Episodes

  • 532. Weekends With Walshy - Less Than 30 Days To E-Day

    532. Weekends With Walshy - Less Than 30 Days To E-Day
    Jul 26 2024
    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: 1. Idle solar plants expected to be connected to grid with $250m federal government commitmenthttps://ntindependent.com.au/idle-solar-plants-expected-to-be-connected-to-grid-with-250m-federal-government-commitment/ 2. New conflict of interest controls for NT ministers, but no penalties for failing to complyhttps://ntindependent.com.au/new-conflict-of-interest-controls-for-nt-ministers-but-no-penalties-for-failing-to-comply/3. Editorial: Lawler protects another male public offical behaving badlyhttps://ntindependent.com.au/editorial-lawler-protects-another-male-public-offical-behaving-badly/4. Another local NT council suspended by Local Government Ministerhttps://ntindependent.com.au/another-local-nt-council-suspended-by-local-government-minister/5. New youth prison’s $75m cost blowout revealed as centre expected to now open in Octoberhttps://ntindependent.com.au/new-holtze-youth-prisons-75m-cost-blowout-revealed-as-centre-expected-to-now-open-in-october/6. Pitch Black aircraft crashes near Daly Riverhttps://ntindependent.com.au/pitch-black-aircraft-crashes-in-douglas-daly-region/7. Migratory shorebirds protection plan warns of development along Darwin Harbourhttps://ntindependent.com.au/migratory-shorebirds-protection-plan-warns-of-development-along-darwin-harbour/8. Skyline Ferris wheel skips Darwin gig due to transport costs, lack of tourist activityhttps://ntindependent.com.au/skyline-ferris-wheel-skips-darwin-gig-due-to-transport-costs-lack-of-tourist-activity/ 9. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/77501642?savedSearchID=3a06b5cc-a1de-11e8-93a9-0bd920cd47b0&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1 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.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • 531. Territory Story - News Bites

    531. Territory Story - News Bites
    Jul 25 2024

    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:


    - Lawler Protects Another Male Public Official Behaving Badly

    - New Conflict Of Interest Controls For NT Ministers

    - Pitch Black Aircraft Crashes Near Daly River


    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.
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    16 mins
  • 530. Weekends With Walshy - Top NT Bureaucrat Referred To Public Employment Commissioner

    530. Weekends With Walshy - Top NT Bureaucrat Referred To Public Employment Commissioner
    Jul 19 2024
    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: 1. Top NT bureaucrat told staffer her career would be ‘destroyed’ if she referred him to Public Employment Commissioner https://ntindependent.com.au/top-nt-bureaucrat-told-staffer-her-career-would-be-destroyed-if-she-referred-him-to-public-employment-commissioner/ 2. CLP outraise Labor in political gifts, as Chief Minister says it’s ok for staffers to solicit donations https://ntindependent.com.au/clp-outraise-labor-in-political-gifts-as-chief-minister-says-its-ok-for-staffers-to-solicit-donations/ 3. Cop who shot at Parap man is TRG marksman, sent racist messages while in the IRT https://ntindependent.com.au/cop-who-fired-bullet-at-parap-man-was-trg-marksman-sent-racist-messages-while-in-the-irt/ 4. NT Fire and Emergency Services commissioner appointed https://ntindependent.com.au/nt-fire-and-emergency-services-commissioner-appointed/ 5. NTPA calls for ‘safe places’ for members to obtain mental health and wellbeing services https://ntindependent.com.au/ntpa-calls-for-safe-places-for-members-to-obtain-mental-health-and-wellbeing-services/ 6. Chief Minister will not say who decided on state memorial for former chair of land council under investigation https://ntindependent.com.au/chief-minister-will-not-say-who-decided-on-state-memorial-for-former-chair-of-land-council-under-investigation/ 7. Exercise Pitch Black starts in Darwin and Katherine https://ntindependent.com.au/exercise-pitch-black-has-started-in-darwin-and-katherine/ 8. Netflix series ‘Territory’ to premiere October 24 https://ntindependent.com.au/netflix-series-territory-to-premiere-october-24/ 9. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/77338301?savedSearchID=3a06b5cc-a1de-11e8-93a9-0bd920cd47b0&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1 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.
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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • 529. Territory Story - News Bites

    529. Territory Story - News Bites
    Jul 17 2024

    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:


    - Top NT Bureaucrat Told Staffer Her Career Would Be Destroyed

    - CLP Outraise Labor In Political Gifts

    - NTFES Commissioner 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.
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    16 mins
  • 518. Weekends With Walshy - Fyle's Lobbyist Cost Revealed

    518. Weekends With Walshy - Fyle's Lobbyist Cost Revealed
    Jul 12 2024
    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: 1. Breaking News - Revealed, The Cost Of Natasha Fyles' Gas Lobbyist Advisor 2. 'No reasonable grounds': Alice Springs curfew will not be extended https://ntindependent.com.au/no-reasonable-grounds-alice-springs-curfew-will-not-be-extended/ 3. Officers pelted with rocks in Peppimenarti, union says police are assaulted every day https://ntindependent.com.au/officers-pelted-with-rocks-in-peppimenarti-union-says-assaults-on-officers-a-daily-occurance/ 4. Chansey Paech racked up a third of all taxpayer-funded ministerial travel last financial year, including $18k 'allowance' and 'other' costs https://ntindependent.com.au/chansey-paech-racked-up-a-third-of-all-taxpayer-funded-ministerial-travel-last-financial-year-including-other-costs-and-18k-allowance-claims/ 5. Govt says it's negotiating with two unnamed 'potential green energy projects' for Middle Arm https://ntindependent.com.au/govt-says-its-negotiating-with-two-unnamed-potential-green-energy-projects-for-middle-arm/ 6. Fringe Festival kicks off Friday with spotlight on local artists https://ntindependent.com.au/fringe-festival-kicks-off-friday-with-spotlight-on-local-artists/ 7. Prime Video's 'Deadloch' Season 2 to film in the Territory https://ntindependent.com.au/prime-videos-deadloch-season-2-to-film-in-the-territory/ 8. Job Of The Week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/77144903?savedSearchID=1e92b6ce-a1de-11e8-93a9-2b89208d8b6b&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1-JYMHM 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.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • 517. Territory Story - News Bites

    517. Territory Story - News Bites
    Jul 10 2024

    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:


    - Curfew Ordered For Alice Springs.......AGAIN

    - Up, Up & Away With The Attorney-General

    - Fortescue Gives Up Land At Middle Arm


    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.
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    16 mins
  • 516. Weekends With Walshy - "The Territory Isn't For Me"

    516. Weekends With Walshy - "The Territory Isn't For Me"
    Jul 5 2024
    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: 1. Future of the Territory’s anti-corruption commission uncertain ahead of election https://ntindependent.com.au/future-of-the-territorys-anti-corruption-commission-uncertain-ahead-of-election/ 2. Master Builders NT CEO out of role in sudden resignation https://ntindependent.com.au/master-builders-nt-ceo-out-of-role-in-sudden-resignation/ 3. Labor ministers rack up hefty taxpayer-funded travel bill in year leading up to election https://ntindependent.com.au/labor-ministers-rack-up-hefty-taxpayer-funded-travel-bill-in-year-leading-up-to-election/ 4. NT one year closer to massive blackouts: Report https://ntindependent.com.au/nt-one-year-closer-to-massive-blackouts-report/ 5. Several injuries, a robbery, and a burned community shed reported during Cracker Night https://ntindependent.com.au/severe-injuries-robbery-and-a-burned-community-shed-reported-during-cracker-night/ 6. Tamboran’s NY Stock Exchange IPO raises half what company was seeking https://ntindependent.com.au/tamborans-ny-stock-exchange-ipo-raises-half-what-company-was-seeking/ 7. Several injuries, a robbery, and a burned community shed reported during Cracker Night https://ntindependent.com.au/severe-injuries-robbery-and-a-burned-community-shed-reported-during-cracker-night/ 8. Iconic Darwin nightspot reopens as ‘Sweethearts’ duelling piano bar https://ntindependent.com.au/iconic-darwin-nightspot-reopens-as-sweethearts-duelling-piano-bar/ 9. Job of the week - https://www.seek.com.au/job/76949526?savedSearchID=1e92b6ce-a1de-11e8-93a9-2b89208d8b6b&tracking=JMC-SavedSearch-anz-1 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.
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • 515. Territory Story - News Bites

    515. Territory Story - News Bites
    Jul 3 2024

    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:


    - Labor Ministers Rack Up Hefty Travel Bill

    - NT ICAC's Future Uncertain

    - NT One Year Closer To Massive Blackouts


    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.
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    16 mins