Reviews for readers. by Kate Rendell Welcome to my column where each month I’ll take a book from the shelf to share. The cover image of Kristina Olsson’s Shell depicts...
Writer Natalie Sprite has spent the last year on a tiny island off the coast of Queensland, building her home. It’s been an interesting journey for the acclaimed author, who...
With the Deckchair Cinema closing its doors for the Wet season, Flix in the Wet is set to keep film buffs dry and happy in its new home at BCC...
If Darwin Festival's opening night show, Buried Country, piqued your interest in Aboriginal country music, then the next instalment of Curator’s Cut is for you. The double-bill will feature Country...
A film screening to complement Mulkun Wirrpanda and John Wolseley’s exhibition, Midawarr/Harvest, delves deeper into the two iconic artists’ creative processes and inspiration from food plants in East Arnhem Land...
As the humidity rises and the clouds move in, the end of the Dry also spells the wind-up of the Deckchair Cinema for another year. By Tamara Howie This year...
The Deckchair Cinema is trying something new – an on demand screening of China Love – a hit film at the 2018 Darwin International Film Festival. By Tamara Howie General...
Welcome to my column where each month I’ll take a book from the shelf to share. By Kate Rendell More often than not I read books to be taken on...
There are stories about the Northern Territory that most people know – the devastation of Cyclone Tracy, Sweetheart the five metre crocodile, and the reason the skies explode with fireworks...
Stepping outside my regular book review, this month I take a moment to reflect on criticism in general. Having recently taken part in the Darwin Festival ‘Front Row’ program, temporarily...
There will be 'Boundless Possible' at Wild Words this October, with the Northern Territory’s controversial new slogan set to get chins wagging. By Tamara Howie Host and English teacher Shele...
Rare and fascinating films exploring the Territory's history will screen at the Northern Territory Library as curator’s delve into the weird and wonderful audio-visual items in their collection. By Tamara...
A small slice of Japan will come to Darwin when the Japanese Film Festival brings a curated selection of their program to the Top End. Catch three films over the...
The top flicks from Territory creatives were recognised at the local film industry’s night of nights, the Capricornia Film Awards. The competition was fierce and Indigenous stories and filmmakers were...
The Darwin International Film Festival is looking to its closest neighbours this year, with a huge focus on the incredible stories from Australasia. By Tamara Howie Indonesian filmmaker Kamila Andini...
Reviews for readers - Welcome to my column where each month I’ll take a book from the shelf to share. By Kate Rendell Every now and then, if you’re lucky,...
Author Emily Maguire turns the tropes of crime fiction on their head in her latest novel, An Isolated Incident. By Tamara Howie Set in the small town of Strathdee, 25-year-old...
Bell rings in the gongs. by Isabella Mellios The powerhouse behind Spun Johanna Bell has been on a creative winning streak recently. The Darwin-based creative has revamped the beloved community...
Science lovers can chill out under the stars and see the best flicks from the 2018 International Science Film Festival. Scinema will be on the outdoor big screen at Casuarina...
Mike Atkinson braved wild, crocodile infested waters and extreme temperatures to recreate the survival of two German aviators lost in the Top End wilderness more than 80 years ago. By...