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Viking Funeral
What is it really like to shoot the burning arrows that ignite the boat at a viking funeral? By Tamara Howie Pretty fun, according to Top End Bowhunters vice president...
Territory Day
Top end hip-hop star Baker Boy can’t wait to ditch the winter woollies and perform to his home crowd in Darwin for Territory Day. “I haven’t been home in so...
NAIDOC Week Celebrations
Indigenous models will be transformed as part of NAIDOC week celebrations this month. Aboriginal Bush Traders (ABT) has teamed up with DMKM Beauty Studio to bring their ‘Transformation Tuesdays’ to...
Royal Darwin Show
Pedigree pooches are in the spotlight at the Royal Darwin Show as this year’s theme has gone to the dogs. Dog show organiser Susie Ripper says that there’s a special...
Territory Day artists announced
This year’s Territory Day entertainment line-up has finally been revealed. Darwin revellers will get the chance to see Crowded House’s Neil Finn supported by home-grown hip-hop star Baker Boy, Stevie...
Get It On!
Designers have been working their magic on fabric from Injalak Arts Centre in preparation for the second annual Get It On competition – a celebration of the prints coming from...
Growing Up Troppo - June
Reviews, tips and advice for travelling the world with kids. By Libby Larsen One of the things I really lovea bout having my kids grow up in the Top End...
Clean Living in the Tropics - June
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...
Refugee Week
Darwin is multi-cultural melting pot and a city that prides itself on welcoming newcomers with open arms. Refugee Week is a perfect example of this. Darwin has been a safe...
Spain Place Fiesta
Stephen Dunt considers himself one of the luckiest unlucky blokes in Australia. He’s among the tiny percentage of men to be diagnosed with testicular cancer twice – but is lucky...
Hand Block Printing
Hand block printing is an ancient craft with historical roots in many parts of the world, including India. By Tamara Howie Printer Raju Rathi is passionate about his craft and...
Harmony Soiree
There’s a pretty special event happening at this year’s Harmony Soiree. Production manager Jenny Milne says this year’s soiree is more than just each community group showcasing their traditional dancing...
Growing Up Troppo - May
Reviews, tips and advice for travelling the world with kids. By Libby Larsen The beginning of the dry heralds so many things I love about life in the top end...
Clean Living In The Tropics - May
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...
ATMOS: Big Weather
Ever wondered what the weather is like on Neptune? Or the wildest storms to have hit the Australian coast? Meteorologist Jackson Browne takes audiophiles on a journey through the solar...
Big Dance Darwin
Australia is taking the lead on a global dance project that’s all about getting involved. Big Dance is a global biennial festival celebrating the craft of dance for all ages...
NT Heritage Festival
Should the NT News be heritage listed? That’s the question two teams will go head to head over for the annual Heritage Festival Debate. Over two weeks the NT’s National...
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...
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...
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...