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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

From Olympic glory to Kokoda, we share our exclusive interview with Legacy relay torch bearer, Nova Peris OAM OLY

Barunga Festival is an authentic Aboriginal cultural experience, celebrating indigenous art, dance, music, sport and culture.

In celebration of Keith's 90th birthday this year, we honour a lifetime contribution to the community and commemorate 50 years since Vietnam

Hello from our family to yours! We are a little RAAF family living in the beautiful Katherine and Tindal area in the Northern Territory....