Features
Off The Shelf - From the Front Row
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...
Wild Words
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...
Curator's Cut
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...
Japanese Film Festival
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...
Capricornia Film Awards
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...
Darwin International Film Festival
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...
Off the Shelf - September
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...
Writing Workshops with Emily Maguire
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...
The bird nerd loves the words
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...
Scinema
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...
Surviving The Kimberley
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...
Off The Shelf: August
Welcome to my column where each month I’ll take a book (or two!) from the shelf to share. By Kate Rendell. This month I was inspired by the recently announced...
Australian Film: Desert Redux
Two very different Australian films are on the Darwin Festival bill this year, including the ‘neo western’ meets ‘outback noir’ film Goldstone and political revenge fable Terror Nullius. Goldstone producer...
NT Literary Awards Shortlist Announced
Judges have praised the creativity of the Territory writers who have been shortlist for the NT Literary Awards. The shortlist was announced over the weekend with more than 300 submissions...
Top Dog Film Festival
Man's best friend will be the centre of attention at BCC Cinemas when the inaugural Top Dog Film Festival heads to Darwin. Festival director and self-confessed dog adorer Jemima Robinson...
Gurrumul Fundraiser
The screening of Gurrumul at the Deckchair Cinema will raise funds for one of the acclaimed musician’s greatest legacies – an investment in the next generation of Indigenous artists. By...
Off The Shelf - July
Welcome to my column where each month I’ll take a book from the shelf to share. By Kate Rendell After a run of NT focused reviews, this month I turn...
Zine Fair
The Top End zine scene is set for a revival at this year’s Darwin Fringe Festival – and anyone with ideas for a DIY mag is encouraged to join in...
Write A Book In A Day
Aspiring authors need not spend years toiling away on a novel – at this year’s Fringe Festival, writers will be joining forces to write a book in 12 hours. By...
Black Divaz
An award-winning documentary takes you behind the make-up, under the wigs and beneath the sparkles of the glitz and glamour of Australia’s inaugural Miss First Nations Drag Queen Pageant. By...
