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June 2025 saw a significant change to the maternity options available to all families in the Top End with the cessation of private maternity services at Darwin Private Hospital (DPH). Despite this, the options for safe & personalised care have actually increased for families as a result of actions taken by NT Health and DPH.   Safety It is important to highlight that Royal Darwin Hospital remains the safest place to give birth in the NT. RDH was the location all expectant mot

The rain and high humidity of Darwin’s wet season can create some additional risks for your pet. We will take you through some common problems and what you can do to help.   1.    Parasites Parasites such as intestinal worms, ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes thrive in warm moist environments. In addition to causing illness and skin irritation, parasites can transmit diseases such as heartworm (spread by mosquitoes) and Ehrlichiosis (spread by ticks). Some parasites can also infec

There’s camping, and then there’s Gunn Point beach camping... No crowds, screens or schedules, just a 5km stretch of sand where you can drop a line, go searching for shells and sand dollars, and hunt for mud crabs by day, while roasting marshmallows over a campfire with an epic sunset by night.   Situated a mere hour outside Darwin’s CBD, makes this spot an easy, unique beach camping experience for us Top Enders. Swimming may be off the cards due to the local Salties & Stinge

Hi, I’m Yoshi — a proud member of the Top Ender community, and today I want to share a little slice of our life, and why fishing in the Northern Territory is our ultimate escape from the everyday chaos. We fish for all sorts of species, but my heart belongs to Barramundi. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of casting out, feeling that tug on the line, and watching a ‘barra’ leap from the water. The kids scream with excitement, Ben grabs the net, and together we land the ca

Interviewed By: Viv Kleemann I recently sat down with veteran artist Robby McKenzie and his Life After Service exhibition at the Darwin Visual Arts (DVA) centre, which was an increble insight into his defence career and pathway into art.   Please tell us about your defence career: I enlisted into the Air Force in 2001 with a career in communications and security, and served 8 years full time. I then transitioned to Reserves and worked in defence industry until the end of 2022

Soccer plays a massive part in our family’s lifestyle. Elianna, my 1-year-old daughter, and I are proud cheerleaders of Dakota, my 4-year-old daughter, and her soccer team’s coach, Phillip, my husband. Yes, it is a dad-and-daughter soccer duo! In this present age, where gadgets take up so much of our time, I believe it is essential for my kids to live an active lifestyle outdoors. Thus, having a husband who is totally in love with soccer is a significant advantage. In fact, P

Before I really talk about what homeschooling looks like for us, let me take you back to why we do it in the first place. Back in 2022 we were living in a remote location (yep, more remote than Darwin and Tindal) where there was one school, with around 10-12 students from Reception to grade 12, with two teachers and a teaching principal. Unfortunately for us, even with this incredible student to teacher ratio, school just wasn’t working. With special needs children and a lack

Transpersonal Art Therapy Supporting Defence Families in the Northern Territory. Living in the Northern Territory (NT) presents a unique mix of challenges and opportunities for defence personnel and their families. The vast landscapes, geographic isolation, and the transient nature of defence life often lead to emotional stress, social disconnection and mental health concerns. Amidst these pressures, an emerging therapeutic approach is gaining traction: Transpersonal Art Ther

Australian Stand-Up Comedian, writer, host and army veteran Jarryd Goundrey reflects on military experiences and his latest tour.

My name is Steve Martin, and I am here to pay tribute to a man who made today possible, Frank Oakley Simmons. 

Bryce Fullwood was born and raised in Darwin and worked his way into a V8 Supercar at the age of 16! We had the pleasure of catching up with

We recently connected with Lorraine Hatton OAM, who has forged an incredible career in the ADF and continues to drive change for Indigenous