
360 with Katie Woolf
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Opposition Leader Selena Uibo says she supports calls for an independent inquiry in addition to the police investigation, following the death of 24-year-old man in Alice Springs
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NT Hockey CEO Jason Butcher says they’ve been left in limbo by the NT Government and are hoping it’ll extend support for its Northern Gateway Initiative which involves multi-year international partnerships across the Asia-Pacific and sustainable growth of the sport
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Bushfires NT Director of Operations Tony Fuller says preparations have begun for the Top End fire season with mitigation burns underway and fire breaks being checked
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NT Health, Director Nursing and Midwifery, Emma Divilly says the last admission for birthing at Darwin Private Hospital was on Saturday with patients being transferred to care at RDH and private obstetricians
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says the NT Police Force is best placed to investigate the death of a 24-year-old man in custody in Alice Spring, and is urging people to let police do their job
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NT Tennis's Grace Henderson says a number of tournaments underway in Darwin including the World Tennis Tour Junior ITF which is being touted as a game-changer for local tennis, attracting more then 110 participants from across the globe
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Fusion Fireworks owner Luke Caridi says Queensland regulators have flown to NSW to scrutinize a firework shipment, bound for the NT, to determine whether or not it will allow trucks carrying the crackers to pass through the state
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The Week That Was - 30th May 2025
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Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Marie-Clare Boothby says the Redcliffe Dolphins are excited to be the NT’s new NRL team, with the side set to play in Darwin from 2026 to 2028, adding that they’re also looking forward to engaging with local kids
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Amber NT Chair Tayla Peters says the group is doing its best to support families through the loss of a child despite its funds drying up and have planned a number of fundraisers over the coming months including a Memorial Car Drive this Sunday
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Hospitality NT CEO Cathy Simmonds says about 500 people attend the industry’s night of nights with the Hilton taking out five awards for their accommodation, the Cinema Collective picking up four gongs and Palmerston Golf and Country Club winning three awards
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Assistant Commissioner Travis Wurst provides an update on the investigation into the death of a 24-year-old man at Coles in Alice Springs, with detectives working to piece together what happened leading up to an altercation with security guards
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NT Health Public Health Physician Dr Ashish Yadav says there have been 50 cases of whooping cough in the NT so far this year and he’s encouraging people to get tested if they have symptoms and vaccinated to protect themselves
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Member for Solomon Luke Gosling says there are buyers interested in acquiring the Darwin Port lease, with the Federal Government working with the NT Government to return the strategic asset to Australian hands
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Northern Australian Strategic Policy Centre’s Dr John Coyne highlights a number of considerations around the Darwin Port and the Federal Government’s bid to return it to Australian hands saying it would be ideal for owners to have the same national security and economic interests in the Port as Australia
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Member for Fannie Bay Laurie Zio says work has begun to repair the treehouse at the Darwin Botanic Gardens after students from Larrakeyah Primary launched a petition to get it fixed but unfortunately there have been some delays to the project
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Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s NT secretary Cath Hatcher says nursing staff are quite concerned about Healthscope, the operator of Darwin Private Hospital, going into receivership, especially those impacted by the closure of maternity services, which will take effect next week
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AMA NT President John Zorbas says it’s vital a suitable operator is secured asap for the Darwin Private Hospital after the collapse of Healthscope and is calling for an independent private hospital authority to be established to prevent something like this happen again
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City of Darwin CEO Simone Saunders says the first stage of the Smith Street project is on track to be finished by June 20, adding that additional car parks and bike bays will be closed for the works until the end of this week
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Vanessa Seng speaks out after her nephew Steven Sin was killed in a two vehicle crash on Kirkland Road, with his dad and brother still recovering in hospital and says the family was angry and mortified to learn that the other driver fled immediately after the crash
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Health Minister Steve Edgington says he’s been reassured it will be business as usual at Darwin Private Hospital, despite operator Healthscope going into voluntary receivership, adding that all Health Ministers will be meeting today
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Director of Northern Australia Parks Dean McAdam says Berry Springs is open for swimming after five nights of crocodile survey and the installation of a deterrent fence with Wangai and Edith Falls and Nitmiluk Gorge re-opening soon
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NT Police Association President Nathan Finn says the inquest into the death of Constable Michael Deutrom has heard of remote officers being left on their own for up to 35 days and that wellbeing checks aren’t happening, with the inquest adjourned until August for expert evidence
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro is urging the Federal Government to examine private health care in regional areas, saying the loss of Darwin Private Hospital would have a profound impact on the NT and securing its future is vital amid reports of Healthscope going into administration
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NT City2Surf Executive Officer Leanne Chin says they're hoping the event will attract record participation, with 2,150 people registered so far, adding there have been some changes to the routes this year
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Katherine Mayor Lis Clark is calling for Woolworths to reconsider its decision to reduce trading hours, saying PALIs need to be put back on bottle shops to address crime and anti-social behaviour
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KPMG NT managing partner Derek Campbell breaks down the findings of its economic report, which estimated there would be demand for 6,000 jobs in the NT by 2030, but he says housing remains an issue with the Territory falling behind other jurisdictions on building approvals
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The Week That Was - 23rd May 2025
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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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