Boundless Possible

Ruth Palmer was scared to death about coming on this podcast. But she did it anyway. And that just about sums up Ruth Palmer. Born in Adelaide, Ruth was 15 when her parents decided to move to Port Hedland in Western Australia where he father took up another position as a train driver. Ruth refused to go and instead behind and moved in with her boyfriend. The relationship was not a good one for Ruth. She eventually moved to Port Hedland and ended up in another bad relationship before moving to Melbourne where she finally had a chance to grow.  Ruth didn't like the cold and moved up to Brisbane where she started a career in the recruitment industry. She then moved to Darwin and Lajamanu and  married a police officer. Her father's background in the CFMEU made her an ideal candidate for the Labor Party and she joined the Government in communications and even after Labor lost the election 2012, she was one of handful to be offered a position with the government now in opposition. For the past seven and half yea

Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the Territory. This week’s stories are:  Senior Territory Labor figure found guilty of rape  Police Commissioner's radio interview Media fallout from Kumanjayi Walker coronial inquest Cost of new homes in NT to rise after government changed building codes, builders warn Topless woman found a few hours after police called for public assistance  Content warning: There is a discussion about child sexual assault on this episode. Listener discretion is advised. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Celeste Mackenzie was born in Adelaide in 1996. The last child of five children on her father's side and two children on her mother's side, she's half German and has siblings from three other parents.  After finishing high school, Celeste had a gap year on Gold Coast where she ended up in a share house with five Brazilian girls. She eventually returned to Adelaide and stayed with her father who passed away later that year. She decided to join the South Australian police and after graduating and getting some experience, she got a posting to Whyalla. Whilst she enjoyed the work, she faced problems at work and battled bouts of depression. She eventually left the police force and came to Darwin where she has extended family. Celeste joined Raine & Horne and spent several months assisting Glenn Grantham (see episode 144) selling real estate. She recently left this industry to take up a position at the emergency call centre at St. Johns. This is Celeste's Territory Story. --- Send in a voice message: http

Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the Territory. This week’s stories are:   Mellon charged with 31 offences, subject of rare press conference where he was not named   Former assistant police commissioner managing NT Police problems: Fyles   Fyles Government kills public inquiry into police, says it is currently restructuring force   Labor throws ‘white supremacist’ accusations at CLP while its former secretary faces trial for child sex offences   Government delays new remote rental payment scheme after backlash  Darwin bucks nationwide housing price decline trend This is an updated version of the original episode. It does not contain the story on a draft Pollock Report due to a supression order. We will rebroadcast the original episode once the supression order is lifted. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the Territory. This week’s stories are: Two other officers involved in Zach Rolfe trial have also complained about him being reinstated Editorial: Here’s why Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker needs to resign now NT Police watch commander in custody over conspiracy to pervert the course of justice Kumanjayi Walker fund aims to raise $400,000 for legal, family, and friends costs for coronial inquest Police release aggravated assault charges against officer, remain quiet on fraud charge against another ‘Bizarre’: Police officer moved into internal investigations unit while being investigated for fraud Two-thirds of remote Territory tenants to pay higher rents starting next month Proposed Tiwi Islands hydrogen energy project given major project status Five-time winner Pee Wee’s again snags this year’s top Gold Plate Award --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/

Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the Territory. This week’s stories are: 1. ‘In complete crisis’: Chalker not resigning despite 80 per cent of NT cops having no confidence in him 2. ‘Complexity of the complexities’: Fyles continues to support Chalker despite officers losing confidence 3. Zach Rolfe banned from entering NT Police premises because Yuendumu OIC Julie Frost might be ‘triggered’ 4. Humpty Doo Fire Station shuts for day, Chief Fire Officer blames closure on firies not doing overtime 5. NT teachers strike over government’s pay freeze policy 6. Editorial: The Northern Territory is officially broken and fixing it will not be easy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Lisa was born in Bend, Oregon. The middle child in a Mormon household, in a town with a similar population to Darwin, she was destined for more. At the age of 18 she finished high school and took off to Japan as an exchange student where she tried to improve her Japanese. After returning to the States, she accepted a job as a nanny in New York. What an experience that was! She was exposed to unimaginable wealth: private jets, yachts and spoilt children. She then returned to Oregon and eventually finished a degree in Health Education before she commenced a very successful career selling 'adult relationship enhancements' by party plan. Her most memorable experience being a party organised by her aunt, and attended by her mother, grandmother and great aunt! Through the company Lisa got the opportunity to relocate to Australia and after a few years in Sydney and a new partner, she moved to Darwin and started a career as a travel agent. This is Lisa's Territory Story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor

Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the Territory. This week’s stories are:  Analysis: Fyles obligated to restore integrity by handing over Cabinet documents to ICAC Fyles attempts to defend Cabinet documents scandal in confusing radio appearance  CLP calls for Fyles Government to back fuel price inquiry Labor candidate’s  LinkedIn profile deactivated hours before nomination made official, raising suspicions  REVEALED: Here’s what Labor is hiding about Fannie Bay candidate and fifth floor staffer Brent Potter  Fyles Government must explain $70m unpaid remote rent write-off: CLP  New banana freckle sites discovered, calls for Territorians to check their plants --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the Territory. This week’s stories are: Gunner blocked ICAC from accessing documents connected to ‘serious allegation’: New report ‘Dark cloud’: Fyles must release documents that Gunner refused to give ICAC, CLP says Police review into Professional Standards announced in lead up to Kumanjayi Walker coronial Natasha Fyles’ captain’s pick powerplay: Fifth floor staffer named as Labor candidate CLP preselects Ben Hosking for Fannie Bay by-election Highest fuel cost in the country continues to plague Darwin motorists --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent  online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the  Territory. This week’s stories are: Gunner resigns from NT politics By-election set for Fannie Bay to replace Michael Gunner Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s maiden speech Handling of the ‘Yuendumu critical incident’ offered as reason for no confidence in Police Commissioner ‘Outrageous and irresponsible’: Fyles Government downplays effect of alcohol on DV cases in NT Labor moves to exempt pollies from attending Parliament in person Federal Labor to allow conscience vote on assisted dying laws ban --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Taylah Peters was born in Darwin to parents from country Queensland and Victoria, respectively. In a typical Territory story, both her parents came to Darwin separately for ‘a visit’ and stayed. After finishing high school, Taylah, moved to Brisbane and completed a degree in Human Services and Criminal Justice before becoming a social worker and then counsellor.  The pandemic changed the course of Taylah's life and following lockdowns she decided that she would move back to Darwin to be close to family. She took up a role with Relationships Australia and hasn't looked back.  Taylah is also heavily involved with Amber NT (formerly SIDS and Kids). When she was 12, her family lost her youngest brother who was born prematurely. This event has had a lasting impact on her life and out of her grief she founded the annual event, 'A Walk to Remember'.  This is Taylah's Territory Story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the Territory. This week’s stories are:  First case of monkeypox detected in NT  Turf Club grandstand saga ICAC’s executive assistant faces court over leaking charges; police officer facing similar charge  Alleged ‘chemical thrower’ found not guilty for riotous behaviour and aggravated assault against police  Costs of Darwin ship lift jump by $115 million as contractor selected  NT forecast to be the worst performing economy in Australia over five years: Deloitte Access Economics  NT property market bucks nationwide sell-off trend --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Cam Smith is a reporter with the NT News. Born in Victoria, Cam grew up in Mount Beauty, with an older brother and younger sister. After finishing school he landed a job as a cadet journalist with the Sun-Herald. He then spent several years as a journalist including a stint in the UK before finally taking a position with the NT News where he covered politics for four years before moving to TV. Cam eventually returned to the NT News and now covers business news. This is Cam’s Territory Story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the Territory. This week’s stories are: 1. Zach’s back: Constable Zach Rolfe to be reinstated by NT Police, sources confirm 2. Police media unit lied about video of Commissioner’s controversial speech to firefighting recruits, created ‘awkward situation’: FOI docs 3. ‘Integrity matters, sack Chalker now’: Police executive investigating tens of dollars worth of vandalism 4. Mayor Kon Vatskalis’s five-star Bali resort trip to sign sister city deal revealed 5. Refinancing boosts the value of NT housing finance commitments; building approvals stay down 6. ‘We need to survive’: NT Independent to offer subscription service but free news will continue --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Elizabeth (Liz) Spencer is Professor of Law at Charles Darwin University. Born in New Jersey, she's the last of four children. Her father was in the US Navy and met her Australian mother in Brisbane towards the end of World War II. In this respect she's half Australian. After finishing high school Liz went on to do a 'gap' year in France where she had some interesting experiences. She then returned to the US and completed a degree in Environmental Studies and Biology from Trinity College and headed out to the west coast to work in an architectural firm. It was there that she decided architecture was not for her and she returned to New York to work before enrolling to do a Master of Community and Regional Planning from the University of Texas at Austin.  Liz got married and moved to Denver before her husband, who was an engineer in the oil and gas industry, got a transfer to Norway and then The Netherlands. While raising two children Liz decided to study law and she earned a Juris Doctor from the University

Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the Territory. This week’s stories are:  Territorians told to be cautious, not fearful of rising Omicron sub-variant cases Around 22,000 Territory workers to get wage increase as minimum wage rises ‘Ignorant’ and a ‘complete lack of responsibility’: MLA reaction to Alice Springs crime plan NT Govt offering cash for new ideas to attract, retain skilled workforce New 10-year, $200 million taxpayer-funded deal for NT horse racing industry announced ‘Vital connection’ lost as Jetstar scraps Darwin – Singapore route --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Emanuel Masimo is a lawyer at Ward Keller practising in commercial law, estate planning and migration. Born in what is now South Sudan in 1999, Emanuel's family fled to Kenya as refugees as the country descended into civil war. They eventually migrated to Darwin in 2005 and he grew up in Karama, playing soccer and going to school. He eventually fell into law when his teacher encouraged him to 'put something down' on the university entrance form. Emanuel talks about growing up in Darwin coming from an African refugee background and discusses issues like racism, sports, school and the difference between assimilation in Darwin compared to other cities in Australia. This is Emanuel's Territory Story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the Territory. This week, Chris is on leave so we spoke with his deputy editor, David Wood. This week’s stories are:  Minister gives TIO Stadium exemption, with no end date, from complying with Building Act  ‘Domestic dependent nations’: Treaty report proposes self-governing and law making for Territory Indigenous groups  Entire Casuarina Police Station night crew called in sick, two officers doing second shift left to run the station: sources  Private security guards to patrol northern suburbs and Palmerston, more money for business security upgrades  NT Police attrition rate 10 per cent over the last 12 months, with 171 officers leaving: NTPA figures  Territorians to be charged 2.7 per cent more for power from July 1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the Territory. This week’s stories are:  Chalker shares his ‘heart-breaking’ position with Estimates hearings, blames ‘mistruths’ and ‘disgusting commentary’ for problems  Vote of confidence in Police Commissioner by officers to happen in ‘coming weeks’  ‘Figures so terrible you don’t want to tell us’: Minister refuses to release Corrections vacancies  ‘Not a reality’: Fyles Government admits no crime-reduction plan for Alice Springs  Family groups, elders, TOs and government agencies need to solve Wadeye violence together: NT Police  Judge rules ICAC failed to provide procedural fairness to Turf Club board member  CLP nominate disgraced former speaker Kezia Purick to return as Speaker of the House  Drone follows alleged drink driver home leading to arrest: NT Police --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Alan Berman is Dean of Law at Charles Darwin University. Born in the USA, Alan, comes from interesting stock. His father was Latvian American and his mother, Moroccan American. Alan is a global citizen, comfortable in both Riga and Casablanca. After finishing Law School at Duke University, North Carolina, Alan worked in Sacramento, California. But he was never comfortable as a lawyer, preferring public service. He worked on Walter Mondale’s failed bid to oust Ronald Reagan in ‘84 and then went on to accept a position teaching at Massey University, in Palmerston North, New Zealand. From there he made his foray into Australia and completed a PhD before returning to the US. But he came back to Australia and accepted various teaching roles until he was finally offered the position of Dean of Law at Charles Darwin University. This is Alan’s Territory Story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message