360 with Katie Woolf
5,619 episodes — Page 34 of 113
Member for Solomon Luke Gosling is forging ahead with his push to get ALDI to establish a presence in the NT, saying he’s working on getting contacts for the company’s German office
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NTES Deputy Director Ian Carlton is urging Territorians to start preparations now for the wet season, getting emergency kits ready, cutting trees back and tying outdoor items down, with the first rainfall expected to start earlier than normal
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tourism Top End General Manager Sam Bennet says the industry is doing it tough due to the cost of living pressures and visitors are cutting back on activities, but the tourism discount scheme is helping, generating a flurry of bookings
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Moil Supermarket owner Pradeep Palanisamy says a stolen car rammed his shop leaving him with a $20,000 damage bill on top of the alcohol stolen and hopes the CLP’s new ram raid laws will be a good deterrent
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NT Police Association President Nathan Finn has welcomed a raft of law and order legislation the CLP Government is hoping to pass in the first sittings of parliament
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katrina Tomlins, whose parents were part of the Stolen Generation taken to the Garden Point Mission on the Tiwi Islands says after winning a class action against the Federal Government in 2022, Shine Lawyers are yet to distribute the funds to claimants, causing them more trauma
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local Photographer David Hancock has created a book on the big stories in the NT throughout his career as a journalist and photographer in a book called Decades in Darwin, capturing Territory history for others to enjoy
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Strike Force Trident’s Senior Sergeant Dale Motter-Barnard sheds more light on the arrest of a 32-year-old man, who was found with ammunition and a gun in a car he allegedly stole and says Trident have made 41 arrests in nine days for ram raids, car thefts and break-ins
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alice Springs Mayor Matt Patterson says the town is gearing up to host the Masters Games this weekend but there have only been 1,150 registrations compared to 3,800 registrations in 2018 and 6,000 in 2000
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian Medical Association NT President Dr Robert Parker says the NT Government is up for an extra $32 million in staffing costs for a new 32-bed multipurpose ward at Royal Darwin Hospital on top of the costs to build it
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Green’s Member for Nightcliff Kat McNamara, who ran her election campaign on an anti-gas platform has confirmed her husband works for a contractor at Inpex and while it may seem hypocritical, she says he’s not making company decisions
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Save a Paw NT vet nurses Indya Kinna and Meg Hansen, who started an animal welfare group in February, speak out about the neglect of a puppy called Justice, who had a tick disease and had to be put down at 5 months old
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NT Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Nicole Walsh highlights some of the winners at the Business Excellence Awards and key events happening for October Business Month
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
St Vinnies CEO Rob Lutter says about 60 people accessed homelessness services on the first day of operations in Coconut Grove after Ozanam House was relocated from Stuart Park, with negotiations ongoing to find a permanent location
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Darwin’s Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis says work is underway on the first stage of the $3.5 million Bundilla Beach Master Plan which includes bbq and skateboarding areas and bike tracks
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sentinel Development Director Greg Campbell explains revised plans for Casuarina Square, which include widening the Woolworths shopping mall, adding more shops and closing the BWS to encourage family shopping and improve safety
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Samara Laverty hopes a suite of reforms, called Declan’s Law, developed after her son was murdered at work, will prevent other lives from being lost in the NT
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nhulunbuy Primary School Facilitator Bridie Schroeter says five students including her son Dustan Rynski have secured a spot in the national finals for the Tournament of Minds in Sydney after winning their section in Darwin but are seeking donations to help with the costs of getting there
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Criminal Lawyers Association of the NT President Beth Wild says the cuts proposed by Legal Aid NT are drastic and almost immediate, impacting the entire justice systems, which is already under immense pressure with prisoner numbers overflowing delaying matters in court
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CDU’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman explains the exciting features of the new city campus, which has officially opened and is set to welcome students next semester
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NT Bar Association President Mary Chalmers outlines serious concerns with Legal Aid NT’s plan to wind back services, saying it’ll have ramifications for lawyers, defendants and victims and she hopes the funding issues can be resolved quickly
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says Declan’s Law is among a huge legislative agenda the government is keen to pass in the first sittings of parliament, which start next Tuesday
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Men’s Premier League Coach for Waratahs Ricky Nolan outlines his hopes for the team with the 2024/25 AFL NT season kicking off tonight
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amerigo Vespucci Lieutenant Alessandro Cazzato explains the history of the 93-year-old Italian navy ship and what is planned while it’s in Darwin, which is its only stop in Australia on a World Tour
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bliss Home Loans owner Janine Ashmore says there’s been a lot of interest in the government’s home buyer grant scheme but has flagged issues with the $30,000 fresh start grants and expects they won’t be taken up as much as the first home buyer ones
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Week That Was – 4th October 2024
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NT Major Events Company Acting CEO Trevor Cox says two $10,000 fish have already been reeled in two days after Season 10 of the Million Dollar Fish competition began
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Royal Darwin Hospital’s Dr Bart Currie warns that venomous box jellyfish will be in NT waters until the end of May and explains the best way to treat a sting
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pharmacy Guild NT President Peter Hatswell says pharmacies can chose whether or not to sell vapes, with only a few in Darwin doing it now that changes have taken effect that no longer require people to have a prescription to buy one
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Federal Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women Kate Thwaites is in Darwin this week and will visit new crisis accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence and take part in a seniors roundtable
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sky News Darwin Bureau Chief Matt Cunningham says the Chief Minister has made no apology for forging ahead with plans to introduce mandatory sentencing and bail reforms despite criticism from various organisations
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tourism Central Australia CEO Danial Rochford says there’s been steady interest from locals and visitors in the Territory Tourism Discount Scheme, with hot air ballooning, Kings Canyon and day trips from Alice Springs among the popular bookings
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sanderson Middle School Board Chair Mark Ferguson says they’ve been given the greenlight to install bollards around the school ovals and the Education Department will reimburse the costs keeping kids safe and cars off the field
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Assistant Commissioner Matt Hollamby provides an update on a domestic violence homicide in Katherine after the death of a 22-year-old woman
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia CEO Tony Stevenson says about 8,000 Territorians with mental illness are missing out on the support they need in the community and it’s calling for more government investment in psychosocial services
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Member for Araluen Robyn Lambley says crime has flared up again in Alice Springs and the new government has a big task ahead of them in tackling the issue, with many suggesting Federal assistance is needed
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Treasurer and Minister for Housing Construction Bill Yan responds to serious incidents in Katherine and Alice Springs and provides more detail on the government’s home buyer scheme
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nightcliff Dragon's Jackie Edwards is among three Territorians to be recognised by NRL NT with life membership
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RSL Update - Paul Winter RSL Treasurer & Darwin Services Club Chairman
It was reported in the NT News earlier in the week the Darwin RSL sub-branch has bought a prime CBD office building as it continues to bounce-back from the devastating 2018 fire that razed its social club and offices. Weeks after announcing the veterans group had bought Admiralty House on the Esplanade as a new home for its services club, the RSL has revealed it has finalised the purchase of a new administrative headquarters and consultation suites in Edmunds Street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Member for Araluen Robyn Lambley says the Opposition needs to step up
Earlier this week the Labor Party announced Selina Uibo would take the important role. Derhan Young will be the Deputy, with the small opposition receiving the resources and funding to officially hold the Government to account. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Newly sworn in Deputy Chief Minister Gerard Maley hit the ground running this week, attending the Developing Northern Australia forum in Karratha
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tony Fuller Bushfires NT - 24 Hour Fire Ban
The Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Chief Fire Officer have declared a 24-HOUR FIRE BAN PERIOD for today for: The DARWIN AND ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS. This includes the Darwin, Batchelor and Adelaide River Emergency Response Areas, Litchfield Municipality and Coomalie Shire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Athletics NT CEO Leanne Chin Ahead Of The NT Championships
The NT Track and Field Championships get underway at Marrara Stadium tomorrow. It is set to be an action packed three days of sport with people coming from across the NT to take part. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Owner Of Ben's Bakehouse Suzanna - The Best Sausage Roll
Each year, Wotif produces a guide to the 'best local gems', ranking everything from surf clubs to finger buns. With thousands of entries across the six categories, the awards show Aussies are eager to share their local travel favourites, however it is the classic sausage roll which caused the most debate, earning the title of the most voted category by Aussies. The Northern Territory's Ben's Bakehouse in Darwin was the best in the stateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NT Chamber Of Commerce CEO Greg Ireland on the CLP's promise to cut payroll tax for small businesses
International Students, change of Government, Payroll Tax Through the election, we know there were plenty of commitments made by both parties but one commitment which the CLP made was one to cut payroll tax. It was a promise which drew criticism from the Labor party but support from the business industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Opposition Leader Selina Uibo
It is just over a week since the Lawler led Labor Government was ousted at the NT Election. The CLP currently looking as though they’ll have 17 seats, three Independents and five Labor members. Territorians have been waiting to see who would take on the role of Opposition Leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
City Of Darwin CEO Simone Saunders E-Scooters & Parking
News from around the Nation that the scooter and e-bike company which manages our scooters here in Darwin is in hot water in other parts of Australia. City of Darwin is seeking input into the design of a new inclusive and accessible recreation space in the Waters Ward that will cater to the diverse needs of our community and transform our suburbs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CDU Vice-Chancellor Scott Bowman Talks Student Accommodation
Charles Darwin University has reportedly brought on a new partner for its city-based student accommodation as the new build gets one step closer to reality. According to the NT News, Campus Living Villages will manage the living requirements of about 350 students housed in a new Woods St accommodation hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Lawless CORELOGIC House Prices Continue To Rise
Australian house prices have continued to rise over the past month, according to new data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NT Electoral Commissioner Kirsten Kelly Where Are The Counts At?
NTMEC Kirsten Kelly chats about the results. Where are the counts at and what happens now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.