
360 with Katie Woolf
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People's Alcohol Action Coalition’s spokesperson Dr John Boffa has raised concerns that two different retailers in Alice Springs have resorted to selling low-priced alcohol, going against a commitment by the Liquor Accord, saying higher prices would cause people to drink less, reducing harm
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Member for Solomon Luke Gosling has slammed the NT Government saying it isn’t lowering crime and has accused the Chief Minister of being “mis-truthful” about the Youth Hub in the northern suburbs
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Litchfield Mayor candidate Rachael Wright says she’s been involved in every part of the community for a number of years and is promising to keep rates low through better budget management, invest in infrastructure and community facilities and wants the Council to adopt a more innovative vision
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Litchfield Mayor candidate Mark Sidey says he’s keen to deliver a new vision and resolve division with the current council, committing to keep rate increases low while enhancing services, make disposal of domestic waste items free and expand reserves for recreational use
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Incumbent Mayor of Litchfield Doug Barden says he’s delivered on his commitments regarding roads, keeping Holtze under the Council’s jurisdiction and increasing funding for reserves and is promising to keep rates down, grow reserves and seal more roads if re-elected
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Department of Education and Training, Deputy Chief Executive Schools, Paul van Holsteyn says there were two incidents of a grey or silver car approaching students from a northern suburbs school last week, sparking a warning about stranger danger, with letters sent to parents
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City of Darwin CEO Simone Saunders says campaigning is not allowed at Council venues during early voting to ensure residents can continue to use facilities like the Casuarina library without hassle, adding that staff had a flat car battery yesterday, delaying the opening of the voting centre
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AFLNT Community Football Manager Leigh Elder outlines a raft of by-law changes for the 2025/26 NTFL season, saying they are needing following significant growth in the sport and a major review in 2021 to get the competitive balance right for clubs
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Sky News Matt Cunningham says pilot and croc egg collector Jock Purcell has given evidence in the trial of Matt Wright about flight hours not being recorded in the maintenance record and the Hobbs meter being disconnected in the chopper that crashed, adding that pilot Sebastian Robinson is expected to take the witness stand today
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NT Cricket CEO Gavin Dovey says the first international cricket match held in Darwin in 17 years was incredible, with Australia beating South Africa by 17 runs last night, adding that more than 7,000 tickets have been sold for tomorrow night’s match
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro responds to the concerns of expectant mums and the Midwifery Group Practice on call service being stopped at Royal Darwin Hospital and says there has been no extra stress on the public system following the closure of maternity services at Darwin Private
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NT Electoral Commissioner Kirstin Kelly says early voting starts today for the local government elections, adding that the NTEC has limited scope to take action on inappropriate comments against candidates but will call out inaccuracies about the electoral process
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Police DOU’s Sergeant Steven Dalrymple, Senior Constable Harry Vincent and Senior Constable Ryleigh Collins provide an update on the Patrol Dogs in training, with Drax's babies Jax and Axe graduating soon
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Nursing & Midwifery Director Operations at RDH Sara-Ann Harn says the Midwifery Group Practice on call service has been stopped for a review which is due to be complete by the end of the year, adding that the 15-strong team is short four midwives
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The Week That Was - 8th August 2025
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Darwin Festival Artistic Director Kate Fell says the festival kicks off today with the program boasting over 400 performances across 50 venues, taking locals and visitors on an adventure over 18 days, also showing off the local hospitality scene and offering something for everyone
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Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s NT secretary Cath Hatcher says staff involved in the Midwifery Group Practice at RDH were not initially made aware it was being stopped adding she believes it’s due to staff shortages, cost cutting and a restructure
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Salvation Army State Manager of AOD and Homelessness Andrea Keke has welcomed the NT Government’s $230 million homelessness grants that will support 75 programs allowing it to expand its outreach initiative to target adults and youth, with stability also secured for its crisis accommodation facility in Darwin
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Member for Drysdale Clinton Howe welcomes the NT Liquor Commission’s commitment to conduct an inquiry to review alcohol issues and the licence at the Gray shops but says it won’t get underway until at least October
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Sky News Darwin Bureau Chief Matt Cunningham provides an update on the Supreme Court trial of Croc Wrangler Matt Wright saying at one point it looked like the trial could have been aborted after Channel 9 broadcast a story that gave the impression Mr Wright was guilty
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Avid hunter and conservationist Bart Irwin has welcomed dates and bag limits for the NT’s waterfowl hunting season being locked in for five years saying it provides certainty for local and interstate hunters as well as gun shops
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NT Cricket CEO Gavin Dovey says teams have started to arrive for the return of international cricket to the Top End, with tickets almost sold out for Sunday’s T20 match, adding that a fan day is happening on Saturday at Darwin Waterfront
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NT Police Association President Nathan Finn says he has met with the Chief Minister this morning after 81 per cent of members rejected the NT Government’s consent agreement offer, with the union pushing for a pay rise of more than 5 per cent
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Acting Assistant Commissioner Peter Malley says investigations are underway into a house fire in Parap overnight and a police car has been rammed by a stolen car in Alice Springs, with six males arrested and efforts underway to find five more
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Director of Medical Entomology Nina Kurucz is encouraging Darwin residents to cover up and use insect repellant for the next few months with an increase in biting midges expected around the new and full moons
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New mum Tessa has raised concerns about the Midwifery Group Practice program being stopped at Royal Darwin Hospital saying it’s another cut to services after maternity ceased at Darwin Private Hospital and a sign the system can’t cope
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Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure Bill Yan says the government’s bus reforms are progressing with the launch of a bus tracker app adding that the Casuarina bus interchange is on track to be removed in October
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Catholic Care NT Violence Prevention Manager Narelle Gosstray and Community Champion, NRL NT General Manager Tony Crowe say a new initiative called ‘The Stand’ has been launched, expanding the No More domestic violence campaign beyond sporting groups, aiming to get 90 local organisations to create domestic violence action plans in 90 days
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City of Darwin CEO Simone Saunders says there will be traffic changes along Smith Street for the next month due to the streetscape project, adding that the Council has met with the Football NT in regards to parking issues at Nakara oval
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says 45 paediatricians who wrote to her with concerns about spit hoods being reinstated are playing politics and she’s has told them to focus on treating sick kids
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Lincoln Kirby says Max’s Cast for a Cure, a fishing comp started to honour his son who lost his battle with brain cancer, is on again next week and they’re hoping to hit 500 registrations, with all funds raised supporting the cause and local families grappling with a diagnosis
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AFL NT Football Competitions Manager Leanne Bugg says a major restructure of age grades will see juniors start their competition pathways a year earlier in a bid to help clubs retain girls, with the change aiming to create a smoother transition to senior footy
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Go Gentle Australia’s CEO Dr Linda Swan says she is meeting with key stakeholders in the NT to provide support on voluntary assisted dying legislation, shedding light on how it is working in other states and territories
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AMA President Dr John Zorbas has defended the Coroner’s findings of the inquest into the domestic violence deaths of four women and called out the Minister for Prevention of DV for taking aim at the Coroner and is standing by a group of pediatricians raising concerns about the CLP’s Youth Justice Reforms including the re-introduction of spit guards
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Donate Life Clinical Nurse Manager Leigh Hill and liver transplant recipient John Gilbert are encouraging Territorians to register to donate their organs and tissue, with Mr Gilbert sharing how a donor gave him a second chance at life after he became ill while sailing
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NT Electoral Commissioner Kirsten Kelly says the declaration of nominations for local government elections are happening today which will firm up the order of candidates on the ballot paper, with early voting starting on August 11 ahead of election day on the 23rd
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The Week That Was - 1st August 2025
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Motorsports NT CEO Tony Seivers, Coach Luke McDonald and junior riders Liam Fookes, Lachey Williams and Owen Todd are taking part in the NT’s national superbike event which is underway at the Hidden Valley Raceway until August 3
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Senior Australian of the Year for the NT Michael Foley OAM called in to defend Defence flyovers in the NT after Independent MLA Justine Davis raised concerns in parliament about distress caused by the jets and the cost to NTMEC for the Territory Day flyover, saying he’s gob smacked, telling those who don’t like it to leave
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Commander of the 1st Brigade, Brigadier Doug Pashley explains the Brigade’s involvement in exercise Talisman Sabre, which wraps up on Monday and says Robertson Barracks is hosting an Open Day on August 16th to give the community a taste of life as a soldier
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Anitra Jackson, whose dog died after being mauled by another dog while with pet sitters says it was surreal to witness reforms being introduced to NT parliament yesterday that will strengthen animal welfare and impose the toughest penalties yet for animal cruelty
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Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Robyn Cahill says there was no “radical change” recommended by the NT Coroner following the inquest into the DV deaths of four Aboriginal women, adding she would have liked to see solutions to protect victims in communities in response to culture being weaponised as coercive control
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Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour hopes that becoming the first Aboriginal person to sit in the Speaker's chair will show young Territorians that they too can make history and says she will speak to the Health Minister about getting a Medicare urgent care clinic in Katherine
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Elite Mountain Biker Matt King says it’s still surreal to be selected to represent Australia for the Elite Mountain Bike World Championships in Switzerland in September, with Darwin Cycling Club launching a fundraiser to help get him there
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Sky News Darwin Bureau Chief Matt Cunningham says former cop Zac Rolfe has lodged a complaint with the NT Judicial Commission accusing the NT Coroner of bias in relation to the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker which outlines three key issues
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Deputy Chief Executive of Early Years and School Services Aderyn Chatterton breaks down the latest NAPLAN results, which found one third of Territory kids need additional support compared to 1 in 10 nationally, adding that a plan is in place to boost literacy and numeracy in remote areas
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Commander David Moore says a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed at the Darwin show remains in hospital, with the alleged offender due to face court next week, adding that a man’s been arrested accused of stabbing his cousin in Moulden this morning
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Independent Member for Johnstone Justine Davis says she’s concerned about the lines being blurred between the courts and parliament, adding that she wants the Corner’s findings of a landmark domestic violence inquest to be implemented and with details on how
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Professional Pharmacists Australia Lead Organiser, Jessica Hensman says workers are considering industrial action with NT pay rates far behind other states for skilled pharmacists and she fears if urgent action isn’t taken Katherine Hospital could soon be without any pharmacist
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Attorney General Marie-Clare Boothby says legislation is being introduced to NT parliament today to remove vague terms in the Anti-discrimination Act and replace it with clearer language with a higher legal threshold
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