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Children and Families Minister Robyn Cahill speaks with Kathleen Gazzola regarding a new Respite and Recovery Facility in Batchelor

2

Labor Member for Daly Dheran Young reacts to news of a new Respite and Recovery Facility in Batchelor

3

News with Kathleen Gazzola

4

Labor Opposition Chansey Paech reacts to news Calvary is taking over DPH

5

11am news with Kathleen Gazzola

6

Dr Dayna Duncan speaks with Kathleen about Calvary Health Care named the new operator of DPH

7

Kathleen Gazzola discusses Calvary taking over DPH operations and speaks with Dr Dayna Duncan regarding AMANT reaction to the announcement

8

10am news with Kathleen Gazzola

9

Kathleen speaks with Health Minister Steve Edgington after Calvary Health Care was announced as the new operator for Darwin Private Hospital

10

11am with Kathleen Gazzola and chatting with Sarah about Secret Women's Business fishing competition

11

10am news with Kathleen and discussion with Sarah about toddlers on planes

12

11am news with Kathleen Gazzola and reflecting on 25 years since 9-11 Terrorist attack

13

Nationals leader Senator Matt Canavan on range of NT issues while here for CLP Central Council

14

The Week That Was - 11 September 2026

15

Tourism Top End CEO Sam Bennett on possible Commonwealth changes to longer-stay working holiday maker visas

16

10am news with Kathleen Gazzola discussing CLP central council

17

11am news with Kathleen Gazzola

18

NT Parks and Wildlife, Director of Wildlife Operations Sam Hyson on dog attacked at Lee Point beach by crocodile

19

St John NT Chaplain Darryl Shaw on what you can do on R U OK? Day

20

Hospitality NT CEO Cathy Simmonds on concerns about proposals to cut longer-stay tourist visas

21

NT Tourism and Hospitality Minister Marie-Clare Boothby discusses proposal to cut longer stay tourist and holiday working visas

22

Senator Anne Ruston Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care on plans to cut private health insurance rebate for older Australians

23

10am news with Kathleen Gazzola and talking about crocodile attack of little dog at Lee Point Beach

24

Suzie Hesketh from Just Looking Boutique celebrating 50 years in business

25

11am News with Kathleen Gazzola and Katie's opinion on national news

26

CEO of COTA Sue Shearer on Federal Govt plans to stop the Private Health Insurance Rebate

27

Senior Sgt Chris Humphries from Strike Force Trident on the offences the team has responded to recently

28

Darwin Lord Mayor Peter Styles on Smith St streetscape, Little Mindil and pre-cyclone clean up delay feedback

29

NT Corrections Commissioner Matthew Varley on death in Alice Springs custody, young people absconded from Barkly Bail Facility and break IN at Barkly Work Camp

30

NT Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on St John Ambulance delayed response times, Yissa and Mulka By-election

31

10am news with Kathleen Gazzola and stories Katie was blowing up about in the National News

32

Central Australia Tourism CEO Danial Rochford on new Commonwealth Government incentive voucher scheme

33

Chair of the Larrakia Development Corporation Mark Motlop on the opening of the Larrakia Cultural Centre

34

St John Ambulance Abigail Trewin on coronial findings that determined long wait time for an ambulance contributed to the deaths of two elderly patients

35

11am news with Kathleen Gazzola and remembering Pete Davies 11 years on

36

Aging Australia CEO Tom Symondson on Health Ministers' meeting and concerns over changes to federal private health insurance changes

37

AEUNT Brian Gray on changes to teacher registration board

38

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on health issues on aged care and private health rebate, elderly patients waiting hours for ambulance and crime topics

39

10 am news with Kathleen Gazzola, including discussion around St John Ambulance delays in response times

40

NTPA President Nathan Finn on the new deputy commissioner appointment and two deputy commissioner model

41

The Week That Was - 4 September 2026

42

Dementia Australia State Manage Client Services NT Susan Williams following caller concerns about Dementia support in NT

43

11am News with Kathleen Gazzola and why the NT is the best

44

NT News Alice Springs Reporter Gera Kazakov on the fight brewing between AS Town Council and ratepayers assoc

45

AFANT CEO David Ciaravolo on Nightcliff jetty closing again, concerns about other infrastrucutre and million dollar fish

46

Yili Rreung Housing Aboriginal Corporation CEO Yvette Park on YiSSA Short term accommodation situation

47

Barkly Regional Council Mayor Sid Vashist on gas flowing from Beetaloo sub-basin

48

NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole on new deputy commissioner appointment of Clint Sims and op ed on crime stats trending down

49

Tamboran CEO Todd Abott on first gas flow from the Beetaloo sub-basin

50

10am news with Kathleen Gazzola and discussion on new off-peak tourism campaign launched

51

Trilochan Sapkota from the Non-Resident Nepali Association of NT on how the local community is faring

52

Health Minister Steve Edgington on opening new 32 bed ward and work to ease pressures at RDH and maternity services at DPH

53

Dr Dayna Duncan from AMA NT on challenges at RDH

54

Tamika Banks CDU Butcher Apprentice raising money to head to the World Butcher Wars in Las Vegas

55

Deputy CE Regional Health Services Fiona Renshaw regarding calls for a Code Yellow

56

Senior Wildlife ranger from Crocodile Management Team Ian Hunt on 4.4m croc caught at Wagait Beach

57

NT Children and Families Minister Robyn Cahill on the situation regarding YiSSA

58

Federal Minister Malarndirri McCarthy on issues surrounding the YiSSA short term accommodation

59

10am news with Kathleen Gazzola and discussion with Katie regarding the YiSSA short term accommodation facility

60

Senior Project Manager for Manton Dam Return to Service Liam Early

61

NT Farmers Andrew Bourne on concerns around migrant visa application processing from the Commonwealth

62

11am news with Kathleen Gazzola

63

ANMFNT Heidi Crisp on medical unions banding together to call for reinstatement of Code Yellow at RDH

64

Palliative Care NT Sarah Begley on the need for extra funding for services in the NT

65

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on beetaloo gas to flow, Chris Bowen comments contradicting NTG claims about data centre carve out and health concerns

66

10am news with Kathleen Gazzola

67

11am news with Kathleen Gazzola

68

NTES Manager of Northern Operation Krissy Riley on an Esplanade cliff rescue this morning

69

Former Chief Minister Marshall Perron on voluntary assisted dying legislation passing NT Parliament again

70

The Week That Was - 28 August 2026

71

Gail Steabler's daughter in law, Dayna, speaks with Katie Woolf about the 69 year old and the need for drivers to take care on NT roads

72

10am news with Kathleen Gazzola

73

Minerals Council Australia NT Cathryn Tilmouth on new program to give students chance to gain a cert 2 in workplace skills through new mining cadet program

74

Federal Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour on Katherine crime roundtable and Luke Gosling charged with breaching bail

75

Australian Christian Lobby Nicholas Lay on VAD debate

76

Ind Member for Johnston Justine Davis on calls for a moratorium on data centres and VAD amendments

77

Opposition leader Selena Uibo on calls for extra funding for palliative care services and VAD amendments debate

78

10 and 11am news with Kathleen Gazzola and discussion with Katie of debate taking place in parliament on VAD

79

News with Kathleen Gazzola and discusses with Katie charges against Luke Gosling and debate in Parliament around health

80

Veteran Support Force Managing Director Heston Russell on the Veteran Games returning to Darwin

81

NT Police Commander Kirsten Engels on crime statistics, plane crash, breach of bail charge against Luke Gosling

82

NT Treasurer Bill Yan on data centres, bus depot safety, digital licences

83

Bushfires NT Incident Controller Nathaniel Staniford on Livingstone bushfire which claim Graham and Margaret Doyle's home

84

Head of Surveillance at CDC NT Health Dr Bhavi Ravindran on diphtheria outbreak

85

Graham Doyle lost his home in a fire at Livingstone on Sunday

86

Member for Fannie Bay Laurie Zio on a new RV Park planned for the area

87

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on VAD debate, code yellows and two years of CLP govt

88

News24 Chris Kenny on a new documentary The Fight for the Right airing tonight

89

CDU Dean of Midwifery Natasha Franklin on a new student-led midwifery clinic opening

90

NT Speaker Robyn Lambley on the process of how the rights of the terminally ill bill will follow through parliament

91

10am News with Kathleen Gazzola

92

DMBG Pamela Jape on NT's increase to the General Skilled Migration allocation from Fed Govt

93

11am news with Kathleen Gazzola and discussion around animal fears

94

National President of RSL Aus Peter Tinley AM on proposed changes to DVA-funded Allied Health Services

95

AMANT VP Dr Dayna Duncan on calls to scrap certain VAD clauses

96

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro talks VAD legislative debate, health challenges, crime and two years on from election day

97

United Workers Union Secretary Erina Early on latest development in EBA fight with firefighters

98

10am News with Kathleen Gazzola and discussion on two years to go until election

99

Our Birth Our voice Tessa Czislowski on survey of expectant mothers

100

11am News with Kathleen Gazzola

101

Carpentaria CEO Annie Rily on Cafe at Harrys Place celebrating 5 years

102

The Week That Was - 21 August 2026

103

CEO Dept of Tourism and Hospitality Suzana Bishop on Territory icon becomes Dark Sky Sanctuary

104

NTEC Commissioner Kirsten Kelly on Mulka by-election preparations

105

10am news with Kathleen Gazzola

106

Acting NT Health CEO Susan Bowden on ACACIA work, 32-bed ward and call out for respite workforce

107

NT Police Assoc President Nathan Finn on annual conference and concerns around PPSOs in Katherine being used on bottleshops

108

360 Local News with Kathleen Gazzola

109

City of Darwin CEO Simone Saunders on cyclone clean up controversy, Parap swimming pool fines and Northcrest incorporation

110

News24 Darwin Bureau Chief Matt Cunningham on Member for Mulka resignation

111

NT Health Dr Ashish Yadav from CDC on urging Territorians to get flu shot

112

Det Snr Sgt Corey Borton on Operation Teton and charging man following 4 month investigation

113

Darwin Festival Artistic Director Kate Fell on final week of the festival

114

NT Health Dr Ashish Tadav from CDC on urging Territorians to get flu shot

115

11am News with Kathleen Gazzola and discussion over future of seat of Mulka

116

NT Field and Game Bart Irwin on gun buyback scheme proposed by PM

117

NT Treasurer Bill Yan on new proposed prisons and health funding and infrastructure

118

United Workers Union secretary Erina Early on new corrections facilities proposed

119

Independent Member for Araluen and NT Speaker Robyn Lambley on Yingiya Guyula resigning, VAD laws in parliament and Kumanjayi Little Baby funeral

120

10am news with Kathleen Gazzola

121

Catholic Care NT Narelle Gosstray on No More launching THE STAND for 2026 encouraging organisations to take steps to prevent violence

122

11am news with Kathleen Gazzola

123

Member for Fong Lim Tanzil Rahmann on VAD laws, Northcrest, and bullying allegations

124

Masterbuilders NT CEO Sallyann Innes on Government's Corrections announcement

125

Independent Member for Johnston Justine Davis on correctional announcement, cyclone cleanup and VAD laws

126

10am news with Kathleen Gazzola

127

Corrections Commissioner Matthew Varley on new correctional facilities to be built

128

Acting Opposition Leader Ed Smelt on Correctional facilities, VAD laws, northcrest, and calls for longer consultation around urban infill

129

Member for Fannie Bay Laurie Zio has launched a petition calling for council to reverse its cyclone clean up decision and VAD laws

130

NT Cricket CEO Gavin Dovey on successful return of International test cricket to Darwin

131

Former Chief Minister & Co-ordinator General of National Recovery & Resilience Agency, Shane Stone, condemned Council's decision to scrap the decision around cyclone cleanup

132

10am News Kathleen Gazzola

133

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro discusses the major prison announcement, health issues and crime

134

Go Gentle founder Andrew Denton on NT VAD laws

135

Acting CEO Health Dept Susan Bowden on 15th code yellow

136

The Week That Was - 14 August 2026

137

Local resident Chris who's insurance renewal went up $1000

138

10am news with Kathleen Gazzola

139

ANMFNT Heidi Crisp on latest code yellow and has showed conditions have reached critical point

140

Rapid Creek Track Club Nick Kumar on this weekend's half marathon

141

St John CEO Abigail Trewin on ambulance makeover

142

Cricket Aus Head of Cricket James Allsopp on international test match cricket returning to Darwin

143

Green River Aboriginal Corporation Wayne Buckley on funding provided from Australian Govt towards Daly River and Nauiyu recovery

144

Katherine Mayor Joanna Holden on an update regarding crime and youth issues in the town

145

11am news with Kathleen Gazzola

146

10am News with Kathleen Gazzola

147

Kaitlin Townsend and Maddy Chin on running 52km from Tipperary Station to Adelaide River Pub

148

Darwin Festival Artistic Director Kate Fell on second week of the festival

149

11am news with Kathleen Gazzola

150

10am News with Kathleen Gazzola

151

Sentinel Property Group CEO Warren Ebert on investing in a manufactured acommodation to boost housing supply.

152

Hospitality NT CE Cathy Simmonds of how difficult this dry season has been

153

Independent Member for Johnston Justine Davis on frustration from residents about City of Darwin council delaying of pre-cyclone cleanup

154

Jackie Edwards from Nightcliff Dragons Rugby League Club on the community helping them out

155

Tom O’Neill-Thorne on winning Commonwealth Games Gold after helping Australia defend its men’s wheelchair basketball 3x3 title

156

Regional Leader NT Operations, Mission Australia Dr Paul Royce on YiSSA housing closure

157

10am news with Tahnee Maxwell

158

Federal Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour calls for the Chief Minister and Police Commissioner to declare a curfew!

159

Member for Katherine Jo Hesey shares the pain with the Katherine community, and comments on the priority of public safety.

160

Deputy Commissioner Travis Wurst addresses growing concerns on community safety in Katherine

161

Nightcliff Dragons Jackie Edwards talks about a break into club's container and trashing it

162

News bulletins with Kathleen Gazzola

163

Lord Mayor Peter Styles reveals exclusively on 360 pre-cyclone cleanup delayed until May 2027

164

Head of cricket for NT Cricket Nick Winter on countdown on for test cricket return to Darwin

165

Katherine Mayor Joanna Holden on town's crime issues

166

Beetaloo Energy Alex Underwood on proposed Data centre

167

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on Katherine crime issues, data centres and Chris Bowen's comments and shutting down Labor claims of nurse rention bonuses being removed

168

The Week That Was - 7 August 2026

169

Disability advocate Robyne Burridge on taxi reforms and hydropool

170

News 24 Bureau Chief Matt Cunningham on Deputy PM Darwin visit and Luke Gosling court case

171

Katherine resident Trent de With frustrated with stolen car incident and lack of response from police

172

11am News with Kathleen Gazzola

173

10am News with Kathleen Gazzola

174

President Isolated Children's Assoc Amanda Murphy on impact of rising fuel prices

175

National secretary ETU Michael Wright on solar and data centre

176

The Smith Family Suzie Riddell on Naplan results and lack of progress in closing gap between students experience disadvantage and others

177

11am news with Kathleen Gazzola

178

NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole on horror crash, Gosling case, PPSOs and Executive appointments

179

Chief Vet Officer Dr Sue Fitzpatrick on bird flu spread in SA

180

10am news with Kathleen Gazzola

181

Darwin Festival Artistic Director Kate Fell on Festival finally opening

182

Dr Dayna Duncan on ACACIA System booking dead people into surgery

183

Commonwealth Games medallist Briseis Brittain, her mum and Leanne from NT Athletics

184

Former MLA and rural area resident Kezia Purick alleges NTG has allowed millions of litres of groundwater to be pumped for free

185

Housing Minister Steve Edgington on housing strategy and health

186

Exec Director Property Council NT Ruth Palmer on housing strategy

187

AANT Ben Haythorpe on EV sales and fuel

188

DAAF Exec Director Claire Summers on fair returning this week

189

NTCA CEO Romy Carey on fuel security concerns for pastoralists

190

Acting Opposition Leader Ed Smelt on health and Gove fuel proposals

191

Air Commodore Mathew McCormack on Exercise Pitch Black final week

192

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on Luke Gosling charges, Gove fuel tank proposal and health issues

193

The Week that Was - 31 July 2026

194

NTPA President Nathan Finn on new youth justice changes, PPSOs, Luke Gosling politicising claims and executive positions still vacant

195

Darwin Major Business Group Tony Edmondstone on gas infrastructure

196

Federal AG Michelle Rowland on Luke Gosling charges and child protection matters

197

Minerals Council Exec Director Cathryn Tilmouth on fuel excise and concerns around fuel tax credits

198

News24's Matt Cunningham out Palmerston Watchhouse following arrest of Luke Gosling, Member for Solomon

199

Darwin Councillor Mick Palmer on fireworks levy motion passed

200

NT Road Transport Association Louise Bilato on rising fuel prices and uncertainty in sector

201

Planning and Environment Minister Joshua Burgoyne on new subdivision proposal, Luke Gosling breaking news and environmental regulation around data centres

202

Luke Gosling Breaking news

203

Gertrude Knight on DonateLife Week

204

CDU Interim VC and President Prof. Fiona Coulson on latest CDU training issue

205

Bliss Home Loan Janine Ashmore on help to buy scheme price cap for NT too low

206

NT Treasurer Bill Yan on fuel prices increasing, cities on the rise report and transit officers

207

AMA NT VP Dr Dayna Duncan on national push to allow VAD discussions via Telehealth

208

Acting CE of Health Dept Susan Bowden on Cas Plaza mould issue

209

Ind Member for Araluen and NT Speaker Robyn Lambley on ASTC firework motion and latest CDU training bungle

210

Darwin Lord Mayor Peter Styles on fireworks motion and civic centre consultation

211

Jean Wilson from Bynoe left disappointed about fire service response to neighbour's fire

212

Darwin councillor Mick Palmer on fireworks motion for cleaning up fee

213

Education Minister Jo Hersey on the latest CDU bungle

214

NT News Alice Springs Reporter Gera Kazakov on Alice Town Council fireworks motion for designated areas

215

Asst Comm Operational Reform Bodie Green & Dept. Supt DoC Daniel Laubsch on Katherine Work Camp

216

St John Ambulance Abigail Trewin on NTG support package just a bandaid

217

Pitch Black Exercise Director Group Captain Ben Sawley (Chainsaw) on night flying starting

218

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on VAD, Nightcliff Police Station, National gas policy and her Nonna's 100th

219

Katherine Mayor Joanna Holden on Katherine hospital petition

220

Ind Member for Johnston Justine Davis on VAD and youth justice laws

221

Air Commodore Micka Gray on Exercise Pitch Black flying display

222

Former Darwin OB Dr Alia Vemuri on Darwin maternity situation

223

Domain's Nicola Powell explains how Darwin unit values are bucking the national trends

224

Beetaloo Energy Managing Director Alex Underwood on new Beetaloo Digital data centre proposal

225

Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby on VAD laws being introduced into Parliament

226

COTA CEO Sue Shearer on voluntary assisted dying laws finally being introduced into Parliament

227

Royal Darwin Show Manager Cherry Court on show weekend coming up

228

Crimestoppers Chair Catherine Phillips on new Crimestoppers campaign to stop people falling victim to money laundering scams

229

Minister for Children and Families Robyn Cahill on child protection legislation changes and NT water reserves

230

Vice President AMANT Dr Dayna Duncan on $10mill for maternity ward at RDH

231

Sky News Matt Cunningham on allegations of an incident between Luke Gosling and NT Administrator

232

NT Cricket CEO Gavin Dovey about Australia naming full strength squad for upcoming Darwin Test Match

233

Health Minister Steve Edgington on maternity funding secured

234

ANMFNT Heidi Crisp on maternity funding to help works and stop violence campaign launched

235

City of Darwin Council CEO Simone Saunders on have your say on future of old civic centre

236

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on Child Protection review and maternity funding

237

MasterBuilders CEO Sallyann Innes on reducing block size proposal

238

Our Birth Our Voice Tessa Czislowski on $10million in maternity funding from Federal Government

239

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on mat funding PM announcement, Yissa accommodation, investment special tax zone calls

240

Federal Member for Solomon Luke Gosling on 10 million dollars in mat funding

241

Wing Commander Rowan Paice on Exercise Pitch Black flying to start today

242

St John Ambulance Director of Ambulance Services Sam Kellick on weekend events

243

Commander Kirsten Engles from NT Police on Operation Venutra results and Crime Statistics

244

Acting Chief Executive Officer Susan Bowden NT Health Department on mould issue at Casuarina Plaza

245

Minister for Children and Families Robyn Cahill on closure of Yilli Short term accommodation

246

The Week That Was - 17 July 2026

247

HSU NT Branch Secretary Billy Elrick on mould issue within Casuarina Plaza

248

Sentinel Group CEO Warren Ebert on Casuarina redevelopment

249

NT Fire and Emergency Commissioner Andrew Wharton on administrator medal nominations open

250

Aust Nursing and Midwifery Federation NT Heidi Crisp launching Stop Workplace Violence and Aggression campaign

251

Tourism & Transport Forum CEO Margy Osmond on NT Investment Summit and tourism opportunities in NT

252

Opposition leader Selena Uibo on short stay accommodation closing, code yellow and manuel driver training

253

Air Commodore Matthew McCormack RAAF Pitch Black Exercise Director on Pitch Black starting

254

Youth Parliament Project Manager Daisy Crawford talk about the NT Great Debate on the 8th of August

255

Officer in Charge of Strikeforce Trident Detective Senior Sargeant Darren Burns on their most successful year since its establishment in 2012

256

AANT's Ben Haythorpe tells us that Stuart Highway continues to be a concern for NT motorists in the latest results of the AANT Risky Roads report.

257

GM of United Workers Union Bronwyn Channon reports to Katie on the closures of the YMCA child care centres at Berrimah and Grey

258

Member for Araluen's Robyn Lambley discusses the controversy that has opened up regarding the accomodation allowance for politicians.

259

Alyssa Lalor from Gidget Foundation regarding specialist mental health service for expectant and new parents

260

Dr Nicola Powell from Domain regarding Darwin becoming the second most expensive city in Aus to rent

261

Independent Member for Johnston Justine Davis on Labor integrity issues, Member entitlements, OC Spray, Child Protection and Territory Day

262

Acting Deputy Commissioner Adult Operations Kate Chambers on prisoner escapes

263

Chief Fire Control Officer Bushfire NT Brendan Mangoli on bushfires flaring up

264

Former Speaker Kezia Purick on member entitlements

265

Federal Oppositon Leader Angus Taylor visiting Darwin

266

Asst Commissioner Peter Malley on hunt for escaped prisoner

267

Federal Labor Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour on tourism in Red Centre and Manuel Brown and Labor issues

268

CLP Minister Robyn Cahill on Labor scandal

269

Heart of Australia Deborah Guion on a new CT clinic touring NT

270

Director Circular Economy Kevin Phang on container deposit expansion

271

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo speaking again on Manuel Brown stood down as Whip and Member Entitlements

272

Tourism Central Australia Danial Rochford on new tourism strategy

273

TWU Sam McIntosh on public transport reforms

274

Kathryn Luck calls for answers on why her daughter can't receive specialist kidney treatment in Darwin

275

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on foster and kinship carer payments, NT Labor MLA Manuel Brown, and an update on the PPSO's

276

AANT Ben Haythorpe on fuel excise discount cut

277

AFANT CEO David Ciaravolo on fishing issues

278

The Week that Was - 3 July 2026

279

Hospitality NT Cathy Simmonds on Territory Day, OC Spray and support your local

280

Esplanade resident Helen talking about fireworks bad behaviour

281

Chief Fire Officer Stephen Sewell on Territory Day

282

Director of Nursing and Midwifery at RDH Emma Divilly on Territory Day injuries

283

Caravan Insurer Michael Porter on grey nomads reshaping travel plans due to fuel prices

284

Araulen MLA Robyn Lambley on Territory and Alice issues

285

Acting Commissioner Travis Wurst on Territory Day behaviour, OC Spray, PPSOs

286

Veron Lee on his Mum, Norma, turning 100!

287

Cotality Head of Research Gerard Burg on housing market gains and losses

288

UWU Secretary Erina Early on Correctional Officers voting down latest pay offer

289

Chief Vet Sue Fitzpatrick and Exec Director Alaric Fisher on H5 bird flu

290

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on Manuel Brown's speeding and OC spray

291

Darwin Lord Mayor Peter Styles on Territory Day and listener questions

292

Chief Fire Officer Stephen Sewell on Territory Day preparations

293

St John Ambulance CEO Abi Trewin on demands on paramedics

294

NT Tropical Passionfruit Jason Moon on amazing auction result for Tia

295

Tourism Central Australia Danial Rochford on Qantas cancelling flights

296

Exec Director NT Worksafe Grant Hastie on Territory Day preparations

297

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on Labor's bad driving, OC spray possible expansion, flights and jobs boom

298

Swimming NT Warren Dobson and Territory swimmer Sahrah Hancock

299

Katherine Mayor Joanna Holden on centenary celebrations kicking off

300

The Week that Was - 26 JUNE 2026

301

Manuel Brown's Father-in-law Jack on the Arafura MLA's speeding offences

302

NT News Business Editor Camden Smith on inequity in funding from Commonwealth between NT and Victoria

303

Daly River Inn Manager and Ops Manager at Nauiyu Nambiyu Aboriginal Corporation Steve Kinny on devastation to Daly River Inn

304

Treasurer Bill Yan on Manuel Brown speeding offences, fuel excise and AI monitoring, roads infrastructure

305

NT Speaker and MLA for Araluen Robyn Lambley on smart power meters, Manuel Brown speeding offences and parliamentarians from all around world in Darwin

306

Tourism Minister Marie-Clare Boothby on new Territory Wildlife Park exhibit and flights

307

NT Police AC of Darwin Brendan Muldoon on PPSOs graduating on Friday

308

Sky News Paul Murray Live Our Town coming back to Darwin

309

LGANT President Peter Pangquee leading delegation in Canberra to push for extra Commonwealth funding

310

PWC Mike Bessalink on smart meter billing bungle

311

CDU interim VC and Pres Prof Fiona Coulson on CDU backpaying employees and tafe bungle latest

312

Local arts talent Ben Graetz named new Darwin Festival Artistic Director

313

Litchfield Bears Netball Club President Brie Gilbert on Freds Pass redevelopment

314

Minister for Trade and Asian Relations Robyn Cahill on airfares and new flight route as well as child protection

315

AANT Ben Haythorpe on fuel excise

316

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on bullying allegations in her office and health funding and planning

317

UWU Erina Early on firefighter vote down latest Govt offer

318

Executive Director Major Events Aimee Luxton on V8 supercars

319

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on health, crime and fuel excise

320

NT Tropical Passionfruit Jason Moon on fundraiser for young mum Tia

321

St John Ambulance Director Ambulance Services Sam Kellick on weekend incidents

322

Acting Deputy Chief Fire Officer Eric Koomen on Top End's bushfire season officially begins

323

CEO Chamber of Commerce Glen Hingley on CGT reforms backflip

324

WEEK THAT WAS - 19 June 2026

325

CEO National Shelter Jackson Hills on CEO Sleepout and Commonwealth CGT reform

326

AFANT CEO Dave Ciarovolo on new agreement with Sealink for ferry rides between Darwin and Mandorah this school holidays

327

Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby on Victims of Crime Alice Springs closing doors and tourism events

328

Danial Rochford from Tourism Central Australia on Red Centre events

329

Dave Strawbs Hayes from ETU on Inpex industrial action

330

Dr John Zorbas from AMANT regarding uncertainty around maternity funding and building a new hospital

331

Victims of Crime CEO Gerard McGeough on Alice Springs office closing

332

Katie Woolf and Kathleen Gazzola discuss the history of maternity funding

333

Executive Director of Events at Major events Aimee Luxton on V8 weekend

334

NTEC Kirsten Kelly discusses low voter turn-out in Chan Ward by-election

335

NT Police Supt Rick Magree on police will be out in force during V8 Weekend

336

CLP Backbencher Matthew Kearle about what residents have told him about experiences in his electorate of Blain

337

Member for Araluen Robyn Lambley on victims of crime closing in Alice Springs and crime issues in red centre

338

Federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor discusses his trip to Alice Springs this week

339

Mayor of Barkly Regional Council Sid Vashist on Tennant Creek crime issues

340

Our Birth Our Voice Sophia Emberson-Bain after Health Minister faced Estimates

341

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on Health Minister at Estimates

342

Environment Minister Joshua Burgoyne on air quality monitoring and climate resilience plan

343

Sky News Matt Cunningham on massive cost Territorians pay for flights

344

CJ McCarthy-Grogan on winning the Chan Ward by-election

345

Anita Watt and Anthony Bullock on Cyclone Tracy memorial upkeep

346

Air Commodore Micka Gray Head of Airforce Show RAAF on Open Day

347

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on crime, maternity funding, Alice Springs and meeting with the PM

348

NT cricketer Jake Weatherald about International Test Cricket returning to Darwin

349

The Week That Was - 12 June 2026

350

Nemarluk Principal Virg Hughes on 40 years of the school

351

Our Birth Our Voice Tessa Czislowski on private maternity service cut

352

Green River Aboriginal Corp GM Wayne Buckley on need for extra help for Nauiyu

353

CPSU Suwan Adamson on concerns around privatising public sector jobs

354

NT Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Andy Warton on Nightcliff police station to become fire headquarters

355

AMA NT Dr John Zorbas on code yellow and NT health funding

356

Opposition's Chansey Paech on estimates and fuel retailers fined

357

Caleb Burke on incident at Moulden oval and Go Fund Me Fundraiser for teammate Zoel

358

NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole on crime matters including arrest of Brandt Graham

359

Federal Assistant Minister Emma McBride on new Perinatal Mental Health Centre and NT Health funding

360

Independent Member for Araluen and NT Speaker Robyn Speaker on Finke and Estimates

361

Member for Nightcliff Ed Smelt on Nightcliff police station

362

St John Ambulance Sam Kellick on long weekend incidents they attended

363

Dennis Burke pays tribute to his wife Dr Annette Burke following her King's honour

364

Opposition Chansey Paech on Finke, Estimates, Scrutiny Committee, Child Protection and calls for flood inquiry

365

Vice President of Finke Desert Race Committee Kelsey Brandford on 50th Finke and passing of rider

366

Deputy Chief Minister Gerard Maley on G4S, Corrections walkoff, Nightcliff police station, Nathan River Mine

367

ETU David Hayes on Inpex strikes and update on Nathan River going into administration

368

The Week that Was - 5 June 2026

369

Kakadu Tourism Sam Waldron on sites closed in Kakadu for the tourism season

370

Kathleen Gazzola and Katie Woolf on scrutiny committee hearing submissions

371

President NT Mango Industry Assoc Leo Skliros on pressures facing industry

372

Det. Sgt Tim Healey on dramatic Rapid Creek arrest

373

Chamber of Commerce CEO Glen Hingley on increase to minimum wage

374

Chizo from Never Never Safari tours on Jim Jim and Twin Falls closure

375

Member of Katherine Jo Hersey on fatal crash

376

COTA CEO Sue Shearer on VAD laws

377

Dani Everleigh on Support Rosemary Round

378

Interim CEO NTCOSS Claire Pirrett on minimum wage increase and cost of living report

379

NT Police Drug dogs in studio

380

Katherine Mayor Joanna Holden on fatal crash

381

Independent Member for Araluen Robyn Lambley on Katherine crime, scrutiny committees and Finke

382

NT Police Supt Katie Hatzismalis on Operation Ventura

383

Concerned Malak resident Mark on incident overnight

384

Surf Life Saving CEO Andrew McGuiness on beach season starting

385

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on public housing, One Nation and crime

386

Chief Fire Officer Stephen Sewell regarding bushfire outlook

387

Treasurer Bill Yan on ship lift

388

Kara Joyce on Department investigation substantiating allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct

389

Cotality Head of Research Gerard Burg on national house values and Darwin bucking the trend

390

Sky News Matt Cunningham on the department investigation in Shaun Joyce's death

391

NTEC Commissioner Kirsten Kelly on Chan Ward by-election

392

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on Arafura Rare Earths Nolan Project, Beetaloo, health funding, public housing and One Nation

393

Makayla and her mum Karina on achieving Makayla's dream journey

394

Katherine Mayor Joanna Holden on tackling crime in town

395

The Week that Was - 29 May 2026

396

CWA NT member Mary Pocock on two major conferences secured

397

Department of Children and Families CEO Brent Warren on repatriation of Daly River residents and child protection legislation changes

398

Health Minister Steve Edgington on Careflight contract, diphtheria outbreak, CEO Chris Hosking and private maternity services

399

Darwin Major Business Group Dave Malone on capital gain tax changes and private maternity services

400

NTEC Kirsten Kelly on Chan Ward council by-election

401

Wing Commander Rowan Paice on fast jet flying season

402

Chief Health Officer Paul Burgess on diphtheria cases

403

Independent Member for Araluen Robyn Lambley speaks from Alice Springs on no charges to be laid over Kumanjayi White death and Finke

404

NT Cattlemans Association Romy Carey on Barkly weather radar and live cattle ban court case

405

NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole on no charges laid over Kumanjayi White's death

406

Vinnies NT CEO Rob Lutter talking about Vinnes sleepout

407

Minerals Council CEO Cathryn Tilmouth on Arafura Rare Earths Nolans Project FID

408

Darwin Lord Mayor Peter Styles on range of topics - lighting, TC Fina clean up, Chapel Lane, Reconciliation Week

409

AMA NT Dr John Zorbas on Chris Hosking moving on, Careflight contract and diptheria outbreak

410

Health CEO Chris Hosking moving on to new job and Careflight contract

411

Opposition leader Selena Uibo on new Health CEO, diptheria outbreak and Careflight contract

412

The Week That Was - 22nd May

413

Principle Lawyer for Human Rights Law Alliance, John Steenhof talks through Friday's court ruling in favour of Ms Tickle's gender anti-discrimination case

414

CEO of AFANT David Ciaravolo talks about the ongoing maintenance at Nightcliff Jetty

415

Cheif Medical Officer at CAAC, Dr John Boffa Congress talks about the impact of Australia's biggest outbreak of Diphtheria

416

Tessa Czislowski from Our Birth, Our Choice joined the show to discuss the NT Government's crisis talks over private maternity services set to take place next week

417

Member for Araluen Robyn Lambley provides an update on shops re-opening and the state of town camps in Alice Springs

418

Health Minister Steve Edgington discusses crisis talks over the future of Darwin Private Hospital and nationwide Diphtheria concerns

419

NT Police join the show to provide an update on Operation Ventura

420

Minerals Council of Australia NT Executive Director Cathryn Tilmouth on the NT Government's reforms to modernise the mineral titles framework

421

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on the latest crime statistics, Katherine residents calling out for help with crime, and crisis talks for Darwin Private Hospital

422

Chief Minister, Lia Finocchiaro is steadfast on seeing the return of private health services to the NT

423

Katie speaks to Head of AMA, Dr John Zorbas to discuss their concerns on patient safety and continuity of care

424

Mayor for Katherine Joanna Holden calls on the Chief Minister to urgently convene a crime roundtable

425

The Week That Was - 15 May 2026

426

Minister Malarndirri McCarthy joins Katie to share her thoughts on the budget

427

Health Minister Steve Edgington discusses the Budget, and what's been assigned to the Norther Territory health

428

The Week that Was - 8 May 2026

429

Dolly Everett's dad Tick encouraging everyone to wear blue for Do it for Dolly Day

430

NTPA President Nathan Finn on police budget and how Alice Springs police are coping

431

Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour on Alice Springs

432

NT Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price on Alice Springs

433

NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole on how Alice Springs is coping one week on

434

Tourism and Transport Forum CEO Margy Osmond on tourism budget

435

AFANT CEO David Ciaravolo on fishing budget and golden snapper stock survey

436

Children and Families Minister Robyn Cahill on article in The Australian that Kumanjayi Little Baby was subject to child protection notifications

437

AMA NT Dr John Zorbas on the NT Health Budget spend

438

Independent Member for Araluen and NT Speaker Robyn Lambley on Kumanjayi Little Baby and 2026-2027 budget

439

NT Treasurer Bill Yan on the 2026-2027 budget

440

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on Alice Springs

441

The Week That Was - 1 May 2026

442

NTPA President Nathan Finn on the situation facing Alice Springs

443

NT Fire and Emergency Services District Officer Eric Koomen on International Firefighters Day

444

NT Speaker Robyn Lambley on the situation facing Alice Springs

445

BreastscreenNT Rhiannon Binks on Millie the breastscreen bus retiring

446

Balanced Choice Program Founder Adam Drake on new conference called the Anchor Conference

447

Tourism Central Australia Danial Rochford on new Uluru walk

448

Sky News Matt Cunningham in Alice Springs on the search for Sharon Granites

449

Litchfield Council Mayor Rachael Wright on draft council budget

450

NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole on the search for Sharon Granites and the manhunt for Jefferson Lewis

451

Chief Health Officer Paul Burgess on increase in diphtheria cases

452

Daly River Bush Camp Jess Lazorwk on flood recovery

453

Sgt Matt Hall on fourth day of searching for five year old Sharon Granites

454

Department of Children and Families Brent Warren and Tyler Thurston on repatriation of flood evacuees across the Top End

455

Independent Member for Araluen Robyn Lambley on search for 5 year old Sharon Granites in Alice Springs

456

Parks Minister Marie-Clare Boothby on parks budget funding announcement

457

Digby Hart discussing this weekend's Dick's Run motorcycle ride

458

Sgt Matt Hall on search for missing 5 year old Sharon Granites and Alice Springs based NT News reporter Gera Kazakov

459

Darwin Lord Mayor Peter Styles on budget electricity rise concerns and Darwin maintenance

460

ASPI Dr John Coyne on NT Defence week

461

Education Minister Jo Hersey on new special needs secondary school, school budget funding and flood recovery

462

Deputy Opposition Leader Dehran Young on Daly River recovery and St John Ambulance contract

463

ABC Reporter Matt Garrick on FOI documents relating to NT Administrator

464

Somerville CEO Natasha Fyles on NDIS reform by the Federal Government

465

St John Ambulance Craig Garraway on weekend incidents

466

Sky News Matt Cunningham with an update on missing Alice Springs girl Sharon

467

CDU Acting VC and President Fiona Coulson on student accommodation funding loan

468

St John Ambulance CEO Abigail Trewin on $10million funding boost

469

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on St John funding, Palumpa residents returning home, and proposed gas tax

470

The Week that Was - 24 April 2026

471

1 Brigade Brigadier Rob Haertsch on ANZAC day on Saturday

472

ANMFNT on NTG Hospital security budget announcement and funding

473

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro exclusively reveals St John funding injection in budget and National Cabinet to discuss

474

Starting today is Operation Home Safe and NT Police Commander Shaun Gill speaks about the program.

475

NT Treasurer Bill Yan discusses his questions and ongoing expectations of Darwin Service stations

476

Director-General overseeing the Flood Recovery Fund, Ken Davies updates 360 on what's being prioritised

477

Legacy NT President Tommi Husband on ANZAC Appeal

478

Dolphins Coach Kristian Woolf on Dolphins versus Panthers match on Friday

479

Bushfires NT Andy Thomas on upcoming bushfire season

480

NT News Reporter Harry Brill on US Defence assets being moved from the Indo-Pacific region

481

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on fuel supply, student assaults, hospital brawl and nathan river mine

482

AMANT Dr John Zorbas on hospital brawl

483

Education Minister Jo Hersey on student assault increases and Respect and Responsibiity in Schools framework

484

St John Ambulance Taleaha Dawson on latest Code White over weekend

485

ETU David "Strawbs" Hayes on Nathan River mine stand down

486

Tourism Central Australia CEO Danial Rochford on impact of fuel costs on tourist season and Parrtjima

487

Acting Chief Minister Gerard Maley on Nathan River Mine stoppage, petrol and hospital assaults

488

Sky News Matt Cunningham on Ben Roberts Smith arrest sends ripples through Defence and Veterans circles

489

Masterbuilders Sallyann Innes about impact of fuel crisis on construction industry

490

The Week that Was - 10 April 2026

491

Health CEO Chris Hosking on nurse assaults, maternity funding and St John crisis

492

Fisheries Department Phillipa Hunter on golden snapper stocks and have your say survey

493

NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole on use of force review handed to DPP and PPSOs

494

Treasurer Bill Yan on petrol prices

495

Margaret Ray-Taylor - Chair of Daly River Community Development Assoc on flooding recovery

496

Commander Shaun Gill on Darwin policing matters and Easter road safety campaign

497

NT News reporter Zizi Averill on story series on the death of Leanyer Mum Sheena Fairfield

498

Minister for flood recovery Jo Hersey on new recovery grants

499

Peter Hatswell from Pharmacy Guild of Australia on Pharmacists prescribing medications

500

Blane Simmons - Chair NT Guided Fishing Industry Assoc on golden snapper survey

501

ANMANT Heidi Crisp on assaults on nurses in Emergency Department

502

St John Craig Garraway on critical system failure due to Easter workload

503

Deputy Chief Minister, Gerard Maley on fuel, nurse assaults, St John crisis, fish stocks and Corrections prisoner release

504

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on nurse assaults, petrol prices and moving Daly River community

505

Centre for Disease Control Dr Bhavi Ravindran on eye infections from sports ovals

506

Winnellie supermarket owner Wayne Morris on delayed Defence road works outside his business

507

Motormouth Alan Cadd on fuel prices

508

Member for Katherine Jo Hersey on flooding recovery and Batchelor residents concerns

509

AMA NT Dr John Zorbas on pharmacy prescriptions concerns

510

Louise Bilato from NT Road Transport Association on fuel prices

511

Member for Daly Dehran Young on Batchelor residents concerns and Douglas Daly and Daly River flooding recovery

512

9 Political Editor Charles Croucher on Anthony Albanese national address

513

NT Police Asst Comissioner James Allen O'Brien on Katherine stabbing, Batchelor concerns and CBD venues

514

NT Farmers CEO Andrew Bourne on fuel and fertiliser

515

UWU Erina Early on Corrections strike action called off

516

Head of Central Australia for Chamber of Commerce Brad Gaddes on fuel prices

517

Treasurer Bill Yan on petrol prices and cut to fuel excise

518

Health Minister Steve Edgington on St John Ambulance crisis

519

Corrections Commissioner Matthew Varley on Darwin strike action

520

David Ciaravolo from AFANT on fish stocks

521

Darwin Major Business Group Steve Margetic on new economic report

522

Erina Early from United Workers Union on St John crisis and corrections industrial action

523

Deputy Chief Minister Gerard Maley on St John crisis, corrections and golden snapper stocks

524

St John CEO Abigail Trewin on St John funding crisis

525

Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby on hospitality worker attacks, VAD laws and tourism impact from weather incidents and fuel prices

526

Rod and Rifle Katherine Trent De With on waiting for Katherine river flood peak

527

Chief Health Officer Paul Burgess on increase mozzie risk and boil water alerts being lifted

528

NT Administrator David Connolly on first month in the role

529

CEO of Mungoorbada Aboriginal Corporation Carrie Altamura on keeping petrol prices steady in Robinson River

530

Darwin DJ Faith Von Lit talking about support and assaults on hospitality workers

531

Tourism Top End Sam Bennett on upcoming tourism season and rising fuel prices

532

Sentinel Property Group CEO Warren Ebert on Casuarina redevelopment

533

Treasurer Bill Yan on cyclone and flooding recovery and fuel prices

534

Hospitality NT Cathy Simmonds on Mayberry assault and safety of workers

535

Katherine Mayor Joanna Holden on the town waiting for flood peak

536

Sue Shearer from the Council of the Aging NT speaks with Katie about the VAD legislation Proposal

537

Sarah Austin from Darwin Youth Services talks about a new initiative where businesses can support kids in the classrooms!

538

Lord Mayor Peter Styles gives updates on work around the city.

539

Owner Steve from the Original Adelaide River Queen Jumping Croc Cruises talks tourism ahead of Easter

540

Opposition Leader Selina Uibo provides some insight into the weathers impact out in the communities.

541

Chamber of Commerce Brad Gaddes on calls to help for flood/weather impacted businesses and fuel price increases

542

NCCTRC Prof. Len Notaras on field hospital in Katherine

543

Reporter Olivana Lathouris in Katherine

544

St John Craig Garraway on weekend events and assisting during weather events

545

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on Cyclone Narelle, flooding, fuel prices and Pine Creek police station

546

Katherine Mayor Joanna Holden on how the town is holding up waiting for possible flood

547

Bureau of Meteorology's Helen Reid on the movements of Ex-Cyclone Narelle

548

Bureau of Meteorology Jess Lingard on Cyclone Narelle

549

THE WEEK THAT WAS - 20 March 2026

550

Barra Nats organisers on changing the competition date and helping Daly businesses post flooding

551

ABC Court Reporter Olivana Lathouris on Bradley Murdoch coronial inquest

552

Acting Assistant Commissioner, James O'Brien on Cyclone Narelle and weather preparations

553

Businessman Graham Wilcox calling for pine creek police station to stay open

554

Margaret Ray-Taylor - Chair of Daly River Community Development Assoc - calling for help for Daly River businesses

555

Nikki from the Coffee Club in Katherine bracing for Cyclone Narelle's arrival

556

Health CEO Chris Hosking on health pressures on our hospitals across the NT

557

Deputy Chief Minister Gerard Maley on cyclone evacuations and flooding support

558

Bureau of Meteorology Christie Johnson on Cyclone Narelle

559

Dr Bhavi Ranvindran from the Centre for Disease Control on eye infections

560

Act. Asst Comm. James O'Brien on flood rescues and planning for Cyclone Narelle

561

Deputy Incident Controller Greg Jarvis on Cyclone Narelle preparations

562

Federal Member for Solomon Luke Gosling on ADF deployment to Katherine

563

Fannie Bay MLA Laurie Zio on proposed Bagot development

564

Independent MLA for Araluen Robyn Lambley on a range of issues

565

COTA's Sue Shearer on concerns about cuts to the NT memory clinic

566

CDU Acting Vice-Chancellor and President Fiona Coulson on TAFE review

567

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on flooding latest

568

Litchfield Myor Rachael Rright on Darwin River flooding

569

Bureau of Meteorology's Miriam Bradbury on the tropical low being closely watched heading for NT

570

Owner of Banyan Farm, Kerri Draper shares the devastation for their family following the floods

571

Corrections Commissioner Mathew Varley talks about the Alice Springs Prison Strike next week forcing the facility into lockdown.

572

NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro updates Katie on the Recovery efforts for Katherine and the Daly River Regions

573

Careflight Operations Manager Nic Habgood on flood evacuations

574

Senior Constable Ben Parfitt on incredible floodwater rescue

575

The Week that Was - 13 March 2026

576

Power and Water acting CEO John Pease on the latest on Darwin River dam repairs

577

Darwin River resident Tom regarding impact of flooding in the area

578

AMA NT Dr John Zorbas on public hospital report card

579

Independent Member for Johnston Justine Davis on bad parliamentary behaviour

580

Minister for Children and Families Robyn Cahill on immediate flooding relief payments

581

Darwin River Resident Tom says he and his neighbours feel neglected by authorities during flood emergency

582

Strike Force Trident Chris Humphries on latest work by the police unit

583

New Nightcliff Member Ed Smelt who won the byelection

584

Incident Controller Emma Carter on Top End flooding emergency

585

Katherine Mayor Joanna Holden on Katherine flooding emergency

586

Chief Health Officer Paul Burgess on water boil alert with Darwin River dam broken pump

587

Treasurer and Infrastructure Minister Bill Yan on Darwin River dam pump and petrol prices

588

Acting Power and Water CEO John Pease on Darwin River Dam pump not working and water restrictions

589

Trent de With in Katherine on flooding emergency

590

St John CEO Abigail Trewin on flood response and attacks on paramedics and funding need

591

NT Road Transport Assoc Louise Bilato on trucking situation

592

Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain Katherine flood assistance

593

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on flooding emergency, communication during emergency and darwin river dam

594

Bureau of Meteorology Jess Lingard on wild wet season

595

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on flooding emergency, parliament and petrol prices

596

Bureau of Meteorology Jess Lingard on the latest weather over Top End

597

Member for Katherine Jo Hersey with the latest on flooding in the town

598

Rod and Rife in Katherine Trent de With on Katherine emergency

599

BOM Jess Lingard on weather emergency over NT

600

Chief Minister on Katherine and Big Rivers flooding emergency

601

WEEK THAT WAS - 6 MARCH 2026

602

Hockey NT Jason Butcher on Territory Stingers Malaysian title tilt

603

AMANT Dr John Zorbas regarding ACACIA health system committee hearings

604

CLP Candidate Anjan Paudel standing in the Nightcliff by-election

605

Nightcliff Labor candidate Ed Smelt ahead of by-election

606

AANT Ben Haythorpe on fuel price spike

607

Essential Services Minister Steve Edgington on Jacana bill delays and public housing issues

608

NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole on Alice Springs shooting, Wadeye arrests and cultural relationships

609

Independent candidate Phil Scott on Nightcliff by-election

610

New Shanghai restaurant owner Nashe Kasiyan on Katherine crime

611

Greens NT candidate Suki Dorras-Walker on Nightcliff by-election

612

Department of Education Miranda Watt on Tennant Creek staff member assaulted

613

Barkly Regional Council Mayor Sid Vashist on Tennant Creek teacher assault and weather emergency

614

NT Speaker and Araluen MLA Robyn Lambley on Administrator protest, Alice weather and Jacana bills

615

Audiologist Salimon Joseph on World Hearing Day

616

Tourism Top End Sam Bennett on Air Asia flight cancellation

617

Katherine Mayor Joanna Holden on Katherine crime and Centenary

618

Trade and Business Minister Robyn Cahill on Air Asia flight cancellation and young girl whereabouts unknown

619

NTEC Commissioner Kirsten Kelly on Nightcliff by-election

620

Waterfront Deputy CEO Sam Burke on major brawl at Waterfront

621

Opposition Selena Uibo on NT Administrator and Air Asia flights cancelled

622

NTPA's Nathan Finn reports on the welfare of Alice Springs Police following the incident last week involving a man targeting a police officer.

623

His Honour, the Honourable David Connolly joins us at the appointed Northern Territory Administrator.

624

WEEK THAT WAS 27 February 2026

625

Kite surfer Fynn Goat selected for Australia Sailing Youth Squad

626

Hunter Pete Griffiths on council closures of parks

627

Jean Jagst Coordinator of Parkinsons NT Support Group for funding of the Movements Disorders Specialists Nurse

628

NT Police Asst Comm Travis Wurst on police firing shots in Alice Springs

629

Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour on Administrator and violence in Alice Springs

630

Darwin Barrister John lawrence SC on Administrator appointment

631

Independent Member for Johnston Justine Davis on Administrator protest

632

NT Police Commander Terry Zhang on Wadeye unrest

633

NTFES Commissioner Andrew Warton on BOM embedding, BOM weather radar and search for missing woman

634

Treasurer Bill Yan on Administrator protest, Federal Government first home buyer grant changes and Alice Springs Australia Day citizenship ceremony change

635

NT Transport Assoc Louise Bilato on logistical challenges due to weather

636

Exec Dir Oceania Athletics Assoc Yvonne Mullins on the Oceania Athletics Championships coming to Darwin

637

Property Council Ruth Palmer welcoming Federal Government housing cap increasing

638

Federal Housing Minister Clare O'Neil on housing price cap increasing

639

Darwin Lord Mayor Peter Styles on council issues and donations investigation

640

Education Minister Jo Hersey on CDU bungle development and childcare changes

641

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on Administrator protest, CDU bungle and Nightcliff by-election

642

BOM's Jess Lingard on weather event in Red Centre and wet season

643

Deputy Incident Controller Adam White on Central Australia weather

644

Housing Industry Association Luis Espinoza on CDU TAFE bungle

645

Former Chief Minister Marshall Perron on VAD laws

646

Masterbuilders SallyAnn Innes on CDU TAFE bungle and Prof. Scott Bowman resignation

647

Acting CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Fiona Coulson on Professor Scott Bowman resignation over CDU TAFE Bungle

648

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on CDU TAFE bungle, Alice weather, Administrator and Alice crime

649

WEEK THAT WAS 20 February 2026

650

Palmerston Power Basketball's Bob Howieson launches a Go Fund Me for teenager Riley Bowen

651

Education Minister Jo Hersey slams the CDU TAFE bungle

652

NTEC Commissioner Kirsten Kelly on Lord Mayor Peter Styles donations and Nightcliff By-election

653

CDU Pro-VC Faculty of Health Prof. Dominic Upton on Centre for Better Health Futures

654

Hospitality NT Cathy Simmonds on alcohol laws in Alice Springs

655

Dr John Boffa on new alcohol laws in Alice Springs

656

Treasurer Bill Yan on IMF bail out warning

657

ASPI's Dr John Coyne on troops posting and Beetaloo Basin

658

Capt Bernadette Alexander on Bombing of Darwin commemorations

659

Darwin mum Chanel Nicolakis explains her experience with airconditioning fault at RDH

660

Dr Alia Vemuri on private maternity practice closing

661

Southern Commander James Gray-Spence on Alice crime

662

Senator Jacinta Nampajinpa Price brought back into shadow cabinet

663

Health CEO Chris Hosking on airconditioning issues at RDH, hospital funding and and fun scrubs policy

664

Independent Member for Araluen and Speaker Robyn Lambley on bullying, Alice crime and Jacana bills

665

Our Birth Our Voice Tessa Czislowski on maternity funding

666

Former NT Speaker Kezia Purick on historical bullying allegations within the legislative assembly

667

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on Tanzil Rahman allegations, Assistant ministries and health funding

668

Ted Egan's close mate Wayne "Krafty" Kraft remembers the Territory icon's life

669

Karama MLA Brian O'Gallagher met with 80 year old resident who was assaulted

670

St John Craig Garraway on weekend incidents and paramedics constantly facing attacks or abuse

671

Redbridge's Kos Samaras on Liberal party leadership change

672

Casuarina Centre Mannager Elysia Billingham on Strike Force Trident moving

673

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro discusses bullying accusations against CLP MLA Tanzil Rahman, Alice Springs crime and health and maternity funding

674

AANT Ben Haythorpe on the launch of the 2026 risky road survery

675

Deputy Regional Controller Commander James Gray-Spence on Alice Springs flooding

676

Katie Woolf and Kathleen Gazzola wrap up the Week that Was

677

The Week that Was 13 February 2026

678

Parkrun volunteer Karen Strong talks up valentines parkrun and febfit challenge

679

Solomon MP Luke Gosling on Liberals leadership, health funding, medicare and flights

680

NT News Harry Brill talks about his exclusive story on Peppimenarti violence

681

Member for Fannie Bay Laurie Zio talks antisocial behaviour in Parap

682

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro reveals the Nightcliff by-election date, the latest Alice Springs flooding and Asst minister reshuffle

683

Nightcliff Greens candidate Suki Dorras-Walker

684

Southern Commander NT Police James Grey-Spence on Alice Springs flooding

685

Well-known Territorian Tracey Hayes on Alice Springs flooding

686

Alice Springs MLA Josh Burgoyne on Alice Springs flooding

687

Property Council Ruth Palmer on Darwin CBD vacancy rates

688

Act. Asst Comm. James O'Brien on bus violence and Strike Force Trident changes

689

Education Minister Jo Hersey on bus violence and swimming lessons in schools

690

NT Speaker Robyn Lambley on Kat McNamara and Alice Springs issues

691

Sky News' Matt Cunningham on by-election speculation naming Ed Smelt to run for Labor

692

Former Independent Kezia Purick on Nightcliff by-election

693

Chamber of Commerce Glen Hingley on flights to the NT

694

CDU Pro-VC and CEO of TAFE Michael Hamilton on TAFE bungle

695

Katie Woolf and Kathleen Gazzola chat flights from NT and Nightcliff by-election

696

NT Electoral Commissioner Kirsten Kelly explains the process ahead of the Nightcliff by-election

697

NT Police Assoc. Nathan Finn on Wadeye & Peppimenarti disturbances, Police Exec issues and Trident changes

698

Education Minister Jo Hersey on violence between students at bus exchange and on buses

699

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on Kat McNamara resigning and maternity ward issues

700

City of Darwin GM Community Matt Grassmayr on tree audit after Cyclone Fina

701

Independent Member for Johnston Justine Davis on Kat McNamara's resignation and meeting with G-G office on the NT aAministrator

702

Our Birth Our Stories Tessa Czislowski on maternity ward issues and Healthscope sale of Darwin Private Hospital

703

Katie Woolf reads out Greens member for Nightcliff Kat McNamara's statement to quit politics

704

Banyan Farm owner Kerri Draper on Daly River flood

705

Acting Chief Minister Gerard Maley reacts to news Kat McNamara has resigned, Daly River flooding and motor vehicle inspections scrapped

706

Sky News' Matt Cunningham on Greens NT Member for Nightcliff Kat McNamara quitting politics

707

The Week That Was - 6 February 2026

708

Minerals Council Cathryn Tilmouth on Newmont incident and critical minerals focus

709

Neighbourhood Watch Veronica Larson on OC spray and crime rates

710

NT Transport Association Louise Bilato on roads and logistical challenges to do with rain

711

Katie Woolf and Kathleen Gazzola talk about the parliament discussion about the new NT Administrator

712

Police Commissioner Martin Dole talks a range of topics with Katie Woolf for his first interview of 2026

713

NT News' Harry Brill on defence asset sale

714

Independent Member for Johnston Justine Davis on Administrator motion

715

Corrections Commissioner Matthew Varley on new recruits and the Children Commissioners' report

716

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro talks to 360 about the new Administrator, flooding, East Arm Marine Complex, and the year ahead

717

NT Speaker Robyn Lambley on the new Administrator drama inside parliament

718

Organiser of "Had A Gutful" Petition talks about problem public housing tenants

719

Lord Mayor Peter Styles' first interview in 2026

720

Kakadu CEO Rick Jones on Jabiru airstrip facing demolition

721

Master Builders Sallyann Innes on homegrown build grant and residential developments

722

AMA NT Dr John Zorbas welcomes new health funding from Commonwealth

723

Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby on mandatory sentencing for Domestic Violence murders

724

Treasurer Bill Yan talks extending the build bonus

725

Federal Member for Solomon Luke Gosling talks parliament sitting and funding for health and a aged care operator selected

726

NT Cricket Gavin Dovey on test cricket returning to Darwin

727

Sky News' Matt Cunningham on year ahead speech by Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro

728

Health minister Steve Edgington on a boost to health funding, public housing problems and accessing the hydrotherapy pool

729

Disability advocate Robyne Burridge on the latest in terms of access to the hydrotherapy pool

730

MacDonnell Regional Council CEO Belinda Urquhart on damage caused by camels to remote communities

731

Tom O'neill-Thorne talks to Katie about wheelchair basketball Darwin Salties not taking part in 2026 season

732

Frustrated Palmerston resident launching a petition calling for action on problem public housing tenants

733

The Week That Was with Dehran Young, Gerard Maley, Matt Cunningham

734

Nine Political Editor Charles Croucher on Coalition implosion and chinese ambassador on darwin port

735

CDU Pro-Vice Chancellor of Health Faculty Prof. Dominic Upton on new medical students

736

Snr Sgt Joshua Cunningham & Asst Comm Brendan Muldoon on new social order policing

737

AANT's Simon Mattihas talks fuel prices not coming down in the Top End

738

Education Minister Jo Hersey on back to school

739

Interim St John CEO Reece Kershaw discusses the hard work of the NT's ambulance service

740

Federal Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour on PM visit, aged care, defence and David Connolly as NT Administrator

741

Independent Member for Araluen Robyn Lambley on Alice Springs Mayor controversy and red centre issues

742

Education Minister Jo Hersey on National Anthem mandate

743

Head of Cattle Australia Will Evans talks on David Connolly who is nominated for NT Administrator

744

WEEK THAT WAS 28 NOVEMBER 2025

745

Katherine Mayor Joanna Holden on public pool reopening

746

Bushfire NT and acting commissioner of Fire and Emergency Services Collene Bremner retiring

747

City of Darwin CEO Simone Saunders on TC Fina clean up

748

Karama MLA Brian O'Gallagher on green waste

749

Deputy Commissioner Kymberley McKay end of year wrap up

750

Power and Water's Mike Bessalink giving an on power restoration post Cyclone Fina

751

Health Minister Steve Edgington on hospital and health funding and BDO extension

752

United Voice Union Erina Early on delayed strike for support health staff

753

Power and Water Mike Bessalink on power recovery

754

Act. Asst Comm. James O'brien on cyclone response, BDO extension, petrol drive offs and road safety over Xmas period

755

Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence Robyn Cahill on new strategy released

756

Federal Minister for North Australia Madeleine King on NAIF funding extension

757

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo on undergrounding power

758

Palmerston Mayor Athina Pascoe-Bell on TC fina response

759

City of Darwin CEO Simone Saunders on TC Fina response

760

Power and Water Mike Bessalink on restoring power after TC Fina

761

Member for Sanderson Jinson Charls calls on Council to do verge pickup after TC Fina

762

NTEX Eileen Breen on offering skip bins to City of Darwiwn to help clean up after TC Fina

763

Property Council Ruth Palmer on undergrounding power after TC Fina

764

VTG James Prakash on Hidden Valley dump for TC Fina

765

Education Department CEO Susan Bowden on schools reopening after TC Fina

766

Lord Mayor Peter Styles on TC Fina clean up with dump closed

767

NT Speaker Robyn Lambley on last parliamentary sittings

768

St John Andrew Thomas on response to Cyclone Fina

769

Royal Darwin Hospital General Manager Dr Sara Watson talk damage caused to hospital by TC Fina

770

Power and Water Mike Bessalink on reconnecting electricity after TC Fina

771

Sky News Matt Cunningham on TC Fina

772

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on TC Fina cleanup and slamming Councils for not opening waste management facilities

773

NT Regional Controller James O'Brien provides an update on TC Fina at 11:30am

774

Bureau of Meteorology Jess Lingard talk Tropical Cyclone Fina 11:20am update

775

WEEK THAT WAS - 21 NOVEMBER 2025

776

NTES Deputy Chief Officer Adam White on preparations for Cyclone Fina

777

Bureau of Meteorology Miriam Bradbury on Cyclone Fina at 10:45am

778

Australian Banking Association CEO Simon Birmingham offering warnings about Black Friday sale scams

779

Neighbourhood Watch CEO Veronica Larson promotes an OC spray workshop taking place

780

Suncable's Jett Street on a major project milestone

781

Bureau of Meteorology Miriam Bradbury gives an update on TC Fina at 9:30am

782

Health Minister Steve Edgington on health and hospital funding

783

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro on the latest on Cyclone Fina

784

NTES Chief Officer Wayne Snell talks preparations for TC FINA

785

NT Police Commander Shaun Gill talks youth crime in Darwin and anti-social behaviour operation

786

AFANT CEO David Ciaravolo talks Rockhampton barramundi and AFANT AGM

787

AMA NT President Dr John Zorbas talks health funding and PM letter on hospital funding

788

NT Electoral Commissioner Kristen Kelly on new local government elections including Litchfield Council

789

Weather Matters Meteorologist Karl Ljinders discusses strengthening tropical low of Top End coast

790

Asbestos expert John Batty on kinetic sand in NT schools and concerns about asbestos contamination

791

Education CEO Susan Bowden on kinetic sand recall and cleaning with NT schools over concerns of asbestos contamination

792

Masterbuilders NT Sallyann Innes reassures the public the charges against three construction figures isn't a reflection on the whole industry

793

NT News Court Reporter Harry Brill explains what happened in court following Commonwealth charges against construction industry figures

794

Federal Minister and NT senator Malarndirri McCarthy on Yipirinya school funding

795

Carefishnt concerned about Top End barramundi fishery after impressive numbers caught in Rockhampton

796

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro talks charges laid in the NT Building industry, funding issues facing Yipirinya School and prisoners awaiting sentencing

797

Week That Was 14 November 2025

798

Royal Life Saving Society Executive Director Floss Roberts urges parents to take care around water with their childrenis wet season

799

NTPA President Nathan Finn talks officer assaults and the brave work of off-duty officers in Alice Springs incident

800

9 Political Editor Charles Croucher talks Liberals Party room net zero stoush

801

Palmerston father Zack tells Katie Woolf of his frustrations with the NT health system

802

Health CEO Department Chris Hosking talks health system, code yellow and ACACIA IT System rollout again

803

Education Minister Jo Hersey discuss charges laid against childcare centre and workers over the death of Ebony Thompson

804

Independent Member for Araluen Robyn Lambley discusses crime and flood mitigation in Alice Springs

805

NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole discusses Alice Springs incident and liquor commission

806

United Voice Union President Erina Early discusses support health workers striking

807

Palmerston Mayor Athina Pascoe-Bell discusses liquor commission delay on a review into alcohol in Palmerston

808

Deputy Opposition Leader Dehran Young on health workers and barge services to Wadeye

809

Col Judd Finger, Act. Cmdr 1 Brigade, discusses the importance of Remembrance Day

810

Tourism Central Australa CEO Danial Rochford on Destination NT Conference and tourism in Alice Springs

811

Sky News' Matt Cunningham outlines why The Greens held its National Conference in Darwin

812

Chief minister Lia Finocchiaro talks health support workers striking, health funding and new NT Administrator

813

Property Council Executive Director Ruth Palmer had her golf buggy stolen

814

NO MORE Campaign Narelle Gosstray aim to get 90 Domestic and Family Violence Action Plans

815

The Week That Was - 7 November 2025

816

Litchfield Football Club President Charlie Malady pays tribute to young player Jett Jones who lost his life in a quad bike accident

817

Member for Drysdale Clinton Howe says an inquiry on alcohol-fuelled violence won't happen until 2026

818

AMA NT Dr John Zorbas is angry about underfunding of the NT health system

819

Health Minister Steve Edgington says he's disappointed only $10m may be provided towards maternity services

820

Nightcliff Football Club President Mark Dodge provides details of what the club has done in response to an alleged DV incident involving a player.

821

ASPI Director Dr John Coyne discusses the importance of Northern Australia

822

Independent Member for Johnston Justine Davis calling for a review of NT gambling laws

823

Tourism Minister Marie-Clare Boothby talks the NT Visitor Economy Strategy 2032

824

Katherine Mayor Joanna Holden singing the praises of two residents winning Australian of the year NT awards

825

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo hits out at CLP and offers support to health works amid code yellow

826

Our Birth, Our Voice organiser Tessa Czislowski gives an update on the fight for better maternity health services in Top End

827

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s NT secretary Cath Hatcher calls for a review of Top End maternity health services

828

Chief Minister responds to PAC report on Ship Lift, talks Arafura Nolans and commits to work with the Commonwealth to improve Top End maternity services.

829

NRL NT CEO Tony Crowe says eight people have been banned for a total of 34 years after a brawl in the stands during the semi-final match between Litchfield and Brothers in August at TRL stadium and hopes it will serve as a strong deterrent for behaviour that brings discredit to the game

830

The Week That Was - 31st October 2025

831

New mum Tessa Czislowski says it’s disappointing the Health Minister can’t attend a maternity forum this weekend, which is a chance for the government to hear directly from families, adding that a number of mums are meeting with NT Health today

832

Assistant Minister for Defence Peter Khalil says a new national coordinating body for PFAS will work with local working groups in Katherine on remediating the land around Tindal, adding that Defence has funded a permanent groundwater treatment plant and more than 100 rainwater tanks on local properties

833

Member for Nightcliff Kat McNamara says she left parliament early last Thursday to attend a friend’s wedding interstate and didn’t have any part of a Green’s party event at her electorate office, claiming the staffer who booked it in wasn’t aware of policies for appropriate uses, adding she will seek clarity on that

834

Member for Solomon Luke Gosling says the Commonwealth will give the NT Government $1.2 million to increase supermarket competition and EOIs open today for a provider to operate a 120-bed aged care facility in Darwin

835

Environment Centre NT Executive Director Kirsty Howey welcomes a Federal investigation into Inpex after an oil spill leaked into Darwin Harbour and it significantly under reported toxic emissions, but wants it to be a thorough probe with real deterrents

836

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says patient care will always be based on health needs in the NT, not race, following reports Indigenous patients are receiving fast-tracked care over other patients at a major Melbourne hospital emergency department

837

NT Health’s Public Health Physician Ashish Yadav says there have been more than 4,300 flu cases and 14 deaths this year which is up on previous years and is urging people to stay home if they’re unwell and practice good hygiene

838

Road Policing Senior Sergeant Aaron Evans and Senior Sergeant Rowan Benson say a man in his 20’s was killed after his car collided with a truck at Knuckey Lagoon yesterday and they’re pleading with motorists to slow down, drive to the conditions and take care on the roads

839

Darwin Turf Club CEO Chris Chaffe says the Club will celebrate its 150th anniversary this Melbourne Cup Day and he reflects on the first race meet in 1875 and explains what is planned at the track to mark the major milestone

840

NRL NT General Manager Tony Crowe says the Livingstone Recreation Reserve will host a new rugby league club next year for juniors U6 and U12 in the rural area, helping improve access to the sport

841

Pedestrian Council Australia CEO Harold Scrubby says he support calls from the Member for Nightcliff to reduce the speed limit along Bagot Road to prevent pedestrians strikes and fatalities and is urging the NT Government to take more action to improve road safety

842

Acting Commander Shaun Gill says two men have now been arrested and charged following a violent brawl involving a machete in Darwin City near the NAB building last week and he has commended bystanders who helped the victims as they may not have survived otherwise

843

ABC News Journalist Olivana Louthouris breaks down the closing arguments in the defamation trial of NT Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price which has now wrapped up in the Federal Court with the judge reserving his judgment, adding that the Senator managed to stump up the funds to avoid bankruptcy

844

Property Council of Australia's NT Executive Director Ruth Palmer says median house prices in Darwin have risen to $656,000, a trend that she expects will continue and she’s continuing to lobby the Federal Government to increase the property price cap for Darwin under its 5 per cent deposit scheme

845

Minister for Infrastructure and Logistics Bill Yan says there have been good results following the closure of the Darwin and Casuarina bus interchanges on Monday, with the bus tracker app helping people navigate bus services

846

Operation Secret Santa Aged Care NT organiser Tori Starr is calling for donations to ensure Territorians in aged care receive a gift this Christmas with more than 1600 presents needed this year

847

Edith Farms resident Lauren says residents have been dealing with smoke and a plastic-like burning smell from a cotton gin fire since the 19th October and fear that it is toxic, with some residents being told it can’t be put out

848

Rimfire Energy Managing Director Michael Allen says they’re offering a raft of discounts to residential customers who make the switch to the company in a bid to drive competition in the NT

849

Darwin businessman Jason Hanna is calling for more investment in the infrastructure at the Rapid Creek markets saying cooling is urgently needed for the stall holders which would also help keep produce fresh in the heat

850

Darwin’s Lord Mayor Peter Styles says the Smith Street project is due to be complete this Friday, adding that a gas pipeline also needs to be moved in Chapel Lane which is due to be complete in January and acknowledging the concerns of businesses he’s asked for the works to be expedited

851

Member for Fannie Bay Laurie Zio says she does not support St Vinnie’s extending the lease for its Ozanam house in Coconut Grove until 2029 and is hoping the government can allocate crown land as a permanent site by May next year

852

Territory Childcare Group Director Sarah Lloyd responds to the Coroner’s recommendations into the death of a toddler at a Humpty Doo childcare and an ABC investigation into child sexual abuse in the sector saying the NT is a small jurisdiction and its regulatory childcare body is proactive in compliance and regulation

853

St Vincent De Paul’s NT CEO Rob Lutter says they’ve applied for an extension to the lease of the Coconut Grove site to September 2029 for its Ozanam House services, with government land not expected to be allocated until early next year for a permanent site

854

Coconut Grove business owner and resident Therese says there’s been an increase in violence and public drinking since St Vinnies relocated its homelessness services to the area and she has raised concerns about its application to extend the lease to 2029

855

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says the NT has jumped from eight to fourth place in the latest CommSec State of the States report, attributing it to the CLP’s rebuilding the economy measures including lifting the payroll tax free threshold and its home buyer scheme

856

Environment Centre NT Executive Director Kirsty Howey says there are a lot of questions for Inpex and environmental regulators to answer after revelations of an oil spill at its Darwin facility and significant under-reporting of toxic emissions

857

The Week That Was - 24th October 2025

858

Who Gives a Crap CEO and co-founder Simon Griffiths says he started making toilet paper after learning 2.4 billion people didn’t have access to good sanitation, prompting him to give 50 per cent of profits to people in need and will share the idea of “doing good is good for business” with Territorians during October Business Month

859

Casuarina FC Team Manager Brodie Mitchell and two young players are heading to Spain to compete in an International Development Academy tournament next year, with the U15’s mixed squad making history as the first Aussie team to ever take part

860

Tennant Creek Acting Station Officer, Matthew Morrison says crews worked tirelessly to control a large fire behind Battery Hill that broke out on Tuesday night, threatening Juno Horse Centre and Barkly Workers Camp in extreme fire conditions

861

Salvatore’s owner Sean Johnston says the Smith Street project was supposed to be complete four months ago, with a number of car parks lost for rock artwork, which is taking quite a toll on his business including loss of trade in the dry season

862

Palmerston resident Robbie says she’s fed up reporting concerns about public housing including infrastructure damage, things being thrown into their yard, and chooks roaming inside the house, with no consequence or action being taken against bad tenants

863

Domain Senior Economist Dr Joel Bowman says Darwin house prices have increased 5.3 per cent to reach $657,000, the highest level in over a decade, with unit prices jumping 6.5 per cent in the September quarter, with the growth due to rate cuts, low supply and rising consumer confidence

864

Minerals Council of the NT Executive Director Catherine Tilmouth says it’s a huge deal that the NT’s Arafura Project has secured funding under Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese’s critical minerals deal, with the NT project set to support 350 jobs when operational

865

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo says Labor supports the CLP’s big energy reforms and is keen to see stability of the network, more renewables connected, and new technologies included in the energy mix but is concerned there could be power price increases

866

East Arnhem Regional Councillor Cyril Bukulatjpi and CEO Dale Keehne have called for an urgent review after the Council was deemed ineligible to implement the Federal Government’s Remote Employment Service program, being told they are not Aboriginal enough to participate

867

Acting Commander Shaun Gill says police are still investigating a brutal attack on security guards in Parap involving up to 20 people armed with sticks and bottles, adding that there have now been 1,597 purchases of OC spray, with 26 prohibited persons identified

868

Master Builders NT CEO Sallyann Innes says there have been almost 300 new builds under the NT’s home owner grants scheme, with building times dropping by 2.3 per cent on last year

869

Former Independent Member for Nelson Gerry Wood says there should be more transparency and accountability when it comes to MLA travel, especially when the NT is in huge amounts of debt after revelations backbenchers racked up thousands of dollars in travel as assistant ministers

870

Minister for Mines and Energy Gerard Maley says the government’s major energy reforms will create an independent system controller that is separate to Power and Water and established a new governance arrangement for the procurement of electricity assets

871

NT COGSO President Ruth Mirams acknowledges progress made to improve school attendance across the NT but says the numbers are still disappointing and she’s called for more support in the classroom for when disengaged kids return to school

872

Acting Sergeant Rebekah Styles says a three-day high-visibility operation in Katherine last week saw 16 youths arrested and charged with 40 offences, including for an alleged car theft and joy ride to Tennant Creek

873

Sentinel Property Group CEO Warren Ebert says they’ve started charging parking fees at the Casuarina CasCom car park to stop workers from occupying spots all day, leaving business customers without parking, which has left government workers forking out $60 a day due to the lack of alternative options

874

Palmerston Mayor Athina Pascoe-Bell says the Council withdrew from LGANT in 2021 over operational and governance concerns but has now decided to rejoin, adding that she’s running for president given her track record on delivering strategic outcomes

875

AMA NT President Dr John Zorbas says it’s alarming to hear that large amount of benzene, which is known to cause leukemia, has been released from Ichthys Darwin LNG facility, adding that the Acacia system is set to be rolled out at RDH next month and a lot of doctors still have concerns

876

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo says she was not aware the amount of a cancer-causing pollutant released from Ichthys Darwin LNG facility had been under reported over the last seven years adding she supports an investigation into the emissions discrepancy

877

Australia’s youngest pilot, 15-year-old Jennifer Hunt, Mum Kylie, Dad Geoff tell Katie Woolf about Jennifer’s solo flight circumnavigating Australia in an amphibious plane with puppy Bella alongside her for the record-breaking journey

878

Transport Workers Union NT Branch Secretary Sam McIntosh says 85 per cent of bus drivers have indicated in a new survey they intend to leave their jobs within 12 months if a better enterprise agreement isn’t struck with employer CDC and haven’t ruled out further escalations in industrial action

879

Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour says she has written to the Prime Minister and Cabinet asking for the funding committed to an art gallery in Alice Springs to be repurposed to deliver a project that will benefit the town, adding that she is continuing to push for an Urgent Care Clinic in Katherine

880

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says the latest crime statistics show a 7.4 per cent reduction in the number of victims Territory wide, attributing it to the CLP’s law reforms and changes across police, corrections and child protection

881

Waratah's Premier League Men’s Coach Rick Nolan says Collingwood Premiership player and Brownlow Medalist, Dane Swan will be donning the red and white to play for the side this weekend at Gardens Oval, deeming it a must-win game

882

NT Emergency Services Katherine and Central Region Operations Officer Dave Travers says four males allegedly broke into their building, causing significant damage last weekend, hampering volunteers’ ability to respond to emergencies and it wasn’t the only time they’ve been targeted in recent months

883

NT Health Director of Immunisation Policy and Strategy, Heather Parker says more than 15,000 young Territorians have now taken up the offer of free meningococcal B vaccines, adding that there has been a recent case in Central Australia which was quickly detected by a school nurse

884

ASU Assistant Secretary Ella Waters claims the CLP’s changes to anti-discrimination laws strip away protections including for hate speech, putting already marginalised people at risk of harm and discrimination, adding that the bar has also been raised for legal recourse

885

The Week That Was - 17th October 2025

886

NT Sports Academy Para Pathways Manager Jodie Zanini says about 90 Darwin kids took part in the inaugural Mini Paralympics yesterday, which aimed to create awareness about the para pathways available, while giving participants the chance to try seated volleyball, athletics, badminton and walking netball

887

Katherine’s Ant Pugh outlines his achievements at the Australian Strongman national finals saying he has secured a spot in the Strongman Games overseas next year and has come a long way after only starting out three years ago in the sport following a knee injury while playing rugby

888

NT Hockey CEO Jason Butcher says recent meetings in Kuala Lumpur have accelerated plans for its Hockey One submission which would see a 50/50 partnership with Malaysia, which he described as very compelling after the NT was excluded from the national league

889

Envirobank Managing Director Narelle Anderson says an expansion of the container deposit scheme to include wine, spirit and milk bottles up to 3 litres will help reduce landfill, protect the environment and put cash back in the pockets of Territorians

890

NTCOSS CEO Sally Sievers says Territorians on low and fixed incomes are bearing the brunt of the rising costs of living, with a lack of housing stock a key issue in the NT and is calling on the Commonwealth to increase income support and for the NT Government to expand its concessions and put solar on social housing

891

NT COGSO President Ruth Mirams welcomes a move to place Aboriginal Liaison Officers in government schools saying it will be in addition to the school-based constable program, with the ALO’s set to be role models and provide support to students

892

Environment Centre NT Executive Director Kirsty Howey says it has received evidence that the lining of US military fuel tanks are not structurally sound, with fuel leaking into groundwater surrounding Darwin Harbour, adding that the Minister and regulator are providing conflicting information with the group calling for clarity and transparency

893

Member for Johnston Justine Davis is calling for a national independent body to be established to oversee Indigenous deaths in custody and moved a motion in NT parliament in a bid to get the NT to take the lead

894

Australian Muscle Car Run competitor Brian Breed says six Territory teams have raised more than $148,000 for Variety, supporting sick kids and families, with participants leaving tomorrow to take part in the event in Tasmania

895

Centre for Disease Control, Director of Medical Entomology Nina Kurucz says saltmarsh mossie will take flight on Friday after breeding around high tides and she’s warning people to protect themselves against bites, with this season expected to be quite bad

896

Former Labor MLA and long-time Alice Springs resident Scott McConnell has welcomed the decision to scrap plans for the ATSI Art Gallery in Alice Springs saying the town definitely needs a major project but the gallery wasn’t tenable, claiming it was was derailed by former Chief Minister Michael Gunner

897

New Police Commissioner Martin Dole says it’s surreal to be appointed to the top job, adding that it’s healthy to have scrutiny from the union, acknowledging at times the parties won’t agree and outlines that his top priority is bringing stability to the force

898

Treasurer Bill Yan says he has written to the Federal Government to inform them that the NT Government is pulling the pin on the ATSI Art Gallery in Alice Springs, blaming changes to the proposed site and the costs to deliver it

899

Optometrist Helen Summers OAM says two Territorians are part of a team heading to Cambodia where they will see more than 4,000 people, removing cataracts to restore their vision, which is life-changing for patients and their families adding that locals can donate glasses to help out

900

James Arratta, who’s one of five lucky fishers to reel in a $10,000 barra this season of the Million Dollar Fish competition says he was wetting a line off the Mary River Bridge after work when he netted the red-tagged catch

901

NTES Acting Deputy Chief Officer of Operation Krissy Riley is reminding Territorians to start getting prepared for cyclone season with the first significant rain predicted to arrive earlier than normal, with emergency kits restocked and plans in place

902

Darwin’s Lord Mayor Peter Styles says the pre-cyclone clean up is now complete with 800 tonnes of waste collected, adding that a parking review at local soccer ovals will be conducted amid ongoing concerns

903

Speaker of NT Parliament Robyn Lambley expects a number of members will outline their position on voluntary assisted dying today when a parliamentary committee's final report is tabled in parliament, deeming it an important day for an important issue

904

Labor Opposition Leader Selena Uibo says she has completed draft legislation on voluntary assisted dying, and plans to introduce the private members bill to parliament this week in the hope laws will be introduced before the end of the year

905

Tourism Central Australia CEO Danial Rochford says the ATSI Art Gallery has been viewed as a beacon of hope for the tourism industry, driving an extra 55,000 visitors to Alice Springs and is calling on both governments to work together to deliver it

906

Transport Workers Union NT Branch Secretary Sam McIntosh says bus drivers will go on strike next Monday, raping up the push for penalty rates and conditions in line with industry standards as pay negotiations stall with CDC but he’s reassuring parents that school services will continue

907

NT Police Association President Nathan Finn says members are frustrated that a new Police Commissioner was directly appointed without a proper recruitment process immediately after a review into senior police recruitment found a number of improvements to processes are needed

908

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has defended her appointment of Martin Dole as Police Commissioner saying he is a born and bred Territorian with decades of experience, has designed the OC spray trial, is rolling out police protective service officers and delivered the biggest pay deal in 20 years for NT cops

909

The Week That Was - 10th October 2025

910

Former player Cam Illett reflects on the formation of NT Thunder and the 2015 premiership win with the 10-year reunion being held in Darwin this weekend

911

Paving the Way’s Terry Moore says a number of local businesses have stumped up almost $30,000 to improve wheelchair access at TRL stadium to ensure families can watch their kids play rugby league after being unable to secure government funding

912

Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia National CEO Tony Stevenson says about 4,500 Territorians with severe and complex mental illness aren’t getting the help and support they need and he’s calling on the NT and Commonwealth Government to deliver more services ahead of World Mental Health Day tomorrow

913

Tourism NT, Senior Director of Tourism Business Development Leanne Paige says Destination NT will bring together the tourism, events and hospitality industry for a week of conferences and networking culminating with the Brolga Awards in November

914

Property Council of Australia's NT Executive Director Ruth Palmer says median house prices in Darwin have already hit $600,000 and that is only going to continue to rise, and is calling on the Commonwealth to be more realistic with its 5 per cent deposit scheme so that Territorians can buy their first home

915

Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King says the Commonwealth’s $80 million for the ATSI Art Gallery in Alice Springs remains on the table but she needs to consider contract variations put forward by the NT Government including to the location

916

Minister for Health Steve Edginton says the hydrotherapy pool at Palmerston Hospital remains accessible to anyone with a referral and takes aim at the Federal Government for dragging its feet on aged care beds and improvements to maternity services

917

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says Martin Dole APM has been appointed as the 15th Police Commissioner, who will be based in Alice Springs, adding that he has the full support of the Cabinet and is the best person to lead the force forward

918

Interschools equestrian committee member Amanda Howie and 11-year-old daughter Bailey share the achievements of nine local riders aged 9 to 18 at the recent national competition in Sydney, with Bailey taking out first in primary showjumping

919

Creator of Veteran Games Heston Russell says a team from Darwin 5/7 RAR are competing at the finals on the Gold Coast this weekend, with the Games established in direct response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

920

Independent Economist Saul Eslake sheds light on the controversial Darwin ship lift, which could see Territory taxpayers footing a $1 billion bill with no direct benefits to the NT Government from the project, adding that a thorough cost-benefit analysis should have been done

921

Acting Commander Kirsten Engels says two youths have now been arrested over a car theft that saw a man threatened with a knife at a Darwin service station, adding that the Dog squad helped arrest a 36-year-old man, wanted for property offending, in Rosebery early this morning

922

Trevor Miller, who was seriously injured in a violent home invasion speaks out about how it has impacted his life and is calling for police to be able to stop and search people for anything that could be used as a weapon and wants parents to be held more accountable

923

Member for Solomon Luke Gosling says about half of the available properties in Darwin and Palmerston were under the $600,000 price cap of the Federal Government’s 5 per cent home buyer deposit scheme, with more than 1,000 Territorians already using the scheme

924

Retired sports Journalist, Grey Morris is launching his book tomorrow on the life and times of Mark Motlop, the first NT footballer to play 300 games, saying it is an intriguing story that he is thrilled to share with the world

925

NT COGSO President Ruth Mirams says it was shocked to learn parents failing to consistently send their kids to school in the NT will be referred for income management, deeming it a punitive measure, and is calling for support to address underlying issues that differ in different communities

926

New mum Tessa Czislowski says staff shortages and a lack of choice and continuity of care were key issues raised at a forum on maternity services held in Darwin last weekend, adding that they’ve since secured a meeting with managers at RDH and plan to meet with the nursing and midwifery union about staffing concerns

927

Darwin’s new Lord Mayor Peter Styles says the Council doesn’t currently have the funds to contribute to the cost of security patrols in the CBD after TPS hours were reduced and he’s promised to listen to the community through town hall meetings, adding that he will be talking to city traders next week

928

Labor Opposition Leader Selena Uibo says dining at restaurants and attending medical appointments were among the seven personal trips she used the government white car service for over a 12-month period adding that she has never had a driver wait for her

929

Deputy Corrections Commissioner Kymberley McKay says a new industries, skills and employment initiative will see prisoners undertake training and education to become ready to enter the workforce, helping employers fill critical skill gaps while also reducing prisoner numbers and recidivism

930

Hospitality NT CEO Cathy Simmonds says hotel operators are particularly concerned about late night security patrols being wound back in Darwin CBD and is calling on the NT Government and City of Darwin to work together and reinstate them

931

Alice Springs Superintendent Robert Kent says a co-responder program that sees police work with child protection and victim services to exchange information and intervene early to prevent domestic violence is being rolled out in Alice Springs and Palmerston after a successful trial

932

Education Minister Jo Hersey says she has sought clarification on the guidelines for NT Government vehicles, admitting she has used the white car service for personal use on one occasion after revelations the Opposition Leader has done so several times for social gatherings and medical appointments

933

NT Emergency Services Chief Officer Wayne Snell highlights the valuable work of volunteers in storms, rescues, emergency management and in supporting other agencies as the service marks its 50th anniversary, and he’s encouraging more Territorians to volunteer with NTES

934

Robyn Burridge, who has a disability impacting her mobility says she’s been using the hydrotherapy pool at Palmerston Hospital for decades but recently found out it is now only available to inpatients and outpatients due to staffing issues and is calling on the Health Minister to meet with her and review the decision

935

Chair of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Tanzil Ramen says the report into voluntary assisted dying is now complete recommending it be adopted in the NT and pointed to an 18-month implementation period after laws are passed

936

The Week That Was - 3rd October 2025

937

Corroboree Park Challenge event coordinator Emma Harvey says 150 competitors including 60 kids are taking part in the unique family fishing comp this weekend, which takes place across the Mary River system, with plenty of activities planned like scavenger hunts and bucket casting

938

Superstar of STEM and molecular biosecurity scientist, Dr Sonu Yadav says she is delivering workshops at remote NT, WA and QLD schools to get students excited about molecular science, DNA, and invasive pest

939

Transport Workers Union NT Branch Secretary Sam McIntosh says bus drivers are ramping up industrial action from today, wearing high-vis vests with slogans amid ongoing enterprise agreement negotiations, with assaults, verbal abuse, penalty rates the key concerns of workers, adding that they haven’t ruled out strike action

940

AFL NT Chair Sean Bowden says the Tiwi Bombers will take on the Nightcliff Tigers tonight, kicking off the start of the NTFL season, with Southern Districts and St Mary’s women’s sides play on Friday before a men’s grand final rematch

941

The inaugural Territory Procurement Champion Tom Harris says he’s keen to engage with businesses to increase local procurement and make it easier for them to work with the NT Government

942

Property Council of Australia's NT Executive Director Ruth Palmer says the property price cap of $600,000 for Darwin under the 5 per cent home deposit scheme needs to be increased after significant growth, adding that a lot a of homes are being snatched up before being listed and building would be a real challenge

943

Cotality Research Director Tim Lawless say house prices in Darwin have increased 6 per cent the last quarter equating to an increase of about $31,000 and will continue to trend upwards due to the Federal Government’s 5 per cent home buyer deposit scheme

944

Chow owner Jason Hanna says the Darwin’s International Laksa Festival is a good tourism drawcard and he explains some of the exciting offerings at his venues, with three-time Golden Bowl winner Chow being inducted into the hall of fame this year

945

Airport Development Group’s Executive General Manager of Operations Rob Porter says it’s been a busy April to August with an increase of 9 per cent in passenger numbers adding that there has been strong demand for the new international flights, also shedding light on why landing fees in Darwin are among the most expensive

946

NT Major Events Company Executive Director Aimee Luxton says there are 11 chances to win a Million Dollar Fish this season, with extra cash up for grabs as part of a new twist on the competition

947

Acting Commander Kirsten Engels says police have now arrested five youths and one adult over an attempted car theft in Coolalinga and provides an update on the death of a 52-year-old woman at Casuarina Coastal Reserve which is now being treated as suspicious

948

Deputy Chief Minister and Corrections Minister Gerard Maley is encouraging Territorians to contact their local member regarding community custodial concerns, adding that it could be a police or court matter after a Howard Springs resident spoke out about someone in their street, making verbal threats while armed with a knife

949

Bliss Home Loans Janine Ashmore says she has written to the Federal Government raising concerns about the $600,000 cap on home prices in Darwin under the 5 per cent home buyer deposit scheme as it doesn’t accurately reflect the market and wouldn’t be enough for someone to build

950

Go Gentle Australia’s founding director Andrew Denton says there was a large turnout at a forum on voluntary assisted dying laws in Darwin last night, with many unhappy about how long it is taking for a bill to go before NT parliament

951

AFL Masters President Dean Wallington says there are 2,500 players and supporters in Darwin from across the country for the four-day Masters Carnival, with the comp for people aged 35 to 82 generating a big tourism boost for the Territory

952

CDU Pro Vice-Chancellor Faculty of Health, Professor Dominic Upton provides an update on its $30 million Centre for Better Health saying it boasts simulated training rooms, with some students already using new facility, which is expected to be fully operational next year

953

New mum Tessa Czislowski says a community forum is being held in Darwin on Saturday, bringing together women, families and health workers in a bid to guide improvements to maternity services in the NT

954

NT Health’s Public Health Physician Dr Ashish Yadav says the NT has recorded 4,000 flu cases and 12 deaths so far this year, an increase of 20 per cent on last year and he is reminding people to stay home if they are unwell and get vaccinated

955

NT Fire and Rescue Service Senior Station Officer Keith Hutton says crews and volunteers workers all night to secure properties in Tennant Creek from a large bushfire that broke out on Peko Road yesterday afternoon which comes after multiple fires on the weekend including kids lighting fires on the footy oval

956

Headspace Darwin Acting Clinical Operations Manager Jessica Chiswell and Clinical Psychologist Tiegan Holtham say they have two dedicated eating disorder clinicians available to support young people in Darwin after concerns were raised by a local family struggling to access assistance

957

CPSU Regional Secretary David Villegas says the NT Public Service isn’t competitive with other jurisdictions and important redundancy protections are being scrapped in the latest offer, which is going to the Fair Work Commission after it was voted down in a ballot

958

Kara Joyce speaks out about what her brother Shaun went through as a contractor working on the NT Health Acacia IT project before his sudden death and hopes there will be urgent change to address a terrible workplace culture

959

Remembering Cyclone Tracy Chair Richard Creswick says the committee will do its final duty today, handing over its frangipani memorial at East Point to the new Lord Mayor and then the committee will be dissolved after three years of work

960

The Week That Was - 26th September 2025

961

Alex ‘Wookie” from Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise says the crew spotted young croc Jiminy struggling with cable ties around his mouth during a tour on Monday and sprung into action to remove the restrictions, also alerting NT Parks of the deliberate act that could have caused his death

962

Darwin dancer Monique Dries and mother Rebecca Davis are speaking out after waiting six hours for an ambulance on Saturday night after Monique dislocated her knee during a competition, saying more funding is needed to address the pressures on St Johns and NT Health

963

Minister for Public Employment Jo Hersey says the government’s public service pay offer was generous after a wage freeze under Labor adding that she is meeting with the Fair Work Commission today and flagged that the outcome could be less than the 12.55 per cent pay rise in the offer that was voted down

964

NT Chief Health Officer Dr Paul Burgess says paracetamol is very safe to use during pregnancy for fever and pain relief, adding that there is no evidence it causes autism following suggestions of a causation by President Donald Trump

965

Art critic and former head of Australian art at the National Gallery of Australia, John McDonald says it’s a nonsense idea to turn the State Square Art Gallery in Darwin CBD into something else, destroying a potential tourist asset with EOIs open for alternative uses and the government considering splitting the lease

966

Health Services Union NT Branch Secretary Billy Elrick says allied health workers have rejected the government’s pay offer of a 3 per cent increase claiming they are among the lowest paid in the country and are taking industrial action with rallies held across the NT yesterday

967

St Johns, Director of Ambulance Services Andrew Thomas sheds light on why a Darwin dancer had to wait more than six hours for an ambulance on Saturday night after dislocating her knee, saying there were 18 priority one cases and seven urgent callouts during that period

968

Human Quotient Group Director and Co-Founder Claire Harris says a new program is being launched in Darwin and Katherine to support spouses of current and former ADF members to boost wellbeing and unlock career opportunities

969

NT Department of Tourism CEO Suzana Bishop says Tourism NT and NT Major Event Company are being merged into one entity to streamline operations and more strategically attract visitors to the NT, with permanent staff to be retained or redeployed across government

970

Darwin Commander David Moore says a brief of evidence has been handed to the DPP to determine whether charges should be laid against any NT police officer over the death of a 24-year-old man at a Coles supermarket in Alice Springs in May

971

United Workers Union NT Secretary Erina Early fears frontline workers are at risk of serious injuries from OC spray and wants the protection measures strengthened or for the trial to be scrapped after a teenager sprayed security guards in Darwin

972

Member for Gowja Chansey Paech is calling on Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby to resign or for the NT Government to take action after she failed to publicly declare a conflict of interest relating to a driver sentenced over a fatal hit and run

973

Catholic Care NT Violence Prevention Manager Narelle Gosstray says 20 Territory organisations have created domestic violence action plans, 30 days into its new campaign called the Stand, which aims to get businesses and community groups to say NO MORE to violence

974

The Week That Was - 5th September 2025

975

Power and Water’s Executive General Manager of Power Services Belinda Small says there was an issue at the Channel Island switchyard this morning, which saw 44,000 customers in Darwin, Palmerston and Katherine lose power, with crews working to restore most people by 9.30am

976

Haileybury Rendall Students Mahu Hatch, Elissa Unwin, Amelia Wurst and Aaliyah Thomas tell Katie Woolf they’ve been busy rehearsing for their production called The Addams Family- A New Musical, ahead of their performances at the AANT Centre next week, and share a taste of what’s in store for the audience

977

Assistant Minister for People, Sport and Culture Laurio Zio says 33 participants in NT Youth Parliament will put forward bills and petitions that they’ve created in Parliament House later this month, with youth homelessness, scrutiny, wellbeing in schools and the age of criminal responsibility on the agenda

978

Road Trains of Australia’s NT Manger Nick Vereker says rocks being thrown at trucks and livestock is happening all too often and he’s calling for urgent action before there are devastating consequences, adding that some key freight routes in the NT are atrocious and the Minister responsible should go and inspect them

979

Local Vet owner of Australian Pet Nutrition and the Animal Wellness Hub Dr Roz Barker has welcomed the NT’s animal welfare reforms, saying she advocated for tougher penalties for animal cruelty and changes to restraining dogs in vehicles but would like to see animals not referred to as property in the legislation

980

Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure Bill Yan provides an update on a major power outage impacting, Darwin, Palmerston and Katherine, and says police are working with the circuit breaker team and other local agencies in Katherine to engage with youths after 11 incidents of rocks being thrown at vehicles including trucks

981

NT Electoral Commissioner Kirsten Kelly says complaints about how to vote and other campaign material have been referred to NT Police to investigate as the NTEC does not have the powers to do so, adding that final results from the local government elections will be published tomorrow evening

982

Vicki Bridge, who has become the first Northern Territory woman to race in 7-world major marathons after recently completing the Sydney marathon despite nursing a calf injury tells Katie Woolf it’s been a quiet goal for about 9 years, with her sights now set on Cape Town

983

Stroke advocate Richard Crookes raises concerns about the Corella Ward at Darwin Private Hospital, where he recovered after his stroke, describing it as a “ghost-town” now and says he’s aiming to walk 30kms this month and raise $10,000 for the cause

984

Northern Territory Major Events Company Executive Director Aimee Luxton says almost 7,000 people have registered since Monday for Season 11 of the Million Dollar Fish competition, which begins in October, with 11 barramundi carrying million dollar tags

985

NT Transport Association Executive Officer Louise Bilato says she’s extremely concerned about rocks being thrown at truck drivers in Katherine and wants serious action to be taken to keep drivers safe, also highlighting the terrible state of NT Highways, with roads between Berry Springs and Katherine their top priority to get fixed

986

Assistant Commissioner Peter Malley says 429 people have purchased 724 canisters of OC spray since Monday, with 8 people deemed not eligible to have it due to their criminal history, adding that officers are still working to track 2 of them down

987

Tourism Central Australia CEO Danial Rochford says a new tourism campaign has been launched to attract visitors to the NT during the low and shoulder season, adding that the closure of the Museum of Central Australia is a big loss, but the town is buzzing with the Red CentreNats on this weekend

988

Opposition Leader Selena Uibo says Labor will be keeping an eye on misuse of OC spray with the trial underway and labelled suggestions by Chansey Paech that CLP members should be sprayed as “cheeky”, adding that police do it in their training

989

17-year-old Briseis Brittain, joins Katie Woolf in the studio with mum Marcey and Athletics NT Executive Officer Leanne Chin after being selected to represent Australia at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, sharing her excitement ahead of her international debut in the 200m and 400m events

990

UniSA’s Associate Professor Lesley-Anne Ey says there’s been a bit of an overreaction about social media companies collecting personal information ahead of the ban for under 16-year-olds, which she supports to protect kids from exploitation

991

NT Fire and Rescue Service Watch Commander Luigi Cucchiaro says crews battled a large fire in Humpty Doo for a large part of yesterday, with a fire ban extended in the Darwin and Adelaide River forecast areas for a third day in a row due to dry and windy conditions and large fuel loads

992

Cotality Australia’s research director, Tim Lawless says there’s not a lot of choice for people wanting to buy a house in Darwin, with low levels of stock, prices rising about 1 per cent each month and strong investment demand, deeming it as a sellers' market at the moment

993

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says about 255 people, mostly older Territorians, purchased OC spray on day one of a 12 month trial, with four people deemed ineligible and police issuing one notice to appear, suggesting the safeguards are working

994

Environment Centre NT Executive Director Kirsty Howey says a huge methane gas leak at Santos’ Darwin LNG facility could cause an explosion, be harmful to humans and the environment and she’s calling for the company to fix the leak and for the Federal Government to investigate why it’s been covered up

995

Territory Childcare Group Director Sarah Lloyd welcomes a string of Federal reforms being rolled out in childcare centres, including a ban on personal devices and vaping and 24-hour mandatory reporting after a spate of alleged assaults on kids in care across the country

996

Fishing and Outdoor World owner Ronald Voukolos says there’s been a steady flow of people keen to get OC spray today as the trial begins, and explains what’s involved in buying it and what criteria people need to meet

997

Indigenous justice advocate, Thomas Mayo says the OC spray trial is an “ignorant approach” by the NT Government as it ignores experts, people vulnerable to violence and makes Territorians less safe

998

ABC News Journalist Olivana Louthouris says it took the jury about six hours to find Croc Wrangler Matt Wright guilty on two charges in his Supreme Court trial last week, and sheds light on statements from Chris ‘Willow’ Wilson’s widow, Mr Wright himself and the family of injured pilot Sebastian Robinson outside of court after the verdict

999

Salties Wheelchair Basketball coach Tracy York and NT player Tom O’Neill-Thorne says the team is looking to defend its title in the national finals in Sydney and are feeling good ahead of their first game tonight

1000

Real Estate Central, Agent Danial Harris has welcomed the Federal Government’s first home buyer deposit scheme but is calling for the price cap in the NT to be lifted after periods of significant growth, saying there aren’t many homes under $600,000