Free Entry

The Mindil Beach Sunset Markets will commence on Sunday 29th April, 2010 and operate every Thursday and Sunday till the 28th October, 2010.

Sip on a cool drink while watching the beautiful sunset over the Timor Sea. Select from the lengthy food stall menus including our famous Barramundi.

View an array of markets with products ranging from soaps, leather, puppetry, clothing, jewellery, while the atmosphere is relaxing with music

Program

5 - 6.30pm  - Up to Grade 3 (parental supervision required)

7 - 9pm  - Grades 4 - 7 (parental sign in and out required)

Cost $10 per child (includes drink, chips and choccy treat)

Entry fees apply

A host of exciting new releases, many of which have not yet been seen at other boat shows, awaits you at the Darwin Boat and Leisure Show.

With a big variety of the latest boats, motors, accessories, water-sports, fishing gear, racy jet skis, three to eight wheeler ATV’s and camper-trailers on display, there’s something for everyone. There are even spas on display, a perfect place to relax after a big day out fishing.

Local clubs and associations, together with local charter operators and guest celebrities, will assist with clinics and competitions and will be on hand to offer advice on boating and fishing in the Top End, how to best enjoy river, inshore or offshore fishing and camping adventures.

There’s plenty of opportunity to win prizes for those who participate in various activities. Food and drinks will be on sale, with something for all family members.

Event types

• Exhibition/Show
• Camping
• Boat
• Recreation
• Expo

The Cyprus food and wine festival will be held at the Cyprus Community Centre on Saturday the 4th September.

Free Buses will depart on the hour from - Palmerston at 6 - 8pm. From Casuarina at 6.30 - 9.30pm. From Darwin at 6 - 9pm.

Free Buses will depart from the Community Centre from 7 - 11pm.

Desert Mob, held in Alice Springs, celebrates and defines a living art movement that is expressed through the heritage values of the oldest living culture in the world. the art is diverse and complicated, vibrant and intense, and reflects the expansive cultural landscape that is the inspiration of the stories.

Location: Araluen Art Centre, Araluen Cultural Precinct, Cnr Larapinta Drive and Memorial Avenue, Alice Springs, NT

Free entry

The Festival in Jabiru has come a long way since the mid eighties, when it was started by a group of friends, who liked flying kites and having a bit of a musical jam.

In the Kakadu region, the year is divided into six seasons and the Wind Festival, as it was fromerly known, has always been staged in late August to early September or Gurrung, when the afternoon breezes rise and the magpie geese fly in huge numbers across the wetlands and lay their eggs. After the previous season when the country was burned and cleansed, Gurrung is all about regeneration and re-birthing.

Five years ago, the Mirarr people, traditional owners of the land in and around Jabiru, decided that it was time to change the name of the Wind Festival to reflect an Indigenous identity. The festival was renamed Mahbilil, after the name of this afternoon breeze in the Gundjeihmi language.

The Mahbilil Festival continues to be an annual event convened at an outdoor venue at the Jabiru lake, a central location for the Jabiru community. It is endorsed and largely sponsored by the Mirarr people through their organisation, the Gundjeihmi Aboriginal corporation, along with the combined input and participation of many people and groups from within the Jabiru and Kakadu communities, as well as support from organisations such as Energy Resources Australia, West Arnhem Shire, Parks Australia North, Arts NT and several jabiru business operators. The festival provides a great opportunity to hold an all inclusive event where diverse peoples can come together in a harmonious way and celebrate the wonders of this country at the gateway to Kakadu National Park, which celebrates it's 31st birthday this year.

Event types include: Indigenous music, dance, arts and crafts, food cooking & sampling, fire sculptures & puppets, didgeridoo, spear throwing and magpie goose cooking competitions, children's parade, jumping castle, stalls and photography exhibitions. There will be a designated bar area where light beers and wine will be served. Food and soft drinks available. 

Jabiru is 300km from Darwin along the Arnhem Highway with a good sealed road all the way. It is the gateway to Kakadu and an excellent base from which to explore the Park, the rock art at Ubirr, Yellow Waters cruise and the various other natural wonders of the region.

Accommodation in Jabiru is available at the Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Aurora Kakadu Lodge and Lakeview Park, the latter two also have caravan sites. There are also other hotels in the nearby region, such as the Aurora South Alligator and Gagudju Cooinda Lodge at Yellow Waters.

When:  Saturday 11th

Where: Jabiru Lake, Jabiru.

A private garden of a specialist orchid nursery is open to the public. Shadehouses with thousands of orchids, bromeliads and begonias. Lush shaded lawns, devonshire teas and professional advice on orchid culture.

Admission: $6 per adult (under 18 years free)

Gate proceeds with benefit Wildcare.

At the Deckchair Cinema the Darwin International Film Festival will showcase nine amazing films not screened in the Top End before.

OPENING NIGHT features the NT premiere of 'South Solitary' the beautiful Australian film starring Miranda Otto. Shirley Barrett will be a special guest at the Premiere and will conduct a question and answer session with the audience after the film.

Festival ticket packages are $90 for all 9 films or $50 for 5 films (not including Opening Night). Single session films $13 / Adult, $10 / Concession, $8 / Members & Seniors. Tickets available at the Deckchair box office 6.30pm on the night of the films. First film screens at 7.30pm

Deckchair cinema has hot food available on site and licensed kiosk.

Darwin Wine Tasting Wine Selectors invites you and your friends to attend a special Wine Tasting. This is your chance to try a selection of quality Australian Wine.

Enjoy sparkling wine served on arrival and then be the first to taste our 2010 Calendar collection amongst other quality wines from around Australia, such as the Barossa Valley, margaret River, Yarra Valley. Enjoy a selection of cheese platters.

All wines will be available for order on the night at exclusive Wine Selectors prices. Your host for the night will be our expert Wine Educator who will guide you through the evening and answer all of your wine related questions.

Time:  6pm - 8pm

Members: $20,  Non Members: $25  (age 18 yrs and over)  Bookings are now open.

Description: Darwin Wine Tasting Wine Selectors invites you and your friends to attend a special Wine Tasting. This is your chance to try a selection of quality Australian Wines. Enjoy sparkling wine served on arrival and then be the first to taste our 2010 Calendar Collection amongst other quality wines from around Australia, such as the Barossa Valley, Margaret River, Yarra Valley. Allow your taste buds discover the stylistic differences between oaked & unoaked Chardonnay; cool climate & warm climate Shiraz plus new & exciting varieties such as Viognier & Verdelho. Enjoy a selection of cheese platters. All wines will be available for order on the night at exclusive Wine Selectors prices. Your host for the night will be our expert Wine Educator who will guide you through the evening and answer all of your wine related questions. Tickets are limited so book now! Venue: Darwin Convention Centre Stokes Hill Rd Darwin, NT, Australia Date: 17 Sep 2010 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Member: $20.00 Non Member: $25.00 Bookings Now Open! Age: 18+

Water Safety Week 2010

20-30 September

The Water Safety Unit is pleased to announce Water Safety Week 2010 which will be held from 20 – 30 September 2010 with loads of exciting activities and events to help promote water safety in the Northern Territory.

Our Calendar of Events will be updated frequently and will include information on all events and competitions running throughout the week.

Our annual Splashfest event will be held this year on Sunday 26 September at the Waterfront Precinct and will be packed full of activities for all the kids and family.  Be sure to make it down for the day and meet Boof the Barra, our water safety mascot who will be making appearances throughout the day.

This is your chance to get involved!  If your group or organisation would like to include an activity/event on the Water Safety Week 2010 Official Calendar of Events, you can do this simply by completing the attached Event Registration Form.  The types of activities you could host are:

·                           Seminars

·                           Special offers – ie. Swimming lessons, discount entry fees

·                           Community talks

·                           Shopping centre displays

·                           Radio talks providing water safety tips

·                           School assembly/class room educationals

·                           Fun days

·                           Competitions

·                           Demonstrations

·                           Come and try events

·                           Library talks – story time

·                           Open Days

·                           Safety sessions