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FLICKS ON THE ROAD
Sydney Film Festival’s Travelling Film Festival returns to a cinema near you, this year, celebrating the life and legacy of the late great David Stratton. WORDS TIERNEY WHITE EACH YEAR...
WINNING WORDSMITHS
Since 1984, the NT Literary Awards have celebrated the unpublished works of Territorians, and recently, the 2025 winners were revealed at a special awards ceremony at Library & Archives NT...
DECKIE DAYS ARE [ALMOST] DONE
This month, the projector dims on another year at the iconic Deckchair Cinema, so get your final flick fix before the Wet season kicks in. WORDS TIERNEY WHITE THIS YEAR...
DEEPER
Imagine diving the deepest cave system in the world. Dr Richard ‘Harry’ Harris is one of the brave souls to traverse such depths, so filmmaker Jennifer Peedom and her crew...
DIFF-LICIOUS
The 2025 Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF) is shaping up to be a beauty, with 11 days and 35 film sessions across five venues, with music, food, and special industry...
DATE NIGHT WITH OFF THE LEASH
Your favourite street mag wants to take you on a date. WORDS CADDIE BRAIN LOVE A GOOD flick? A spot of French or Italian food, live music, and prizes? This...
SMALL BUT MIGHTY
If you love your flicks short and sweet, you’re in luck. Flickerfest returns to Darwin and Katherine with some of the hottest short films getting around. WORDS TIERNEY WHITE CELEBRATING...
TRACY
On Christmas Eve in 1974, as families tucked in for the night, all set for the day of festivities to come, Cyclone Tracy was making her way across the ocean...
FREE FLICKS
Film buffs rejoice, as the ever - popular Flicnics program returns to Palmerston offering free outdoor movie screenings this Dry! WORDS TIERNEY WHITE THIS SEASON'S LINE-UP of films has something...
HEALING IN THE WINDS OF CHANGE
The 2025 NT Writers Festival (NTWF) brings together an age-old love for the written and spoken word, encouraging a space for creative ideas to flow and community voices to be...
GETTIN’ SQUARE WITH DAVID WENHAM
In 2003, a little Aussie film called Gettin’ Square came out. In the years since, it’s grown a bit of a cult following thanks to its classic Aussie humour and...
Get Lit
CALLING ALL NT wordsmiths! The chance to showcase your unpublished works is here, as the Northern Territory Literary Awards return to celebrate storytelling in the NT. WORDS TIERNEY WHITE Entries...
BIG SCREEN, BIG TRUTH
Much to the delight of everyone, Top End favourite, the Deckchair Cinema, throws open the gates for another year of films under the stars this month. WORDS TIERNEY WHITE HEADER...
From Cannes to Country
Australia’s longest running traveling film festival returns to the Territory in February, offering a diverse mix of acclaimed features from the global film festival circuit. By Jenna Kirkham FOUNDED BY...
Decked Out
To absolutely no-one’s surprise, Deckchair Cinema has yet again had a bumper year, delivering a year full of film, food, fun and good vibes. This month is your last chance...
Chief Minister’s NT Book Awards
The Chief Minister’s NT Book Awards return this month, celebrating the work of Territory writers. By Jenna Kirkham SINCE 2009, THE Chief Minister’s NT Book Awards have honoured local authors...
Literally Literary Legends
Since 1984, the NT Literary Awards have celebrated the unpublished works of Territorians, and last month, the 2024 winners were revealed at a special awards ceremony at the NT Library...
Red Hot Cinema
With Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF) going gangbusters in the Top End last month, DIFF continues its victory lap as it makes tracks to the Red Centre for the first...
40 Years of Literary Triumph
Since 1984, the NT Literary Awards have celebrated the unpublished works of Territorians, and this month, the 2024 winners are revealed. By Jenna Kirkham WITH OVER 240 entries coming in...
A Cross Continental Feast
Calling all film buffs, filmmakers, music fans, and foodies – you’re invited to feast at the 2024 Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF). Celebrating 15 flick-filled years, DIFF returns to present...
