JAMES PARKER

James Parker has been a key figure for the Deckchair Cinema for several years. He's a master of all things movies! Typically runs seven nights a week from mid-April through mid-November during the dry season. The 2026 guide is out!

VERONICA LARSON

Veronica Larson is the Chief Executive Officer of Neighbourhood Watch NT in the Northern Territory, Australia. In her role, she oversees community safety initiatives across several major regions and neighbourhoods Veronica called in to discuss the Safety Expo with Matt Bern.  

KATE FELL

Artistic Director Kate Fell will conclude her tenure with Darwin Festival after the 2026 season. Having led the festival for four years since 2023, she is currently overseeing the preparations for her final program, scheduled to run from 6–23 August 2026. Kate dropped into Matt's studio for some ve…

WARWICK THORNTON & STEPHEN MCGREGOR

Continuing the story spun in Sweet Country, Kaytetye filmmaker Warwick Thornton & writer Stephen McGregor’s Wolfram picks up with Sweet Country left us. Haunted mother Pansy, played with quiet grace by the inimitable Deborah Mailman, saws her frayed hair with a rusty blade. Aching for her missing …

TANIA DOKO

Tania Doko is an iconic Australian pop singer and songwriter, most widely recognized as the lead vocalist of the ARIA Award-winning duo Bachelor Girl. With a career spanning over three decades, she has transitioned from a 90s pop sensation to a prolific songwriter-for-hire and mentor within the glo…

MERRICK WATTS

Australia’s biggest touring comedy and wine event is coming to Darwin on 23 May! Grapes of Mirth - Goes Troppo is landing at Mindil Beach Casino Resort for six glorious hours of comedy, wine, music, and very good times. Featuring a killer lineup including Pete Helliar, Rhys Nicholson, Brett Blake,…

MEGAN SALTMARSH

With not long left to get your nominations in for the Volunteer Of The Year Awards, Jax chatted with Megan Saltmarsh, the Executive Manager of Volunteering NT.

BARDY BAYRAM

Bahadir ("Bardy") Bayram is the co-founder and director of One Mile Brewery & Distillery in Darwin, Northern Territory. He established the craft brewery in 2012 alongside his business partner, Stuart Brown. Matt stubbled across the One Mile "Beer Shower" this Saturday - sounds abit weird!  

BROOKE BARKLA

Brooke Barkla is a prominent figure in the Australian and Indonesian cattle industries. She also owns a Buffalo (Bindy). Matt caught from goss about Darwin Shows "Buffalo Uber" idea at this years Royal Show in July.  Can you ride a N.T Buffalo and can it be used as an Uber?  

JODIE MILLS

Jodie Mills from CAREFLIGHT called into Matt Bern to talk about the units amazing work in the sky and on the roads across the NT. Careflight is celebrating 20 years serving the Territory! Jodie Mills is the General Manager of CareFlight Northern Territory Operations. Based in Darwin, she has been …