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Secret World - Carnivorous Plants of the Howard Sand Sheets
This unique exhibition focuses on the Bladderworts that thrive in an area near Darwin known as the Howard sand sheets. The sand sheets host rare and threatened species including carnivorous...
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POUR
Catching up with friends for good quality coffee sound good? How about admiring some unique home wares in a funky new industrial inspired cafe? By Tierney White Darwin's newest cafe...
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Undercurrent
Undercurrent is a cross-cultural collaboration between Thai artists from Wandering Moon Performance Group and Northern Territory artists Gail Evans and Nicola Fearn. It combines elements such as puppetry, live performance...
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New Territory
Building upon an impressive collection with a loyal focus on Northern Territory art, Charles Darwin University Art Gallery and Collection is set to traverse brave new territory in the coming...
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LIGHT MOVES – Contemporary Australian Video Art
"Bodies of all kinds moving in space." This phenomenon has been explored in a myriad of ways by artists ever since video art took off as an exciting new development...
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MATT OKINE – The Other Guy
Stand-up comedian, actor, rapper and radio presenter – is there anything Matt Okine can’t do? We had a chat to Okine ahead of his upcoming visit to D-town. The name...
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DAVE HUGHES – Fully Pumped!
With sharp wit, tales inspired by life and broad Aussie drawl, Hughesy is a household name in Australia. Dave Hughes returns to Darwin with his new show Pumped – I...
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
The Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award and Exhibition shares stories of senior members of the community, through the beauty and simplicity of portraiture painting. By Claire Eltringham This...
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Pete Murray
Easy going and laidback, peace-loving Pete Murray brings his Yours Acoustically tour to Darwin Ski Club. By Liz Trevaskis What was the first concert you ever went to? I saw...
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Introducing Turn It Up - the Top End's New Youth Zine!
It's time to turn up the volume on youth affairs in a new magazine for and by young people in the Top End. By Tierney White Young people living in...
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PICNIC Darwin
If chowing down on delicious homemade morsels like potted trout, watermelon and tomato gazpacho, or blackberry friands sounds tempting, give PICNIC Darwin a try. Their homemade PICNICs are stocked with...
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Nothing Sweeter than Streeter
It’s no secret we Darwinites and Top Enders have a love affinity with the ocean, but with the Build Up and Wet Season upon us, precious time is running out...
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Monster Pop!
From inflatable dolls to startling shadow puppets and sculptures made of coloured pencils, this daring exhibition marries contemporary art from Australia with one of our closest neighbours, Indonesia. By Claire...
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Darwin International Film Festival Workshops and Events
The Darwin International Film Festival, or DIFF, is the world’s best cinema on Darwin’s doorstep. This annual program of curated films and screen workshops, including special guests and premieres, takes...
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Rolf De Heer
Off The Leash's Tierney White got to chat on the phone with Rolf De Heer ahead of the Darwin International Film Festival. De Heer worked alongside his partner, Director Molly...
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UBUD WRITERS & READERS FESTIVAL
The perfect escape for lovers of Literature By Claire Eltringham Considered the spiritual heartland of the Indonesian island of Bali, Ubud is located in the Gianyar region (in central Bali)...
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PROFILE: Smith St. Band
Off The Leash spoke to drummer Chris Cowburn. What was the first concert you ever went to? My parents took me and my brother to see John Farnham when I...
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Serina Pech
Quirky, cute and occasionally dark… if you haven’t seen Katherine singer/songwriter Serina Pech yet, you need to make it a priority. The young indie/pop artist has been kicking goals over...
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PROFILES – HAU
The Aussie hip-hop artist, and one half of THE duo Koolism, brings his soulful styles to Darwin this September. By Liz Trevaskis What was the first concert you ever went...