ABC Radio Darwin looks back:
20 years of independence for Timor-Leste

Last week marked 20 years since the historic 1999 independence vote that led to Timor-Leste's freedom from Indonesian occupation. It was also the moment that the world's media descended on Darwin and our small capital found itself at the centre of a humanitarian crisis.

ABC Radio Darwin has been sharing the stories of those who were there.

What brought you to Darwin?

Why do people move to Darwin, and why do they choose to stay? It's a question our Curious Darwin team has investigated.

Darwin's laksa queen is calling on the council to green the Stuart Highway

Warung Bu Amye has been sick of looking at the brown median strip in front of her Laksa House in Stuart Park on the Stuart Hwy and has decided to take action.

Why we get earworms and how to shake them off

Has an earworm crawled into your head and started gnawing on your brain, looping a specific song until you go crazy?

Sunday vs Monday: Which day do you consider the start of the week?

Some suggest Sunday is a day of rest, meaning Monday should start the working week. But is this the case around the world?

Get your hands on the last golden ticket for 2019

Are you considered the movie brains trust amongst your friends? Whenever there’s a film trivia question, are you the one they turn to for the answer? Well, the quiz on Breakfast might be right down your alley! Jo Laverty has the last remaining Deckahir Cinema golden ticket for 2019.

WIN: Tickets to the Darwin International Film Festival

The Darwin International Film Festival kicks off tomorrow! We’ve got one double pass to the Aussie Double Session: Angel of Mine + Judy and Punch Friday 20 September. If you’d like to secure the ticket simply tell us your favourite Australian film before 5pm, Monday 16 September.

Easy vanilla cake recipe

This easy cake recipe is really all about the icing. Aerated, indulgent and rich with chocolate and hazelnut spread, it's almost mousse-like in style.

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