Features
Territory Reads Under the Tree
If you’re wondering what to get the book lovers in your life this Christmas, perhaps some original NT works might tickle their fancy? Our friends at NT Writers’ Centre have...
50 Years of Film
Save the date film buffs! Sydney Film Festival’s annual regional tour, the Travelling Film Festival (TFF), returns to the Territory in February. By Kate Conway Stopping by Katherine, Darwin and...
Spring Clean
There’s nothing quite like having a thorough spring clean, offloading things that – as Marie Kondo says – no longer “spark joy”. It’s quite a cathartic activity to cast off...
Sunset Season Finalé
Public service announcement, folks. Depending on when you're reading this feature article, there’s just a handful of opportunities left to soak up some cinematic goodness at Darwin’s iconic Deckchair Cinema...
Hugo the Hermit
Hugo Weaving is one of the greats. From getting frocked up in drag in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert to playing poker-faced Agent Smith in The Matrix...
Our Big Screen Scene
September is no doubt the most exciting time in the Northern Territory for film lovers and makers, as Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF) illuminates the silver screen to showcase local...
Slant
It’s Christmas, 1999. In the quaint inner ‘burbs of Melbourne, a career crazed journalist is confronted with writing his first exposé on the suspicious disappearance of a local mother-turned-infamous socialite...
Saturday Night at the Movies
There's no denying there’s something magical about an outdoor cinema. For some it can evoke nostalgic memories of the drive-in, for others, maybe it’s the thrill of enjoying a traditionally...
Short & Sweet
Cinephiles and movie buffs rejoice, Flickerfest is back! Australia’s leading Academy qualifying and BAFTA recognised short film festival, this year's Flickerfest received a record 3,200 entries whittled down to just...
Stories From Our Elders
When was the last time you sat down with a senior family member or friend and had a yarn? Chances are they’ve got some pretty interesting stories to tell. By...
mwantye-le awaye - listen deeply
The Territory’s annual celebration of the written word, NT Writers Festival (NTWF), returns this month to invite readers, writers and lovers of storytelling to plunge into four huge days of...
Top Territory Texts
Heads up Territory writers and wizards of the written word, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and polish up any unpublished projects, because entries for the 2023 NT Literary...
Write On
They say everyone's got a story to tell. Entries are now open for the Young Territory Author Awards (YTTA), the prestigious literary prize back for a 33rd year to uncover...
Heck Yeah Deckchair!
Catching a flick on the big screen at Deckchair Cinema is a rite of passage for many a Territorian, and an absolute must on the itineraries of welcome visitors. After...
Territory Tales Under the Tree
Shopping for loved ones? Pop into your local bookshop and pick up some of the hottest Territory titles from 2022 to place under the Chrissy tree. With so much local...
Final Deckie Days
As the clouds in the Top End grow tall and dark, and the odds of getting drenched by a gooddownpour rise, opportunities to enjoy our favourite outdoor Dry seasons activities...
Double DIFF
Since 2010, cinephiles, movie buffs and filmmakers alike have looked forward to the month of September with anticipation, and the Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF) it brings. With an expanded...
Words and Red Dirt
The Red Centre is known for its red dirt, its vibrant arts community, its unique stories and voices. Recognising these beauties, in 2014 a grass-roots festival was seeded. Eight years...
2022 Chief Minister's NT Book Awards
The Chief Minister’s NT Book Awards shine a light on the talent, originality, and flair of writers in the NT. Started by the NT Writers’ Centre in 2009, and originally...
Five Star
David Dhalatnghu Gulpilil’s star shone brightly. For 50 years, he graced the silver screen in various films and roles, trailblazing the way for Aboriginal actors in Australia, creating a lasting...
