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Meditation retreat
The four fundamentals of Buddhist meditation will be explored over a weekend retreat in Darwin. Venerable Acharya Zasep Tulku Rinpoche will lead the guided sessions addressing the four elements of...
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DSO: Valedictory Concert
After five years at the helm of the Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO), Matthew Wood finished up as Artistic Director and Chief Conductor at the end of 2017. He returns for...
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Don't Say "Shush"
Loud At The Library started as an initiative to support local artists, by providing a venue to play live. Every Friday lunchtime the Darwin City and Casuarina Libraries come alive...
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In Heart's Wake
Described by Rolling Stone Magazine as “striking metalcore at its aggressive, meaningful best”, Ark is the fourth full-length album from Byron Bay outfit In Heart’s Wake. After touring the album...
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Uncharted Musical Territory
The Territory music scene is booming, with artists as diverse as Caiti Baker, Gawurra and Baker Boy making waves around Australia – and internationally. 2017 was a massive year for...
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The Fast Five – Broadwing
After winning NT song of the year for his tune ‘Pockets’ in 2015, and producing the critically acclaimed Ratja Yaliyali for Top End artist Gawurra in 2016, it’s been a...
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Art & About – Coastal Links
An initiative of Arts NT, the Creative in Residence Program was launched in 2016 as a professional development opportunity for Northern Territory artists and creative practitioners. Produced in partnership with...
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Life At The Top
The Top End is an incredible place to live and work, where opportunities abound. Artsworker and emerging artist Hannah Illingworth and photographer Jacob Hazeldine of City of Darwin’s LAUNCHmedia caught...
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Indigenous Artist Callout
Are you an Indigenous artist working in the NT? Do you want to take your artwork beyond the Territory? Would your work benefit from the inspiration, the challenges and the...
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Brick By Brick: Build Your Own Capital City
It is the most enduring of modern children’s toys – delighting, challenging and engaging generation after generation of boys and girls around the world. And this February, Darwin kids (and...
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Arts NT Funding – apply now
Could your arts organisation or business do with a little cash injection? The Arts NT Strategic Arts Program provides targeted funding to support sustainable development in the arts, with funding...
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Local’s Hour Wet Season Treasures Tour
Located in Parliament House on State Square in the heart of Darwin, the Northern Territory Library is the NT’s major public research library. Providing all the usual library services, including...
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Clean Living in the Tropics – February
Love, discover, share. By Lina Paselli. Clean Living is being mindful of what you put in your body, mindful of keeping a healthy home and work environment, and mindful of...
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Growing Up Troppo – February
Reviews, tips and advice for travelling the world with kids. By Libby Larsen. What’s on Your Travel Bucket List for 2018? One of the things I love about the beginning...
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Comics' Corner – February
The holidays are over, the demoulding rituals complete and New Year’s dietary resolutions made and jettisoned – now is the time to venture into the world and explore the cultural...
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Flix in the Wet
As the rain pours down, and the city steams up – there’s nothing better than grabbing some popcorn and sitting back in the air-conditioned comfort of Darwin’s BCC Cinemas to...
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Travelling Film Festival
Bunker down for some quality Wet season screenings as Sydney Film Festival’s annual regional tour – the Travelling Film Festival (TFF) – returns this February. Complementing Darwin Film Society’s indoor...
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Autobiographical Stories of the Tummy
Have you got a story about the best BBQ ever? The finest camping one pot wonder? Or perhaps your first taste of a new dish when travelling? For many, food...
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Taste of the Top End – Pineapples
I love pineapples so much, their form is amazing and nothing says “tropical fruit” quite as well. By Emma Lupin. I have to admit that, growing up in a non...
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Deadly 60 Downunder
One of television’s busiest presenters, award-winning wildlife expert Steve Backshall, brings his new stage show Deadly 60 Downunder to Darwin this February. You may know him from the BBC’s Down...