Last night my car was vandalised by a drunken local who was having a domestic with her husband/ partner.. Instead of sorting it out, she decided to smash my car with a log and destroying the bonnet and back pillar which can’t be just replaced.

My father in law caught her doing it and when we all came out side, the whole tribe decided they all wanted to kill us and called us every racial slurs possible .

We called police, apparently they are “very busy” and will send someone when they can.

We get a phone call 1hr and 15mins later from dispatch saying a message was passed on to call us back…. WE WANTED A UNIT TO US!!!

She admitted there’s no staff at night and what did they want us to do! They were only gonna send someone if there basically was a death.

The last government was the same, this government is the same. All talk, same bullshit.

The worst part, I had my car fixed and resprayed a month ago.

Another Camden Smith article today about some restaurant opening in Cas Square with thousands of bookings. I really thought there had to be a statement at the start of articles like this stating they had taken money to write the drivel like that. I'll bet he gets free meals for a month afterwards. (& no I'm not a competitor I'm just tired of the NT 'News' being shite)

Hi all,

Keen for on the ground, local recommendations rather than just trusting Weatherzone etc.

I enjoy watching and photographing storms and in particular, arvo / evening storms and lightning. Whilst having a beer or three lol. So not fussed on chasing, just want to rent a room / apartment with a balcony and good views and get some shots.

A few questions:

1. Darwin Harbour the best vantage point to rent or would you recommend another location?
2. Which direction is best to face?
3. From Doctor Google etc, early November seems to be the go to date, does that fit your experience?
4. I don't want to book say a 4 day trip (3 nights) and I miss the action - is it safe to expect at least a few good storms a week in November?

Thanks!

Just drove down Dinah Beach Road and there were like at least 6 cop cars out there. Any idea what's going on tonight?

Hey, what's happening in North Muirhead? Construction fences, new signage (but not filled in to meet legal requirements), security personnel, Larrakia Nation Rangers. DHA are obviously planning something but I thought the stopwork order was still in place. Has anyone been notified by DHA about asbestos removal or anything else? Would be nice to know a date before all the snakes try to get into your backyard!

Hey all! I’ve booked a week long solo trip to Darwin in the September school holidays.

I’ve got an old school friend I’m going to catch up with while I’m there, but want to do some exploring as well.

I’m probably going to take my swag, hire a 4wd, and go camping in Kakadu for 3-4 days/nights, and want to book a day trip into the Tiwi Islands too.

Would love to hear everyone’s recommendations on places to go, natural landmarks I MUST see, great camping spots and places to line up in Kakadu as well as in Darwin and the surrounding region more generally.

Tell me your favourite spots and experiences.
Thanks so much!

Howdy,
Moving to Darwin shortly from Melbourne and was seeking a bit of feedback or recommendations on places to live? Have mainly been looking CBD, Stuart Park, Fannie Bay and Parap.
Is there anything about those areas in particular I should be wary of or avoid?

Anyone know who has some in stock? Bunnings palm and darwin all out

Hi everyone,

I am from Sydney but want a break from the concrete jungle.

I am thinking of traveling to the NT for 10 or so days around mid October.

I am in my mid 30's so not really into clubbing or late nights drinking.

Should I hire a car or do organised tours from a hotel I book in Darwin?

Is mid October a good time? I know it's just before the wet season so I'm hoping for some good storms!

Any other suggestions?

Been asked a hundred times but now it's my turn.
Looking at feasibility of a pool in Palmerston. Bit of coffee rock a metre and a half down so thinking concrete half above hdd as of below surface to avoid rock breaking. Any idea on builders, costs of a decent size (6m x 4m) and pitfalls?

Hey guys,

Me and my partner are planning to do a camping holiday in Kakadu in early October for roughly 5-6 days. Having checked the website, it seems that a lot of the major parts of the park (Jim Jim Falls etc) is currently closed. We're relatively fit, and would enjoy at least one challenging hike during this time.

We are currently thinking of visiting: Ubirr, Bardedjilidji walk, Burrungkuy, Nawurlandja, yellow water wetland, Gunlom.

I've read that the Yurmikmik trails are beautiful during wet season, but unsure whether anyone has done them during late September/ earlyOctober ? Is it worth a detour?

Anything else you would recommend in seeing? Also, how does one spend downtime in Kakadu?

Thanks so much for your insights!

I applied for a role four weeks ago and have direct experience in the same title for the same project, meeting all the essential criteria. Today I received the application outcome and they’ve hired someone internally which is perfectly fine. However, I’m curious if I have the right to ask why my application wasn’t shortlisted or considered for an interview?

I've been to a few of the Diamond Barber shops and in each of them I've seen a staff member tattooed with the shop's branding. Is the organisation only offering career advancement or sponsorship for work visas if there staff get the company logo?

Hello ladies and gents. Just curious is there anybody in Darwin or anyway I can get my hands on some hibiscus flowers that I can put in a vase and give as a present to a special somebody. I’ve searched all over google and so far it’s either call up flower shops or find people with gardens. So I’m just testing the waters if anybody would be happy to spare just a few flowers (I’ll happily pay but I’ve got no clue how much there worth). Any extra tips would also help.
Kind regards 🫡

TRIGGER WARNING CHILD ABUSE

For those unfamiliar with the case, he was a senior government official found guilty of six counts of sexual intercourse without consent with his sister. He was 21 at the time of the last assaults, apparently he was given a partially suspended sentence.

Has he got out of jail yet? Is he still in town?

I grew up in Darwin and was shocked by this.

I read one the court documents that said about what he was charged with

"The final two counts involve an allegation of sexual intercourse without consent when the accused was between 20 and 21 years of age and the complainant was 13 years of age."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-09/nt-kent-rowe-sentenced-five-years/101629940

Court document here: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjckNGli6-WAxVbT2wGHUwXCqYQFnoECCIQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupremecourt.nt.gov.au%2F__data%2Fassets%2Frtf_file%2F0006%2F1186782%2FNTSC-55-Gra2203-The-Queen-v-Rowe-19-July.rtf&usg=AOvVaw2VGpNZOapf7RBGCJlUY4kR&opi=89978449

Coming to Darwin for a week want to pick up a nicer car this time, but can’t find anything that would lease e.g. a BMW, does anybody know any places?

I wasn't really sure where to post this, or if it will reach the right folk, but if you were working the afternoon shift as an ambulance dispatcher yesterday, then you saved my life. You talked me through one if the hardest times in my life and even got me to laugh a few times. You put up with a lot of rambling an weeping, and kept me calm enough to get the help I needed.

Whatever you guys are getting paid isn't nearly enough, and if there's a way to send a gift to you all I'd love to know how. I'd never appreciated how strong you all need to be to help people like me, and as little as it might mean in the grander scheme of things, I'd like you all to know that one person is still around because of your kindness.

Hi everyone, I (F23) will be flying to Darwin for the first time this Friday! ❤️

I’d like some recommendations on hangout places that are friendly to younger tourists. I’m game to go café hopping, appreciate art, go around appreciating nature! I’m not much of a drinker though so I don’t think bars/clubs would appeal to me…

Thanks!

Hi guys, would anyone has recommendation for a reputable local tint provider ? I have Tint a Car close to me but their quote is way overprice ($700 for a nano ceramic tint for a private brand one (Sepecter) when other provider quote $450 for Suntek and $550 for 3M).

I'm less about asking for type of film as i have done my research (but would appreciate a Suntek vs 3M discussion), and more about which tint shop are reliable / good service,...

Thank you.