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Opposition Leader Selina Uibo says Labor welcomes an inquiry into senior police recruitment dating back to August 2023 but believes the scope should be expanded to include rank and file roles
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St John’s Director of Ambulance Services Andrew Thomas says there was an intruder at Casuarina Ambulance Station on Saturday night, forcing crews to retreat to safety, with an ambulance also vandalised at the Palmerston Hospital, taking it off the road
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Head of AFL NT Sam Gibson says more than 6,000 people flocked to TIO stadium for the grand finals on Saturday, with a phenomenal atmosphere in the last quarter of the women’s game, which continued on for the men’s premier league clash
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Airport Development Group’s Rob Porter says the launch of direct flights between Darwin and Kuala Lumpur through Air Asia Malaysia shows confidence in the NT and enhances connectivity with Asia
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Member for Johnston Justine Davis says she’s decided to delay a parliamentary motion on voluntary assisted dying until the May sittings to ensure it’s done right, with stakeholder talks to continue
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says she’s awaiting advice on her intention to table the ICAC report into the conduct of Police Commissioner Michael Murphy in parliament adding she hasn’t ruled out an inquiry into the treatment of former NT Children’s Commissioner Colleen Gwynne
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St Mary’s Women’s Captain Nikita Long and Coach Ryan Smith say the squad has been honing their strengths ahead of the grand finals and expect the middle will be crucial, with both sides having strong defense
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Nightcliff Tigers Players Tshinta Kendall and Christy ‘CJ’ Landwehr say they’re pumped to be in the grand final after playing some of their best footy all season
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Senior Sergeant Meacham King, Senior Constable First Class Matthew Unwin and Patrol Dog Atlas say an officer in the mounted unit has sustained a fractured eye socket after confronting a man drinking in Katherine and provide an update on how training is going for the Dog Operations Unit
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AFL NT Chairman Sean Bowden says the men’s and women’s premiership league grand finals will be some of the best footy seen in the Top End, with big crowds expected at TIO stadium
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The Week That Was - 14th March 2025
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Southern Districts Coach Shannon Rusca and Captain Michael Bowden say the boys are feeling good ahead of the finals, which they’ve not been in since 2017/18 and Michael reflects on his 200 games with the club adding that he started playing for the Crocs at 12 years old
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St Mary’s Men’s Coach Anthony Vallejo says preparations are going well with the boys training tonight ahead of the grand finals
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Australian Services Union’s Dan Spencer has slammed the CLP’s decision to scrap Labor’s portable long service leave laws which will impact a female-dominated, low paid workforce, saying it’ll exacerbate workforce retention and burnout and send the NT backwards
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NT Corrections Commissioner Matthew Varley says 90 prisoners were moved out of Palmerston watchhouse on Monday due to extra capacity at the Berrimah Correctional Centre and the first cohort of G4S staff are expected to start in less than two weeks
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NT Police Association President Nathan Finn welcomes an independent inquiry into senior police recruitments and says it’ll go a long way in restoring confidence in the force
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Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure Bill Yan says there are no plans to move the Casuarina bus exchange, with recent media reports most likely mistaking a development permit for a taxi transport terminal in Leanyer
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NT Swimming CEO Warren Dopson and swimmer/ambassador James Smith say more than 200 competitors including some from interstate, will take part in the NT Swimming Championships at the Parap pool this weekend
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Palliative Care NT’s Samantha Harrington explains the importance of having an Advanced Personal Plan in place with locals able to speak to health professionals at various info hubs across Darwin next week
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Strike Force Trident’s Detective Senior Sergeant Dale Motter-Barnard says two youths aged 11 and 13 were arrested after allegedly stealing a car and crashing it overnight, with six others aged 11 to 42 arrested in relation to five car thefts across Greater Darwin
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The Department of Education Deputy CE Paul van Holsteyn explains what’s being done in response to recent fights and a steak knife incident at Katherine High School which includes student suspensions, counselling and support and police wanding
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Member for Johnston Justine Davis says there is still a lack of trust in the NT police force leadership and Territorians want to know there is transparency and accountability right across the public service
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Black Dog Ride NT Coordinator Shane Klein says a one-dayer ride is happening in Darwin and Alice Springs this weekend raising funds and awareness of mental health and suicide prevention with locals encouraged to get involved
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COTA NT CEO Sue Shearer says an increase to pension payments isn’t enough and she’s calling for changes that would allow seniors to work more hours, also urging the NT Government to prioritise voluntary assisted dying laws
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Minerals Council of the NT Executive Director Catherine Tilmouth says a drop in spending on minerals exploration means investors aren’t even looking at the NT due to length and costly processes but she hopes the Territory Coordinator will help turn that around
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City of Darwin CEO Simone Saunders responds to claims of drastic changes at the Shoal Bay recycling shop and says talks are ongoing regarding relocating the Casuarina bus exchange
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Opposition Leader Selina Uibo has criticised the Chief Minister for taking too long to act on the findings of the NT ICAC in relation to Police Commissioner Michael Murphy, suggesting Lia Finocchiaro is not up to being the NT leader
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NT Police Association President Nathan Finn says some members are questioning if Martin Dole should be the Acting Police Commissioner and the Association is calling for a full review into the job appointments under Michael Murphy
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro explains what’s involved in terminating the appointment of Police Commissioner Michael Murphy and says she’s got full confidence in Martin Dole, who is now acting in the top job
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NT Director of Northern Australian Parks Dean McAdam says a new crocodile deterrent fence being installed at Wangi Falls will enhance safety for rangers and visitors
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4BC News Director Matt Hepworth says Tropical Cyclone Alfred is already bearing down on south-east Queensland and is expected to cross the coast tomorrow as a category two system, with heavy falls and flash flooding the major concern
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The Week That Was - 7th March 2025
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United Nations Association of Australia President of NT Division Kate Heelan says a wonderful line up of key speakers will share their stories at its International Women’s Day luncheon on Saturday
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Darwin High School graduate Monishi Tripura says he was overwhelmed when he found out he was the recipient of a prestigious scholarship at the University of Melbourne and is planning to study a Bachelor of Commerce in Actuarial Studies
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Member for Arafura Manuel Brown says private security patrols in Maningrida have drastically reduced property crime, kept the community safe and helped with staff retention and he’s urging the CLP Government to deliver funding so the patrols can continue
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United Worker Union NT Secretary Erina Early says correctional officers feel let down and unsupported following the announcement that G4S will provide the surge workforce in NT prisons and she claims there are no staffing issues at Darwin prison
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Education Minister Jo Hersey responds to recent incidents at Katherine High involving students lashing out at others and says consultation is starting this week with parents and school councils on phasing out middle school
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Darwin Triathlon Club Kate Bourchier says the first of three Super Sprints are happening this Sunday, offering shorter distances for anyone keen to try triathlon, with a few women’s only events planned to help grow female participation
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Football NT new chief executive Jaime Monteith says he’s looking forward to starting in the role and is keen to create more pathways for elite athletes and grow the sport at the grassroots level across the NT
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Minister for Youth Jinson Charls says work is underway to find a different location for the Darwin youth hub which had been earmarked for the old Casuarina Fire Station site in response to community concerns including the close proximity to Casuarina Square
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Assistant Commissioner Matthew Hollamby says a 101-year-old man has been taken to hospital after allegedly being assaulted and robbed by three teenagers in Darwin CBD and a search is underway for a man who didn’t return from collecting wood for carvings in Wurrumiyanga
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Australian Electoral Officer for NT Geoff Bloom says the suburbs of Farrar, Johnston, Zuccoli, Mitchell and parts of Yarrawonga have been moved out of the Lingiari electorate and will become part of Solomon under a boundary redistribution which takes effect for the upcoming Federal election
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Member for Johnston Justine Davis says if the Chief Minister doesn’t take action and show leadership in response to an NT ICAC report which found a senior public executive engage in improper conduct, she’ll be forced to ask questions and name the executive in NT parliament
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Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure Bill Yan says department staff will meet with the Federal Government in Canberra tomorrow in regards to the future of the Darwin Port after significant financial concerns were revealed within Landbridge in November
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Ken Moffit welcomes news that private health insurer Australian Health Service Alliance has reached an in-principle agreement with Healthscope ensuring members can continue to access private hospital care without additional out-of-pocket expenses
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The Planning Action Network’s Nick Kirlew says the NT Government has defunded the volunteer group which has been operating for 30 years, citing adequate planning laws, leaving it no longer able to advocate on behalf of the community
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Member for Karama Brian O’Gallagher says he met with the Police Commissioner yesterday to raise concerns about crime and flagged several hotspots in the electorate after a spate of robberies, break-ins and vandalism including at his office
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Darwin’s Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis says there are no plans to move the Casuarina bus interchange to the old Council depot in Leanyer
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Darwin Major Business Group Chair Steve Margetic says an NT industry delegation is off to Hawaii to strengthen Defence partnerships and expand economic opportunities for the Territory
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Opposition Leader Selina Uibo raises questions about transparency, the tender process and cost of G4S, which has been selected to provide the surge workforce in NT prisons
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