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In 1998 a group of Darwin locals with a common interest got together, formed the Top End Mud Racing Association, built a twin track mud scramble layout at the Hidden Valley Motor Sport Complex and went racing. The night time race season has run from October to March over the wet season and it’s hard […]

Mindil Beach Casino Resort is celebrating its 40th birthday… and everyone is invited to join in on the beachside lawns on Friday, 28th April, for an unforgettable evening of entertainment. There will be food trucks serving delicious bites, live music, and a stunning firework display to cap off the night at 9.30pm. Free Entry. Gates […]

VALE FAY MILLER AM WE MOURN THE PASSING OF KATHERINE’S QUEEN OF TOURISM Source Top End Tourism Today we learned the sad news of the passing of Fay Miller AM, a wonderful lady who had inspired so many across the tourism industry of Katherine and the Top End. Never one to back away from what […]

Charles Darwin University (CDU)’s new Lecturer in Contemporary Music, Dr Vincent Perry once busked on the streets of Queensland to pay his TAFE tuition but now is an accomplished percussionist with Darwin Symphony Orchestra and bringing his skills to the classroom in his new role at CDU. Dr Perry, who grew up in Southeast Queensland, […]

Darwin Festival, an iconic event celebrating culture and the arts in the Northern Territory, has won the Gold award in the Major Festivals & Events category at the 2022 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. The awards, run by the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC), recognise and promote excellence in tourism across the country. The win marks […]

Grab your boots, saddle up and get ready for the thrills, spills and fun when Rodeo Promotions NT presents the 1st round of the Northern Golden Buckle Rodeo Series at the Robbie Robins Reserve IN DARWIN. Enjoy an action-packed Rodeo of Bulls, Broncs, Barrels & Roping. Then stick around for the after party with band […]

Over a thousand domestic and international students got a taste of life at CDU when they attended both in-person and online activities as part of CDU’s Orientation Week program which ran from February 27 to March 3. Students were able to get their first glimpse into university life with welcome packs and information sessions on […]

The Top End Travel Expo is back by popular demand for its second year at the Mindil Beach Casino Resort on Saturday the 1st of April with more than 4000 people expected through the doors. Whether you are looking for something a bit different for your own personal Top End Getaway, some ideas to plan […]

WARNING: Graphic Content A Queensland man has got the internet talking after a video of him catching, cooking and eating a cane toad has gone viral. Ian Bartholomew posted the video to his TikTok Account, showing his “method” of first placing the toads in the freezer to euthanize them before cutting them up on a […]

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has chosen today, International Women’s Day to announce the launch of a new Women in Trades mentoring program. The new program connects young women commencing their apprenticeships with women working in the NT trades sector. CDU Careers Centre has partnered with the NT chapter of the National Association of Women in […]