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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/territorystory/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/territorystory/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/subscribe At its heart, Territory Story podcast is about the Northern Territory of Australia: the people who live and work here (known as Territorians) and how we connect with each other and the world. Each week, Peter Gowers (Oppidanus Digital Marketing) and Liz Spencer (The Professor) connect with guests and shoot the breeze. Our aim is to bring you authentic and engaging conversation. Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
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493. Territory Story - News Bites

493. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- CDU's Scott Bowman Silent After Senate Enquiry

- Government Appeals Firies Industrial Relations Overtime Win

- Youth Curfew Lifted In Alice Springs


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Apr 17, 202416:39
492. Weekends With Walshy - "Black Monopoly" Boardgame

492. Weekends With Walshy - "Black Monopoly" Boardgame

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. ‘Black Monopoly’ board game shared by NT Police members with every space ‘go to jail’ revealed
https://ntindependent.com.au/black-monopoly-board-game-shared-by-nt-police-members-with-every-space-go-to-jail-revealed/
2. Lawler Government stuffed up emergency declaration for Alice Springs; police union still concerned curfew not legal
https://ntindependent.com.au/lawler-government-stuffed-up-emergency-declaration-for-alice-springs-police-union-still-concerned-curfew-not-legal/
3. Damning review into NT Police resourcing shows organisational failures over many years
https://ntindependent.com.au/damning-review-into-nt-police-resourcing-shows-organisational-failures-over-many-years/
4. Police union says interstate officers needed while extra police are recruited
https://ntindependent.com.au/police-union-says-interstate-officers-needed-while-extra-police-are-recruited/
5. External probe ordered into St John Ambulance after ‘concerns raised’
https://ntindependent.com.au/external-probe-ordered-into-st-john-ambulance-after-concerns-raised/
6. NT’s economy fell to $30.1 billion in 2023: Treasury figures
https://ntindependent.com.au/nts-economy-fell-to-30-1-billion-in-2023-treasury-figures/
7. NT may need to buy gas from Queensland if low local production continues: ACCC
https://ntindependent.com.au/potential-for-nt-to-buy-gas-from-queensland-if-low-local-production-continues-accc/
8. Independent candidate announces campaign for Johnston
https://ntindependent.com.au/independent-candidate-announces-campaign-for-johnston/
9. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/74883294?savedSearchID=3a06b5cc-a1de-11e8-93a9-0bd920cd47b0&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1-JYMHM


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Apr 12, 202401:52:18
492. Territory Story - News Bites

492. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- Damning Review Into NT Police Resourcing

- NT Government Stuffed Up Alice Emergency Declaration

- Senate Enquiry Into East Arm Industrial Precinct Holding Hearings In Darwin This Week


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Apr 10, 202416:54
491. Weekends With Walshy - Youth Curfew No Longer "Madness"

491. Weekends With Walshy - Youth Curfew No Longer "Madness"

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 union says Alice Springs curfew may not be legal as govt, police brass change story for declaration
https://ntindependent.com.au/police-union-says-alice-springs-curfew-may-not-be-legal-as-govt-police-brass-change-story-for-declaration/
2. Lawler pledges 200 new police officers ahead of police resource review, at a cost of $200m
https://ntindependent.com.au/lawler-pledges-200-new-police-officers-ahead-of-police-resource-review-costing-200m/
3. Youth curfew no longer ‘madness’ Chansey Paech says as Chief Minister flags other towns could use them
https://ntindependent.com.au/youth-curfew-no-longer-madness-chansey-paech-says-as-chief-minister-flags-other-towns-might-see-curfews/
4. Alice Springs’ top cop on unexpected leave
https://ntindependent.com.au/alice-springs-top-cop-on-unexpected-leave/
5. Three new NT Police assistant commissioners announced
https://ntindependent.com.au/three-new-nt-police-assistant-commissioners-announced/
6. Andrew Warton named interim Fire and Emergency Services boss
https://ntindependent.com.au/andrew-warton-named-interim-fire-and-emergency-services-boss-while-commissioner-is-recruited/
7. Police officer injured in Don Dale riot as inmates threw projectiles, remained on roof overnight
https://ntindependent.com.au/police-officer-injured-in-don-dale-riot-as-inmates-threw-projectiles-remained-on-roof-overnight/
8. New electoral commissioner sworn in four months out from NT general election
https://ntindependent.com.au/new-electoral-commissioner-sworn-in-four-months-out-from-nt-general-election/
9. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/74850492?savedSearchID=3a06b5cc-a1de-11e8-93a9-0bd920cd47b0&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Apr 05, 202401:42:30
490. Territory Story - News Bites

490. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- CM Announces 200 New Police Officers Ahead Police Review

- Police Union Says Alice Springs Curfew May Not Be Legal

- Interim Fire & Emergency Chief Announced


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Apr 03, 202415:41
489. Weekends With Walshy - ‘The worst thing I've seen in my life’

489. Weekends With Walshy - ‘The worst thing I've seen in my life’

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. ‘The worst thing I have seen in my life’: Alice Springs Mayor calls for federal government takeover of town
https://ntindependent.com.au/the-worst-thing-i-have-seen-in-my-life-alice-springs-mayor-calls-for-federal-government-takeover-of-town/
2.. ‘Emergency situation’ declared for Alice Springs; youth curfew ordered, more cops on the way to keep citizens safe, Chief Minister says
https://ntindependent.com.au/emergency-situation-declared-for-alice-springs-youth-curfew-ordered-more-cops-on-the-way-to-keep-citizens-safe-chief-minister-says/
3. Potter scrubbed Facebook posts before Labor saw them, including DV-related comments: Chief Minister
https://ntindependent.com.au/potter-scrubbed-facebook-posts-before-labor-saw-them-including-dv-related-comments-chief-minister/
4. ICAC confirms TRG awards ‘racist’, defends controversial joint NT Police investigation
https://ntindependent.com.au/racist-towards-first-nations-people-icac-confirms-trg-awards-racist-defends-controversial-joint-nt-police-investigation/
5. Elite NT Police tactical unit could be in Alice Springs despite findings of racist conduct: Police Commissioner
https://ntindependent.com.au/elite-nt-police-tactical-unit-could-be-in-alice-springs-despite-findings-of-racist-conduct-police-commissioner/
6. Scrymgour backs AFP in Alice Springs as town’s crime crisis raised in Federal Parliament
https://ntindependent.com.au/scrymgour-backs-afp-in-alice-springs-as-towns-crime-crisis-raised-in-federal-parliament/
7. Opposition Leader’s chief of staff to run CLP’s 2024 election campaign
https://ntindependent.com.au/opposition-leaders-chief-of-staff-to-run-clps-2024-election-campaign/
8. King Kon cancels Easter, says it’s ‘very early’ this year; Greek Easter timing much better
https://ntindependent.com.au/king-kon-cancels-easter-says-its-very-early-this-year-greek-easter-timing-much-better/
9. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/74792909?savedSearchID=3a06b5cc-a1de-11e8-93a9-0bd920cd47b0&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Mar 29, 202401:48:30
488. Territory Story - News Bites

488. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- Alce Springs Emergency Situation

- Alice Springs Mayor Calls For Federal Govt Takeovr

- ICAC Confirms TRG Awards Racist


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Mar 27, 202416:60
487. Weekends With Walshy - Potsie Questions Cops Culture

487. Weekends With Walshy - Potsie Questions Cops Culture

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.Edgington resigns as Opposition domestic violence spokesman https://ntindependent.com.au/edgington-resigns-as-opposition-domestic-violence-spokesman/ 


2. ‘Straight out of the Nazi playbook’: Veteran ‘slandered’ by Chief Minister for raising concerns about Potter speaks out https://ntindependent.com.au/straight-out-of-the-nazi-playbook-veteran-slandered-by-chief-minister-for-raising-concerns-about-potter-speaks-out/ 


3. Police Minister who shared racist Facebook posts calls Anti-Discrimination Commission on cops https://ntindependent.com.au/police-minister-who-shared-racist-facebook-posts-calls-anti-discrimination-commission-on-cops/ 


4.No accountability: ICAC review reveals major corruption issues at Katherine DIPL office that chief executive did nothing about for years https://ntindependent.com.au/no-accountability-icac-review-shows-major-corruption-issues-at-katherine-dipl-office-that-chief-executive-did-nothing-about-for-years/ 


5.Evacuation of residents suspended as Tropical Cyclone Megan hits NT https://ntindependent.com.au/evacuation-of-residents-suspended-as-tropical-cyclone-megan-hits-nt/ 


6.Groote Eylandt cyclone shelter was not opened until three days after cyclone passed island https://ntindependent.com.au/groote-eylandt-cyclone-shelter-was-not-opened-until-three-days-after-cyclone-passed-island/ 


7.Urban Rampage blast ASIC’s decision to ban Centrepay payment option for Indigenous customers https://ntindependent.com.au/urban-rampage-blast-asics-decision-to-ban-centrepay-payment-option-for-indigenous-customers/ 


8.Teacher charged for allegedly hitting a student https://ntindependent.com.au/teacher-charged-for-allegedly-hitting-a-student/ 


9.Flickerfest festival NT schedule announced https://ntindependent.com.au/flickerfest-short-film-festival-nt-schedule-announced/

10. Job of the week: https://www.seek.com.au/job/74516911?savedSearchID=1e92b6ce-a1de-11e8-93a9-2b89208d8b6b&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1-JYMHM


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Mar 22, 202401:41:23
486. Territory Story - News Bites

486. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- Police Minister Calls Anti-Discrimination Commission On Cops

- CLP Defends Staffers DV History

- School Sent Into Lockdown After Alleged Assault


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Mar 20, 202416:13
485. Weekends With Walshy - ‘Absolutely, he was a Nazi’

485. Weekends With Walshy - ‘Absolutely, he was a Nazi’

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 say report of ‘active shooter’ in Darwin CBD false alarm as Parliament House locked down temporarily
https://ntindependent.com.au/police-say-report-of-active-shooter-in-darwin-cbd-false-alarm-as-parliament-house-locked-down-temporarily/
2. Chief Minister’s Office secretly attempted to deny Nazi history in effort to excuse Potter’s posts
https://ntindependent.com.au/chief-ministers-office-secretly-attempted-to-deny-nazi-history-in-effort-to-excuse-potters-posts/
3. ‘Absolutely, he was a Nazi’: Chief Minister points finger back at Police Minister for spreading Nazi misinformation
https://ntindependent.com.au/absolutely-he-was-a-nazi-chief-minister-points-finger-back-at-police-minister-for-spreading-nazi-misinformation/
4. Lawler faces more criticism for keeping Potter in Cabinet, claims everyone racist but nuns
https://ntindependent.com.au/lawler-faces-more-criticism-for-keeping-potter-in-cabinet-claims-everyone-racist-but-nuns/
5. ICAC admits investigations moving at ‘glacial pace’, says Cabinet continues to hinder corruption probes
https://ntindependent.com.au/icac-admits-investigations-moving-at-glacial-pace-says-cabinet-continues-to-hinder-corruption-probes/
6. Feds kick in $840m for NT rare earths project
https://ntindependent.com.au/feds-kick-in-840m-for-nt-rare-earths-project/
7. Core Lithium announces large loss, CEO resigns
https://ntindependent.com.au/core-lithium-announces-large-loss-ceo-resigns/
8. Governments pledge $1B increase in school funding to achieve bare minimum of literacy and numeracy
https://ntindependent.com.au/governments-pledge-1b-to-increase-school-funding-to-achieve-bare-minimum-of-literacy-and-numeracy/
9. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/74386625?savedSearchID=1e92b6ce-a1de-11e8-93a9-2b89208d8b6b&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Mar 15, 202401:43:39
484. Territory Story - News Bites

484. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- Former Darwin RSL VP Calls For Potter To Resign

- Lawler Under Pressure For Continuing To Have Potter In Cabinet

- ICAC Says Cases Are Moving At Glacial Pace Due To Government Withholding Information


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Mar 13, 202416:02
483. Weekends With Walshy - Code Black

483. Weekends With Walshy - Code Black

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. REVEALED: NT Labor Police Minister praised Nazis and Putin, shared racist posts on social media
https://ntindependent.com.au/revealed-nt-labor-police-minister-praised-nazis-and-putin-shared-racist-posts-on-social-media/
2. ‘He is finished’: Calls for Potter to resign over racist social media posts, as Chief Minister backs him
https://ntindependent.com.au/he-is-finished-calls-for-potter-to-resign-over-racist-social-media-posts-as-chief-minister-backs-him/
3. More social media posts revealed: Potter shared misogynistic, homophobic and anti-Labor posts
https://ntindependent.com.au/more-social-media-posts-revealed-potter-shared-misogynistic-homophobic-and-anti-labor-posts/
4. Potter won’t resign, apologises for offensive social media material but says Labor knew about posts
https://ntindependent.com.au/potter-wont-resign-apologises-for-offensive-social-media-material-and-says-labor-knew-about-posts/
5. TRG’s ‘Noogada award’ certificates had Aboriginal flag on them, refuting members’ claims of no racism, coronial hears
https://ntindependent.com.au/trgs-noogada-award-certificates-had-aboriginal-flag-on-them-refuting-members-claims-of-no-racism-coronial-hears/
6. ‘He does not deny it was said’: ICAC probe into Police Commissioner’s alleged racist comments dropped
https://ntindependent.com.au/icac-says-not-in-public-interest-to-pursue-police-commissioner-over-alleged-racist-comments/
7. Lack of ‘code black’ data for Alice Springs Hospital sign of incompetence: Opposition
https://ntindependent.com.au/lack-of-code-black-data-for-alice-springs-hospital-sign-of-incompetence-opposition/
8. Government eyes more large batteries to boost capability of aging power grid
https://ntindependent.com.au/govt-eyes-more-large-batteries-to-boost-capability-of-aging-power-grid/
9. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/74192433?savedSearchID=3a06b5cc-a1de-11e8-93a9-0bd920cd47b0&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1-JYMHM


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Mar 08, 202401:47:08
482. Territory Story - News Bites

482. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- Police Minster Embroiled In Racism Controversy

- Police Commissioner Embroiled In Racism Controversy

- Alice Springs Hospital Lack Of "Code Black" Data


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Mar 06, 202416:22
481. Weekends With Walshy - Consequence Free Zone

481. Weekends With Walshy - Consequence Free Zone

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. REVEALED: Potter bought shares in ‘major project’ while ministerial adviser

https://ntindependent.com.au/potter-bought-shares-in-major-project-while-ministerial-adviser/

2. ‘Consequence-free zone’: Calls for Potter to resign over Labor’s latest shares scandal, as CM backs her minister

https://ntindependent.com.au/consequence-free-zone-calls-for-potter-to-resign-over-labors-latest-shares-scandal-as-cm-backs-her-minister/

3. Senator tells CLP she is ‘not safe’ in own party, after president Shane Stone attempted to install mate with conviction

https://ntindependent.com.au/senator-tells-clp-she-is-not-safe-in-own-party-after-president-shane-stone-attempted-to-install-mate-with-conviction/ 

4. TRG held ‘coon of the year’ award, officers lied about racism in testimony: Coronial

https://ntindependent.com.au/trg-held-coon-of-the-year-award-officers-lied-about-racism-in-testimony-coronial/

5. ‘Racism will not be tolerated’: Police Minister and Commissioner launch investigation into Rolfe racism allegations

https://ntindependent.com.au/racism-will-not-be-tolerated-police-minister-and-commissioner-launch-investigation-into-rolfe-racism-allegations/

6. TRG members say ‘Noogada award’ involved trophy taken from Wadeye riots, awarded for ‘feral behaviour’, but not racist

https://ntindependent.com.au/trg-members-say-noogada-award-involved-trophy-taken-from-wadeye-riots-awarded-for-feral-behaviour-but-not-racist/

7. Auxiliary liquor inspectors to undergo ‘fast-track’ training to become frontline police officers

https://ntindependent.com.au/auxiliary-liquor-inspectors-to-undergo-fast-track-training-to-become-frontline-police-officers/

8. Tourism peak body calls for alcohol restrictions to be relaxed as tourism plunges in Central Australia

https://ntindependent.com.au/tourism-peak-body-calls-for-alcohol-restrictions-to-be-relaxed-as-tourism-plunges-in-central-australia/

9. ‘An exciting day’: Territory Tourism discount scheme launched

https://ntindependent.com.au/an-exciting-day-territory-tourism-discount-scheme-launched/

10. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/73944896?savedSearchID=3a06b5cc-a1de-11e8-93a9-0bd920cd47b0&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1-JYMHM

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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Mar 01, 202401:39:41
480. Territory Story - News Bites

480. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- Another Week Another Shares Scandal For the Government

- CLP Boss Tries To Go Back In Order To Go Forward

- Zach Rolfe Gives Evidence At The Walker Coronial Inquest


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Feb 28, 202414:54
479. Weekends Wth Walshy - "What Business Case?"

479. Weekends Wth Walshy - "What Business Case?"

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. ‘What business case?’: Minister blank on reason for $200m State Square spending priority

2. Charges laid: Burgoyne breaks silence over vehicle crash that injured healthcare workers 

3. ‘We knew the charges would come’: Finocchiaro grilled on CLP secrecy over Burgoyne crash 

4. Potter referred to ICAC over allegations he attempted to influence police investigation into CLP MLA with public comments 

5. ‘It’s a political campaign’: New $65M police case management system SerPro leading to wrongful arrests, risk to officers, NTPA says 

6. Seafarms told to wind up insolvent Sea Dragon prawn farm project as court appoints liquidators 

7. Royalty payments not transparent, land council CEO and chair also head up mining company: Audit

8. Shoppies’ Shlok’s a lock for Labor in Wanguri
9. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/73878539?savedSearchID=3a06b5cc-a1de-11e8-93a9-0bd920cd47b0&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Feb 23, 202401:36:34
478. Territory Story - News Bites

478. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- CLP MLA Josh Burgoyne charged over car crash

- CLP Leader silent over Burgoyne car crash

- Potter referred to ICAC over comments made about Burgoyne


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Feb 21, 202415:39
477. Territory Story - State Of The Territory (Bonus Episode)

477. Territory Story - State Of The Territory (Bonus Episode)

With just 6 months to go before the Territory election we thought it was a good time to do about a podcast about the current state of the Territory.


Chris Walsh from the NT Independent and returning for this episode only is Leon Loganathan.


We talk about the government, the opposition, the independents and who might win the on the upcoming night in August.


Enjoy the episode, hopefully it will give you some insight as to the current State Of The Territory.

www.territorystory.com

Feb 20, 202401:09:16
476. Weekends With Walshy - Sickening Betrayal

476. Weekends With Walshy - Sickening Betrayal

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. CLP MLA facing charges in connection to Adelaide car crash last year

2. Chansey Paech’s shares in grog distribution company revealed

2a. ‘Sickening betrayal’: Paech did not disclose grog shares to Cabinet, Chief Minister says, as calls for his resignation mount

2b. Paech blocks censure motion in Parliament against CM as federal Labor members refuse to back him 

3. ‘I’m just going away’: Kezia Purick quits politics

4. ‘He appeared drunk’: Opposition, independents reject Labor’s new Speaker

5. Police still investigating Barkly mayor for sitting on child as he moves interstate

6. Solar power stations connected to grid but not producing electricity, as questions raised in Parliament

7. Dodgy contractors targeted with new building laws

8. Landscaper contracts melioidosis as businesses warned of increased risk due to heavy rains

9. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/73715142?savedSearchID=1e92b6ce-a1de-11e8-93a9-2b89208d8b6b&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Feb 16, 202401:41:08
475. Territory Story - News Bites

475. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- Deputy Chief Minister Political Future Uncertain Over Not Declaring Shares

- New Speaker Appointed Despite Huge Opposition

- Suspended Barkly Mayor Still Under Police Investigation Despite Moving Interstate


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Feb 14, 202415:52
474. Weekends With Walshy - "Nothing To Declare" CLP

474. Weekends With Walshy - "Nothing To Declare" CLP

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. Matt Wright and helicopter company facing fresh charges for reckless conduct 

2. Financial gifts to parties revealed ahead of 2024 election 

3. CLP has long history of failing to disclose political donations with no consequences, as excuses made for latest breach 

4. Gas disruption blamed for Monday’s massive power outage as review ordered 

5. High Court blocks Glencore from expanding port facility at McArthur River Mine 

6. Mining company with NT operations enters administration amid financial woes 

7. ORIC orders forensic accounting firm to examine Julalikari Council books 

8. Recreational fishing industry savage government’s gillnet policy 

9. Crocodile cull, trophy hunting flagged as part of new NT croc management plan 

10. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/73523978?savedSearchID=3a06b5cc-a1de-11e8-93a9-0bd920cd47b0&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1-JYMHM


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Feb 09, 202401:43:55
473. Territory Story - News Bites

473. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- Financial Gifts To Political Parties Revealed Ahead Election

- CLP Keeping Financial Gifts Secret In Breach Of Act

- Gas Disruption Blamed For Monday Massive Power Outage


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Feb 07, 202415:51
472. Territory Story - Don't Say Nothin'
Feb 02, 202401:29:54
471. Territory Story - News Bites

471. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh 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 government review into how information is released

- 75% of police survey respondents have considered leaving the force

- Closed section of Stuart Hwy that caused supply chain issues has been under repair for at least 10 months

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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.


Jan 31, 202415:07
470. Weekends With Walshy - Erosion Of Trust
Jan 26, 202401:24:03
469. Territory Story - News Bites

469. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- Food Back On Darwin Supermarket Shelves

- Former Speaker Defends Allowing Labor Members To Charge Taxpayers For Holidays

- NT Corrections Recruitment Campaign Falls Short


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Jan 24, 202415:39
468. Weekends With Walshy - The NT Goverment's Summer Of Crime
Jan 19, 202401:32:16
467. Territory Story - News Bites

467. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh 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 Heading Off To Japan

- Nicole "Jobs, Jobs, Jobs" Manison Resigns With No Job

- Qantas Set To Fly Darwin to Singapore From December


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Jan 17, 202414:50
466. Weekends With Walshy - Out With The Old, In With The Nonna

466. Weekends With Walshy - Out With The Old, In With The Nonna

The final episode for 2023!!


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. Government ban on the NT Independent appears to be lifted 

2. Eva Lawler sworn in as Chief Minister as new Cabinet revealed, orders review into conflicts of interest 

3. Fyles resigns as Chief Minister over failure to disclose secret shares 

4. ‘This is getting messy’: Labor descends into chaos amid leadership infighting, political instability 

5. ‘Disclosure would be wise’: ICAC issues warning to NT politicians to disclose all conflicts after Fyles resignation 

6. Christmas cheer: Batchelor Institute flew Alice Springs staff to Darwin for Christmas party  

7. Police give no description of man on the run who assaulted a 76-year-old woman 

8. CDU student privacy breach disclosed two weeks after uni became aware of issue 

9. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/72089007?ref=search-standalone&type=standard#sol=ac1576a9177176492da896f4d3189c11b89f082f


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Dec 22, 202301:47:16
465. Territory Story - News Bites

465. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh 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 finally falls on her sword


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Dec 20, 202315:56
464. Weekends With Walshy - The Story Teller & The Quiet One

464. Weekends With Walshy - The Story Teller & The Quiet One

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 admits adviser’s gas industry lobbyist links ‘doesn’t pass pub test’, as party members call for leadership change

2. Fyles and senior adviser referred for possible criminal conduct to ICAC, police

3. Victims of crime let down by govt’s ‘community court sentencing’ program: Sources

4. ‘Shocking revelation’: Minister admits child protection team missing a third of its workers

5. Actions of CEO and Mayor not part of investigation into Barkly council, investigator says

6. Reduced bottle shop trading hours begin

7. Rural man charged after killing two dogs with gun

8. Airnorth to service Perth to Alice Springs route starting in March

9. Bonza launches Alice Springs to Melbourne route

10. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/72029214?ref=search-standalone&type=promoted#sol=a6bb6ba6a35d73ae42f1056dff4b9a1d30c16447


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Dec 15, 202301:32:51
463. Territory Story - News Bites

463. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh 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 and senior adviser referred for possible criminal conduct to ICAC & police

- Actions of CEO & Mayor not part of investigation into Barkly council, investigator says

- Reduced bottle shop trading hours


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Dec 13, 202313:32
462. Weekends With Walshy - Middle Arm To Unleash Carbon Bomb

462. Weekends With Walshy - Middle Arm To Unleash Carbon Bomb

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. ‘Alarming and outrageous’: Chief Minister’s office defends political adviser’s gas lobby role

2. Federal MP calls for investigation into Fyles over adviser’s gas industry conflicts of interest, as more details revealed

3. Fyles senior adviser’s company is registered lobbyist for gas group approved to frack the Beetaloo, records show

4. Matt Wright committed to stand trial in Supreme Court

5. Wait time for patients, emergency admissions up at NT hospitals new data show

6. CDU misses out on funding to train doctors, given funding to accredit medical school

7. Parents of boy sat on by Tennant Creek mayor investigate civil action against him and the NT News

8. ‘Chaos at Christmas’: Bonza Airlines cancels maiden Gold Coast to Darwin route; initiates refunds

9. Australia’s first airport resort hotel opens in Darwin


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Dec 08, 202301:51:55
461. Territory Story - News Bites

461. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh 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's senior advisor's company is registered lobbyist.......for gas group approved to frack the Beetaloo

- Parents of boy sat on by Tenant Creek mayor investigate civil action against him and the NT News

- Bonza airlines cancel flights affecting Christmas travellers


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Dec 06, 202313:21
460. Weekends With Walshy - Labor's "Unelectable"

460. Weekends With Walshy - Labor's "Unelectable"

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. Labor ministers move on Speaker after Lawler ejected from Parliament

2. ‘Unelectable’: Labor’s support plummets, CLP riding high; new poll shows

3. Fyles failed to publicly disclose another conflict of interest: MLA

4. Territory’s finances worse than expected in mid-year Treasury report

5. New grog laws brought in on ‘urgency’ after massive delays

6. ‘Ridiculous’: New ICAC Inspector same as the old ICAC Inspector

7. ‘It is one the saddest things to watch’: Kids on the street at night, joy riding, and ram raiding in Alice Springs

8. Berrimah Rd access to East Arm closed for up to a year

9. New laws to boost renters’ rights passed through Parliament

10. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/71729458?savedSearchID=1e92b6ce-a1de-11e8-93a9-2b89208d8b6b&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1-JYMHM


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Dec 01, 202301:40:21
459. Territory Story - News Bites

459. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh 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 involved with another conflict of interest

- Red Bridge releases poll that has the CLP well in front

- The Territory finances go from bad to worse


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Nov 29, 202319:26
458. Weekends With Woody - Coroner will not "rescue" herself

458. Weekends With Woody - Coroner will not "rescue" herself

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. NT’s economy suffers largest drop in the nation, also largest drop in disposable income

2. Coroner Elisabeth Armitage will not recuse herself from Walker inquest

3. Fyles flees press conference amid growing shares scandal

4. Chopper owned by Matt Wright ‘probably’ crashed because it ran out of fuel, conflicting accounts of its refueling

5. Police say they have expert opinions about the fuel system and airworthiness of Wright’s crashed chopper

6. https://ntindependent.com.au/think-tank-calls-for-federal-government-to-stop-funding-nsw-and-victoria-to-the-detriment-of-the-nt-and-tasmania/

7. Mandorah jetty project balloons from $24m to $63m

8. Virgin to open flights to Uluru as exorbitant airfares from Darwin continue

9. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/71644088?savedSearchID=3a06b5cc-a1de-11e8-93a9-0bd920cd47b0&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Nov 24, 202301:19:11
457. Territory Story - News Bites

457. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- Coroner not to recuse herself in Walker inquest

- Fyles flees press conference amid shares scandal

- Chopper owned by Matt Wright probably ran out of fuel says ATSB


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Nov 24, 202320:24
456. Weekends With Walshy - Doin' It For The Kids
Nov 17, 202301:40:54
455. Territory Story - News Bites

455. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh 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 Chief Minster's conflict of interest

- The "Summer of Madness"

- Gold Coast Suns to play games for another 3 years in the NT


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Nov 15, 202315:40
454. Weekends With Walshy - Multi Award Winning NT Independent

454. Weekends With Walshy - Multi Award Winning NT Independent

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. Where’s Frank? Opposition calls for explanation on head public servant’s disappearance 

2. NT Government mistakenly overpays seniors by nearly $500k; wants money back

3. Three vehicles stolen in night of mayhem used to throw rocks at public, attempted rams of police cars
4. Girl threatened with knife by men in home break-in 

5. UN Special Rapporteur visits NT as government hides child sexual assault data 

6. New school bus service for Barkly region to help combat poor attendance rates 

7. Barkly Regional Council forced to defend sacking in Federal Court 

8. Rural man arrested for allegedly pulling gun on neighbour over Facebook post 

9. Macklemore to perform at Bassinthegrass 

10. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/71329943?savedSearchID=3a06b5cc-a1de-11e8-93a9-0bd920cd47b0&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠

Nov 10, 202301:21:15
453. Weekends With Walshy - It's Reshuffle Time

453. Weekends With Walshy - It's Reshuffle Time

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 Cabinet reshuffle announced
2. Major shake-up in public service as head public servant quietly moved out
3. ‘Downgrading’: NT Police Association rejects Labor’s new Police Minister as ‘novice’4. Firefighters union welcomes splitting up of the tri-service but criticises new Minister
5. Heart Foundation, Cancer Council reject Kezia Purick’s vaping claims to world tobacco forum
6. NTPA wants ‘cheap police’ security money redirected to police resources
7. Public service numbers continue to increase since 2018 hiring freeze and cap: Report
8. NT Government liable for remote dilapidated public housing: High Court
9. New electric scooter and bike hire contract awarded by Darwin Council
10. Darwin Triple Crown Supercar race dates announced for 2024
11. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/71001069?savedSearchID=3a06b5cc-a1de-11e8-93a9-0bd920cd47b0&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1-JYMHM


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠⁠


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.

Nov 03, 202301:50:12
452. Territory Story - News Bites

452. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- Fyles Cabinet reshuffle announced

- Major shake-up in public service as head public servant replaced

- Firefighters union welcomes splitting up of tri-service but criticises new Minister


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Nov 01, 202316:56
451. Weekends With Walshy - "Let's See What They Come Up With"

451. Weekends With Walshy - "Let's See What They Come Up With"

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. ‘Let’s see what they come up with’: Speculation mounts over Fyles Cabinet reshuffle 

2. Fyles Government refuses to declare conflicts of interest as ICAC Act amendments passed 

3. ‘Is anybody being investigated?’: Lawler unleashes in Parliament about ongoing ICAC investigations 

4. No ICAC Inspector to deal with complaints following government bungle 

5. Police officer numbers not keeping up with increase in serious crime: NTPA 

6. ‘Safety is optional’: Pledged govt safety audits of all late night businesses turns into voluntary scheme 

7. Fyles Government letting Alice Springs down by more than $500m, MLA says 

8. DPP refuses to comment on failed charges against reporter, other embarrassing cases 

9. Police release description of dangerous offender, two days after warning the public not to approach him 

10. Darwin Port will remain in Chinese company’s hands following review: Federal Labor

11. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/70885686?savedSearchID=3a06b5cc-a1de-11e8-93a9-0bd920cd47b0&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1-JYMHM


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠⁠


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.

Oct 27, 202301:53:06
450. Territory Story - News Bites

450. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- Fyles government refuses to declare conflicts of interest as ICAC Act amendments passed in parliament

- DPP refuses to comment on failed charges against reporter

- Police release description of dangerous offender, two days after warning not to approach him


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Oct 25, 202314:38
449. Weekends With Walshy - No Widespread Corruption, Despite the Widespread Corruption

449. Weekends With Walshy - No Widespread Corruption, Despite the Widespread Corruption

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 hits back after misleading public on crime, makes cryptic threats to Opposition 

2. ‘Too lazy and too incompetent’: Independent MLA calls for Minister’s resignation over education failures 

3. Fyles Govt to blame for Voice referendum failing in NT: Scrymgour 

4. ICAC says no ‘widespread corruption’ in the NT, then describes the widespread corruption he has witnessed 

5. Coroner postpones Walker inquest to consider recusing herself 

6. Barkly Regional Council placed under management by Fyles Government 

7. Territory Labor cancels annual conference amid turmoil between members and caucus 

8. NT signs deal to promote trade, education with Indian state 

9. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/70735299?savedSearchID=1e92b6ce-a1de-11e8-93a9-2b89208d8b6b&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1-JYMHM


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.⁠


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to ⁠www.oppidanus.com.au.

Oct 20, 202301:57:29
448. Territory Story - News Bites

448. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh from the NT Independent about what he's working on at the time of recording.


Some of the stories making headlines this week include:


- Auditor General says Fyles mislead the public about anti-crime laws

- Coroner postpones Walker inquest

- Barkly Regional Council placed under management.....finally


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Oct 18, 202316:29
447. Weekends With Walshy - NT Independent Walkley Award Nomination

447. Weekends With Walshy - NT Independent Walkley Award Nomination

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. Government refuses to explain secret fire upgrades at TIO Stadium after previously claiming it was ‘safe’ 

2. ‘It was painful’: Barkly Mayor lied about child in video, boy’s family says 

3. Former Barkly councillor calls on Local Government Minister to sack council 

4. Former PMs call NT a failed state due to chronic failures to deliver basic services 

5.  CLP goes back to the Stone-age with ‘new’ party president 

6. Coroner gags media from reporting criticism of her handling of Walker inquest, calls for recusal
7. Former courts media liaison charged with disclosing confidential information 

8. OM Manganese fined half a million dollars over 2019 Bootu Creek fatality
9. ‘Mango Madness’ season: Extreme, severe heat alerts issued by NT Health as Build-Up begins 

10. Star-studded ‘The Warm-Up’ concert kicks off this Saturday in Alice 

11. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/70649170?savedSearchID=1e92b6ce-a1de-11e8-93a9-2b89208d8b6b&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1-JYMHM


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to www.oppidanus.com.au.


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to www.oppidanus.com.au.

Oct 13, 202301:47:14
446. Territory Story - News Bites

446. Territory Story - News Bites

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 Walsh 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 Barkly Mayor makes the headlines again

- Coroner gags media from reporting criticism of her at coronial enquiry

- CLP goes back to the Stone-age


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'll be discussing on Weekends With Walshy.


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.oppidanus.com.au.

Oct 11, 202316:48
445. Weekends With Walshy - "We're Working Real Hard"

445. Weekends With Walshy - "We're Working Real Hard"

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. Newspaper editor resigns as council media advisor and executive assistant to Mayor and CEO

2. Barkly Regional Council CEO quits suddenly, council gives no explanation

3. Groote Eylandt GEMCO mine reopens after attacks by locals

4. ‘Cheap policing’: Police union calls out Fyles Govt over pepper spray

5. Editorial: Time for our Labor Ministers to enroll in a 12-step program and admit there’s a problem

6. Proposed 69-unit rental facility for seniors delayed by govt bureaucracy: COTA NT

7. Northern suburbs supermarket sued by Fair Work for allegedly underpaying worker

8. Creditors vote to wind up Yuendumu Indigenous youth development corporation

9. NT Govt considers challenging safe drinking water Supreme Court decision

10. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/70551059?savedSearchID=3a06b5cc-a1de-11e8-93a9-0bd920cd47b0&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to www.oppidanus.com.au.


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 management, video marketing or to discuss your digital marketing needs go to www.oppidanus.com.au.

Oct 06, 202301:44:29