
360 with Katie Woolf
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Hockey NT CEO Jason Butcher says the NT Government has committed $200,000 to support the Territory Stingers return to the Malaysian Hockey League next year, with an extra $50,000 going towards lighting upgrades so Darwin can host home games as part of the league
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NT Health Public Health Physician Dr Ashish Yadav says efforts are underway to notify Territorians at-risk of measles after someone with the highly infectious illness travelled through the NT including Darwin, Kakadu and Alice Springs
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Superintendent Paul Morrissey says there was a history of conflict between the two boys involved in the stabbing at Royal Darwin Show, with the victim still in ICU after undergoing surgery
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro responds to a stabbing at the Royal Darwin Show and points to Youth Justice reforms that are set to be introduced on urgency to NT parliament this week
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Domain's Chief of Research and Economics Nicola Powell says there’s been an uptick in house prices across all capital cities in the last quarter and while Darwin had the weakest growth, unit prices increased by almost $21,000 sitting at just under $390,000, an eight-year high
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The Property Council of Australia's NT Executive Director Ruth Palmer says its Growing Northern Australia report outlines how the NT can expand community-led initiatives and grow its workforce through regional training centres and improving access to childcare
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St John Ambulance, Director Ambulance Services Andrew Thomas says it’s true the NT has the high attrition rates in the country, with paramedics mostly leaving to return home and he rejects claims by the union the workplace is toxic but acknowledged there is a lack of resources
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Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby says NAAJA’s calls for the Commonwealth to cut funding for remote policing is unhelpful, dangerous and creates uncertainty for police, with the AG announcing plans for NT courts to sit on Saturdays to help ease pressure on prisons and watch houses
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Member for Araluen Robyn Lambley says a lot of the problems in the NT are due to inadequate funding for remote policing, deeming calls from NAAJA to cut police funding as ignorant and bizarre, adding that people voted the CLP in to take a different approach to Labor in addressing crime
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United Workers Union NT Secretary Erina Early claims St Johns in the NT has the highest attrition rate of ambulance services in the country due to a toxic workplace culture, saying poor fatigue management, no debriefs, high rates of violence and a lack of resources are among the key issues for workers
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Assistant Commissioner Peter Malley sheds light on recent incidents including a child killed by a falling tree and regarding police watch houses, he admits having 16 people in cells creates a volatile situation but is reassuring the community police are doing their jobs in arresting offenders
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NT Primary Health Network CEO Paul Connolly says interstate and international competition for GPs is a key challenge for the NT in attracting and retaining doctors, suggesting more incentives are needed and a greater focus on home-grown healthcare workers
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NT Council of Government School Organisations President Ruth Mirams says it welcomes the plan to phase out middle school in and is hoping for a smooth transition for students and reassurance for parents that the change will better set their kids up for the future
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Deputy Corrections Commissioner Kymberley McKay responds to concerns about pressures on police watchhouses, acknowledging Darwin prison is operating at full capacity with inmates being housed reception areas while work continues to create extra capacity
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Sentinel Property Group CEO Warren Ebert says a $60 million refurbishment of Casuarina Square is underway, which will totally transform the Quarter and see the first direct-to-boot service at Woolworths
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Community and Public Sector Union Regional Secretary David Villegas says only one transit safety officer is interested in becoming a police public safety officer, adding that the union has still not received any detail on grandfathering, pay and conditions
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Darwin Musical Theatre’s Director Charmaine Gibbs and Choreographer Hannah Clarke says their production of the Wedding Singer will feature a cast of 20 locals, with three shows happening at the Darwin Entertainment Centre this weekend
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Department of Education, Executive Director of School Support David Ah Toy provides more detail on plans to phase out middle school, adding that the change will mean more continuity for students and better equip them for trade or university pathways
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Guardian journalist and former Head of News at the NT News Ben Smee says he’s spoken to a world-leading consultant in “no-body” homicide cases who has identified several possible disposal sites for Peter Falconio’s body and believes there’s a “reasonably high” chance of locating his remains
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Darwin’s Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis says an alternative is needed to the Nakara oval, after people were fined for parking on the grass during kids weekend sport and has remained firm on issuing fines, adding that the Council is caught between drivers and property owners
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Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Chair Tanzil Ramen says verbal and written submissions are already flooding in for the inquiry into Voluntary Assisted Dying, with consultation to being across 12 communities in August
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Opposition Leader Selena Uibo welcomes a review of coronial costs and processes with the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker costing Territory taxpayers $7.4 million and criticised the government for not yet responding to the recommendations
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Bushfires NT brigade captain, Di Tynan, who has been volunteering for 40 years, reflecting on her decades of service including one time rocking up to fight a fire in high heels and the life-long friends she’s made
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NT Cricket CEO Gavin Dovey says Darwin is in the mix for a test match next year as Cricket Australia is happy with the 4-day match between Australia-A and Sri Lanka-A, adding that the focus now shifts to the first ever Men’s T20 Internationals which are being played in the NT next month
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Coffee Club Katherine owner Nikki says she is still shaken after her business was burgled three times last week, with a number of staff attacked, fire extinguishers let off in what she described as ‘carnage,’ adding at one point she thought someone was going to die
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says the $7.4 million cost of the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker is ‘extraordinary’ and has flagged changes under the government's justice reforms to ensure future coronial inquests do not cost that much
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Swimming NT CEO Warren Dopson says Aussie swim teams are training morning and night at the Parap pool for the World Championships in Singapore, with the Dolphins hosting a community event tomorrow, so people can meet their swimming heroes, get selfies and some swimming tips
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Member for Katherine Jo Hersey responds to assaults on women at the Katherine Coffee Club, saying there’s been an influx of visitors to town for show weekend and has called on local Aboriginal groups to sort out their native title issues and start showing more leadership
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The Week That Was - 18th July 2025
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Manuel Kotis, who is retiring after running the Fannie Bay Supermarket with his wife Nitsa for almost 40 years, says when he started out he didn’t even know what celery was, and reflects on the highs and lows, with the couple now heading off to Europe to relax
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Darwin Runners and Walkers’ Ian Fullerton says about 250 people are expected to take part in a half marathon at East Point this weekend and for anyone still keen to take part registrations close tomorrow night
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Sky News Darwin Bureau Chief Matt Cunningham says the total cost of the Inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker is in excess of $7.4 million, revealing the cost to the Department of Attorney-General and Justice was over $1.9 million and almost $5.5 million for NT Police alone
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Property Council of Australia's NT Executive Director Ruth says although residential building approvals increased by 50 percent in the last quarter, residential builds have declined, with only 57 homes built, noting workforce shortages, the cost of construction and getting land to market are key challenges
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Palmerston Mayor Athina Pascoe-Bell says Council by-laws for public places are up for review which include camping, overgrown grass at people’s properties and verges, with changes to the operating hours of Council facilities also on the cards
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Member for Solomon Luke Gosling has defended the Prime Minister’s meetings with China’s President, pointing to the tourism and trade benefits and the concerns raised about military exercises, and regarding Darwin Port, he says Chinese-backed company Landbridge will be treated fairly when it's returned to Australian hands
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AFL NT Chair Sean Bowden says confidence is growing when it comes to the NT securing the 20th AFL licence and there has been positive talks about funding with the Federal Government, also revealing details of potential team names, colours and fixtures
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Member for Fannie Bay Laurie Zio says a sausage sizzle is being held tonight to farewell the much-loved owners of the Fannie Bay Supermarket who are retiring after almost 40 years in business, with a community fun day also planned at the Equestrian Club on Sunday
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Neighbourhood Watch NT CEO Veronica Larson says $250,000 from the NT Government will allow them to employ more staff to host community events and increase outreach in a bid to bolster crime prevention
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Domestic Violence Investigation Unit Detective Senior Sergeant Caragh Hen sheds more light on two very public assaults on women including one to the point the victim lost consciousness in Coconut Grove and is calling for any witnesses to make contact
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Former NT Police Officer Colleen Gwynne says her thoughts went straight to Peter Falconio and his family after she learnt convicted killer Bradley John Murdoch had died, adding they still hope someone will come forward with information about where Mr Falconio’s body is
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Dawn House chief executive Ana Aitcheson says they are having to turn away up to 200 women fleeing domestic violence each month, with the shelter constantly running over capacity with no end in sight after the NT Government axed long promised funding of $6.5 million to expand capacity
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NT Police Association President Nathan Finn says the Palmerston watchhouse is overflowing, with more than 100 detainees in custody last night, which is putting officers at risk and he fears it’s only a matter of time before there is a death in custody
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NT Health Chief Executive Chris Hoskings says he approved a code yellow at Royal Darwin Hospital as soon as a proposal was put to him yesterday, explaining that the NT has outgrown RDH and desperately needs aged care beds, with up to 80 elderly patients in hospital on any given day who could otherwise be in a facility
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Cotality Head of Research Eliza Owen says the RBA is erring on the side of caution by keeping rates on hold, with previous rate cuts pushing home values higher, adding that Darwin has had a 6 per cent increase, making it the most affordable capital city in the country
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Police Commissioner Martin Dole says the force isn't shying away from the NT Coroner’s findings from the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker with all 18 recommendations to be fully considered, also citing the action already taken to address racism within the force
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Australian Medical Association NT President Dr John Zorbas welcomes a code yellow finally being called at Royal Darwin Hospital but says it’s only a circuit breaker, renewing his push for Federal funding especially for aged care beds
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Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s NT secretary Cath Hatcher says members raised concerns about double bunking, ambulance ramping and immense pressures at Royal Darwin Hospital for a week before a code yellow was called, adding that new wards need to be opened and more Federal funding secured to address ongoing pressures
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Police Association President Nathan Finn acknowledges the long-awaited findings and recommendations of the Inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker but says it has had a huge impact on members and some can’t continue policing
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Territory Footy Legend Michael Long says he is very humbled to receive the NAIDOC Lifetime Achievement Award on the 50th anniversary of celebrations, reflecting on his family’s achievements having won 44 premierships and his niece also being named Sports Person of the Year at the award ceremony in Perth
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Darwin Triathlon Club race director Neil Ruttle and Noosa runner Vicki Woodrow say there is a ‘Come and Try’ event at East Point this weekend and are encouraging Territorians to give it a go as an individual or with a team
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