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Pacific Requiem
Darwin was indisputably changed by World War II. Although those events may have taken place well over 50 years ago, it is important to reflect on the consequences and sacrifices...
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Music NT presents: David Spry
How would you describe your sound to someone who’s never heard it before? I’d probably describe it as a bit of a blend of blues, reggae and soul all wrapped...
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Q&A with NCCA Director Maurice O'Riordan
Nestled in Parap, The Northern Centre for Contemporary Art (NCCA) is a shining light in the Australian Contemporary Art Scene. NCCA's Director Maurice O’Riordan took some time to chat to...
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Writing in Ngukurr
When Courtney Collins' partner took a job running the Ngukurr Arts Centre, she moved from Victoria to the remote community. Collins had the bones of a second novel but, despite...
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A Doll's House
From Copenhagen 1879 to Darwin 2017, Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House has lost none of its power as a bold vision of feminist selfhood and rediscovery. When it hit the...
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The Age of Bones
Award winning Darwin playwright Sandra Thibodeaux's latest work is a fantastical Australian-Indonesian production about a boy, Ikan, who goes fishing one day and fails to return. Assuming the worst, Ikan’s...
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RAW Comedy: NT Heat
RAW Comedy is the annual hunt for Australia's as yet undiscovered wit – it's where the nation's best and boldest comedy athletes jump in head first and compete for a...
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SPUN: True Stories Told in the Territory
It's a simple formula – a stage, six people and their stories – but with nine sold out shows in a row, SPUN continues to prove the humble yarn is...
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Q&A with Jimmy Barnes
Australian rock icon Jimmy Barnes brings his Working Class Boy Tour to the Top End this March. Most know him from his time as the lead vocalist of Cold Chisel...
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Artists' Craft and Tea
Someone once said, "the arts are the best insurance policy a city can take on itself." The City of Palmerston is all about resilient community with their new plan for...
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Tiwi Art Sale and Footy Grand Final
The word 'unique' is thrown around a lot – but in the case of the annual Tiwi Art Sale and Footy Grand FInal, it captures the essence of the day...
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International Women's Day
Let's hear it for the ladies! 8th of March is the global day for celebrating women's achievements and working towards greater equality. This year's theme is 'Be Bold for Change'...
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Collecting the Territory
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the custodian of a significant collection of artworks reflecting our distinctive part of the world. MAGNT are hoping to...
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The year that was – 2016
Click on the covers below for a throwback to each edition of 2016! March April May June July August September October November Dec 16 | Jan 17
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2016 Q&A Highlights
In 2016 we've had the pleasure of chatting with some of the finest local and visiting performers getting around. Here are a few highlights! Hunter Page-Lochard, star of film SPEAR...
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Review: National Live Music Awards
Tuesday 29 November saw a nationwide celebration of the Australian live music industry at the inaugural National Live Music Awards. The Railway Club, Darwin played host to the Northern Territory...
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MasterSeries 4 - BABE
The year's final MasterSeries performance from the Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) sees a beloved movie return to the big screen. It is hard to believe that Babe first came to...
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A Jazzy Broadway Christmas
IF YOU ARE FEELING FESTIVE AND LOOKING FOR A FAMILY FRIENDLY MUSICAL EXPERIENCE, the Darwin Chorale is offering up an exciting start to the holiday season. A local community organisation...
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Paul Kelly & Charlie Owen
Australian music heavyweights Paul Kelly and Charlie Owen head to Darwin this December as they take their collaborative project, and new album Death's Datless Night, on the road around the...
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Album Review: Glass Homes by Colin Lillie
Glass homes has been a long time coming for Scottish born musician Colin Lillie. By Chelsea Heaney. Although he picked up music later in life, this album is the product...