Big buzz as Darwin Festival gets going
THOUSANDS are expected to pack Darwin Amphitheatre tonight as our much-loved festival officially kicks off.Festival-goers will be treated to a free event featuring acts including Sarah Blasko and Nabarlek at the Santos Opening Night Concert.Festival Producer Felix Preval said the festival was shaping up to be one of the best yet. “It’s coming together really well and I’m super excited to see the people of Darwin come out (tonight) for the Santos opening night concert,” he said.“It’s a really exc..>> view originalWoman accused of Darwin drink-spiking
Woman accused of Darwin drink-spiking AAP on August 4, 2016, 2:33 pm A woman has allegedly drugged a man she met at the Darwin casino before robbing him.Northern Territory police say the woman, 38, befriended a male patron at StarCity Casino on June 29 and they went a hotel where she spiked his drink, before stealing his bank cards, identification, phone and cash.The woman was arrested on Wednesday morning at her home in Wulagi, where police seized various stolen property, al..>> view originalSim seeking first Aussie win in Darwin
Former PGA TOUR star Michael Sim will headline an impressive field at the inaugural Northern Territory PGA Championship next week in Darwin. Sim is hotly anticipating the tournament which tees off the second half of the 2016 ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia season at Palmerston Golf Club from 11-14 August."There isn't too much on right now in Australia so it's a good opportunity to play. I am looking forward to going up there," said Sim."I am going to fly in on Tuesday morning, I will play ..>> view originalBig banks do the RBA a favour, even if it doesn't realise it
Big banks do the RBA a favour, even if it doesn't realise it Posted August 04, 2016 22:09:38 By not passing on all of the Reserve Bank's rate cut, the major banks have ensured only half the stimulus gets passed through to housing. And that's a good thing, writes Michael Janda.The major banks have copped a bit of a bashing for their decision not to pass on the Reserve Bank's full 25-basis-point rate cut.Maybe not as much as in the past, nor probably as much as they wer..>> view originalIndigenous pressure to stand down ramps up on Nigel Scullion
Legal funding will prevent Indigenous kids entering detention ...
Legal funding will prevent Indigenous kids entering detention system: Aboriginal legal groups Posted August 04, 2016 15:25:18 Legal aid and Aboriginal legal groups say it is time for the Federal Government to invest more in organisations which focus on Indigenous people. Key points:Government says it will provide $1.6 billion in legal aid funding over five years2014 report identified civil legal aid sector needed at least $200 million a year$6 million cut to Aborigin..>> view originalPerfect chance to get stuck in
IT WAS almost a surprise earlier to mid this week to have such strong winds, and it’s the reason why temperatures have finally dropped to more normal dry season levels.Mainly for the dry season so far, winds have not been a big issue for those heading offshore from Darwin.And it’s heading that way again this weekend, with light winds predicted for both Saturday and Sunday.It means you’ll be able to travel some distance in your typical 5m-plus trailer boat and hopefully get stuck into some great ..>> view originalKangaroos keen for Darwin clash
THE AUSTRALIAN Kangaroos can’t wait to play a rugby league world cup quarterfinal in Darwin, according to coach Mal Meninga.The former Canberra, Queensland and Australian legend was at TIO Stadium yesterday to endorse Darwin as one of 13 venues throughout Australia, New Zealand and PNG that will stage matches during the 2017 tournament.Meninga said he had already received positive feedback from members of the national team about playing in the Top End.“I’ve talked to some of the players and they..>> view originalWright happy with potential of new-look 36ers
JOEY Wright has been around too long to be over-the-top about his revamped Adelaide 36ers team but he does like the chemistry.The NBL’s 2007 championship coach with Brisbane Bullets, Wright enters his fourth year helming the Sixers with five key new roster faces in Terrance Ferguson, Eric Jacobsen, Anthony Drmic, Majok Deng and promoted development guard Adam Doyle.Star playmaking import dynamo Jerome Randle is back for his second go-around, with Nathan Sobey and Matt Hodgson also preparing for ..>> view originalIndigenous art showcased
INDIGENOUS artists from all disciplines will be in the limelight this weekend with a huge celebration of culture in art and music.The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards open tomorrow night at MAGNT and the Salon De Refuses show — a collection of work submitted but not selected for the NATSIAAs — opens tonight at the CDU Art Gallery.Indigenous artists and arts centres are celebrating the 10th year of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair at the Darwin Convention Centre with more t..>> view original
Saturday, August 6, 2016
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