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:  Calls grow for federal inquiry into NT Police  NT cop in professional standards facing assault charge, also witness at coronial inquest  Opinion: The last refuge of police comradery has been shattered forever  Police arrest, charge another man in connection to fatal Outback Wrangler helicopter crash  Tiwi islanders celebrate court win over Barossa gas project, while Santos warns government about future investment  Origin Energy to exit Beetaloo Basin, selling gas exploration interests  ‘He read his job description’: Gaming Minister backflips on pokies, suspends applications for 60 Alice Springs machines  Fannie Bay vote dodgers hit with 1,542 infringement notices by Electoral Commission --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Richard Rolfe is Zac Rolfe’s father. On this first part of a two part series, we take a deep dive through Richard Rolfe, into Zac's background, his family, who his parents are, and his early life up to the first couple of weeks in the Northern Territory police force. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

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. Media Watch 2. ‘Shocking’, ‘racist’ text messages between Zach Rolfe and other police members revealed at inquest 3. Ambulance whistle blowers warn drivers rather than paramedics being sent to emergencies 4. Man shot dead with crossbow at Peppimenarti 5. Halikos Group awarded $25m Casuarina pool revamp tender 6. Arnhem Space Centre operator opens headquarters in Adelaide, not Darwin 7. NBL tournament kicks off in Darwin with 15 games over eight days --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Ruth Palmer was scared to death about coming on this podcast. But she did it anyway. And that just about sums up Ruth Palmer. Born in Adelaide, Ruth was 15 when her parents decided to move to Port Hedland in Western Australia where he father took up another position as a train driver. Ruth refused to go and instead behind and moved in with her boyfriend. The relationship was not a good one for Ruth. She eventually moved to Port Hedland and ended up in another bad relationship before moving to Melbourne where she finally had a chance to grow.  Ruth didn't like the cold and moved up to Brisbane where she started a career in the recruitment industry. She then moved to Darwin and Lajamanu and  married a police officer. Her father's background in the CFMEU made her an ideal candidate for the Labor Party and she joined the Government in communications and even after Labor lost the election 2012, she was one of handful to be offered a position with the government now in opposition. For the past seven and half years Ruth has been Executive Director of the Property Council of Australia. Despite a serious case of imposter syndrome, Ruth has overcome her fears and doubts and is now one of the most influential women in the Northern Territory.  This is Ruth Palmer's Territory Story. Content warning: This episode contains discussion about domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

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:  Senior Territory Labor figure found guilty of rape  Police Commissioner's radio interview Media fallout from Kumanjayi Walker coronial inquest Cost of new homes in NT to rise after government changed building codes, builders warn Topless woman found a few hours after police called for public assistance  Content warning: There is a discussion about child sexual assault on this episode. Listener discretion is advised. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Celeste Mackenzie was born in Adelaide in 1996. The last child of five children on her father's side and two children on her mother's side, she's half German and has siblings from three other parents.  After finishing high school, Celeste had a gap year on Gold Coast where she ended up in a share house with five Brazilian girls. She eventually returned to Adelaide and stayed with her father who passed away later that year. She decided to join the South Australian police and after graduating and getting some experience, she got a posting to Whyalla. Whilst she enjoyed the work, she faced problems at work and battled bouts of depression. She eventually left the police force and came to Darwin where she has extended family. Celeste joined Raine & Horne and spent several months assisting Glenn Grantham (see episode 144) selling real estate. She recently left this industry to take up a position at the emergency call centre at St. Johns. This is Celeste's Territory Story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

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:   Mellon charged with 31 offences, subject of rare press conference where he was not named   Former assistant police commissioner managing NT Police problems: Fyles   Fyles Government kills public inquiry into police, says it is currently restructuring force   Labor throws ‘white supremacist’ accusations at CLP while its former secretary faces trial for child sex offences   Government delays new remote rental payment scheme after backlash  Darwin bucks nationwide housing price decline trend This is an updated version of the original episode. It does not contain the story on a draft Pollock Report due to a supression order. We will rebroadcast the original episode once the supression order is lifted. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

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: Two other officers involved in Zach Rolfe trial have also complained about him being reinstated Editorial: Here’s why Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker needs to resign now NT Police watch commander in custody over conspiracy to pervert the course of justice Kumanjayi Walker fund aims to raise $400,000 for legal, family, and friends costs for coronial inquest Police release aggravated assault charges against officer, remain quiet on fraud charge against another ‘Bizarre’: Police officer moved into internal investigations unit while being investigated for fraud Two-thirds of remote Territory tenants to pay higher rents starting next month Proposed Tiwi Islands hydrogen energy project given major project status Five-time winner Pee Wee’s again snags this year’s top Gold Plate Award --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

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. ‘In complete crisis’: Chalker not resigning despite 80 per cent of NT cops having no confidence in him 2. ‘Complexity of the complexities’: Fyles continues to support Chalker despite officers losing confidence 3. Zach Rolfe banned from entering NT Police premises because Yuendumu OIC Julie Frost might be ‘triggered’ 4. Humpty Doo Fire Station shuts for day, Chief Fire Officer blames closure on firies not doing overtime 5. NT teachers strike over government’s pay freeze policy 6. Editorial: The Northern Territory is officially broken and fixing it will not be easy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message

Lisa was born in Bend, Oregon. The middle child in a Mormon household, in a town with a similar population to Darwin, she was destined for more. At the age of 18 she finished high school and took off to Japan as an exchange student where she tried to improve her Japanese. After returning to the States, she accepted a job as a nanny in New York. What an experience that was! She was exposed to unimaginable wealth: private jets, yachts and spoilt children. She then returned to Oregon and eventually finished a degree in Health Education before she commenced a very successful career selling 'adult relationship enhancements' by party plan. Her most memorable experience being a party organised by her aunt, and attended by her mother, grandmother and great aunt! Through the company Lisa got the opportunity to relocate to Australia and after a few years in Sydney and a new partner, she moved to Darwin and started a career as a travel agent. This is Lisa's Territory Story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/territorystory/message