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Couch Surfing
PASSIONATE YOUNG TERRITORIANS take to the streets this Youth Homelessness Matters Day, racing decorated couches to raise awareness on the heartbreaking issue of youth homelessness. By Tierney Seccull Since 2012...
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Buzz at Burnett
AH, THE DRY season. That wonderful time of year when there’s a buzz of things to see and do, no matter your interests. If history is your chosen niche, the...
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NRL IRL
Being a die-hard sports fan isn’t always easy in the Territory, with national matches generally held interstate – it costs a pretty penny to see our sporting heroes in the...
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The Desert Illuminated
Parrtjima - A Festival in Light returns to Mparntwe/Alice Springs this month. With a host of new interactive elements and an artist line-up that shines brightly, the First Nations-led festival...
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Overture to the Season
The wait is over for fans of Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) as the beloved ensemble kicks off their 2024 season with One Thousand and One Nights, an exciting triple bill...
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Maîtres Français
Experience the brilliance of some of France’s most esteemed composers of all time, as Darwin’s Vocalective presents their first performance of the year, French Masters. By Tierney Seccull Singing in...
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For the Love of Language
ARTBACK NT PRESENTS LATE LAST YEAR, the Borroloola Woman’s Cultural Song Group, together with Dr Shellie Morris AO, took to the stage at Woodford Folk Festival as song group, Arrkula...
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Good Vibrations
Arafura Music Collective makes a gentle return in 2024, kicking off their annual program with two beautiful performances of Balance and Harmony. Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of the...
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The Wanted Gems Discovered
Madison and Micaela Hull are The Wanted Gems, a twin-sister band from Mparntwe/Alice Springs. You could say they’ve had a massive start to the year. They've launched original songs, were...
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Immersive Rock
Are you ready to rock? After nearly a year of touring, The Australian INXS Show finally arrives in the Territory, with two electrifying evenings in Alice Springs and Darwin that...
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Discover Central Australia | Mar 2024
2024 IS SHAPING up to be an exciting year in Central Australia, with an array of unique and utterly entertaining events to be held across the whole region. From local...
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Wonderful World of Words
Put pen to paper or tap fingers on keyboards, as the NT Literary Awards return to celebrate the written words of Territorians. By Tierney Seccull Established in 1984 by Northern...
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Sweet Buzz of Bumble Bean
Easter’s coming in hot. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift – or a sweet treat for yourself because, you know, Easter! – look no further than Bumble...
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Burnett House Bliss
The simplest things in life can often be the most indulgent, and one such activity that humbly brings an air of sophistication to one’s day is enjoying afternoon tea in...
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Thirty, Flirty & Thriving
fabALICE Festival is the annual celebration of drag, cabaret and LGBTQIA+, and returns to the Red Centre this month. 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of legendary and iconic Australian flick...
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The Alphabet of Awesome Science
Young minds ignite when art meets science in a fun and informative hour, as professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (aka the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) take young...
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Raw with Laughter
Raw talent collides with raw humour this month at the NT final of RAW Comedy, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s (MICF) open mic competition. By Kate Conway Armed with nothing but...
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Next Gen Giggle Getters
Enjoy a chuckle thanks to local young folks, as Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s one-of-a-kind talent competition does the rounds in Australia on the hunt for the next gen of giggle...
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Hello World
Get your passports ready, globetrotters and holiday makers... If you’ve been dreaming of lands far, far away, grab your travel buddies and make tracks to Darwin Airport Resort for the...
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Ruby Red Centre
Araluen Arts Centre celebrates its grassroots history during its 40th anniversary year, proving that from little things, big things grow. By Betty Sweetlove I N JUNE 1984, after years of...