Hugo Weaving is one of the greats. From getting frocked up in drag in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert to playing poker-faced Agent Smith in The Matrix...
September is no doubt the most exciting time in the Northern Territory for film lovers and makers, as Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF) illuminates the silver screen to showcase local,...
It’s Christmas, 1999. In the quaint inner ‘burbs of Melbourne, a career crazed journalist is confronted with writing his first exposé on the suspicious disappearance of a local mother-turned-infamous socialite...
There's no denying there’s something magical about an outdoor cinema. For some it can evoke nostalgic memories of the drive-in, for others, maybe it’s the thrill of enjoying a traditionally...
Cinephiles and movie buffs rejoice, Flickerfest is back! Australia’s leading Academy qualifying and BAFTA recognised short film festival, this year's Flickerfest received a record 3,200 entries whittled down to just...
When was the last time you sat down with a senior family member or friend and had a yarn? Chances are they’ve got some pretty interesting stories to tell. By...
The Territory’s annual celebration of the written word, NT Writers Festival (NTWF), returns this month to invite readers, writers and lovers of storytelling to plunge into four huge days of...
Heads up Territory writers and wizards of the written word, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and polish up any unpublished projects, because entries for the 2023 NT Literary...
They say everyone's got a story to tell. Entries are now open for the Young Territory Author Awards (YTTA), the prestigious literary prize back for a 33rd year to uncover...
Catching a flick on the big screen at Deckchair Cinema is a rite of passage for many a Territorian, and an absolute must on the itineraries of welcome visitors. After...
Shopping for loved ones? Pop into your local bookshop and pick up some of the hottest Territory titles from 2022 to place under the Chrissy tree. With so much local...
As the clouds in the Top End grow tall and dark, and the odds of getting drenched by a gooddownpour rise, opportunities to enjoy our favourite outdoor Dry seasons activities...
Since 2010, cinephiles, movie buffs and filmmakers alike have looked forward to the month of September with anticipation, and the Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF) it brings. With an expanded...
The Red Centre is known for its red dirt, its vibrant arts community, its unique stories and voices. Recognising these beauties, in 2014 a grass-roots festival was seeded. Eight years...
The Chief Minister’s NT Book Awards shine a light on the talent, originality, and flair of writers in the NT. Started by the NT Writers’ Centre in 2009, and originally...
David Dhalatnghu Gulpilil’s star shone brightly. For 50 years, he graced the silver screen in various films and roles, trailblazing the way for Aboriginal actors in Australia, creating a lasting...
Architects and aficionados of the written word rejoice, as the 2022 NT Writers Festival (NTWF) returns, this year’s big celebration of words held in Garrmalang/Darwin. By Tierney Seccull The 2022...
As far as iconic Top End institutions go, they don’t get much more recognisable than the Deckchair Cinema. Surprisingly, the Dry season destination has been a hive of activity during...
Kicking off the 2022 Deckchair Cinema season is Ivan Sen’s latest film, Loveland. Set in futuristic Hong Kong, it follows an assassin who falls for a nightclub singer. But as...
THE AIR’S GETTING thicker and we’re all feeling a little sticky, which means it’s almost time for Deckchair Cinema to pack away the deckchairs and take down the festoon lights...