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New mum Tessa Czislowski says staff shortages and a lack of choice and continuity of care were key issues raised at a forum on maternity services held in Darwin last weekend, adding that they’ve since secured a meeting with managers at RDH and plan to meet with the nursing and midwifery union about staffing concerns
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Oct 7, 20258 min
Darwin’s new Lord Mayor Peter Styles says the Council doesn’t currently have the funds to contribute to the cost of security patrols in the CBD after TPS hours were reduced and he’s promised to listen to the community through town hall meetings, adding that he will be talking to city traders next week
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Oct 7, 202510 min
Labor Opposition Leader Selena Uibo says dining at restaurants and attending medical appointments were among the seven personal trips she used the government white car service for over a 12-month period adding that she has never had a driver wait for her
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Oct 7, 202514 min
Deputy Corrections Commissioner Kymberley McKay says a new industries, skills and employment initiative will see prisoners undertake training and education to become ready to enter the workforce, helping employers fill critical skill gaps while also reducing prisoner numbers and recidivism
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Oct 6, 20259 min
Hospitality NT CEO Cathy Simmonds says hotel operators are particularly concerned about late night security patrols being wound back in Darwin CBD and is calling on the NT Government and City of Darwin to work together and reinstate them
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Oct 6, 202510 min
Alice Springs Superintendent Robert Kent says a co-responder program that sees police work with child protection and victim services to exchange information and intervene early to prevent domestic violence is being rolled out in Alice Springs and Palmerston after a successful trial
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Oct 6, 20254 min
Education Minister Jo Hersey says she has sought clarification on the guidelines for NT Government vehicles, admitting she has used the white car service for personal use on one occasion after revelations the Opposition Leader has done so several times for social gatherings and medical appointments
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Oct 6, 202514 min
NT Emergency Services Chief Officer Wayne Snell highlights the valuable work of volunteers in storms, rescues, emergency management and in supporting other agencies as the service marks its 50th anniversary, and he’s encouraging more Territorians to volunteer with NTES
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Oct 3, 20258 min
Robyn Burridge, who has a disability impacting her mobility says she’s been using the hydrotherapy pool at Palmerston Hospital for decades but recently found out it is now only available to inpatients and outpatients due to staffing issues and is calling on the Health Minister to meet with her and review the decision
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Oct 3, 202511 min
Chair of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Tanzil Ramen says the report into voluntary assisted dying is now complete recommending it be adopted in the NT and pointed to an 18-month implementation period after laws are passed
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Oct 3, 202511 min
The Week That Was - 3rd October 2025
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Oct 3, 202544 min
Corroboree Park Challenge event coordinator Emma Harvey says 150 competitors including 60 kids are taking part in the unique family fishing comp this weekend, which takes place across the Mary River system, with plenty of activities planned like scavenger hunts and bucket casting
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Oct 2, 20257 min
Superstar of STEM and molecular biosecurity scientist, Dr Sonu Yadav says she is delivering workshops at remote NT, WA and QLD schools to get students excited about molecular science, DNA, and invasive pest
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Oct 2, 20259 min
Transport Workers Union NT Branch Secretary Sam McIntosh says bus drivers are ramping up industrial action from today, wearing high-vis vests with slogans amid ongoing enterprise agreement negotiations, with assaults, verbal abuse, penalty rates the key concerns of workers, adding that they haven’t ruled out strike action
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Oct 2, 20258 min
AFL NT Chair Sean Bowden says the Tiwi Bombers will take on the Nightcliff Tigers tonight, kicking off the start of the NTFL season, with Southern Districts and St Mary’s women’s sides play on Friday before a men’s grand final rematch
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Oct 2, 202511 min
The inaugural Territory Procurement Champion Tom Harris says he’s keen to engage with businesses to increase local procurement and make it easier for them to work with the NT Government
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Oct 2, 202510 min
Property Council of Australia's NT Executive Director Ruth Palmer says the property price cap of $600,000 for Darwin under the 5 per cent home deposit scheme needs to be increased after significant growth, adding that a lot a of homes are being snatched up before being listed and building would be a real challenge
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Oct 2, 20258 min
Cotality Research Director Tim Lawless say house prices in Darwin have increased 6 per cent the last quarter equating to an increase of about $31,000 and will continue to trend upwards due to the Federal Government’s 5 per cent home buyer deposit scheme
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Oct 2, 202510 min
Chow owner Jason Hanna says the Darwin’s International Laksa Festival is a good tourism drawcard and he explains some of the exciting offerings at his venues, with three-time Golden Bowl winner Chow being inducted into the hall of fame this year
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Oct 1, 20257 min
Airport Development Group’s Executive General Manager of Operations Rob Porter says it’s been a busy April to August with an increase of 9 per cent in passenger numbers adding that there has been strong demand for the new international flights, also shedding light on why landing fees in Darwin are among the most expensive
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Oct 1, 202514 min
NT Major Events Company Executive Director Aimee Luxton says there are 11 chances to win a Million Dollar Fish this season, with extra cash up for grabs as part of a new twist on the competition
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Oct 1, 20255 min
Acting Commander Kirsten Engels says police have now arrested five youths and one adult over an attempted car theft in Coolalinga and provides an update on the death of a 52-year-old woman at Casuarina Coastal Reserve which is now being treated as suspicious
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Oct 1, 202513 min
Deputy Chief Minister and Corrections Minister Gerard Maley is encouraging Territorians to contact their local member regarding community custodial concerns, adding that it could be a police or court matter after a Howard Springs resident spoke out about someone in their street, making verbal threats while armed with a knife
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Oct 1, 202511 min
Bliss Home Loans Janine Ashmore says she has written to the Federal Government raising concerns about the $600,000 cap on home prices in Darwin under the 5 per cent home buyer deposit scheme as it doesn’t accurately reflect the market and wouldn’t be enough for someone to build
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Oct 1, 20257 min
Go Gentle Australia’s founding director Andrew Denton says there was a large turnout at a forum on voluntary assisted dying laws in Darwin last night, with many unhappy about how long it is taking for a bill to go before NT parliament
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Oct 1, 202513 min
CDU Pro Vice-Chancellor Faculty of Health, Professor Dominic Upton provides an update on its $30 million Centre for Better Health saying it boasts simulated training rooms, with some students already using new facility, which is expected to be fully operational next year
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Sep 30, 20258 min
AFL Masters President Dean Wallington says there are 2,500 players and supporters in Darwin from across the country for the four-day Masters Carnival, with the comp for people aged 35 to 82 generating a big tourism boost for the Territory
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Sep 30, 20254 min
New mum Tessa Czislowski says a community forum is being held in Darwin on Saturday, bringing together women, families and health workers in a bid to guide improvements to maternity services in the NT
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Sep 30, 202510 min
NT Health’s Public Health Physician Dr Ashish Yadav says the NT has recorded 4,000 flu cases and 12 deaths so far this year, an increase of 20 per cent on last year and he is reminding people to stay home if they are unwell and get vaccinated
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Sep 30, 20258 min
NT Fire and Rescue Service Senior Station Officer Keith Hutton says crews and volunteers workers all night to secure properties in Tennant Creek from a large bushfire that broke out on Peko Road yesterday afternoon which comes after multiple fires on the weekend including kids lighting fires on the footy oval
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Sep 30, 202510 min
Headspace Darwin Acting Clinical Operations Manager Jessica Chiswell and Clinical Psychologist Tiegan Holtham say they have two dedicated eating disorder clinicians available to support young people in Darwin after concerns were raised by a local family struggling to access assistance
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Sep 29, 202510 min
CPSU Regional Secretary David Villegas says the NT Public Service isn’t competitive with other jurisdictions and important redundancy protections are being scrapped in the latest offer, which is going to the Fair Work Commission after it was voted down in a ballot
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Sep 29, 202514 min
Kara Joyce speaks out about what her brother Shaun went through as a contractor working on the NT Health Acacia IT project before his sudden death and hopes there will be urgent change to address a terrible workplace culture
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Sep 29, 202510 min
Remembering Cyclone Tracy Chair Richard Creswick says the committee will do its final duty today, handing over its frangipani memorial at East Point to the new Lord Mayor and then the committee will be dissolved after three years of work
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Sep 26, 20258 min
The Week That Was - 26th September 2025
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Sep 26, 202545 min
Alex ‘Wookie” from Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise says the crew spotted young croc Jiminy struggling with cable ties around his mouth during a tour on Monday and sprung into action to remove the restrictions, also alerting NT Parks of the deliberate act that could have caused his death
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Sep 25, 20257 min
Darwin dancer Monique Dries and mother Rebecca Davis are speaking out after waiting six hours for an ambulance on Saturday night after Monique dislocated her knee during a competition, saying more funding is needed to address the pressures on St Johns and NT Health
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Sep 25, 20258 min
Minister for Public Employment Jo Hersey says the government’s public service pay offer was generous after a wage freeze under Labor adding that she is meeting with the Fair Work Commission today and flagged that the outcome could be less than the 12.55 per cent pay rise in the offer that was voted down
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Sep 25, 20258 min
NT Chief Health Officer Dr Paul Burgess says paracetamol is very safe to use during pregnancy for fever and pain relief, adding that there is no evidence it causes autism following suggestions of a causation by President Donald Trump
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Sep 25, 20256 min
Art critic and former head of Australian art at the National Gallery of Australia, John McDonald says it’s a nonsense idea to turn the State Square Art Gallery in Darwin CBD into something else, destroying a potential tourist asset with EOIs open for alternative uses and the government considering splitting the lease
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Sep 25, 20259 min
Health Services Union NT Branch Secretary Billy Elrick says allied health workers have rejected the government’s pay offer of a 3 per cent increase claiming they are among the lowest paid in the country and are taking industrial action with rallies held across the NT yesterday
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Sep 25, 20256 min
St Johns, Director of Ambulance Services Andrew Thomas sheds light on why a Darwin dancer had to wait more than six hours for an ambulance on Saturday night after dislocating her knee, saying there were 18 priority one cases and seven urgent callouts during that period
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Sep 25, 202512 min
Human Quotient Group Director and Co-Founder Claire Harris says a new program is being launched in Darwin and Katherine to support spouses of current and former ADF members to boost wellbeing and unlock career opportunities
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Sep 24, 20257 min
NT Department of Tourism CEO Suzana Bishop says Tourism NT and NT Major Event Company are being merged into one entity to streamline operations and more strategically attract visitors to the NT, with permanent staff to be retained or redeployed across government
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Sep 24, 20259 min
Darwin Commander David Moore says a brief of evidence has been handed to the DPP to determine whether charges should be laid against any NT police officer over the death of a 24-year-old man at a Coles supermarket in Alice Springs in May
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Sep 24, 202514 min
United Workers Union NT Secretary Erina Early fears frontline workers are at risk of serious injuries from OC spray and wants the protection measures strengthened or for the trial to be scrapped after a teenager sprayed security guards in Darwin
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Sep 24, 20257 min
Member for Gowja Chansey Paech is calling on Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby to resign or for the NT Government to take action after she failed to publicly declare a conflict of interest relating to a driver sentenced over a fatal hit and run
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Sep 24, 202511 min
Catholic Care NT Violence Prevention Manager Narelle Gosstray says 20 Territory organisations have created domestic violence action plans, 30 days into its new campaign called the Stand, which aims to get businesses and community groups to say NO MORE to violence
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Sep 5, 20257 min
The Week That Was - 5th September 2025
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Sep 5, 202542 min
Power and Water’s Executive General Manager of Power Services Belinda Small says there was an issue at the Channel Island switchyard this morning, which saw 44,000 customers in Darwin, Palmerston and Katherine lose power, with crews working to restore most people by 9.30am
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Sep 4, 20255 min