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Winter is coming
THE change of seasons can be perilous for national companies pushing out their stock and co-ordinating their advertising. There’s nothing more frustrating than suffering a plugger blowout and not being able to replace them because the shops are stocking nothing but ugg boots. Bunnings is the latest to fall victim — the hardware chain has been advertising a sensational discount on bathroom heat lamps in Darwin where it’s still 33C.
Razor wire frowned upon
THE Law Society’s magazine, Balance isn’t exactly a gripping read. However, deep in this month’s edition is an article by Ward Keller lawyer Alecia Howland which might actually resonate with the average punter on the street. The title is: “Can I use barbed wire or razor wire on the fence of my residential property?” The answer, in short, is that “homeowners might be wise to consider alternative options to improve the security of their premises ...”
Welcome to NT, brus
DARWIN newbie Zac Norris took to Territory’s wisest this week to answer the big questions. Posting in popular Facebook page ‘Darwin NT Buy, Sell, Swap & Wanted’ on Tuesday, Zac asked: “Just a couple quick questions haven’t been In Darwin too long beautiful place. Why does everyone call me brus? And why doesn’t anyone here wear deodorant?” Another right of passage, Zac, brus, is appearing in Bushranger for saying something silly online.
Gosling just doesn’t rate
LABOR’S winning member for Solomon
Luke Gosling’s Google rating leaves a bit to be desired. The page ‘Luke Gosling — Federal Member for Solomon’ has just one review, for one star. The review, from ‘local guide’, said Luke, “Doesn’t respond to inquiries from the public ... Just collecting the salary.”
Let’s rehearse it next time
CHARLES Darwin University’s first graduation ceremony with new chancellor Paul
Henderson didn’t go as smoothly as planned. The fanfare used to introduce the deans, professors and authorities of the university was played twice after nobody appeared the first time. Mr Henderson lost his page in his script a few times and many students forgot to tip their hats when receiving their papers. Maybe a rehearsal was needed.
Smart money on hemp
PALMERSTON council has been getting some interesting feedback from its constituents, eager to push their message at any opportunity. Three pieces of feedback put to council’s alcohol management policy were heard on Tuesday night — two suggested council improve their website and the third suggesting council invests in hemp products. No word yet on whether council intends to invest in hemp.
Where the hell are we?
THEY say change is as good as a holiday but for Darwin locals, that’s not always the case. At Mindil Beach Sunset Markets on Thursday, the location of stalls was mixed up from their normal spots, providing confusion for some hungry locals. With the launch of Darwin Council’s new Street Food Map this week, it might be helpful to include a map of where stalls will be at the market to stop any hanger from occurring.