, everyone! Locals...
Empowering Young Territory
Northern Territory Youth Week (NTYW) celebrates the contributions of, and provides a platform for, the Northern Territory’s young people. By Kingsley Gittins Technically held over 10 days, NTYW gives the...
International Women's Day #EachForEqual
AN EQUAL WORLD IS an enabled world – that’s the message for this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD). We all have the individual power to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden...
Tiwi Islands Football Grand Final & Annual Art Sale
Sure, art and Aussie Rules footy might not seem like two things that go together, but just like poached eggs on Vegemite toast (don’t knock it ‘til you try it!)...
'Tis the Season!
It's the most wonderful time of the year, as the Top End celebrates Christmas and the New Year. Here are some fun activities to do this silly season! Festive fun...
Christmas Craft Fairs
Newsflash – it’s Christmas next month. Yup, true story. Time to get those thinking caps on as to where you’ll get your loved one’s special Christmas gifts this year. Luckily...
School Holidays are here again!
Can you believe school’s out again? There’s just one term left before Christmas is here – yikes! We’ve got some hot tips on how to keep the kids entertained these...
In-Conversation: Tennant Creek Truths
WHEN ARTIST AND MUSICIAN ALICIA SCOBIE first moved to Tennant Creek from down south, she was struck by how green the town centre was. “It’s not as orange or as...
Meditation Retreat
If the wild ride of the Dry has got you feeling a bit lethargic, unwell and uninspired, October presents the perfect opportunity to get back to your roots and invest...
Father's Day Festivities
If there’s someone in your life you call Papa Bear, Old Man or just Dad, then you might be freaking out trying to find the best way to show them...
The Art of Therapy
ART THERAPY OFFERS PEOPLE a chance to express themselves visually, rather than dig for words at times they are hard to find. Top End professionals have the opportunity to learn...