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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!)...
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'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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Up In The Atmos
THERE ARE TURBULENT TIMES ahead for the next instalment of Atmos. Don the headphones and be taken sky high, as producer Jess Ong explores the turbulence that comes with flying...
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National Science Week
A week of intrigue and wonder is on the way this month, as science takes centre stage in schools, cinemas and at Darwin Festival for the 2019 National Science Week...
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Discover Charles Darwin University
EMBARKING ON STUDY for the first time or returning to study after a change in career direction is a big deal – and it can be pretty daunting. If you’re...
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Our Changing Climate
ONLY THREE THINGS ARE CERTAIN in life – death, taxes and [climate] change. Head to the pub, grab a beer and tune in to a live panel of experts, with...
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School Holiday Fun!
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR, WELL, WINTER! The kids are on school holidays and you might be wondering how you’ll keep them entertained – without breaking the bank, that is. As it...
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It's Show Time!
The Royal Darwin Show has a long history steeped in tradition in the Top End, bringing the community together and inspiring generations of Territorians. By Tamara Howie When you think...