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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 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 that 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 office about what he's working on at the time of recording. Some of the stories making headlines this week include: - The AFLNT rename the medal for the best female player of the year - The CLP party president resigns after a short time in the role - Barkly Council CEO resigns with no reason given for her resignation - DPP makes statement regarding failed Children's Commissioner court case Have a listen to details of some of the bi

A descendant of the Dauareb nation, one of the eight tribes of Mer Island, in the eastern part of the Torres Strait, he was among the first cohort of students to graduate from an innovative JCU nursing degree course based on neighbouring Thursday Island, in 2005. Having witnessed the “diabetes epidemic that swept through Torres Strait”, Dr Taylor spent several years working as a renal dialysis nurse, both in Cairns and Alice Springs, which has the largest haemodialysis unit in the Southern Hemisphere. “Renal failure is a complication associated with diabetes and I wanted to see the end stage of that complication,” he said. He then switched focus to primary health care, training health workers as a clinical educator with the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia, based in Adelaide. In 2008, Dr Taylor began actively contributing to diabetes research; project managing a University of Sydney study on antecedents of renal disease in children, before joining a University of South Australia and JCU colla

Another week goes by and some more familiar NT characters featured in the news this week. The unofficial mayor of "Clown Town" joins us to unravel this weeks newsworthy activities.  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. Prosecution drops case against Children’s Commissioner Colleen Gwynne 2. ‘Insufficient evidence’: ICAC closes illegal campaign donations investigation into mystery candidate 3. Larger Darwin bottle shop hours cut amid safety fears 4. Fyles Government forks out $11m to finish ship lift design after contractor went broke 5. New low-cost airline Bonza considering NT flights, while Tourism Minister says too busy to meet 6. Million dollar pig competition proposed to reduce feral swine numbers The Territory Story podcast thanks to Oppidanus Digital Marketing, your local digital marketing agency. For more information about web design, sea

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 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 that 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 office about what he's working on at the time of recording. Some of the stories making headlines this week include: - DPP drops their case against the Children's Commissioner - The ICAC not proceed with investigation into political campaign donations - The million dollar pig competition Have a listen to details of some of the big stories Chris and Co are preparing to put online this week and some of the stories we'll be discussing

In short, the NT Independent has been in existence for 3 years. During this time none of the journalists or its representatives have been able to attend press conferences held by the Northern Territory government. They've existed due to the funding by its publisher Owen Pike and his family. The NT Independent needs your help to survive. Every subscription helps. On this episode we discuss with Owen and Chris the NT Independent and some of its wins over the 3 years it's been around. We also talk about the political leanings of both Owen and Chris. Their responses may surprise you. We also talk about where the NT's next successful political party is likely to come from which may raise some eyebrows. Support the NT Independent so they can continue to bring you the news stories that no other news outlets in the Territory will cover. The Territory Story podcast thanks to Oppidanus Digital Marketing, your local digital marketing agency. For more information about web design, search engine optimisation, social media

Another week, another set of issues to contend with in the NT. Clown Town is alive well in 2023 with all the usual suspects featuring regularly.  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. Chief Minister, Labor claim they knew about candidate’s conviction and stand by him 2. ‘Life’s too short’: Paul McCue to resign as head of police union 3. REVEALED: Here’s the witness list for Children’s Commissioner Colleen Gwynne’s abuse of office trial 4. Chalker lawyer claims Zach Rolfe ‘perverting the course of justice’, pledges that ‘consequence will follow’ for op-ed: Inquest 5. ‘Cheap housing for poor people’: NT Police comment irks Bellamack homeowner stuck in unsafe home 6. Territorians face electricity hikes to fund Power and Water’s planned $1 billion upgrade of its obsolete facilities 7. Barkly Regional Council CEO on ‘extended leave’, external inte

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 new short form weekly podcast which gives you a snap shot 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 that 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 office about what he's working on at the time of recording. Some of the stories making headlines this week include: - Details about the background of the current Labor candidate for Arafura who is currently contesting the by-election of the seat - The NT Police Union boss is set to step down from his role - The NT Children's Commission on trial for alleged abuse of public office - An update for the Walker coronial enquiry Have

One of the biggest stories of the year dropped on Thursday this week which gave us a lot to talk about on the Weekend Edition. Zach Rolfe gave an exclusive article to the NT Independent, an opinion piece which had some explosive comments in it about how he believes he has been treated by the powers that be at the NT police. No doubt there will be more to come in relation to this story. 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. EXCLUSIVE: ‘I was a good cop’ – Zach Rolfe breaks his silence 2. ‘Pisses me off’: Action for Alice page suspended by Facebook, owner to launch website 3. Fyles unleashes ‘trust’ tirade against Labor MLA colleague she cleared of wrongdoing 4. Students banned from Casuarina Square after days of violent attacks 5. Principal’s lawsuit against former ICAC over alleged school rorts report revived after appeal 6. Labor, CLP name candi

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 new short form weekly podcast which gives you a snap shot 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 that week and some of the stories that we'll discuss in more detail during Weekends With Walshy. On this second episode of News Bites we speak with Chris from the NT Independent office about what he's working on at the time of recording. The Action for Alice Facebook page has been closed down and the creator of the page points the blame on what he calls "government operatives". Casuarina Square is off limits to kids from certain school unless they are accompanied by a parent. Natasha Fyles declares Mark Turner is not part of the Labor caucus because he broke the parties trust. Have a listen to s

Our next guest on the Territory Story podcast is Debbie Barnett, the owner and operator of Enchanted Moments Events which is located in Darwin. Like many Territorians, Debbie is originally from Adelaide where she and her husband Allan grew up. While they were on holiday in Darwin some 30 years ago, they decided to pack up their home in Adelaide and move to Darwin permanently. Deb gave up her career in nursing, had 2 children in a couple of years and never looked back. After they had both owned a couple of small businesses based at Casuarina, Enchanted Moments was formed. Starting from a humble balloon cart at Casuarina, today Enchanted Moments is a full service events and decorations business housing over 800 sq metres of equipment. We discuss the largest event they've ever done, some of the quirkier speciality events they've done and also some of the trends that are emerging in the events industry. This is Debbie Barnett's Territory Story. The Territory Story podcast thanks to Oppidanus Digital Marketing, fo

The NT parliament sat this week which means there'll be a lot to talk about on this episode of Weekends With Walshy. As you would expect there's some great stories discussed on the podcast this week including everything from the parliamentary sittings plus plenty of other news stories making headlines during the week. 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. Parliament been sitting this week, any debates or blow ups we should be talking about? 2. Labor moves to support federal Indigenous Voice in NT Parliament, CLP to abstain 3. Fyles Government shuts down inquiry into how it spends federal money in the bush 4. Senior officer terminated for criticising Jamie Chalker's leadership 5. 84 per cent of NT Police officers have considered an ‘exit strategy’: Union 6. 'Stench of corruption': Former cop MLA refers police investigation into Zach Rolfe to federal AG, PM&n

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 for podcast we call Weekends With Walshy. Territory Story News Bites is a new short form weekly podcast which gives you a snap shot 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 that week and some of the stories that we'll discuss in more detail during Weekends With Walshy. On this second episode of News Bites we speak with Chris from the NT Independent office about what he's working on at the time of recording. NT parliament is sitting this week so that always brings multiple talking points for us to chat about. Have a listen to some of the big stories Chris and Co are preparing to put online this week. The Territory Story podcast thanks to Oppidanus Digital Marketing your local digital marketing experts. For more information about your digital marketing needs go to www

Our next guest on the Territory Story podcast is Carol Phayer, a person well known to those around the Top End. Carol was born in the Netherlands to a single mum, she went to school at a French boarding school for a time and then ended up in Australia as a teenager. After school she decided to head back to the Netherlands for university before eventually coming back to Australia where she has been ever since. Carol has called the Territory home for over 30 years. During that time she has run several businesses, raised two children, opened an art gallery and started the first funeral home that uses biodegradable cardboard caskets. In addition to all of that Carol has also run for the NT parliament as an independent. She has a great sense of where the Territory needs to improve but she also acknowledges where current and previous governments have got things right. The conversation covers Carol's often troubled upbringing and how she has dealt with that throughout her life.      A fascinating

Weekends With Walshy has got off to an explosive start to 2023. There's some great stories we discuss on the podcast this week including the now infamous "backflip" from the NT Government. 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. Unredacted coronial report: Police pursued Zach Rolfe murder charge against DPP witness advice 2. ICAC’s review of troubled Batchelor Institute not intended to ‘punish or embarrass’, leaves out allegations of misconduct 3. NT’s Attorney General referred to ICAC over alleged ‘misconduct, potential corruption’: Lambley 4. Alcohol ban for communities and town camps to be reinstated: Fyles 5. ‘Unfit to govern’: Opposition rallying support for no-confidence motion in Fyles Government 6. Alice Springs Hospital short 130 nurses and midwives, casuals paid $1500 a day in communities: Union 7. Barkly mayor arrested again for all

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 for podcast.  Territory Story News Bites is a new short form weekly podcast which gives you a snap shot 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 that week and some of the stories that we'll discuss in more detail during Weekends With Walshy. On this first episode of News Bites we speak with Chris from the NT Independent office about what he's working on at the time of recording. Have a listen to some of the big stories he's preparing to go to print and one other big story he's just released. The Territory Story podcast thanks to Oppidanus Digital Marketing your local digital marketing experts. For more information go to www.oppidanus.com.au   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Lyrella Couzens is likely best known to people in the Territory as the ABC radio presenter and producer. Humidity and sunshine are two of the first things Lyrella fell in love with when she arrived in the Northern Territory. Embracing the tropics and its lifestyle, Lyrella enjoys exploring the great outdoors camping, as well as less strenuous activities like book club, netball and running, lots of running. Running after two teenagers, running a household, running late, and trying to remember if she's fed the cat. Lyrella hails from the seaside town of Lakes Entrance in Victoria's self-proclaimed 'Gippsland Riviera'. Her interest in radio began at 15, playing her dad's 70s vinyl on Saturday afternoons at Lakes Community Radio. After university and quite a stint backpacking, Lyrella returned to Australia determined to get a job in radio. She completed a post-graduate diploma in media then landed a radio job in Deniliquin, NSW. From 1998 to 2002, Lyrella worked for a number of commercial broadcasters across Vict

Week 2 for the weekend episode after Chris's return from holiday and things certainly haven't slowed down. Alice Springs is still very much close to mind given all the attention it's getting at present. But don't despair Darwin folk as there's a number of stories that will be close to your heart as well. And we even coined a new title this week, being "Un-Territorian", it may well be worse than being called Un-Australian!! 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. Analysis: The NT Government has been misusing federal Indigenous disadvantage money for years and the feds need to end it 2. Action delayed on alcohol bans despite report recommending immediate reinstatement 3. NT Police frontline staff reductions, massive budget cuts revealed in photo of secret Cabinet document 4. Her majesty Administrator Vicki O’Halloran plans grand send-off, police motorcade for ‘ceremonial

Ciprian Radavoi is a lawyer and former diplomat, currently teaching & undertaking legal research at Charles Darwin University (CDU) in Darwin in the areas of international law, tort law, sports law, human rights and social justice. Ciprian started life on a farm in Romania (in what is now Moldova). His childhood love of reading led to pursuit of a university degree (in Mechanical Engineering as a politically safe option in Ceaușescu- era Romania).   After witnessing first-hand the fall of the Ceaușescu regime, Ciprian left Transylvania in the rear view mirror of a motorbike on a trip across Asia, from Romania to Thailand. He then studied international law and politics in China and Sweden and his work is now focussed on durable institutions for future generations.  Ciprian has written books and articles on a wide range of legal and social issues from international investment to corporate social responsibility to the regulation of e-scooters. This is Ciprian's Territory story. --- Send in

This is the first episode for 2023. Chris returns from a month long holiday in Canada. The good news is he got to pick up right from where he left off. 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. Prime Minister lands in Alice Springs over crime crisis as NT announces new alcohol restrictions for the town 2. ‘The cynic in me says it won’t work’: Alice Springs Mayor sceptical of new grog restrictions 3. Police top brass intimidate Action for Alice Facebook page for providing public info on sexual assault 4. Police given new powers to order 14-day bans from Casuarina Square Shopping Centre under ‘high risk’ designation 5. ICAC now wants to hear from whistleblowers about their experience exposing corruption 6. Man attacked by crocodile near Daly River 7. ELA’s Arnhem Space Centre likely to be mothballed until 2025 unless launch customers found 8. Darwi

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: New powers for civilians to search for, and seize alcohol, considered under legislative review NT population grows despite more Territorians relocating interstate Gunbalanya residents file action for dilapidated houses, overpriced rentals, unlawful racial discrimination The NT Labor Member for Arafura has died --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message