North Darwin Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from North Darwin
1. Jessica Mauboy
Jessica Mauboy is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born on August 4, 1989, in Darwin, which falls under the Northern Territory region. Mauboy gained fame as a runner-up on the fourth season of Australian Idol in 2006 and has since become a successful and highly acclaimed recording artist in Australia.
2. Steve Roach
Steve Roach is a former professional rugby league footballer, born on June 9, 1960, in Darwin. He played in the National Rugby League (NRL) and represented both the Australian national team and the Queensland State of Origin team during his career. Roach is regarded as one of the greatest front-row forwards of the 1980s.
3. Nova Peris
Nova Peris is an Australian politician, former athlete, and Olympic gold medalist. She was the first Aboriginal Australian to win an Olympic gold medal. Peris was born on February 25, 1971, in Darwin and has made significant contributions in the fields of sports and politics, promoting indigenous rights and advocating for social justice.
4. Damien Martyn
Damien Martyn is a former international cricketer who represented the Australian national cricket team. He was born on October 21, 1971, in Darwin. Martyn had a successful career and was known for his elegant batting technique. He played for Australia in 67 Test matches and 208 One Day Internationals.
5. Sam Mitchell
Sam Mitchell is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He was born on October 31, 1982, in Darwin. Mitchell had an illustrious career, primarily with the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was known for his exceptional skills, game awareness, and leadership on the field.
6. Warren Snowdon
Warren Snowdon is an Australian politician who has represented the division of Lingiari in the Australian House of Representatives since 2001. He was born on June 30, 1950, in Darwin. Snowdon is a member of the Australian Labor Party and has actively worked towards improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
7. Sally Thomas
Sally Thomas is an Australian field hockey player who won two Olympic medals during her career. She was born on October 12, 1959, in Darwin. Thomas represented the Australian women's national field hockey team and made significant contributions in various international tournaments.
