To be in the draw visit the Darwin Waterfront any day Monday to Friday, purchase a wave lagoon ticket, plus spend $10 or more in one transaction at any of these Waterfront retailers:

Rush
The Curve Cafe & Bar
The Coffee Club

Entry forms are available from participating Waterfront retailers and the website.

Two accommodation vouchers up for grabs!

Prize valid until 30 December 2009.

competition entry form and terms & conditions

The films are a  retrospective of outstanding films from the past decade that have been entered into the Territory’s only annual short film festival, Fist Full of Films.  

“We were thrilled when the Darwin Waterfront Corporation really welcomed the idea of using their fabulous location to screen our short films. We hope the spectacular outdoor venue and its accessibility to the general public will attract audiences that would not usually get to see the Territory made films, said Dixi Joy Bankier, Fist Full’s Producer.

Jane Tonkin, one of the original creators of the film festival said – “Audiences will be treated to the wonderful work of our emerging and professional filmmakers. Most often the films are made with no budgets and a lot of help from their friends. The 10 year retrospective certainly shows the evolution of the technology that has become available to our filmmakers since 1999.” 

The film program encompasses all genres, from dramas to comedy and mockumentary, in many styles from animation to visually experimental films. Dixi said “some of the films truly capture our northern nature, like Post Card from Hell in October a film that makes the viewer feel he is living and breathing the build up,” from a collaboration between wordsmith Andrew McMillan and filmmaker Annaliese Richardson in 2004.

Audiences get a chance to see Can I have  Banana Please Chris …the winner of the Palm Door for Film of the Decade voted by our Festival audiences back in August. A mystery unfolds as a bunch of kids have to eat 100 bananas to break a spell cast on them by a cheeky spirit. Made in 2007 by Gochan Giny Jira Community in East Arnhemland, featuring Sam Bonson who has taken out two Galah Awards for his acting.

Another all time favourite from 2001 is, Demons by Todd Williams  – a sci-fi, that has angry sea wasps attack Darwin in vengeance for the over development of the city. From 2008 is Grog Runner – which has an uncanny resemblance to a Territory Stateline story, tells the tale of a grog runner that outwits the police and politicians alike.

“The three hour program represent a slice of the last decade, some are a little spicy others moving or ironic, above all they showcase what a talented bunch of filmmakers we have in the Territory. The program is rated PG and children under 15 should be accompanied by an adult to give guidance throughout the mild themes.” 

Dixi said, “Seeing our home grown stories up on the big screen where we live is important in building our own screen culture. We hope some of the audience at the Darwin Waterfront will be inspired to get out there and make films that tell our stories.”

Fist Full of Films – On the Waterfront   Saturday 31 October 2009   7.30pm – 11pm

FREE entry, no seating provided – bring your own rugs and chairs, no alcohol or glass, PG rated.  

Screening cancelled if it rains.

Contact  - Dixi Joy Bankier   0403995751  Producer Fist Full of Films

Jane Tonkin – 0447 539672  – Fist Full of Films Committee   

Interviews with filmmakers arranged on request.

To be in the draw visit the Darwin Waterfront any day Monday to Friday, purchase a wave lagoon ticket, plus spend $10 or more in one transaction at any of these Waterfront retailers:

Rush
The Curve Cafe & Bar
The Coffee Club

Competition closes last mail Friday 20 November 2009 and is open to NT residents only. Entry forms are available from participating Waterfront retailers and the website.

Two accommodation vouchers up for grabs!

Prize valid until 30 December 2009.

competition entry form and terms & conditions

Darwin Waterfront sets the scene

This is the second year for the Show in its new home at the world class Darwin Convention Centre, and riding on the wave of success of 2008, the 2009 event boasts more depth and diversity and some great new features for visitors to enjoy.

To find out more visit Darwin Boat Show

The Coffee Club Darwin City Waterfront features indoor and outdoor alfresco eating areas with ocean views and is located on Kitchener Drive near the popular Darwin Wave Lagoon.

Franchisees David Robinson and Kellie Morris said they were excited to open their first business.

“We’ve always admired the personal service, extensive menu and excellent coffee you receive when you visit The Coffee Club and we’ll certainly be making sure this is what will be on offer at our store,” Kellie said.

“It’s something exciting and new for the Darwin waterfront and will be a great place to relax and enjoy a light meal and a drink while overlooking the ocean.”

Kellie, a former Marketing Manager for Fosters, will manage the store. She said she was excited about the challenge ahead.

“I believe it’s very important to have a strong team that is passionate about what they do – it’s one of the keys to having a successful business. We have an excellent team at The Coffee Club Waterfront and I look forward to providing the community with many years of exceptional customer service, delicious meals, a relaxed friendly atmosphere and hot, fresh coffee every day.”

Employing 18 people, The Coffee Club Darwin City Waterfront is a licensed venue and features mouth-watering menus which include light meals, gourmet sandwiches, coffee, cakes and beverages. It is located at Tenancy 5B Darwin City Waterfront, Kitchener Drive and is open from 8am-8pm Thursday to Saturday and 8am-7pm Sunday to Wednesday. Call (08) 8941 0422.

For media enquiries call Kellie Morris on 0418 516 846

Splashfest! Sunday, 27 September at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct.

Head towards Kitchener Drive and join in the fun from 10am to 3pm.

Come meet a surf life saver, Boof the barra and see board rescues and dance displays

There’s free activities throughout the day including FREE face painting, balloons for the kids and jumping castles.

Normal entry fee for the Wave Lagoon applies.

For more information about Water Safety Week log onto: http://www.watersafety.nt.gov.au/week

Two Chinese women, Ms Bei Liu and Ms Shu Yan today visited the Wave Lagoon as part of a competition they won to have a 14 day Top End adventure.

The girls competed against 36 000 other Chinese contestants and their journey is being captured by a Chinese film crew.

Ms Liu and Ms Yan will star in a documentary to be aired in China and are blogging their travels on China’s most popular website SOHU.com.

Sydney, NSW; 18 August 2009:  Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront has won Best New Hotel at the 7^th Annual HM Awards Gala Dinner held on Friday 14 August 2009.

The HM Awards showcase outstanding achievements within the hospitality and tourism industry across Australia, New Zealand and some South Pacific countries and recognise  people, departments, properties and chains across 40 categories in front of the industry’s leading hoteliers, staff, key suppliers and dignitaries.   

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, opened in March 2009, and is situated on the spectacular Darwin Waterfront.  The 120 room hotel offers guests the chance to trade in traditional accommodation for a fresh, viberant alternative with a contemporary edge.  In line with the ‘Vibe’ style, every aspect of Vibe Hotel Darwin has been designed to mirror a great lifestyle – the rooms are stylish, the menu in the Curve restaurant is tempting and the location provides easy access to the best that Darwin has to offer.

According to Rachel Argaman, CEO of Toga Hospitality, “We are very excited to take out the Best New Hotel Award for Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront.   This Award is a testament to our team’s continued commitment to delivering a consistently high level of service and fantastic facilities for our guests to enjoy.”

Vibe Hotels can be found across Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin and the Gold Coast.  Each hotel is an expression of the city village in which it is located and reflects the local surrounds from beach-chic to city-slick or urban-cool, allowing travellers to experience and absorb the essence of the destination.

For further details visit www.vibehotels.com.au

Media Contacts:                                                       

Emma Kearns, Communications Manager, Toga Hospitality

P: +61 (0) 2 9356 1005  E: ekearns@toga.com.au

 About Toga Hospitality

Toga Hospitality is one of Australia’s largest accommodation providers, currently operating 48 strategically located hotels and apartment hotels in Australia, New Zealand and Europe.  The hotel brands include Medina Apartment Hotels (23 locations across Australia), Vibe Hotels (seven locations in Australia) and Travelodge (15 locations across Australia and New Zealand) and boast over 6,000 apartments and hotel rooms.  In Europe, Adina Apartment Hotels are located in Berlin, Copenhagen and Budapest (three locations). www.togahotels.com.au

Photojournalist Glenn Campbell has captured Darwin’s decaying World War II remnants in lucid black and white – evocative, historical images which record with great perception a country’s desperate response to threat, the passage of time and inevitable architectural decay.

In contemporary Darwin these once strong fortifications are lasting reminders of the pivotal role the city played in the nation’s security, when Darwin was undeniably Australia’s first – and hopefully last – front line.

Details
Time: 9am – 4pm, 7 days
Cost: Free with tunnel entry ($5 adults /$3 children)
Location: Darwin Waterfront Precinct – WWII Oil Storage Tunnels
Visit http://www.darwinfestival.org.au for further information about the Darwin Festival

The Megaphone Project will be set up at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct as part of the Darwin Festival.

This free event has been experienced by more than 30,000 people Australia wide and consists of 25 striking red megaphones of all shapes and sizes, recreating the childhood miracle of string tin-can telephones.

Date: 15 August 2009

Time: 4pm – 7pm

Cost: Free

Location: Darwin Waterfront Precinct – Peninsula site.

For more information visit http://www.darwinfestival.org.au/