
360 with Katie Woolf
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Ken Moffit raises concerns about Healthscope's cancellation of contracts with two private health insurers and says he’s written to the Federal Health Minister urging him to intervene
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NT Chief Health Officer Dr Christine Connors says more than 600 families have taken up free meningococcal B vaccines since they became available at the start of the year and is urging Territorians to be vigilant amid whooping cough outbreaks interstate
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Australian Education Union NT Branch President Michelle Ayers says the NT has recruited double the number of teachers that it’s had in previous years and a lot are experienced, adding that there is a real buzz around the start of school with funding now tied to enrollment not attendance
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Minister for Child Protection Robyn Cahill has defended proposed changes to the NT’s child protection laws saying the safety and welfare of children needs to be above cultural considerations
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The Salvation Army’s Chief Secretary Colonel Winsome Merrett shares her Cyclone Tracy story and highlights the important role the Salvos played in the aftermath providing meals, water and other assistance, with her parents the lead officers at the time
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Cyclone Tracy survivor Rod Gregg says his dad was securing the family home before the cyclone struck and a few hours later told him to grab as many presents as possible from under the Christmas tree before they fled in their car
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Cyclone Tracy survivor Helleema Dauth says her daughters were hanging on to her legs during the severe storm, with a cupboard splitting behind her and surprisingly her sewing machine made it through and is still usable today
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Cyclone Tracy survivors Cesarina Gonzadi and son Emilio says his dad was a hero through the devastating cyclone, making repairs to the home and reassuring the family, with both adding that the second part of the storm and the noise was the worst part
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Member for Solomon Luke Gosling says commemorative coins are being distributed to Cyclone Tracy survivors and first responders for the 50th anniversary, adding that the Chief of the Defence Force, who is also a survivor, is attending the memorial unveiling on Christmas Day
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Operation Secret Santa Aged Care NT organiser Tori Cole-Starr says she still needs about 570 gift donations to ensure all Territorians in aged care have present to unwrap this Christmas and is asking people to dig deep to help make it happen
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Remembering Cyclone Tracy Committee’s Catherine Philips and Producer Alyson Evans say several story tellers will share their experiences of survival at two events at the Railway Club as part of Tracy Tales
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Core Staff Officer Grant Keetley explains what it was like leading the way for St John Ambulance during Cyclone Tracy which was volunteer-run at the time
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Doctor Stephen Baddeley, the doctor on duty at Darwin Hospital recounts what it was like after Cyclone Tracy, saying there was a flood of patients, many with horrendous injuries, paying tribute to surgeon Alan Bromwich who triaged patients, saving many lives
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Cyclone Tracy survivor Stephanie Brown says during the destructive storm she felt a pressure in her chest and it was at that point she knew her little sister had passed away and speaks about a painting she’s done to honour those who died as part of her own healing journey
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Cyclone Tracy survivor Christine Brown says her family was playing pool and eating pineapples on Christmas Eve in 1974 before devastation struck and tragically her little sister died when their home collapsed on top of a bed they were sheltering under
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Corrections Commissioner Matthew Varley says 66 male prisoners have now been transferred to the re-purposed Berrimah jail and it’s hoped another 50 will be moved there before Christmas to ease pressure on the prison system
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Darwin High School Year 12 graduates Vincent Mondol, Niyaz Hasan, Gabriella Francis and Karis Zheng who are among the NT’s top 20 ATAR recipients share their achievements and career plans with Katie Woolf
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Remembering Cyclone Tracy Committee Chair Richard Creswick says 670 people are set to attend a Survivor's Welcome Reception for the 50th anniversary ahead of the unveiling of the official memorial at East Point on Christmas Day, also sharing some of his own story with Katie Woolf
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Sweet Brew co-owner Brigid Beilby says a bus stop that was planted outside of her business causing crime and anti-social behaviour is being moved just 3 metres away, which won’t address the issues adding there’s also been no consultation with her about it
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Cyclone Tracy survivor Deb Hendry says her family was celebrating her sister’s 21st birthday when Tracy struck, and she recalls everyone bunkering down through it and being confronted with a number of injured people at a local school the next day
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Commander Danny Bacon sheds more light on recent incidents including a man allegedly trying to coax a child into his car, another man charged with child abuse offences against a young girl and a crime rampage allegedly by multiple youths on bail
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Cyclone Tracy survivor Phillip Edwards says there were 15 people at his house when Tracy struck and he recalls the roof coming off with everyone sheltering under mattresses, adding that his dad was in charge of handing out blankets to people at Darwin High School the next day
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says police have made 140 arrests as part of Operation Ludlow, with 20 high risk offenders also taken into custody in Alice Springs since last Thursday
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The Bureau of Meteorology’s Senior Meteorologist Ian Shepherd has analysed Cyclone Tracy and says its winds could have been up to 290km/hr as measuring equipment failed, putting it as a category four system and explains the developments in technology and forecasting since
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Freda Brocker says she was badly injured after Cyclone Tracy and became separated from her daughter Brenda Brocker, who was taken into the care of the Salvos and evacuated to Brisbane
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Museum and Art Gallery of the NT Curator Jared Archibald explains some of the highlights of the new Cyclone Tracy exhibition including a Torana replica and raggedy Andy doll, adding there’s been a steady flow of visitors since it was unveiled just over a week ago
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Kieth Pratt, who was a 21-year-old sailor when Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin in 1974, shares his story ahead of the 50th anniversary of one of Australia’s most devastating natural disasters
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Member for Araluen Robyn Lambley says the CLP Government needs to ensure future judiciary appointments are more conservative and align with consequences for criminal behaviour after a violent home invasion in Alice Springs left a baby with a fractured skull
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Film maker Gareth Benson and presenter and comedian Rusty Smith say an event happening on Christmas Eve is a chance for Cyclone Tracy survivors to share their stories to commemorate the 50th anniversary
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Marlon Siguenza, whose baby girl was seriously injured in a violent home invasion in Alice Springs last week says his daughter is slowing improving having not had a seizure since Friday adding that his family is very grateful for all of the community support
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Cyclone Tracy survivor Anita Watt shares her story with Katie Woolf ahead of the 50th anniversary saying she recalls the sky being green before Tracy struck, adding that her family bunkered in the bathroom under mattresses
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Minister for Children and Families Robyn Cahill says 11 youths were referred to the new circuit breaker program on the weekend which involves police and government departments working together to support kids and address underlying issues
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NT Police Association President Nathan Finn says members are doing their job bringing people before the courts, which are granting people bail time and time again adding it’s where the system is broken
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NT Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price fears someone could soon be killed in Alice Springs if more isn’t done to address the violence and brazen crime, reigniting her calls for vulnerable kids to be removed from dysfunctional families
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The Week That Was – 13th December 2024
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Sarah Passalick says she’s hosting a breakfast for the Wanderers Football Club to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer this weekend ahead of the club’s pink round clash against the Nightcliff Tigers
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Flinders University’s Dean of Rural and Remote Health Professor Robyn Aitken says 21 new doctors who graduated this week will go on to work in NT hospitals, Aboriginal controlled health services and general practice
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Member for Fannie Bay Laurie Zio says the treehouse at Darwin’s Botanic Gardens is set to be fixed and re-opened in June next year after she contacted the department on behalf of concerned students at Larrakeyah Primary School
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Nightcliff Tigers Football Club President Mark Dodge says a new changeroom complex at the Nightcliff oval, set to benefit women and girls, is long overdue as 60 per cent of the club’s players are female
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Alice Springs Mayor Matt Paterson hopes a shocking home invasion, that left a baby seriously injured is the trigger for more action on crime, adding that he is waiting to meet with the Chief Minister who flew in this morning
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Former NT Administrator Ted Egan says he’s fortunate he and his wife weren’t physically harmed when intruders broke into their Alice Spring home and is calling for tougher consequences for youth crime
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Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour is urging the Police Commissioner to call in Federal resources be it the AFP or ADF to address the escalating violence in Alice Springs after a home invasion left a new baby with a serious head injury
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Operation Secret Santa Aged Care NT organiser Tori Cole-Starr is encouraging people to dig deep to ensure older Territorians receive a gift this Christmas, with another 800 presents needed for residential aged care and in-home care recipients in the Top End
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Chairperson Sanderson Middle School Mark Ferguson says bollards are finally being installed at the school oval to keep hoons off and ensure the safety of students and football players, with the work due to be completed by Christmas
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Assistant Commissioner Matt Hollamby responds to the union’s concerns about limited capacity at the Palmerston watchhouse and sheds light on recent incidents including assaults on police and the rescue of two people at Gunn Point
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AUCyber spokesperson Rafe Berding says Territorians have been scammed more than 1,500 times this year, losing $1.7 million and he’s warning them to be on the look out for several types of scams in the lead up to Christmas
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Sky News Darwin Bureau Chief Matt Cunningham sheds more light on Equatorial Launch Australia’s decision to cease operations in the NT and move its spaceport to Weipa in QLD after a stoush with the Northern Land Council
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NT Police Association President Nathan Finn says members were unable to lodge prisoners in custody earlier this week due to the demands on the Palmerston watchhouse which is also being used by Corrections
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Catholic Care NT No More Team Leader Rob Cross says a walk aiming to put a stop to domestic violence is happening on Friday at Casuarina Shopping Centre and a number of key speakers will share their stories to raise awareness and let people know where to find support
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Commander Danny Bacon says a man’s been arrested after allegedly threatening people with a baseball bat and edged weapon in Darwin’s northern suburbs and three officers have been attacked while trying to arrest a man in Milikapiti this morning
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