Bombing of Darwin day 'should be holiday'
Military personnel lay wreaths at the Bombing of Darwin Day Commemorative Service. PICTURE: Isabella MooreCHIEF Minister Adam Giles says the Bombing of Darwin is of such significance it should be a public holiday to commemorate the day when “war came to our doorstep”.Mr Giles gave a speech to a crowd of more than 100 people in Parliament on Friday, where he also announced other elements of next year’s $2.25 million plan to mark the 75th anniversary of the attack.“In some ways this is a day that..>> view originalTourists injured in rollover crash on Stuart Highway, Northern Territory
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Miranda wears Hugo Boss jacket, $1399, and pants, $559, hugoboss.com; Giorgio Armani tuxedo shirt, $1450, (02) 8233 5800; M.J. Bale bow tie, $60, mjbale.com; Kookai shoes, $160, kookai.com.au; Alinka "Katia" crossover ring, $3900, and "Stasia" two-star ring, $2900, alinkajewellery.com. Photo: Steven Chee When Miranda Tapsell was studying acting at NIDA, a drama teacher pulled her aside. "You're charming, Miranda, but are you funny?" he asked. It's the kind of..>> view originalIndigenous woman Charmaine Patrick inspired to play AFL after ...
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Video will begin in 5 seconds. Breakers overcome United to make final New Zealand Breakers, with Cedric Jackson again a standout, book their ticket to another NBL grand final with a 91-78 win over Melbourne United. PT1M30S 620 349 Auckland Melbourne came with the rough stuff, but the New Zealand Breakers kept their cool to cruise into the Australian NBL's grand final. Behind inspired performances from Tom Abercrombie, Tai Wesley and Cedric Jackson, the Breakers took the best s..>> view original
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