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Grog specials

WHEN Darwin council debated asking the Federal Government to ban all alcohol advertising, Alderman Sherry Cullen said it wouldn’t have her support. The young alderman argued she liked to know when her favourite grog was on special, and shouldn’t be penalised for that. Good on you, Sherry – fighting for the rights of Territorians.

Ecosexuals unite

A VERY nervous Amber McBride gave evidence to the scientific inquiry into hydraulic fracturing in Alice Springs this week. Before outlining her opposition to the process, she first had to explain who she was. Amber identified herself as an “eco warrior feminist mermaid fairy princess cow girl” who goes by the name of flannie waterfalls. She discovered she is an “ecosexual”, who for those that didn’t know, are married to the earth.

Better late than never

HOPEFULLY this is not the pace at which the wheels of government turn. Tourism Minister and Casuarina MLA Lauren Moss ran a competition for children last Christmas to colour in a Christmas tree. Only last week did Ms Moss decide it was time to announce a winner. Better late than never. Congratulations Kaylee of Nakara.

Age of maturity

A GROUP of young men played a bit of a practical joke on a Qantas flight from Adelaide to Darwin this week. Ordering 20 special meals between them, the men, aged in their 20s, were spotted eating children’s meals of pureed fruit. Perhaps kids meals are also for kids at heart.

The future is print

THE Sunday Territorian had dozens of little visitors this week, as Nakara Primary School students dropped in on an excursion. From their excited voices, there may be a few more journalists in the making.

Not the best wording

IN a bail hearing this week, one defence lawyer was forced to question his words. The lawyer said it was impossible the prosecution could predict his client’s actions if he were released on bail. To this, the prosecution whispered ”so you’re saying he’s unpredictable”.

We didn’t start the fire

DESPITE a late-night fire alarm at the Evolution Building on Monday, some residents didn’t seem too worried. While many stood in Gardiner St waiting for firefighters and building management to give the all clear, a few onlookers watched the action unfold from the comfort of their balconies above, not concerned with the commotion. The alarm, which went off about 11.15pm, isn’t the first false alarm, with residents saying it happens roughly “every six months”.

She can do it all

DARWIN council this week had to appoint a new board member for LGANT after Alderman Rebecca Want de Rowe resigned. Turns out her hubby thought she should be spending more time at home. It didn’t stop her from applying for the acting Deputy Lord Mayor role. However, since that role is done during business hours, she said her hubby “wouldn’t need to find out”. In a silent vote, Alderman Robyn Knox ended up getting the position.

A frosty move

ABC journalist Henry Jones will soon be leaving the beautiful humidity of the Top End for a new life in London. Henry worked at 9News Darwin until September 2017, when he moved to the ABC. He is a keen fisho and enthusiastic beer drinker – and Bushie can’t understand the appeal in the frosty capital. We suspect he’ll be back when he fails to catch a barra in the River Thames.