Features
Kate Rendell reviews Darwin Festival
Kate Rendell took a closer look at some Darwin Festival shows for the new Front Row critique program, spearheaded by the Festival. Here are her reviews. Festival Highlights Electric Fields...
Off The Shelf - From the Front Row
Stepping outside my regular book review, this month I take a moment to reflect on criticism in general. Having recently taken part in the Darwin Festival ‘Front Row’ program, temporarily...
Wild Words
There will be 'Boundless Possible' at Wild Words this October, with the Northern Territory’s controversial new slogan set to get chins wagging. By Tamara Howie Host and English teacher Shele...
Curator's Cut
Rare and fascinating films exploring the Territory's history will screen at the Northern Territory Library as curator’s delve into the weird and wonderful audio-visual items in their collection. By Tamara...
Japanese Film Festival
A small slice of Japan will come to Darwin when the Japanese Film Festival brings a curated selection of their program to the Top End. Catch three films over the...
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...
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...
Young Territory Author of the Year
At the end of August, young writer Tiger-Lily Clements, 15, was named Young Territory Author of the Year for her novel Anathema. Her story of a young woman working through...
NTeen Fashion Festival
Talented young designers proved the Territory has style at the annual NTeen Fashion Festival last month. Participants aged 13-19 and school classes created garments across a range of categories, including...
Get That Job! Bike Maintenance 101
Darwin's city streets are no strangers to a few deadly treadlies, but the occasional pothole or simply the rust of the Wet season can spell disaster for your pushy. This...
AFL Clinic
Young footy fiends can take to the field to improve their skills and learn more about local health services at a popular school holiday clinic. AFLNT program manager Nicole Hyland...
Singularity
It's rare to see Science Fiction on stage, rather than in the pages of a book or on the silver screen. By Tamara Howie But screen writer and now playwright...
Whimsy, Honesty & Comic Mirth
Darwin Entertainment Centre is comedy central this October with some of the biggest names in comedy set to hit the stage. Bill Bailey returns to the Top End, following his...
Paris Underground Cabaret
Duck out of the build up heat and into the steamy streets of France at the Paris Underground Cabaret. By Tamara Howie Co-creator and director Richard Vegas says the show...
Artist Reflection - Rachael Wallis
The Taiwan-Australia Indigenous artists in residence program presents a unique opportunity for cultural exchange between First Nations artists. Nhulunbuy dancer Rachael Wallis recently travelled to Rinari, Taiwan, to undertake a...
Pizza Par-tay
October arrived with a thick fog of humidity and sweltering temperatures, which means there’s no better time to invite some mates around the pool – or the air conditioner –...
Oktoberfest Dinner
Dust off the lederhosen and dirndl for a taste of Bavaria on the Casuarina cliff tops. By Tamara Howie Kamala Thriemer and Ben Ley from Hänsel und Gretel are offering...
Capricornia Film Awards
The top flicks from Territory creatives were recognised at the local film industry’s night of nights, the Capricornia Film Awards. The competition was fierce and Indigenous stories and filmmakers were...
Darwin International Film Festival
The Darwin International Film Festival is looking to its closest neighbours this year, with a huge focus on the incredible stories from Australasia. By Tamara Howie Indonesian filmmaker Kamila Andini...
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...
