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Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Tweed jackets and waistcoats aren't normal tropical attire, but more than 250 bikers will don their Sunday best to participate in an international fundraiser for men’s health. By Tamara Howie...
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RSPCA Save the Paws Ball
Dress up for a good cause at the RSPCA's annual Save the Paws Ball this October. By Isabella Mellios The RSPCA, Australia’s leading animal welfare organisation, relies heavily on donations...
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School's Out
This year, Top End kids have two weeks of school holiday fun in October. Thankfully, there’s plenty to do to keep the little tykes out of trouble. Darwin School Holiday...
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Clean Living In The Tropics - October
Clean Living is being mindful of what you put in your body, mindful of keeping a healthy home and work environment, and mindful of your environmental footprint. By Lina Paselli...
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Growing Up Troppo - October
Reviews, tips and advice for travelling the world with kids. By Libby Larsen These days the hip crowd in Bali can be found a little bit further north of Seminyak...
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Raindance - Darwin Artists Supporting Farmers
The Top End arts community are joining the humble chicken parma in raising funds to help drought-affected farmers. By Tamara Howie Raindance – Darwin Artists Supporting our Farmers will see...
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The Eric Johnston Lecture
As the Northern Territory celebrates 40 years of self-governance, so too does the Multicultural Council of the NT. By Tamara Howie To mark the occasion, president of the MCNT and...
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Kakadu Bird Week
Have you spotted the petite rainbow bee-eater or the majestic jabiru? What about a red-winged parrot or a wandering whistling duck? Pack your binoculars and head to Kakadu National Park...
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Sustainable House Day 2018
Keen to learn some tips and tricks on how to make your home more environmentally friendly? Five houses around Darwin and the rural area are throwing open their doors to...
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The Green Room - September
A luck tropical wilderness has bloomed in the Darwin International Airport with The Green Room coming to life. The new venue, inspired by the beloved bar of the same name...
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Sandbar Cricket
The biggest battle on sand is back with Variety NT ready to reclaim the Sandbar Cricket trophy from the Darwin Trailer Boat Club. By Tamara Howie Variety NT general manager...
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Clean Living in the Tropics
Clean Living is being mindful of what you put in your body, mindful of keeping a healthy home and work environment, and mindful of your environmental footprint. By Lina Paselli...
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Growing Up Troppo - August
Reviews, tips and advice for travelling the world with kids. By Libby Larsen While lots of families headed out of town for the holidays we stayed local and revisited some...
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Les Moutons
Three healthy ewes and a ram from the CORPUS production Les Moutons are preparing to make themselves at home at Festival Park. By Tamara Howie The show has been an...
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Clean Living in the Tropics - August
Clean Living is being mindful of what you put in your body, mindful of keeping a healthy home and work environment, and mindful of your environmental footprint. By Lina Parselli...
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From Country to Couture
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair’s (DAAF) fashion show, From Country To Couture, has fast become one of the fair’s highlights since its debut in 2016. The show marries high-end fashion and...
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Congress
Eight everyday Darwinites will step up to the podium in Parliament House and tell the world about the issues closest to their hearts. By Tamara Howie Congress, one of the...
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Darwin: A Tale of Four Cities
Put your headphones on and be transported back in time with a new self-guided audio tour taking you through Darwin’s history. By Tamara Howie Darwin: A Tale of Four Cities...
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National Science Week
The sky will be full of buzzing drones this national science week as competitors battle it out for the title of Ultimate Drone Champion. The Northern Territory Young Engineers have...
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Family fun at Darwin Festival
Darwin Festival isn’t just for the Top End’s big kids – there’s plenty on for the little and not-so-little family members, too. Every year teddies and teacups take over the...