360 with Katie Woolf
40 Episodes
NT Health Chief Executive Chris Hoskings says he approved a code yellow at Royal Darwin Hospital as soon as a proposal was put to him yesterday, explaining that the NT has outgrown RDH and desperately needs aged care beds, with up to 80 elderly patients in hospital on any given day who could otherwise be in a facility
Last Wednesday at 2:12 AM
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Cotality Head of Research Eliza Owen says the RBA is erring on the side of caution by keeping rates on hold, with previous rate cuts pushing home values higher, adding that Darwin has had a 6 per cent increase, making it the most affordable capital city in the country
Last Wednesday at 1:57 AM
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Police Commissioner Martin Dole says the force isn't shying away from the NT Coronerâs findings from the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker with all 18 recommendations to be fully considered, also citing the action already taken to address racism within the force
Last Wednesday at 1:56 AM
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Australian Medical Association NT President Dr John Zorbas welcomes a code yellow finally being called at Royal Darwin Hospital but says itâs only a circuit breaker, renewing his push for Federal funding especially for aged care beds
Last Wednesday at 1:13 AM
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Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federationâs NT secretary Cath Hatcher says members raised concerns about double bunking, ambulance ramping and immense pressures at Royal Darwin Hospital for a week before a code yellow was called, adding that new wards need to be opened and more Federal funding secured to address ongoing pressures
Last Wednesday at 1:03 AM
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Police Association President Nathan Finn acknowledges the long-awaited findings and recommendations of the Inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker but says it has had a huge impact on members and some canât continue policing
Last Wednesday at 12:29 AM
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Territory Footy Legend Michael Long says he is very humbled to receive the NAIDOC Lifetime Achievement Award on the 50th anniversary of celebrations, reflecting on his familyâs achievements having won 44 premierships and his niece also being named Sports Person of the Year at the award ceremony in Perth
Last Tuesday at 3:06 AM
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Darwin Triathlon Club race director Neil Ruttle and Noosa runner Vicki Woodrow say there is a âCome and Tryâ event at East Point this weekend and are encouraging Territorians to give it a go as an individual or with a team
Last Tuesday at 2:50 AM
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NT Shelter CEO Annie Taylor welcomes the announcement of 102 new social and affordable homes being built in the NT but says more than 19,000 are needed, with over 5,000 people currently on the wait list in the NT
Last Tuesday at 2:38 AM
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Early Childhood Australia NT General Manager Janet William-Smith says standardising Working with Children Checks and a national register are positive steps, also suggesting a reportable conduct scheme should be introduced in the NT after a childcare worker in Victoria was charged with more than 70 offences against eight alleged victims
Last Tuesday at 2:23 AM
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Darwinâs Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis is encouraging anyone keen to make a difference to consider running for Council in the upcoming Local Government election, also confirming the fences have come down along Smith Street, which has been welcomed by businesses impacted by the streetscape works
Last Tuesday at 2:05 AM
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Opposition Leader Selena Uibo is calling on the NT Government to adopt the recommendations of the NT Coroner following the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, describing them as fair and sensible
Last Tuesday at 1:05 AM
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ABC Journalist Melissa Mackay breaks down the NT Coronerâs 32 recommendations and findings during the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, which were scathing towards former Constable Zachary Rolfe, who was found to have racist attitudes, with evidence of systemic racism in the NT Police Force also highlighted by the Coroner
Last Tuesday at 12:54 AM
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NT Indigenous Business Network, Advocacy & Membership Manager Steve Cardona says this year marks the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC week, with the spotlight on Aboriginal youth adding that a number of events have been planned including a breakfast at Cullen Bay tomorrow
Last Monday at 3:41 AM
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4WD NT President Mickey Barrett has welcomed the CLPâs purchase of the Silkwood property, which means ongoing future access for 4DW enthusiasts, describing it as rugged terrain with beautiful hot springs and a big drawcard for locals
Last Monday at 3:07 AM
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says police can proceed to charge youth offenders for 13 additional offences including hit and runs, assaults on frontline workers, serious harm and driving stolen cars instead of sending them to youth diversion, putting a stop to police being a taxi service
Last Monday at 1:15 AM
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Justice Reform Initiative Executive Director Mindy Sotiri says the evidence shows harsher penalties and imprisonment will do nothing to reduce crime, adding that some diversion models have lessened involvement with the justice system by around 60 per cent after the CLP announced diversion is no longer an option for 13 serious offences
Last Monday at 12:42 AM
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NT Swimming CEO Warren Dopson says the first swim team of the Australian Dolphins swim team will arrive this weekend to train in Darwin before going to Singapore for the World Championships, with locals able to join them for a swim at the Waterfront
07/04/2025
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United Workers Union NT Secretary Erina Early says an off-duty correctional officer was stabbed on Monday lunchtime while out working his dog in a targeted attack, which follows a similar incident in Alice Springs, leaving members fearing for their safety
07/04/2025
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The Week That Was - 4th July 2025
07/04/2025
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Top Half Folk Festival Coordinator Louis Boyle-Bryant says more than 40 artists are set to perform at the four-day event at Mt Bundy Station near Adelaide River in August with hundreds expected to attend
07/03/2025
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Darwin Salties player CJ McCarthy-Grogan says a three-day Wheelchair Basketball Indigenous Round named in honour of Kevin Coombs for the Menâs National League gets underway in Darwin tomorrow and heâs encouraging locals to come down and experience the crash, bash and passion on the court
07/03/2025
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Bri Matthews says sheâs doing a pub crawl, walking from the Cav Hotel to Berry Springs Tavern, stopping at venues along the way to raise awareness and funds for mental health and suicide prevention after her brother took his own life last year
07/03/2025
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Running and Walking Club President Katie Stroud says CCTV has been installed in problem areas where women go exercising in Central Australia after a string of indecent assaults and they raised more than $5k to buy 242 personal safety alarms through their Take Back the Track event
07/03/2025
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Territory Child Care Group Director Sarah Lloyd says the whole childcare sector is devastated after a man was charged with 70 offences allegedly involving eight victims at a childcare centre in Melbourne, explaining what kind of reforms sheâd like to see, with employee screening being a key one
07/03/2025
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Acting Chief Health Officer Paul Burgess says syphilis cases have significantly increased in the NT, double that of previous years, with an Incident Management Team partnering with Aboriginal health services to ramp up testing
07/03/2025
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Jacana Energy CEO Rod Hayes says a 3 per cent increase in electricity prices will see the average household pay an extra $70 to $100 a year and explains that the solar feed in tariff will be doubled between 3pm and 9pm to ensure stability of the system
07/03/2025
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Deputy Opposition Leader Dheran Young says Alice Springs residents have told him they donât feel any safer under the CLP Government and claims the Chief Minister hasnât been to the town since February
07/03/2025
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Avid hunter and conservationist Bart Irwin says the CLP is acting on its commitment to expand hunting opportunities in the NT, welcoming the governmentâs purchase of the Silkwood property which will see Litchfield National Park expanded by 20 per cent
07/02/2025
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Walking Off The War Withinâs Dani Everleigh says an inaugural Veteranâs Conference, happening in Darwin later this month aims to connect ex-service personnel with local and national service providers and help break down barriers in accessing support
07/02/2025
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St John Ambulance Territory Response Manager Craig Garraway says paramedics were called to eight incidents for Territory Day, with a number of kids injured and a man sustaining serious injuries to his face and eyes at Nightcliff Jetty
07/02/2025
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Commander David Moore says police are relatively happy with the behaviour on Territory Day, with a man cautioned for trying to light up a trolley full of fireworks at Darwin Esplanade, a handbag stolen and car window smashed
07/02/2025
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Tourism Top End General Manager Samantha Bennett welcomes a 20 per cent expansion of Litchfield National Park, saying it means more to do year-round for tourists, with 4WD tracks and birdwatching key attractions
07/02/2025
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Chief Fire Officer Stephen Sewell and Bushfires NT Incident Controller Mark Williams say there were 180 fires during Territory Day celebrations, a home lost to a blaze in Humpty Doo and some stupidity with people letting crackers off right after crews extinguished fires
07/02/2025
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Chief Fire Officer Stephen Sewell and Bushfires NT Incident Controller Mark Williams say gusty winds are forecast for Territory Day with extra resources and all brigades ready to respond to fires, also providing advice on how to be prepared and let off crackers safely
06/30/2025
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Royal Life Saving NT Operations Manager Laura Withers says thereâs been strong uptake in the NT Governmentâs free swimming lessons, which set kids up for life and outlines the key steps to prevent drownings after a toddler recently drowned in Palmerston
06/30/2025
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Beetaloo Energy CEO Alex Underwood says the signing of a consent agreement with traditional owners to sell appraisal gas from the Beetaloo Basin is a major milestone, with gas soon to flow to the NT grid, creating thousands of jobs as production ramps up
06/30/2025
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says $7.5 million to buy a 30,000 hectare parcel of land is a drop in the ocean to expand Litchfield National Park, safeguarding the Territory lifestyle for the future
06/30/2025
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Former NT Police Officer Colleen Gwynne, who led the investigation into the disappearance of Peter Falconio, says she doubts his convicted killer, Bradley John Murdoch will ever reveal where Mr Falconioâs body is, adding that a reward of $500,000 for information is a good strategy
06/27/2025
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Productivity Commissioner Selwyn Button says the national plan for mental health and suicide prevention isnât fit for purpose and major reform is needed, with adequate funding and access to support key areas that need improvement
06/27/2025
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