360 with Katie Woolf
5,984 episodes — Page 23 of 120
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Week That Was - 15th August 2025
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.