
360 with Katie Woolf
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Anglicare, Refugee and Migrant Settlement Service Worker Maria Arcos says an inaugural community expo happening in Darwin next week aims to let new migrants know about the services and support available
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NT Cricket CEO Gavin Dovey says Darwin will host the Top End ‘A’ series consisting of five matches, three 50-Over games and two four-day matches in July, marking the return of First Class Cricket to the Top End since 2006
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Council of the Ageing NT Sue Shearer says it’s insulting the NT Government has ordered another inquiry into VAD after an independent expert panel inquiry with extensive community consultation, urging the CLP to stop playing with people’s lives
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Property Council of Australia Executive Director Ruth Palmer welcomes plans to remove the Darwin, Palmerston and Casuarina bus interchanges saying it’ll help reduce anti-social behaviour alleviating issues for businesses
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Acting Commander Terry Zhang says police have issued an increasing number of banned drinker orders in Katherine over the last few months after an influx of people to town and highlights other proactive measures to curb crime and anti-social behaviour
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Minister for Infrastructure and Logistics Bill Yan sheds more light on major changes to the bus network which include removing the Darwin, Palmerston and Casuarina bus interchanges to reduce anti-social behaviour
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NT Emergency Services's Rhys Edwards pays tribute to volunteers on Wear Orange Wednesday, with this year marking the 50th anniversary of NTES, which was established after Cyclone Tracy and explains how people can say thank you
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University of NSW Associate Professor Mark Humphery-Jenner says the major banks are set to pass on the RBA’s rate cut but not straight away, with another cut likely later this year, easing pressure on mortgage holders
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Acting Commander David Moore says 11 youths and two adults have been arrested over multiple car thefts in Greater Darwin in unrelated incidents and an 80-year-old woman has died in hospital after being struck by a car in Palmerston last week
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Salvatore’s Cafe owner Sean Johnston, who’s been operating in Darwin CBD for 28 years is calling out senseless vandalism, with someone kicking the door in while walking past, cracking it right after he’d had it replaced
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Member for Katherine Jo Hersey says she’ll be looking into issues around kids catching buses into town, with a spike in crime in the last eight weeks, which has seen Woolworths reduce its trading hours to ensure safety
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Hospitality NT CEO Cathy Simmonds says she is opposed to expanding the BDR to pubs and clubs, adding that 85 per cent of the alcohol consumed in the NT comes from bottle shops, which is fueling alcohol-related harm
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Ride Against Cancer NT Chair Clive Baxter and Motorsports NT CEO Tony Seivers are encouraging Territorians to get involved in the event, created after Mr Baxter lost his wife to cancer, which involves 66 laps of Hidden Valley, raising funds for the Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre
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Chief Veterinary Officer for the NT Dr Rob Williams says a major biosecurity exercise starting today will involve a secret scenario to ensure preparedness for emergency animal diseases like lumpy skin disease
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Fusion Fireworks owner Luke Caridi says it’s the first time in almost 20 years that firework shipments have been held up interstate adding that authorities in NSW are working on a plan to get them to the NT for Territory Day
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Darwin’s Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis explains what’s planned for the Darwin Fusion Festival and says crews are cleaning the streets every morning to ensure the city is well presented for locals and tourists
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NT Police Association President Nathan Finn hopes a coronial inquest will provide answers into the circumstances around the tragic death of Senior Constable Michael ‘Micky D’ Deutrom and insight into the cumulative effects of trauma
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Opposition Leader Selena Uibo is calling on the NT Government to strengthen alcohol measures after a surge in violence, suggesting the BDR be expanded to pubs and clubs and the alcohol floor price be reinstated
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Member for Solomon Luke Gosling has criticised the NT Government for only seeking Federal assistance last week having known about the closure of maternity services at Darwin Private Hospital since late last year
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Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s Cath Hatcher believes maternity packages for private patients will be effective, with care being provided by domiciliary midwives, but anticipates some teething issues during the transition to RDH after the closure of services at Darwin Private Hospital next month
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro address crime concerns in Alice Springs and Katherine, defends the appointment of Stuart Knowles as the Territory Coordinator and provides an update on the seizure of fireworks bound for the NT
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Katherine resident and business owner Trent De With raises concerns about a lack of alcohol restrictions and increase in crime in the town, with his mum targeted in one incident
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Sentinel Property Group CEO Warren Ebbert talks with Katie about the changes to crime at Casuarina Square
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The Week That Was - 16th May 2025
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Jingili Primary School Principal Mark Mangohig says the school is supporting Walk Safely to School Day tomorrow, which is all about encouraging kids to follow a healthy lifestyle while educating them about road safety
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Ken Moffit has raised concerns about the future of Healthscope’s private hospitals, which is owned by Canadian private equity fund Brookfield amid reports it has entered soft administration and is calling on the NT Government to act before it is too late
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Corrections Commissioner Matthew Varley says a corrections officer who was allegedly attacked with crutches has lost his sight and is now out of hospital, with Police, WorkSafe NT and Corrections investigating the incident and Assistant Commissioner Kate Chambers and Manager of Community Corrections Tam Bryer provide an update on prison programs
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Member for Arafura Manuel Brown says the community and NT Government have been funding security patrols in Maningrida which have been instrumental in reducing crime but fears they will end in June with no further funding committed from the CLP
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Health Minister Steve Edginton says the Mercure Darwin Airport Resort will provide post-natal maternity retreats to families impacted by the closure of maternity services at Darwin Private Hospital, with support from domiciliary midwives
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Member for Johnstone Justine Davis has welcomed an inquiry into voluntary assisted dying in the NT, set to be undertaken by a parliamentary committee, which will provide instructions for draft legislation if VAD is recommended
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Football NT CEO Jamie Monteith says Wellington Pheonix will take on Brisbane Roar at Darwin Football Stadium tonight as part of the Australia Cup Finals Round Playoffs, which is attracting crowds of around 2,000 people
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Master Builders NT Vice President Jim Eadie says a one-year extension to home buyer grants provides certainty to the construction sector, helping grow the population and economy, and he also welcomed investment in land and infrastructure for new lots
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AMA NT President Dr Robert Parker says after years of underfunding, the NT Health budget reflects real investment, but more is needed to address ongoing pressure, with code yellows no longer being called under a department directive
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Assistant Commissioner Michael White says a woman died at the scene after a two vehicle crash in Palmerston this morning and acknowledges police could have done more to warn people about a youth preying upon women exercising along the Nightcliff Foreshore
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NT Police Association President Nathan Finn welcomes $608 million for police in the NT budget but says there was no allocation to provide police a pay rise, adding that it’s pointless funding new infrastructure in remote areas without adequate staff and incentives
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Treasurer Bill Yan breaks down the NT budget, debt levels and cost blow outs on major projects and says all government agencies have been told to find $20 million a year in savings by cutting consultancy and travel
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Muay Thai fighter Skyla Chatterton and Coach Corey Impelmans explain how preparations are coming along ahead of Skyla’s professional debut after winning gold in Thailand, with the 17-year-old also sharing her Olympics dreams
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NT Cricket CEO Gavin Dovey says they’re delighted to host the Australia Women's Cricket Team as they prepare their 50-Over World Cup defence, with the side also holding cricket clinics and visiting Kakadu
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Sky News Darwin Bureau Chief Matt Cunningham says the NT’s net debt has hit about $11 billion and will blow out to almost $14 billion over the forward estimates, which will be $52,000 per head of population by 2028/29
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The RACGP’s Dr Marguerite Tracy has raised concerns about dangerous synthetic opioid nitazene and is calling on the NT Government to implement pill testing to save lives, days out from Bass in the Grass music festival
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Darwin’s Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis says there’s strong opposition to a proposal by the Local Government Department for Mayors to be elected by Councillors instead of voters, adding that it would destroy democracy
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Superintendent Richard Magree says there was a fatal crash at Emerald Springs and hit and run at Mandorah in the lead up to National Road Safety Week and he is urging drivers to have the right attitude and make good choices on the road
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Opposition Leader Selena Uibo says she’d like to see investment in jobs and projects that will grow the economy in the NT budget, but expects it will be underwhelming with a lot of cuts
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Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics Dr Nicola Powell says new supply on the Darwin property market fell 24 per cent in April, with house prices at their highest level since 2015, which is increasing buyer competition
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Tourism Top End General Manager Samantha Bennett says 113 ships docked in Darwin this cruise season, with 80,000 passengers on board, providing a much-needed economic boost to local businesses
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says the government is supportive of the Darwin Ship Lift but has referred it to the Public Accounts Committee to investigate after escalating costs and delays
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Mother’s Day Classic Chair Jordan Tuit says about 700 people are set to take part in the walk and run at East Point this Sunday, which aims to raise money and awareness for breast cancer
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Member for Nightcliff Kat McNamara responds to a spate of crime in the electorate saying her door is open to residents, adding she’s been working with public housing providers to address issues and wants the NT Government to fund private security patrols
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Chair NT Legal Aid Commission Barrister Duncan McConnel SC says a multi-year funding arrangement from the NT Government is an improvement and will provide some certainty, but more funding is needed to meet demand amid a surge in criminal activity
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The Week That Was - 9th May 2025
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