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Saturday 27 June 2026 · 6:00am

Good morning, Darwin.

Here are the five things you need to know before your first coffee.

Council passes new harbour foreshore plan after a four-hour debate. What it means for residents in Larrakeyah and Stuart Park.
NT Police release CCTV from an alleged assault on Mitchell Street over the weekend.
Two new restaurants have opened in the Waterfront precinct this month. Our quick verdict on both.

Weather: 31°C, partly cloudy. Humidity climbing through the afternoon.

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