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Off The Shelf - April
Welcome to my column where each month I’ll take a book from the shelf to share. It’s a review of sorts, but also hopefully a nudge of encouragement, to say...
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NT Literary Awards
A pretty weird trip to an outback town had a significant effect on the life of writer Kylie Stevenson. Stevenson spent two weeks in Larramah, a 400km drive down the...
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Write Now
If you struggle to carve out time for your writing, or just love the pitter-patter of fingers on keyboards, you need to make time write now. Each month writers get...
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Deckchair Cinema Opening Night
A volcanic eruption and a lost Costa Rican holiday sound like a recipe for some serious holiday blues. But for Deckchair Cinema general manager Alice Body, getting stuck in Bali...
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Q&A with Garin Nugroho
Garin Nugroho is a household name in Indonesia and is heading to Darwin as the Deckchair Cinema’s Opening Night guest of honour. The award winning filmmaker has two of his...
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Comics' Corner - April
Showcasing top end comics and local stand-up performers. By Will Crawford Ryan McArthur is intelligent, dry, a little sarcastic and a little awkward – just like his comedy. Over the...
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Clean Living in the Tropics - April
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...
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Growing Up Troppo - April
Reviews, tips and advice for travelling the world with kids . By Libby Larsen Does a weekend at a totally chilled, funky beachfront house, or perhaps a divine and award...
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Brown's Mart 2018 Season
Brown’s Mart’s 2018 season is kicking off with a rare treat set in the time of the Salem witch trails. The Crucible opens the season as part of the education...
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Thomas Murray and the Upside Down River
Regional Australia is being put under the spotlight as stories from life in a drought-affected town are shared on stage. The only world that farmer Tom Murray has ever known...
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Community Cook – April
Connecting people, plants and place. By Emma Lupin. Ben Tyler is a wonderful bininji man from murdudjurl country, who grew up on his homeland that is now Kakadu. After some...
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Malak Marketplace
The food at Malak Marketplace is getting naughty this month. Martin Wildman and Kelly Ready from Needle In A Haystack are bringing the dirty burger craze to Darwin with a...
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Variety of Chefs
Foodies can indulge in a real-life cooking show experience up close – all in the name of charity. The annual Varity of Chefs Gala Dinner has three top chefs on...
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Become a pickle master
Get yourself in a pickle with one of the country's experts. Mike Hilburger first got the taste for pickles when he was a teething baby – and he’s never looked...
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Unlocking Hidden Histories
Filmmaker and animator Huni Bolliger has brought to life stories of historic prisoners during a six-month residency at the NT Archives. By Tamara Howie “I set myself the goal of...
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NT Youth Week Ambassadors
Meet three of the 2018 NT Youth Week Ambassadors. Gabby Yengbie , 17, is representing Darwin and Palmerston this Youth Week. The young leader is school captain at O’Loughlin Catholic...
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NT Youth Week: Street Heat – The Third
The results are in! Here are the winners for 2018 Youth Week's Street Heat The Third competition. SCOOT JUNIOR 1. Rhys McIntyre 2. Chloe Little3. Daryl Sorel SCOOT OPEN 1...
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NT Youth Week: Dishing Up Darwin
Young cooks are sharpening their knives ready to tantalise tastebuds for a chance to call themselves the best in Darwin. Maya Stitfold, 15, has been a whizz in the kitchen...
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NT Youth Week: Reality Engineers - VR Camp
Virtual reality (VR) and 360-degree filmmaking is set to be the next big thing in the film industry, and there’s a rare chance to learn from the experts in the...
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Queen's Baton Relay
Jessica Mauboy headlines a free concert to celebrate the 2018 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay this month. The celebrations at the Darwin Waterfront also feature local songstress’ Caiti Baker, Natalie...