360 with Katie Woolf
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Opposition Leader Selena Uibo says Labor has reflected over the last year and has made some changes to its Shadow portfolios with four new additions including Air Connectivity, Climate Change and Renewables and Cost of Living
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Darwin Lord Mayor candidate Andrew Arthur says he wants to unleash Darwin’s potential, listen and consult more with the community, committing to plant more shade trees, would review the Civic Centre project and deliver more lighting in laneways and parks to prevent anti-social behaviour
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Darwin Lord Mayor candidate Edwin Joseph says he’s running to make decisions in the best interest of ratepayers, committing to do more community consultation, deliver greening and shade, parking improvements and ensure Council is more transparent
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Deputy Commissioner of Youth Justice Sasha Dennis sheds more light on a recent youth boot camp in Darwin, saying the program aims to change behaviours, equip youths with skills to reintegrate into the community after being released from detention
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NT COGSO President Ruth Mirams says schools are seeing massive increases in their power bills after a 3 per cent increase started on July 1st, with schools no longer receiving the CSO electricity subsidy, which will mean cuts to education programs
Hook: Massive electricity price hikes are hitting Northern Territory schools - find out just how much and the impact it's having. Overview: In this episode we discuss the removal of electricity subsidies for NT schools leading to huge price increases, with some schools seeing bills triple or more. We speak to the NT Council of Government Schools Organization president Ruth Myram about the changes, impacts on school budgets, and calls for the NT government to reinstate subsidies. 00:20 - Introduction and background on electricity pricing changes in the NT01:30 - Examples of price increases at schools, including a 636% jump for one school 02:45 - Impact on school budgets and programs 04:15 - Previous level of subsidies received by schools05:30 - Increases seen across almost all NT schools06:45 - Concerns over new federal school funding now needing to pay electricity bills08:00 - Calls to action from NT COGSO president Ruth Myram09:15 - Concerns if government doesn't come to the table on this issue Key Takeaways:- Removal of electricity subsidies has led to massive, unplanned price hikes for NT schools - Some schools seeing bills triple or more in one month- Impacting budgets for student programs, resources and activities- COGSO calling for reinstatement of subsidies and support from NT government Listen now to hear the full discussion on the electricity pricing crisis hitting Northern Territory schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sky News Darwin Bureau Chief Matt Cunningham says the trial of Matt Wright has heard he blew up at pilots after they called off a crocodile egg collecting mission, fearing it was unsafe with a big storm approaching, about a month before the crash that killed Chris “Willow” Wilson, during re-examination of pilot Sebastian Robinson
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Masters Swimming NT Chair Neil Ludvigsen says Darwin competitors have won seven gold medals and 17 in total at the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore
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Darwin Festival Artistic Director Kate Fell says Night Night has been a big hit, also giving her top tips for the second week of the festival, adding there’s a lot of visitors in town for the event as well as a major arts conference
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Darwin Lord Mayor candidate Sylvia Klonaris says she’s keen to deliver leadership that listens and is strategic, wants to bring more people to the city, address community safety, upgrade public amenities and increase accessibility
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Darwin Lord Mayor candidate Peter Styles says he’s running to ensure the Council listens to the community and delivers for them, wants more transparency on ratepayers funds, to revitalise parks and tackle anti-social behaviour
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The Week That Was - 15th August 2025
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Junior Police Rangers Instructor Joe Hart and recent graduate Amaya Jeffers say the program, which sees kids take part in a survival camp to foster self-development and leadership skills, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend, with an event being held at Goanna Park near Corroboree Park Tavern
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Darwin Lord Mayor candidate Julie Fraser says she wants to see positive change for Darwin including more community consultation and is promising to future proof the city through sustainable infrastructure, greater adoption of renewable energy and development that grows the economy
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Darwin Lord Mayor candidate Sam Weston says after being on Council for two years, he’s ready to take the next step and is vying to become Mayor, promising transparency, more trees, upgrades to footpaths, scrapping Saturday parking fees and revitalising the Darwin mall
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Incumbent Lord Mayor of Darwin Kon Vatskalis says he’s got unfinished business, flagging he’s keen to upgrade the Childcare Centres in Karama and Casuarina, put more lighting on ovals and continue community events like family days and the Christmas pageant and offer council land to the NT Government for a nursing home
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The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, NT Branch President Peter Hatswell explains a 10-year plan to get community pharmacists treating 22 additional conditions including ear infections and school sores, making healthcare more accessible, preventing people from ending up in ED
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NT Electoral Commissioner Kirsten Kelly says more than 10,000 Territorians have already voted in the Local Government Elections and confirmed it won’t be postponed after a group of candidates vying to become Darwin’s Lord Mayor accused City of Darwin of being “undemocratic” due to a policy around how to vote cards
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Tourism Top End CEO Samantha Bennett says July has been one of the busiest months for tourism with $400,000 in sales at the Visitor Information Centre for attractions, tours and accommodation, and she also highlights the importance of business and event tourism
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Sky News Matt Cunningham says pilot Sebastian Robinson continued his evidence in the Supreme Court trial of Matt Wright yesterday, revealing details of when Mr Wright visited him in hospital after the chopper crash and tried to get him to alter flying hours of the crashed chopper and put them against his own
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Camp Quality Chief Commercial Officer Sandie Hall says a time capsule, buried at NT Government House 25 years ago during a Kids Camp will be unearthed this afternoon with families and volunteers joining the Administrator for a special event
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Palmerston Mayor candidate Rob Waters, a qualified chef says he’s got strong leadership skills and wants to address a range of community issues, grow the local markets and ensure better fiscal management at the Council
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Palmerston Mayor candidate Dani Eveleigh says she’s enjoyed her time as a Councillor but is keen to make a few changes so has put her hand up to be Mayor and has committed to do more to address anti-social behaviour in hotspots and restore pride in the community
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Commander David Moore says a 13-year-old boy accused of threatening a man with a machete and stealing a car in Nightcliff was granted bail but has since reoffended landing him back in custody
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Incumbent Palmerston Mayor Athina Pascoe-Bell says she wants to serve another term to deliver more infrastructure, continue community initiatives and help local businesses thrive, with more focus on growing tourism
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Council of the Ageing NT CEO Sue Shearer says about 4,000 seniors recognition cards were sent out to Territorians without any money on them, adding they will be resent over the next two weeks and explains what is planned for seniors month
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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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