Features
Happy Yess' Teghan Hughes
Happy Yess has a new fresh face at the helm to bring the good vibes and music back in 2019. By Tamara Howie Multi-talented Teghan Hughes has dominated radio waves...
The Fast Five - Stephen Cummings
Rising to fame as front man of ‘70s legends The Sports, Stephen Cummings has spent more than 40 years at the forefront of the Australian music scene. Cummings will head...
Fauré Requiem
The words 'lofty', 'sublime' and 'death' do not normally go hand in hand, but in Darwin Chorale’s forthcoming concert, Fauré Requiem, those themes are seamlessly bridged. For composer Gabriel Fauré...
Fat Pigeon
It's been a wild ride for local metal band Fat Pigeon. Since winning the Battle of the School Bands in 2017, the young Darwin outfit has played at BASSINTHEGRASS, supported...
NT Travelling Film Festival
Creating a cinema in remote areas is no easy feat - but doing so gives those living out bush an experience that city-dwellers often take for granted. The NT Travelling...
Book Week - Q&A with director Heath Davis
Chasing your dream doesn't always go to plan, but sometimes it will set you on a different course. By Tamara Howie Writer and director Heath Davis wrote the film Book...
Deckchair Opens for 2019
It’s back! The Deckchair Cinema has dusted off the chairs and worded-up the possums to prepare for an influx of movie lovers. The season kicks off a week earlier than...
Sirens & Shipwrecks
If evolution had taken a different turn the world might look a little bit like one of Bryan Bulley’s paintings. By Tamara Howie The urban and scenic landscapes hide lots...
Astro photography
Ever stared up at the stars in wonder at the vastness of the universe? Then lifted your camera to capture the moment only to find a blur of lights or...
Community Cook - April 2019
Growing and understanding local produce in the NT. By Judy Monkhouse Darwin community cook, Karunika Premaratne creates fantastic curries with all the care, attention and wisdom that has been passed...
Variety of Chefs
More and more home-cooks and fine-dining restaurants are learning the delicious value of incorporating native Australian ingredients in their dishes. By Tamara Howie Chef Mark Olive, aka The Black Olive...
Canned Comedy Darwin
A new movement to harness the power of local comedy for charity is making its way to the Top End. By Tamara Howie Canned Comedy, where attendees donate canned food...
Grey Panthers - Intake Day
There’s no stopping Australia’s longest-running seniors dance group. Tracks Dance’s Grey Panthers is not only expanding its reach, but is investing back into the next generation of dancers. Tracks Dance...
Street Art Project
Keen to see your art go big? You're in luck. Street art and public art are a new focus for Darwin council - with a push to empower emerging practitioners...
Darwin Plastic Makers Space
The global tide is shifting against single-use plastics, but what can be done with all the products that are still being discarded? The Darwin Plastic Makers Space (DPMS) is a...
Healthy Darwin
Whether the weather agrees or not - the Dry season is on its way - which means it’s time to come out from hibernation and get out and about. The...
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets Opening Night
April usually means two things - the Dry is on its way, and the Top End’s markets begin to bloom. The famous Mindil Beach Sunset Markets returns with a special...
Gurrumul wins Australian Music Prize
Dr G Yunupingu has won the Australian Music Prize for his already acclaimed posthumous album Djarimirri (Child Of The Rainbow). By Tamara Howie Producer and long-time friend Michael Hohnen accepted...
Baker Boy headlines Arafura Games celebration line-ups
Music fans are in for a treat when the Arafura Games return with a huge line-up of entertainment for the opening and closing celebrations. To kick off the celebrations hip-hop...
Caiti Baker Beyond the Dust
Top End songstress Caiti Baker is hitting the track and traversing the Territory for her Beyond the Dust Tour. By Tamara Howie Baker will take her unique style that mixes...