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Each week we talk with Chris Walsh, the editor of the NT Independent about the top stories that are making news in the Territory on a long form podcast we call Weekends With Walshy. Territory Story News Bites is a short form weekly podcast which gives you a snap shot of some of the stories we're going to be talking about on the weekend podcast. It's meant to give you a quick insight as to what's happening in the Territory each week and some of the stories that we'll discuss in more detail during Weekends With Walshy. On this episode of News Bites we speak with Chris from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording. Some of the stories making headlines this week include: - Parliament is sitting this week and Declan's Law was up for "debate" - Fyles plans to head overseas and discuss defence issues with the USA - Former police commissioner's "leadership" summit cancelled Have a listen to the details of some of the big stories Chris

Chris and Co have been working hard as usual this week on a vast array of stories. Another week where there's been a lot happening in the world of news. in the NT and we've got it all for you here on the weekend edition. 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. Michael Murphy announced as new Police Commissioner 2. EDITORIAL: Why the appointment of Michael Murphy as Police Commissioner is problematic 3. Allegations of corrupt police conduct requires inquiry run by retired judge: MLA 4. Darwin Council’s trespass order against councillor may not be legal: Prof 5. Lia Finocchiaro takes position on Voice after months of internal party turmoil 6. Silence around Sitzler’s proposed massive workers camp 7. Commissioner for Public Employment not seeking new contract: Minister 8. $1.35M Darwin CBD laneways ‘action plan’ launched 9. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/69

Each week we talk with Chris Walsh, the editor of the NT Independent about the top stories that are making news in the Territory on a long form podcast we call Weekends With Walshy. Territory Story News Bites is a short form weekly podcast which gives you a snap shot of some of the stories we're going to be talking about on the weekend podcast. It's meant to give you a quick insight as to what's happening in the Territory each week and some of the stories that we'll discuss in more detail during Weekends With Walshy. On this episode of News Bites we speak with Chris from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording. Some of the stories making headlines this week include: - Darwin Mayor bans Alderman from all council buildings - Opposition leader takes position on Voice.......finally - Sitzler's proposed workers camp shrouded in mystery Have a listen to the details of some of the big stories Chris and Co are preparing to put online this week and some of th

Chris and Co have been working hard as usual this week on a vast array of stories. Another week where there's been a lot happening in the world of news. in the NT and we've got it all for you here on the weekend edition. 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. Alderman says Mayor lied about ‘complaint’ from Timor-Leste President in effort to silence her 2. Secret Labor travel docs reveal mystery politician onboard 2020 campaign flights after two-year battle for info 3. Northern Land Council’s fraud controls fail to meet federal standards, national audit finds 4. Equivalent of three coal-fired power stations worth of emissions annually from new LNG plant: Report 5. Calls for Albanese Government to double public school funding, while NT Government unable to meet needs 6. Teen allegedly fires arrow at security guard in Darwin CBD 7. Bushfires NT warns of massive bushfires

Each week we talk with Chris Walsh, the editor of the NT Independent about the top stories that are making news in the Territory on a long form podcast we call Weekends With Walshy. Territory Story News Bites is a short form weekly podcast which gives you a snap shot of some of the stories we're going to be talking about on the weekend podcast. It's meant to give you a quick insight as to what's happening in the Territory each week and some of the stories that we'll discuss in more detail during Weekends With Walshy. On this episode of News Bites we speak with Chris from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording. Some of the stories making headlines this week include: - Secret Labor travel docs reveal mystery politician onboard 2020 campaign flights - Darwin alderman says she was bullied by Council CEO & Mayor - Call for Albanese Govt to double public school funding Have a listen to the details of some of the big stories Chris and Co are preparing to

Chris and Co have been working hard as usual this week on a vast array of stories. Another week where there's been a lot happening in the world of news. in the NT and we've got it all for you here on the weekend edition. 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. Police media director role listed as three month contract amid political interference allegations 2. Fyles hires Gunner’s adviser on mysterious contract a year out from election 3. ‘Formal recognition that the system is in crisis’: AMA president on latest hospital Code Yellow 4. ‘Not in the public interest’: Another body drops criminal complaint against senior NT Police detective 5. Lee Point housing project shutdown to impact Territory business: Industry 6. Bushfire at Darwin River being treated as ‘suspicious’ by police 7. Political stoush over calls for federal inquiry into land councils 8. Australian Defence

Each week we talk with Chris Walsh, the editor of the NT Independent about the top stories that are making news in the Territory on a long form podcast we call Weekends With Walshy. Territory Story News Bites is a short form weekly podcast which gives you a snap shot of some of the stories we're going to be talking about on the weekend podcast. It's meant to give you a quick insight as to what's happening in the Territory each week and some of the stories that we'll discuss in more detail during Weekends With Walshy. On this episode of News Bites we speak with Chris from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording. Some of the stories making headlines this week include: - Chief Minister hire for Chief Minister's adviser on mysterious contract - Ombudsman not going to investigate top cop - Lee Point housing development shutdown Have a listen to the details of some of the big stories Chris and Co are preparing to put online this week and some of the stor

Bella Maree is a singer/songwriter based in Darwin who is probably best known by Territorians for appearance on Australian Idol in 2023 where she made the Top 50. Prior to appearing on Idol she had previously been on both X-Factor and The Voice where due to a strange series of events she didn't get beyond the audition stages, listen to the podcast to find out the reasons why! Bella was born in Brisbane but moved around a lot as a child with her family. Spending time living in News South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and even Thailand. In this episode, Bella goes into the reasons as to why her family moved around a lot and how that has moulded her as an adult. Bella delves into her childhood and how certain events have shaped her to become the singer/songwriter and performer that she is today. It hasn't always been easy for her along the way but she nows resides and feels at home in Darwin. This is Bella Maree's Territory Story. The Territory Story podcast thanks to Oppidanus Digital Mar

Chris and Co have been working hard as usual this week on a vast array of stories. Another week where there's been a lot happening in the world of news. in the NT and we've got it all for you here on the weekend edition. 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. Fyles tells outright lies on national stage at press club address 2. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-03/nt-independent-legal-action-natasha-fyles-misinformation-claim/102682246 3. $10m NT Beverages corruption investigation referred to Chief Minister 4. Confusion over criminal complaint investigation against senior NT Police detective 5. Recidivist young offenders’ criminal records erased as new laws take effect  6. Half of NTPFES staff say it is not safe to challenge the way things are done: Survey  7. ‘They are going to kill me’: Darwin Cup jockey allegedly attacked outside home  8. Calls for more NT Governm

Each week we talk with Chris Walsh, the editor of the NT Independent about the top stories that are making news in the Territory on a long form podcast we call Weekends With Walshy. Territory Story News Bites is a short form weekly podcast which gives you a snap shot of some of the stories we're going to be talking about on the weekend podcast. It's meant to give you a quick insight as to what's happening in the Territory each week and some of the stories that we'll discuss in more detail during Weekends With Walshy. On this episode of News Bites we speak with Chris from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording. Some of the stories making headlines this week include: - NT Beverages corruption investigation referred to Chief Minister - 30 young criminal offenders records erased - Chief Minister lies on national stage at press club Have a listen to the details of some of the big stories Chris and Co are preparing to put online this week and some of the stor

Brian Martin is emeritus professor of social sciences at the University of Wollongong, Australia. Brian's formal training is in physics where he has a BA from Rice University and a PhD from Sydney University. After achieving that, he worked for a decade at the Australian National University as an applied mathematician. Brian also studied the politics, sociology and other aspects of science, whose relevance (or lack of it) he could often see in his day-to-day work. During this time Brian became involved in the radical science movement, the anti-uranium movement and the peace movement. Brian has spent a great deal of his lifetime fighting a myriad of things that he sees as injustices. From nuclear power to workplace bullying he has spent many years as an activist. Brian is a published author having written many books on a variety of subjects including nonviolent protesting, whistleblowing and activism. Brian is a very level headed, clear thinker who has assisted many whistleblowers on a national scale

Chris and Co have been working hard as usual this week on a vast array of stories. As you can expect there's been a lot happening in the world of news and we've got it all for you here on the weekend edition. 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. ‘Errors have been made’: ICAC investigation into Labor corruption in limbo as allegations of political influence raised 2. Labor to strengthen sex offence laws, now outlaws what it did to protect child sex offender 3. Government declares some Darwin northern suburbs ‘high risk’ areas for weapons scanners 4. Fuel card rorts: Speaker’s ruling on fuel card usage secretly posted two days before Christmas 5. Charges against NT Police media adviser suddenly dropped mid-trial 6. NT taxi fares to increase seven per cent from Monday 7. New submarine cable links Darwin to Singapore via Port Headland 8. Fowl play: Labor MLA calls for j

Each week we talk with Chris Walsh, the editor of the NT Independent about the top stories that are making news in the Territory on a long form podcast we call Weekends With Walshy. Territory Story News Bites is a short form weekly podcast which gives you a snap shot of some of the stories we're going to be talking about on the weekend podcast. It's meant to give you a quick insight as to what's happening in the Territory each week and some of the stories that we'll discuss in more detail during Weekends With Walshy. On this episode of News Bites we speak with Chris from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording. Some of the stories making headlines this week include: - NT Police to use weapon detectors in fight against crime - More details into the Travel Rorts 2.0 saga - ICAC admits errors have been made in Labor corruption investigation Have a listen to the details of some of the big stories Chris and Co are preparing to put online this week and some of

Trevor Tschirpig was born and raised in Renmark in South Australia. After completing his schooling and trying out a few different jobs he decided to enter a career with the bank. The career in the bank took him to Whyalla where he stayed for about 4 years and where he met his wife. After his time in Whyalla he was offered a new adventure in Darwin which he took for a fixed period of 18 months. 45 years later Trevor and family are still in Darwin and it's also home to kids and now grandkids. A lot of listeners of the podcast will probably know Trevor best for his conveyancing business Trevor Tschirpig Conveyancing which is still in the family now that Trevor's son Ben has taken it over. Aside from his business Trevor has also given a lot back to the community through his time as an advocate at the Wanderers football club and on the committee of the Kiwanis Club in Darwin. In addition to all of the above Trevor lays claim to having listened to every episode of the Territory Story podcast so we though

Chris and Co have been working hard as usual this week on a vast array of stories. As you can expect there's been a lot happening in the world of news and we've got it all for you here on the weekend edition. 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. ICAC also hired Labor Party member 2. Fyles Govt did not disclose full extent of problems at Howard Springs flood centre, new figures show: CLP 3. Alice Springs takeaway alcohol restrictions extended indefinitely 4. Fyles Government puts up $10M for flights, calls for feds to fund domestic violence programs 5. Serious issues with Tiwi Island Land Council governance identified in federal audit 6. ‘Culture of fear’: MLA calls for end of political interference in police comms unit 7. Darwin to Tarcoola rail system upgrade expected to boost investment, employment in remote areas 8. ‘It’s great short films, it’s on tour, it’s the

Each week we talk with Chris Walsh, the editor of the NT Independent about the top stories that are making news in the Territory on a long form podcast we call Weekends With Walshy. Territory Story News Bites is a short form weekly podcast which gives you a snap shot of some of the stories we're going to be talking about on the weekend podcast. It's meant to give you a quick insight as to what's happening in the Territory each week and some of the stories that we'll discuss in more detail during Weekends With Walshy. On this episode of News Bites we speak with Chris from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording. Some of the stories making headlines this week include: - ICAC Also Hires Labor Party Member - Government puts up $10M for flights to the Territory - Serious issues for Tiwi Island Council governance found in audit Have a listen to the details of some of the big stories Chris and Co are preparing to put online this week and some of the stories we&

Chris returns refreshed this week after a week away. As you can expect there's been a lot happening in the world of news and we've got it all for you here on the weekend edition. 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. Territory’s top judge subject of serious misconduct complaint, ‘secret’ Stella Maris inquiry emails raised 2. ICAC hires CLP operative as investigator 3. Fyles raises croc culling issue again after latest attack 4. ‘The worst people’: Labor used firefighters to get into power, now worse than the CLP, firefighter says 5. Building commissioner role considered in consultant’s review of industry oversight 6. Inpex plant restricted to essential staff as part of unexplained safety measures 7. New tourism vouchers needed to keep NT’s tourism industry afloat: CLP 8. Darwin’s Beer Can Regatta to be run on Sunday The Territory Story podcast thanks to Oppidanus Di

Each week we talk with Chris Walsh, the editor of the NT Independent about the top stories that are making news in the Territory on a long form podcast we call Weekends With Walshy. Territory Story News Bites is a short form weekly podcast which gives you a snap shot of some of the stories we're going to be talking about on the weekend podcast. It's meant to give you a quick insight as to what's happening in the Territory each week and some of the stories that we'll discuss in more detail during Weekends With Walshy. On this episode of News Bites we speak with Chris from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording. Some of the stories making headlines this week include: - ICAC hires CLP operative as investigator - CM raises croc culling issue again after last latest attack - Labor used firefighters to get into power, now worse than the CLP, firefighter says Have a listen to the details of some of the big stories Chris and Co are preparing to put online this

Chris returns refreshed this week after a week away. As you can expect there's been a lot happening in the world of news and we've got it all for you here on the weekend edition. 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. Snouts in the trough: Monaghan on another taxpayer-funded overseas junket 2. NT Police director of communications sacked amidst accusations of political interference 3. ‘Quite weird by national standards’: NT ICAC Act reforms called into question 4. Defence signs lease for Howard Springs accommodation facility 5. Utilities Commission predicts Top End blackouts if government does not act 6. Popular burger joint taken to court by Fair Work Ombudsman over apprentice wage shortfall 7. NT WorkSafe inspectors now using body-worn cameras for worksite visits 8. Compliance checks on rides at regional shows underway: NT WorkSafe  9. Tivan chooses mining in Western

Each week we talk with Chris Walsh, the editor of the NT Independent about the top stories that are making news in the Territory on a long form podcast we call Weekends With Walshy. Territory Story News Bites is a short form weekly podcast which gives you a snap shot of some of the stories we're going to be talking about on the weekend podcast. It's meant to give you a quick insight as to what's happening in the Territory each week and some of the stories that we'll discuss in more detail during Weekends With Walshy. On this episode of News Bites we speak with Chris from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording. Some of the stories making headlines this week include: - The speaker take another tax payer funded trip - NT police director of communications sacked - Proposed changes to the ICAC extremely unusual according to expert Have a listen to the details of some of the big stories David and Co are preparing to put online this week and some of the storie