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Big week for the Memo Club

THERE was plenty going on at the Memorial Club this week, the first of which was a farewell for three members of our local police who are headed off to new postings, including our Superintendent Kylie Anderson. After almost three years in Tennant...

Tash Adams

05 Nov 2021

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Beers flow at annual RSL Oktoberfest celebration

AFTER the success of the Oktoberfest last year, the RSL once again pulled out the bratwurst, sauerkraut and steins to encourage Tennant Creek into leiderhosen once again. Tennant Creek responded well, turning out in force for the afternoon, although...

Catherine Grimley

22 Oct 2021

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Territory Day spectacular proves it’s better late than never!

IT was almost two months late, but on Sunday night Tennant Creek headed to the showgrounds to celebrate Territory Day with an evening of music and fireworks. Around a thousand people turned out to listen to performances set up by Barkly Regional...

Catherine Grimley

03 Sep 2021

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Elders enjoy a Seniors Month Lunch at weekly Yarning Circle

ONCE a week the Child and Family Centre hold an Elders Yarning Circle, but this week’s gathering was extra special with a lunch put on for them in honour of Seniors Month. After listening to a presentation on the importance of getting vaccinated...

Catherine Grimley

27 Aug 2021

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Local CWA celebrates 85 years

THE Tennant Creek Country Women’s Association celebrated its 85th birthday at the Memo Club on Sunday. By happy chance, Lee Hutton, the grand-daughter of one of the original members was visiting Tennant Creek, at trip that had been previously...

Catherine Grimley

13 Aug 2021

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Show 2.0 closes Desert Harmony with a BAM!

COVID-19 tried hard to take our annual show away from us for a second year in a row, but it did not take into account the resilience of Territorians. With a bit of reorganising, Tennant Creek managed to close Desert Harmony with a bang that included...

Catherine Grimley

13 Aug 2021

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Chamber of Commerce in town to promote business

CHIEF Operating Officer, Nicole Walsh and Membership Engagement Officer, Tracey Bainbridge of the Chamber of Commerce visited town this week to host a couple of gatherings to promote business in the region. Monday afternoon was an informal...

Catherine Grimley

30 Jul 2021

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Nyinkka Nyunyu hosts NAIDOC Week finale

Tennant Creek’s NAIDOC festivities ended on a high note on Saturday with a community gathering at Nyinkka Nyunyu. Tjupi Band played their hearts out for the crowd, even being joined on stage by Mayor Jeffrey McLaughlin, who got a reminder of how...

Tash Adams

30 Jul 2021

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Pig on a spit for Memo members

IN a change from their usual Members BBQ, the Memorial Club offered members a pig on a spit last Saturday. Delightful smells wafted through the air as members waited for the emergence of the end product, which ended up being so well cooked and...

Tash Adams

23 Jul 2021

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Lions Club quiz night attracts big crowd

INTERNATIONAL borders may be closed, but the Tennant Creek community relived their overseas experiences for the Lions Club International Quiz Night. Held at the entertainment hub of the Tennant Creek Memorial Club, the night attracted 19 teams to...

Catherine Grimley

04 Jun 2021

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Two Cup Race Day a welcome return

AFTER having missed out on the races last year due to COVID-19, Tennant Creek certainly made up for it last Saturday with the Tennant Turf Club Two Cup Race Day. The ladies dusted off their long unused gladrags, hats and high heels and there were...

Catherine Grimley

21 May 2021

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Purple Patch pumps up the Memo Club

THE Memorial Club was really pumping last Friday night, when Alice Springs band, Purple Patch turned up to turn the volume up on their first performance outside of Alice Springs. Mayor Jeffrey McLaughlin, cunningly disguised as Dr Flouride (his...

Catherine Grimley

14 May 2021

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Mothers in the spotlight at the Memo

ALTHOUGH we all do the best for our mums all year long, Mother’s Day is still a day to go that extra mile, just to remind her how special she really is. The Memorial Club decided to celebrate the occasion with a special afternoon on Sunday, and...

Catherine Grimley

14 May 2021

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School holidays filled with entertainment

IT was back to school on Monday after the holiday break, but there were still things happening to end the break with plenty of fun and excitement for our local kids. Thursday afternoon Royal Life Saving NT hosted paddle boarding out at Lake Mary...

Catherine Grimley

23 Apr 2021

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Primary School celebrates World Health Day

TENNANT Creek Primary School hosted an expo to celebrate World Health Day on Wednesday. Students rotated through a wide range of activities which included different sports and sessions on how to keep yourself healthy both physically and mentally...

Catherine Grimley

09 Apr 2021