
360 with Katie Woolf
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ABC News Journalist Olivana Louthouris says it took the jury about six hours to find Croc Wrangler Matt Wright guilty on two charges in his Supreme Court trial last week, and sheds light on statements from Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson’s widow, Mr Wright himself and the family of injured pilot Sebastian Robinson outside of court after the verdict
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Salties Wheelchair Basketball coach Tracy York and NT player Tom O’Neill-Thorne says the team is looking to defend its title in the national finals in Sydney and are feeling good ahead of their first game tonight
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Real Estate Central, Agent Danial Harris has welcomed the Federal Government’s first home buyer deposit scheme but is calling for the price cap in the NT to be lifted after periods of significant growth, saying there aren’t many homes under $600,000
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The Week That Was - 29th August 2025
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AFANT CEO David Ciaravolo says a new land-based fishing guide has been launched to help more people embrace the Top End lifestyle, providing information on different fish species, tides and other tips
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Palmerston Rugby Union Club President Jacob Brant and players Meighn Barker and Cassidy White, with Darwin Dragon’s player Emma Healey tell Katie Woolf they’re excited to have been invited to play in Japan by Nations United North Queensland, which was founded by a Queensland mum who is passionate about boosting the sport in the NT
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Barkly Mayor Sid Vashist says police in Tennant Creek need extra support after string of serious incidents, especially with the town preparing for an influx of people for the footy finals, adding that the Council wants to work with the NT Government on a community safety action plan but it’s been left in the dark
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Commissioner for Public Employment Nicole Hurwood has described the current EBA offer for NT pharmacists as a good one, with a 3 per cent pay increase and a number of incentives including for professional development, adding she is considering feedback from workers and ideally wants the offer to go to a vote
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NT Electoral Commissioner Kirsten Kelly says she became aware of allegations about how to vote material being doctored on election day and has asked the candidate to provide a complaint with evidence in writing, warning if an offence has been committed the max penalty is around $19,000
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Member for Nightcliff Kat McNamara says is proposing an independent bond board be established, a 2 year rent freeze be introduced as well as minimum standards for heating and cooling as part of her motion on renter's rights, which is set to be debated in NT Parliament next week
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Sky News Darwin Bureau Chief Matt Cunningham says Matt Wright’s Defence Barrister will deliver his closing remarks to the jury in his Supreme Court trial this morning, adding that the jury could start deliberations as early as this afternoon
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A group of students from Haileybury Rendall and their teachers Tim Angus and Alisa Ogilvie join Katie Woolf in the studio to talk about what they’ve been learning at school about the media, interviewing and music
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NT Hockey CEO Jason Butcher says the Tigers will play Easts in both the men’s and women’s Territory Premier League Grand Finals this Saturday, with a blockbuster international clash on afterwards which will see a combined Malaysia/Stingers team take on the New Zealand Blacksticks
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Strike Force Trident’s Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Burns says police pursued a stolen car for a short time yesterday before the alleged driver crashed into someone’s front fence in the northern suburbs, with three youths aged 11, 12 and 16 arrested after a foot chase
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Professional Pharmacists Australia Executive Officer Jessica Hensman says the industrial action being taken by members will cost the NT Government $1 million a week, with the union concerned about major understaffing at hospital pharmacies, adding that they are calling for an EBA offer with fair pay and conditions
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Member for Araluen and Speaker of NT Parliament Robyn Lambley says the CLP is delivering what it promised after coming to office 1 year ago, adding that improvements in the latest crime stats for Alice Springs were encouraging after 6 to 7 years of crime stats deteriorating
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Attorney-General Marie-Clare Bootby says four new judges have been appointed to ease pressure on the justice system, adding that she is still working on Saturday court sittings
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Hospitality NT CEO Cathy Simmonds talks through the winners of the Gold Plate Awards held in Darwin last night which recognise the best venues, food and drinks and outstanding individuals in the restaurant and dining sector
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Master Builders NT CEO Sally Ann Innes welcomes a pause to non-essential changes to the National Construction Code, saying it’ll allow builders to focus on building more homes in the NT
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Peter Styles says it’s still too early to tell who will be Darwin’s next Lord Mayor, but it is clear the voters want a Mayor that listens, more transparency of Council, better lighting and a cleaner greener city
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Kon Vatskalis says it’s still a waiting game to find out who will be Darwin’s next Lord Mayor, with postal votes yet to be counted following the local government election, adding that he’s expecting to know more by Friday evening after preferences are distributed
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Athina Pascoe-Bell says she’s pleased to serve a third term as Palmerston Mayor and wants to continue to see the community thrive and deliver a number of infrastructure projects including the Zuccoli Community Hub
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Sky News Darwin Bureau Chief Matt Cunningham says the Supreme Court trial of Matt Wright is in the middle of a hiatus with legal arguments continuing after the Prosecution wrapped up its case on Friday, adding that Mr Wright is not expected to take the stand
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Labor Opposition Leader Selena Uibo says she has met with the Federal Health Minister who said the NT Government didn’t request any assistance on private maternity services until after May this year despite knowing about Healthscope’s plans to close services in October last year
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NRL NT General Manager Tony Crowe says it is investigating and so are the police after a fight between spectators on the grandstands during the semi-final clash between Litchfield Bears and Darwin Brothers on the weekend
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Commander John Atkin says Territorians who misuse OC spray when a trial begins on September 1st can be charged with an offence, adding that police will be collecting data from dealers, with declarations required to purchase it
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NT Electoral Commissioner Kirsten Kelly says voter participation was 54 per cent in the local government election, down 7 per cent on the 2021 election, adding that a fresh vote count will be conducted today
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says the data shows some little wins when it comes to the CLP’s promise of reducing crime, rebuilding the economy and restoring the Territory lifestyle, with her government marking one year in office
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The Week That Was - 22nd August 2025
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Helping People Achieve CEO Stephanie Ransom says they’ve launched a number of new programs including car washing, can collection and a new skills development program, with supported worker Raymond telling Katie about his role with HPA
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Creator of Veteran Games, Managing Director of Veteran Support Force, Heston Russell says Robertson Barracks will host the Veterans Games tomorrow, with more than 200 veterans and current serving personnel set to take part in a number of challenges, adding that the willing team will go on to compete in the Nationals in October
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NT Electoral Commissioner Kirsten Kelly says candidates can campaign more than 10 metres from the entry of voting centres and won’t be fined for doing so after a Supreme Court decision and explains where people can go to vote on election day
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Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s Director of National Security Dr John Coyne says his new report warns of the need to develop Northern Australia by funding critical enablers to deliver more infrastructure, with greater collaboration between the NT and Federal Governments also key
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NT Health’s Public Health Physician Dr Ashish Yadav says there have been more than 3,300 flu cases and 9 deaths in the NT since the start of the year and he’s encouraging people to get vaccinated and practice good hygiene
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Former Police officer Ben Besant, the first officer to enter the Sydney Lindt Cafe during the siege and shoot Man Monis explains how his life changed after that day, adding that writing a book has really helped with his PTSD, which is something he’ll chat to NT police about at the Association’s annual conference
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Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby says Attorney-General’s from across the country have agreed to strengthen working with children checks, adding she will also work with the Commonwealth to ensure the NT has access to the National Reference System
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Council of the Ageing NT CEO Sue Shearer says a group of youths threw rocks and other items at her this morning, leaving her feeling frightened and rattled, adding it was the first time in more than 50 years she’s been targeted
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Katherine Mayor candidate Wayne Connop says he wants to concentrate on the community and provide better local government services with more focus on arts, culture and infrastructure, also promising strong leadership and financial sustainability for the council
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Darwin Lord Mayor candidate Amye Un says she wants to get more people coming to the Darwin CBD and would make parking free to support local businesses, with community consultation also essential
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CDU's Pro Vice-Chancellor Faculty of Health, Professor Dominic Upton says students at Casuarina Senior College will be able to start tertiary studies while they are still at school, earning credits for degrees in healthcare under a new partnership
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Assistant Commissioner Peter Malley says an incident in Rosebery last Friday that involved a man taking his own life is being treated as a death in custody, with criminal investigations no longer proceeding
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Rod and Rifle owner Trent De With says he’s been getting a lot of enquiries about OC spray and expects it will be quite popular, with two different sizes available, adding that people need to have ID and do a declaration to be able to purchase it
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Minister for Public Employment Jo Hersey says the police pay offer which has been endorsed, includes annual salary increases and a guarantee of a CPI increase in the fourth year on top of housing commitments and unlimited sick leave, adding it will help attract and retain officers in the NT
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NT Police Association President Nathan Finn says a pay offer has been endorsed for NT police, which will go to members after a series of information session and roadshows
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Katherine Mayor Candidate Anjali Palmer says she is committed to the town having stepped in to ensure ongoing access to GP services after an operator collapsed in 2020 and is promising to engage with the community, enhance safety and ensure strategic plans are well aligned with the municipality
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Katherine Mayor Candidate Mel Doyle says she’s keen to change the town’s narrative and attract more tourists, committing to enhance safety and security, do more beautification and be approachable to the community
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Katherine Mayor Candidate Amanda Kingdon says she is keen to deliver open communication with residents, committing to enhance safety, deliver better waste and climate management, reign in rates and upgrade ageing infrastructure
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Katherine Mayor Candidates Joanna Holden says she’s keen to restore a disconnect between the Council and community, flagging cleaning up rubbish and vandalism, an open-door policy and good governance as her priorities
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro responds to comments by Chief Justice Michael Grant about “traditional violence” being used to justify DV offending and sheds more light on the roll out of OC Spray
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City of Darwin CEO Simone Saunders says residents in Darwin's northern suburbs need to have their items out on the verge this weekend for the pre-cyclone clean-up and provides an update on early voting at Council centres
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