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Anula prepares for stormwater infrastructure overhaul starting July

Darwin suburb Anula will undergo stormwater pipe replacement works on Driffield Street, with works starting early July.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026

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Environment Centre NT leader departs for national role after six years

A senior environmental advocate who has held successive NT governments and industry to account is stepping down after six years in the role.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026

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Darwin chef Muirhead resident wins regional culinary title, advances to national grand final

A 22-year-old chef from Muirhead has claimed the Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Award for her region, securing her place in the prestigious national championship.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026

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Anula stormwater pipe replacement to begin next week

Infrastructure renewal on Driffield Street will proceed with expected completion by the end of the third quarter.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026

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Darwin council meeting to tackle city business on June 30

The City of Darwin's ordinary council session next Tuesday will consider matters affecting the municipality and its residents.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026

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Darwin's emerging culinary talent wins prestigious national competition heat

A 22-year-old Muirhead chef has claimed the regional Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Award, advancing to the national grand final of one of Australia's longest-running culinary competitions.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026

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Mobile CT scanner brings lung cancer screening to remote NT communities

Battery-powered road train targets the jurisdiction with Australia's highest lung cancer diagnosis and mortality rates.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026

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Environment Centre NT director steps down after six-year advocacy tenure

Long-serving executive director departs to take up national role, ending a major chapter in Territory environmental advocacy.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026

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Darwin chef advances to national culinary championship grand final

A 22-year-old Muirhead-based cook has won the regional Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Award, earning her spot in the prestigious national finals.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026

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Anula stormwater infrastructure upgrade begins next week

Driffield Street will see pipes replaced as Darwin continues renewal of ageing water management systems.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026

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City of Darwin council welcomes Chan Ward's newly elected member

New councillor takes seat following election in the inner-city ward.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026

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Healthcare in Darwin: Hospitals, Services and Where to Go

A practical guide to Darwin's public and private hospitals, primary care, emergency options and the city's role as a tertiary and teaching health centre for the Top End.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026

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Schools and Education in Darwin: Universities, Schools and Training

A general guide to how Darwin families and students navigate universities, vocational training, and the city's public and non-government schools, with details that change over time.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026

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Getting Around Darwin: Roads, Public Transport and Connections

A general explainer on how Darwin residents and visitors move around the Top End, from the Stuart Highway to the bus network, the airport and the long road and rail links south.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026

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Anula prepares for major stormwater infrastructure renewal

Darwin City Council's planned replacement of Driffield Street's aging stormwater pipes will upgrade drainage capacity in the growing suburb.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026

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Social media ban failing to protect Territory youth, national study shows

More than 80 per cent of under-16s in Australia continue using social media despite the legislation, raising concerns for Darwin families and schools already struggling with online safety issues.

By The Daily Darwin · 26 June 2026