Mr. Radar - I am guessing you have been making regular appearances at the airport. (without annoying the secretaries)
Personally, I think all that Networking (listening to stories and buying drinks) stuff is an Absolute pile of Crap. I know of a few NT operators who actually look for pilots who have a life away from flying.
Sorry to tell you this again, but accept that it could still be a while coming. Keep in regular appearances at the airport.
There are many worse places you could be waiting for your number to come up than Darwin. Go and get involved in a sport and try and enjoy your waiting time.