Three years ago Greg McDermott was overweight, depressed and a self confessed binge-drinker. Today the Sydney-sider is cycling 15,000km across Australia to inspire others to achieve their dreams.
The 34-year-old spoke to Greg and Ali about his epic ride and motivation to raise $50,000 for Father Chris Riley's Youth Off The Streets program.
Take a listen to their chat here.
Led Zeppelin have announced their archival release 'The Complete BBC Sessions.' There are eight previously unreleased recording. Led Zeppelin have also released this month the official music video for "What Is And What Should Never Be". Make sure play it LOUD.
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Fishing fever has hit the Top End with Tourism NT's popular Million Dollar Fish competition returning this Saturday 1 October.
This season the number of prized tagged barramundi has increased to 101 and the total cash prize pool up for grabs is $2 million.
More than 22,000 people have already registered for the competition with anglers locally, interstate and overseas all trying to hook the big one from this weekend.
The inaugural season saw $100,000 paid out to nine lucky fishos and Tourism NT is tipping this year to be even more successful.
In fact, you don't even need to own a fishing rod to win. Just by registering online at www.milliondollarfish.com.a you could win one of five holidays, a JayCo camper trailer, Engel fridges, Shimano and BCF Tackle, JM Gilles Classic Lures, Qantas flights and a XXXX Gold fishing charter.
So with 101 chances to win and $96,000 in prizes, get cracking!!
Image: Tourism NT
The first ever shipment of Territory mangoes to the United States will be exported this week.
The shipment has been provided from Manbulloo Limited Katherine Farm and shows great confidence in the Territory industry and product.
The Kensington Pride mangoes will be sent to the PMA Fresh Summitt for tastings in Florida, where buyers from all over North America and many other markets go to see what's new in fruit and vegetables.
The Territory already exports to Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, China, South Korea, Japan and Europe.
AFL Grand Final Pre Match Entertainment:
Vance Joy
The Living End
Sting
Vika and Linda Bull (national anthem)
Mike Brady
SEVEN: AFL Grand Final day coverage will include Dennis Cometti in his final TV footy call, plus Bruce McAvaney, Brian Taylor, Tim Watson, Leigh Matthews, Cameron Ling, Luke Darcy, Matthew Richardson, Wayne Carey, Hamish McLachlan, Basil Zempilas, Nick Maxwell,Andrew Welsh and Brad Sewell, along with Sam Lane and Mick Molloy.
Game Day: The Grand Final edition of AFL Game Day begins at 8.30am Darwin time, hosted by Hamish McLachlan and live from Federation Square. A stellar line-up including Alex Rance, Matthew Pavlich, Jude Bolton, Nick Maxwell, Daisy Pearce, Brad Sewell and more take a look back on the season that was: the best marks and goals, the greatest controversies and the funniest moments.
2016 AFL Grand Final : Darwin 1.30pm Live on Channel 7 and 7mate and Channel 70 in HD
Commentating the NRL Grand Final are Ray “Rabs” Warren, Peter Sterling, Phil Gould, Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns, Darren Lockyer, Wally Lewis and Billy Slater, with Yvonne Sampson as host.
NRL Grand Final Pre Match Entertainment:
Keith Urban
Richie Sambora
Orianthi
Nine's Wide World of Sports – NRL Grand Final special from 8.30am
Super State Championship Grand Final Illawarra Cutters vs Burleigh Bears LIVE from 2pm Darwin time.
Pre-Match Entertainment Keith Urban, Richie Sambora and Orianthi from 5pm.
Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks from 5.45 Darwin time
May the best teams win
With Boost Juice bars now in 13 countries across the world, Janine Allis certainly knows a thing or two about business success.
The self-made businesswoman spoke to Greg and Ali on Wake Up about her smoothie empire ahead of sharing her knowledge with others at the October Business Month official opening keynote event in Darwin at the Darwin Convention Centre this evening.
Take a listen to their chat here.
For more information on OBM stay tuned to Greg and Ali for daily diary updates.
Watch this terifying moment when a crocodile swims next to a family and attacks their son in Western Australia.
Father Mark Timms was swimming with his son Cameron and his family at El Questro completely unaware that a crocodile was right next to them under the water.
With the Wet season soon upon us, it's inevitable there'll be power outages during storms. How do you keep yourself entertained during these intermissions to your lifestyle? Simple. Venture outside while it's still wet and collect Cane Toads. Then stack them on top of each other. It will keep you and the kids amused for a least 30 minutes. Here's our instruction video on how to perform this tropical treat.
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These gorgeous dogs look like perfect models, but according to amateur photographer Manuela Kulpa it can take up to 80 goes to capture one image. But we reckon it's worth it. How happy do these dogs look as they prepare to catch a treat?
"Dobby Part II" by @erblicken. https://t.co/L0Cr3KVNEp
— Manuela Kulpa (@Erblicken) October 2, 2016
"Carlos" by @erblicken. https://t.co/oKJgXk9FAC
— Manuela Kulpa (@Erblicken) September 30, 2016
"Pari Part II" by @erblicken. https://t.co/bvOoCOo2ni
— Manuela Kulpa (@Erblicken) September 25, 2016
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— Manuela Kulpa (@Erblicken) September 11, 2016
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— Manuela Kulpa (@Erblicken) September 10, 2016
Territorian Kellie Carroll has created history becoming the first female angler to catch a $10,000 tagged barramundi in the Million Dollar Fish competition.
Kellie caught the prize-tagged fish on Monday in Darwin Harbour after a last minute decision to go fishing.
Just a few hours later, Darwin resident George Voukolos hooked the second tagged barra of season two of the competition whilst fishing at Daly River, a popular fishing spot two and a half hours from Darwin.
Kellie spoke to Greg and Ali about her catch and how she plans to spend her windfall. Listen to their chat here.
Picture credit: Tourism NT
Andrea Mason, of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women's Council, has been named the 2016 Telstra Northern Territory Business Woman of the Year.
She has devoted much of her career to focusing on opening just and fair access to Aboriginal people through employment, workforce planning, tenancy management and negotiating reconciliation plans.
Andrea, who also won the For Purpose and Social Enterprise Award, spoke to Greg and Ali about the accolade. Take a listen to their chat below.
Other business women recognised are Karen Sheldon from Karen Sheldon Catering (Entrepreneur Award), Carolyn Edwards from Henbury School (Public Sector and Academia Award) and Andrea Moriarty from Killarney Homes (Corporate and Private Award).
Nominations are flooding in for the Top End's Best Boss thanks to Nautilus Aviation.
This morning Greg and Ali spoke to Jenny Collier who has nominated her bosses' Julie Franz and Julian Barry of Darwin Family Law.
Jenny says 'both go beyond the call of duty as bosses, they are caring, kind, generous and wonderful to work for, supplying lunch and morning tea and great coffee, I will auction my position when I leave'. Take a listen to their chat below.
Does your boss inspire and support you like Julie and Julian of Darwin Family Law? If so, nominate your boss to win the ultimate experience thanks to Nautilus Aviation. Nominate here.
Following the success of his February and April seminars, renowned Australian comedy and clinical hypnotherapist Rohan Bizarre Gazzard returns to Darwin.
The endearing hypnotist amazed Greg and Ali on Wake Up when he hypnotised fellow staff members Steve and Grace who were powerless to his charms. Both Steve and Grace volunteered themselves to the experience and the results were hilarious.
While in Darwin, Rohan is appearing at various venues across Darwin hosting both comedy stage hypnotism shows and seminars.
Rohan can be seen at the following locations:
FRIDAY
Comedy hypnosis at Monsoons on Mitchell Street from 8pm
SATURDAY
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Quit Smoking: 9am and 3pm
Weight Loss: 12pm
Nightcliff Sports Club comedy hypnosis from 8pm
SUNDAY
The Power of a Positive Mind luncheon at The Precinct at Darwin Waterfront from 12pm.
For bookings visit www.dtix.com.au or phone Nikki on 0417 897 664.
TEN has confirmed its two part drama Brock will screen at 8:30pm Sunday October 9 and conclude on Monday, 10 October at 9.00pm.
As expected it will premiere on the same weekend TEN broadcasts the Bathurst 1000, which marks the 10th anniversary of the death of the sporting champion. Over two big nights, Brock will follow the life of the legendary Australian icon. From his early racing days to his tragic death in Perth, this special television dramatisation traces the soaring highs and brutal lows of one of the country’s most remarkable sportsmen.
Starring Matt Le Nevez as Peter Brock, Brock comprises an all-star cast that includes Brendan Cowell as Peter’s adversary Allan Moffat, Ella Scott Lynch as Bev Brock, Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Julie Bamford, Steve Bisley as Harry Firth, Axle Whitehead as Colin Bond and Martin Sacks as Peter’s father Geoff Brock.
The inaugural AFL women's draft takes place this Wednesday in Melbourne.
The draft will be the next step in completing team lists that will complete the inaugural national women's league in early 2017.
Marquee players and some priority players have been announced in recent weeks.
Teams are required to have 25 players on their list and can also nominate up to two additional rookies that are new to the game or haven't been registered as a player prior to June 15, 2016.
Fingers crossed for our Northern Territory hopefuls.
Bruno is back...finally, with the title track from his forthcoming album to be released mid-November. Bruno teams up with his posse through the streets of Las Vegas.
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About 400 people converged on Skycity Darwin last night to honour the best of the Northern Territory's restaurants and dining.
Twenty awards were handed out to a diverse range of entrants from across the Territory with regional restaurants featuring strongly among the winners.
Congratulations to the following Gold Plate recipients:
Best Club Restaurant sponsored by Clubs NT: Maccassans Restaurant - The Arnhem Club
Best Public Hotel Dining sponsored by Carlton and United Breweries: Dollys Bar (Hibiscus Tavern)
Best Informal Dining/Cafe Restaurant sponsored by Dynamic Refrigeration Solutions: The Pearl
Best Family Restaurant sponsored by Ten Darwin: Humpty Doo Tavern
Best Casual Dining sponsored by Coopers Brewery: Humpty Doo Tavern
Best Wayside Inn Dining sponsored by Tourism Top End: Devils Marbles Hotel
Best Asian Restaurant sponsored by Calabria Family Wines: Dragon Court, Skycity Darwin
Best Specialty Cuisine Restaurant sponsored by Territory Taste: iL Piatto, Skycity Darwin
Best Hotel Restaurant sponsored by Lion: Cicada Lodge
Best Steak Restaurant sponsored by Coca-Cola Amatil: Char Restaurant
Best Tourism / Themed Restaurant sponsored by Tourism NT: A Night at Field of Light (Voyages Ayres Rock Resort)
Best Select Wine List sponsored by Treasury Estate Wines: Moorish Cafe
Best Extensive Wine List sponsored by Samuel Smith & Son: Char Restaurant
Best Cocktail List sponsored by Diageo Australia: Hot Tamale
Best Fine Dining sponsored by Dreamedia: Hanuman Restaurant Alice Springs
Best New Establishment sponsored by Arafura Catering Equipment: PM Eat & Drink
Best Stand Alone Restaurant sponsored by H & L Australia: The Pearl
Business and Innovation Encouragement Award: Little Miss Korea
Best Function / Event Caterer sponsored by HOSTPLUS: Event Solutions
Restaurant of the Year sponsored by Australian Liquor Marketers: Hanuman Restaurant, Alice Springs
New York Times best selling author and entrepreneur Sarah Wilson joined Greg and Ali on Wake Up to share the simple tricks she's learned to healing her body that's she's translated into her I Quit Sugar progams that have seen 1.8 million people quit sugar and find their ultimate health.
Hear her chat with Greg and Ali here as part of October Business Month.
Once again Mix 104.9's Top End's Best Boss has attracted nominations from a diverse range of workplaces as part of October Business Month.
Proudly supported by Nautilus Aviation Darwin, the annual award encourages employees to nominate bosses who exemplify good leadership, communication skills and who are in tune with their employee's needs.
Our judges had a difficult task choosing our three finalists as all nominations were of a very high standard. We congratulate the following nominees:
Melanie Lewis of Palms City Resort
Theresa Schiller of Hoskings Casuarina
Grant Pitchford of TNT Express.
Each boss is in the running to win The Ultimate Getaway thanks to Nautiuls Aviation Darwin which comprises return airfares for two flying Qantas from Darwin to Cairns, Nautilus Aviation helicopter transfers for two to the secluded island hideaway of Orpheus Island on the Great Barrier Reef and three nights accommodation at the Orpheus Island Resort for two. Wow!!
The Mix 104.9 Top End's Best Boss will be announced at tonight's OBM Keynote: The New Wellness with Sarah Wilson at the Darwin Convention Centre from 5:30pm.
We will all finalists the best of luck and thank everyone for nominating!
Olympic champion, speaker and genuine onstage entertainer Steven Bradbury is returning to the Top End as part of October Business Month.
The four time Olympian will share his story at keynote events in Nhulunbuy tomorrow and Katherine this Friday.
Steven spoke to Greg and Ali on Wake Up about his strategies for success in business and in life.
