TERRITORY FM: Recent Episodes
Matt Bern
Our team will drop their audio content here for you to listen to again. You will hear interviews, show pieces and other fun stuff that has aired on 1041 Territory FM.
Shane Howard joins Greg on the More Music Breakfast Show to reflect on 40 years since the release of Goanna's 'Spirit of Place' album.
Eskimo Joe are in Darwin very soon. Our old mate Stu rings in for a chat on Drive with Matt.
The lads are doing loads of gigs again! Thank god!
“An eclectic, passionate & relentless mix of acoustic blues, rock & folk. This man plays & sings like wildfire.” — Las Vegas Weekly.
Look out for shows across Darwin and Alice Springs this month!!!
‘It’s big, it’s bold and it says to the world “we’re back”’: Darwin Festival line-up unveiled
Michael is an Australian comedian based in Adelaide/Darwin.
He performs stand-up comedy with an intellectual twist tackling big ideas like philosophy, cryptocurrency, economics and language learning while throwing in impressive juggling tricks that surprise and delight.
Follow him on social media @michaelconnellcomedian
COMPETITION COMMENCES AT GARDENS GOLF COURSE EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM APRIL 27 ON THE FIRST HOLE
James Sutherland talks Golf, Ash Barty, the Saudi breakaway tour and Shane Warne with Greg.
AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION NT OFFICER GEOFF BLOOM PAID TERRITORY FM A VISIT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS IN REGARDS TO THE UPCOMING FEDERAL ELECTION.
Antonina Bondarchuk from Ukraine is one of the first to take up the offer of a CDU Scholarship.
Vassy Karagiorgos, (frequently stylised as VASSY), is an DARWIN/AUSTRALIAN singer, songwriter and record producer. She has made a string of poppy electronic dance music with some of the best EDM producers around. Her current single is called "Tuff".
There’s not a lot out there that speaks directly to dads. SMS4dads supports men in their role as fathers and increases awareness of their influence on baby’s brain development.
SMS4dads helps fathers understand and connect with their baby and partner. It also checks in on their wellbeing and offers professional support if needed.
SMS4dads is FREE. It provides info related to the age and stage of your baby. It’s the info you need – when you need it, how you need it – straight to your phone,
Malaria is a deadly disease caused by the bite of an infected mosquito. For millennia it has defined human evolution, impacting societies, wars, empires, and our genetic makeup. In the 1800s almost the entire world was endemic for malaria, the disease being one of the greatest causes of infant mortality.
Malaria remains endemic to 87 countries with almost 2.8 billion people at risk of infection, mostly in low-income countries and poorly resourced communities. Each year it makes >200 million patients sick and causes >400,000 deaths.
In 2007 this unacceptable burden triggered Bill and Melinda Gates to call for the elimination of the disease globally by 2050.
In this talk, Professor Ric Price will present some of the key discoveries of the last 100 years, and the modern efforts and hurdles to the control and ultimate elimination of this deadly disease.
The lecture will be on Thursday March 17 - University Theatre, Orange Building, Casuarina Campus, 5 - 7pm. Admission is free.
Local music legend Tracey Bunn jumps on with Matt to discuss the New Music Business series from Channel NT. You can see these vids on the ChannelNT website or youtube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ru1e094hho
Bryce Sainty is a country pop artist from the East Coast of Australia deemed an 'artist to watch' by Spotify with over 2 million streams. BS calls into Matt's show here in Darwin NT.
New song is "This Summers the One"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3To3FyQTzaA
Vice-Chancellor of Charles Darwin University, Prof. Scott Bowman dropped into the More Music Breakfast Show ahead of the commencement of semester one in March.
Dr Richard Sager from station sponsor Darwin Dietitians catches up with Greg to chat about Tinnitus
Award-winning comedian Judith Lucy was in Darwin recently for a quick gig! She had a chat to Greg Vincent.
Thanks to some wisdom in hindsight, a few revelations and a slight drowning experience, Judith gradually discovers that her life is still full of possibilities.
Turns out, I’m Fine is about dealing with death, heartache, existential angst and turning out to be…fine.
Thursday 18 November 2021, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Charles Darwin University, Palmerston Campus, University Avenue, Durack NT, Australia
Join CDU to learn more about training courses and careers in tourism, hospitality, events, cookery, bakery, butchery, sport and recreation, IT, business, retail, hairdressing and beauty.
Greg Vincent chats to Yakob on this exciting event.
Register today to explore courses, meet CDU’s trainers, see the facilities and talk to other students.
Luke Hodge (born 15 June 1984) is a former Australian rules football player who played with the Hawthorn Football Club and the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). He played for the Hawthorn Football Club from 2002 to 2017, captaining the club from 2011 to 2016. In 2018, Hodge moved to the Brisbane Lions, before retiring in 2019. Hodge is here in Darwin for "A Night On The Lounge" event and a quick chat with Greg Vincent.
My Heart's Army album is a tale of love lost and courage. Emotions unravelled and unveiled. Dark versus light. The album was recorded with award winning producer Paul Pilsonic, in the mountains of Byron Bay in the winter of 21.
Poetically singing out her raw emotion of life's lessons, marching to the beating drum of her own heart.
Bridey joined Matt Bern on Fresh Mint across the NT for a quick chat about the new releases.
https://www.brideyrose.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BrideyRoseNZ
https://www.instagram.com/brideyrose1/?hl=en
https://brideyrose.bandcamp.com/album/my-hearts-army
Fred James Koch has written an incredible theme song for movie Night Walk called I’m Runnin’. Just released this song is engaging and gives us a sense of urgency as the song builds. Fred James vocals have a unique tinge to them and with the video having scenes from Night Walk, it encourages me to watch the movie. ‘I’m Runnin’ features AZ Sheriff
Fred jumps on with Matt Bern talking all things lockdown, the old man, Mickey and more!
JORDAN CADE IS A FANTASTIC LOCAL ROCK ARTIST HERE IN DARWIN, NT. Based out of Palmerston writes, produces and performs his songs from home. He has written some great tracks the last few years. Strong lyric content on isolation, army life, relationships and more! His new single is called "Million Miles" it features the vocals of Torri Lee from Victoria. Jordan's new album is on all streaming services.
NICK WOLFE is on with MATT BERN discussing the new album "KIDS ON CASSETTE"
The Wolfe Brothers get nostalgic, drawing influence from the ’80s and ’90s music and melodies they loved as they were growing up. Inspired directly by the songs that brothers Nick and Tom Wolfe listened to on cassette tapes and boomboxes when they were kids in Tasmania, it's an album that feels warm and familiar. “Something Good’s Gonna Happen”, featuring Amy Sheppard, is a punchy duet about how opposites attract. “You're Dolly Parton perfect,” Nick, lead vocalist, sings; “You’re Kenny Rogers cool,” Sheppard replies. “I like a lot, you like a little, let's take a shot and we can meet in the middle.” Party anthem “Down Time” features a thunderous solo by former Southern Sons guitarist Jack Jones, a long-time hero of the brothers.
The undisputed No. 1 female boxer in the NT, Elizabeth Hogan shares her journey since turning pro in boxing, her first ever TKO and her very hectic few months ahead as she sets her sights on the Australian championships to become the top fighter in the country.
An incredible legend of the game of basketball in Darwin, NT Jeff Larson, talks about his very rich basketball history in the Top End, Australia and around the world. being a player, coach and statistician for the sport he has been involved with for over 40 years, shares tales that would water even the thirstiest mouth.
Alexis Naylor's new song You & Her is the second single off the debut album Pages from a past life which is due for release 8 May 2020. Naylor says the song shines a light on the self talk one has when faced with betrayal from someone you love. "I hope You & Her will find people in the darkest of times and give them strength when they have hit rock bottom" Alexis says. you & her is a high-tempo tune with a smooth groove that works.
Alexis is doing some quick shows across Darwin at Mindil Beach Markets and the Happy Yess.
Darwin local Ricki Lee found herself stranded overseas in the Netherlands in march 2020 when the Covid19 pandemic hit. It's been a 16 month journey to get home to Australia and Darwin to see her family. This is her story.
On her debut single ‘Waiting For You’, Phoebe channels the Aussie attitude of Peach PRC and Cxloe while adding smooth R&B sounds inspired by Victoria Monet and Jazmine Sullivan to create a unique sound that is as welcome on the dancefloor as it is through the headphones. “I’m so excited that ‘Waiting for You’ is heading out into the world,” said Phoebe. “I love writing and I’ve grown to love it even more now that I’ve let that vulnerable side of me go and I can open up through my songs.”
Phoebe talks to Matt Bern on Fresh Mint
Australian acts VASSY and Bonka have taken out the top spot on the US Dance Charts with their collaborative single ‘Chase’.
The uplifting big room track, which also peaked at #1 on ARIA’s Club Charts, was named by Mediabase as the most added dance track on US radio over the past week, topping the likes of David Guetta, Calvin Harris and Dom Dolla to continue its considerable chart success.
The success of ‘Chase’ also acts as another career milestone for Darwin-born singer-songwriter VASSY, who was previously inducted into APRA AMCOS’s The 1,000,000,000 List thanks to her appearance on David Guetta and Showtek’s 2014 hit ‘Bad’, which has racked up two billion streams globally.
VASSY JUMPS ON WITH MATT IN THE LOCAL NT MUSIC SHOW FRESH MINT!
J-MILLA is an indigenous Australian hip hop musician from the Mak Mak Marranungu tribe of the Litchfield Park area in the Northern Territory. He was born in Darwin, and started rapping at the age of 11. Our local music show Fresh Mint with Matt Bern recently had him in for a chat while rolling some dice in the alley!
J-MILLA current single is Fresh - out now
The CEO of Basketball Northern Territory, John Mitchell talks about the prospect of having an NBL1 team here in the Top end, the NT 3x3 champs, showcasing basketball at some of the biggest events in the NT including BASSINTHEGRASS and Supercars Darwin Supercars.
Nightcliff Cricket Club young gun, Joel Curtis, talks about his humble cricket beginnings, playing for the Perth Cricket Club, eventually taking his talents to the UK and his time here in Darwin.
Taylor Sheridan is a talented singer/songwriter from Kyneton, Victoria, Australia. Taylor's music is often described as 'soulful pop/rock', with influences from Stevie Wonder and Marc Broussard, to The Bamboos and Maroon 5. There are also distinct elements of funk in his music.
New single is out called "When the Demons Come"
https://www.taylorsheridan.com.au/
One of the fast rising stars of car drifting, the fastest growing motor sport in Australia, Tristan Fleetwood, talks about touring the country with a sport he loves, Drifters sate of Origin (DSO) an event to be held in Darwin from the 9th - 10th of July, which will see some of the best drifters from around the country compete in 3 categories and his invaluable gold mine to young aspiring drifters out there.
John Adams, Brothers Rugby Club Darwin legend and president for 20 years talks about his history with the club and their ‘Pink Round’ this weekend, that raises awareness for breast cancer.
Lightning Basketball Club, Darwin star player, Claire Maree O’bryan talks about her journey with basketball across the world, playing for Bucknell University basketball team in the USA and making her trip back home to play for Lightning and Ripcity Basketball down south on the Sunshine Coast.
Greg talks to owner/editor of Darwin's Resident magazine. The new issue is back with a new look and attitude and is available now. It is hitting your letter box very soon.
more details www.residentmagazine.com.au/
Matt Bern from DRIVE tracks down some of TOP FM'S and TERRITORY FM'S most loved voices. Matt talks to Joe Miller, Mike Quinn, David Pearson, Col Newman and Daryl Manzie.
Tom Wolfe (Wolfe Bros) jumped on with Matt Bern to talk up the sneaky Darwin show and gave us all the info on the new album "KIDS ON CASSETTE" out at the end of July!
NRL - National Rugby League and Parramatta Eels legend Peter Wynn talks about his glorious days of being the best in the game, state of origin, the highlight of his career and his recent trip to Darwin with the Eels to take on the Broncos.
ELOISE HALL AND ISOBEL MARSHALL DROPPED IN ON GREG TO DISCUSSED NOMINATIONS FOR THE NT YOUNG AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS.
https://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/
Greg spoke to Dan Leather on the Cruise for the Cause Rally on Sunday in Darwin
Cruise for the Cause is a chance to show off classic, vintage bikes, hot rods and muscle cars with a leisurely cruise while raising valuable funds for the support of men and their families. Funds raised will help Increase understanding of men's health issues and support prostate cancer awareness and research
Duncan MacGillivray a former Scotland international rugby league footballer who also played at club level for the Penrith Panthers, the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL, the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the Super League, at international level for Scotland and is currently the pathways manager for NRL NT, talks about his role in the sport and the state of Top End Rugby.
The Coordinator for Disability sports NT, James Little talks about the growth of the all inclusive space, adapting sports to suit people with disabilities and the way forward to the growth of all inclusive sports.
The new Australian Lightweight Champion, No. 2 ranked K1 kick boxer in the world and Darwin Native, Dante ‘The Destroyer’ Rodrigues talks about his BEAST Championship show out and eventual victory, struggling with depression and almost quitting and one of the lowest point of his life to his resurged relationship with his dad and his long string of endorsements, this one promises to be a revealing chat.
Sabina Dalzell one of the gymnasts that represented Gymnastics Northern Territory on the Goldcoast for the nationals, in our chat before she went down south, talks about her time with @territory Gymnastics Academy Inc. and getting ready for the nationals competition on the big stage in Queensland.
Steve Walters NRL - National Rugby League legend talks about his time up North, what the season will look like for the Broncos moving ahead as we caught up for a chat after their game against Paramatta Eels before the ‘Magic Round’ and he sheds some light on wheelchair rugby a new found all inclusive aspect of the sport as he tried it out in Darwin
Pat Harding was one of our first on air announcers when we launched 104.1 in Darwin on the 5th June 1981. Greg tracked him down for a quick trip down Top FM's history lane!
Ellas Titans Basketball Club new head coach, Vice President and coach of the NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services basketball program Josh Streeter talks about his new role, great start to the season and expectations for the future.
AFL Northern Territory legendary umpire, calling quits after 49 years of running the side lines, Dean Dempsey talks about his deep rooted connections to territory sports being a life member of Darwin Basketball Association and AFLNT, talks about his incredible journey through sports.
Former Port Adelaide Football Club player, Benjamin Mack aka ‘Mr. Incredible’ talks about his struggle and victory battling with depression, loosing a son and substance addiction to emerge as a stalwart marathon runner and fitness aficionado, breaking countless personal and achievements.
The general manager of Baseball NT, Gemma Scales talks about her innovative drive to push the sport to people of all abilities with the Base 5 program as she shares her journey through the game of baseball.
Gold Coast Suns solid defender and current ruck man, Caleb Graham talks about his 3 years in the AFL, spills a child hood secret on his role model, and being the ‘big brother’ to our AFL Northern Territory's own Malcom Rosas who will be suiting up in his debut for the Red and Yellow side this week as they prepare to come up to the Top end for their clash against Hawthorne Football Club.
Let's talk carbs! Carbs the are broad from caramel sauce on a brownie to cauliflower.
In fact, almost all plant foods fall into the carbs category. These are what I refer to as slow carbs, which are low-glycemic and don’t spike your blood sugar or insulin. These slow carbs come loaded with nutrients, fiber, and amazing molecules called phytochemicals.
When you eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables they provide phytonutrients — carotenoids, flavonoids, and polyphenols – they help improve nearly all health problems, including dementia, diabesity, and aging.
Ideally, about 75% of your carb intake should come from non-starchy veggies plus low-glycemic fruits. By volume, most of your plate should be carbs. Note I said volume, not kilojoule. Many plant-based carbs actually have very few kilojoules .
Good-quality carbs that come from plant foods provide unique benefits, including high levels of vitamins and minerals, fiber, and special plant compounds with healing properties called phytonutrients or phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are medicinal molecules such as curcumin in turmeric, glucosinolates in broccoli, anthocyanidins in berries, and so on.
Many of these foods are also high in fiber, which feeds the friendly flora in your gut and scrubs your intestines, thus supporting a healthy digestive tract. Try to gradually increase your fiber intake to 30 to 50 grams a day.
When you focus on these low-glycemic-load plant foods, your weight normalises. You feel better without the sugar crashes. You reduce your risk for numerous diseases and weight loss is a easier.
Mel chats with local author Sean Guy, he has written a killer play and its coming to Darwin!!!!
Heartfelt, smooth and down to earth, Alice Springs singer/songwriter and mother of four, Katie Harder embraces you with her music. Her lyrics have a depth that resonates long after the final chord. Her folk/roots melodies etch into your mind. Her stories carry a warm authenticity and humour.
Katie Harder is a storyteller. Her songs have a disarming honesty and their recording is warm and intimate as she and her band enfold you with their sound and soul.
Katie's new single "Sing It Out" is now playing on Territory FM's Fresh Mint.
Kathryn and the Overbytes is a four piece pop/rock band hailing from the steamy Top End, Northern Territory, Australia.Kathryn drop in on Fresh Mint for a chat about the new music coming from this exciting outfit!
Elizabeth Hogan the fastest rising female boxer in the Northern Territory, talks about her big win in Queensland earlier this year, going full time with boxing as her passion leads her on a quest to being a professional boxer.
Australian rules football legend, former Fitzroy Football Club and Collingwood Football Club stud, Doug Barwick talks about his hay days in the league running and gunning, sighting the major difference of the game between then and now and his focus on a new passion and path in life, golf with his Big Swing Golf brand.
Chelsea Pears from the NT gymnastics academy talks about her expectations for the upcoming National junior gymnastics tournament in Queensland coming up later in May this year.
Could you be The Territorys next Hulk Hogan?
Mel and Dave chat with "Reaper" from Top End Wrestling!
These Easter school holidays while families are heading off on holidays, the Continence Foundation of Australia is asking families, and everyone else, to help upload the locations of Australia’s regional public toilets to National Public Toilet Map and have the chance to win a $500 Eftpos voucher for doing so.
There are over 19,000 toilets listed across Australia on the site but the Continence Foundation thinks there are 1000’s more and are asking for help this Easter.
While this is a cheeky campaign to build up The National Public Toilet Map, the underlying purpose is to support the millions of Australians living with continence related issues by providing them with a real time, reliable map of public toilets across the country.
Details of the National Toilet Map are here – www.toiletmap.gov.au
Mel and Dave chat with Paula Dunn, Teenage Resilience Expert & Cognitive Scientist.
| Is slapping an ankle bracelet on a child really the way forward? |
When there are youths continually breaking the law there are 3 questions to ask that come to mind: 1. Is it nature? 2. Is it nurture? 3. Is it a combination of both? These questions can further be defined by sitting with the individual and understanding their map of the world: 1. How do I see myself? 2. How do I want to be seen? 3. How am I seen by others? Asking these questions will uncover a youth’s belief in themselves - who they are/who they’re not, their conscious and unconscious biases, and their positive or negative behaviours. Being forced to wear anklebracelets only reinforces their internal beliefs and biases and doesn’t address or curtail their behaviours. In fact, it amplifies their destructive behaviours and glorifies them in other ways. Is it really the way forward?
Bruce Kenon the man, the face and the brain behind the Rugby shop Darwin, talks about pioneering the game up here in the top end and his involvement with the sport.
Rachel Gargan one of the highest rated judges from the @territory Gymnastics Academy Inc. talks about getting some young talent ready for the nationals competition on the big stage down south and the talent at the Gymnastics Northern Territory trials ahead of the nationals.
The ‘King of the North’, Timmy Duggan, championship winning coach of Razzle storm Basketball Club and first indigenous basketball player form Darwin to play at the NBL level, talks about his major accomplishments running the Indigenous Basketball Australia league, Darwin region and the pathway for many kids to have an opportunity only dreamt of before now.
Honey Miller and Lara Bedgood of Territory Gymnastics Academy talk about their trying out in NT to represent the state down south in the Level 8 National Gymnastics Tournament on the Gold Coast next month and what they’re looking forward to.
April Rummery Lamb, Darwin's next brightest basketball star! Talks about her three peat championship run with Lightening Basketball Club in the Darwin Basketball League, as she heads down to Adelaide, South Australia to play for the Central District NBL1 side, right after that she will be heading to America to play for Newberry College in South Carolina and what her expectations are for the future going forward.
Improved Performance Racing Australia (IPRA) legendary driver, Justin Wade talks about his humble beginnings to gracing multiple tracks in the motorsports world, highlighting his Bathurst circuit to his podium finishes whilst repping the Midas Brand.
EAGLES BASKETBALL CLUB Darwin founder and Secretary, Donna Hurst, talks about being the coach of their men’s programs, winning 2 championships in 3 years and what’s in store for the future of the club.
Nightcliff Tigers Football Club stand out, ‘Best and fairest’ award winning player and the NT rep team’s star player, Mickayla Ward, talks about her remarkable resurgence since having fractured her collar bone and a few ribs to gunning tall in the NTFLW league, taking the Tigers through to the Preliminary finals and also being the best on ground in the clash of the year against the Glenelg team last month.
Mel and Dave chat with Ray Martin, Paul Francis and the AMAZING Lauren from The Humpty Dumpty Foundation.
Humpty, together with their generous supporters, provides our hospitals and health services with the right equipment, in the right place, at the right time.It shouldn’t matter where you live, but sadly it does.The Humpty Dumpty Foundation is a children's charity that, for more than 30 years, has been providing essential and often life-saving medical equipment for sick and injured children in Paediatric Wards, Neonatal Units, Maternity and Emergency Departments in hospitals across Australia.
It shouldn’t matter where you live, but sadly it does. With the support of individuals and our corporate partners, Humpty will continue our critical work of providing equipment to save kids lives in rural and metropolitan hospitals across Australia.
Mel and Dave talk with Leader of the Opposition, Lia Finocchiaro, responding to the Gunner Government’s crime announcement.
Mel and Dave chat with Nick Barnsdall - Business Educator, about his 10 steps to landing your dream life
1. Find a mentor - a friend, family member, colleague, or someone you admire, and start to emulate their behaviour. 2. Manage your time. Maximise every block of hour in your day. 3. Stop saving. Start investing. 4. Set goals. Every single morning, I set macro goals so that I’m on a trajectory towards a bigger picture. Then I outline the steps I need to take to get there. 5. Plan your week. 6. Exercise. It’s good for your soul, mind and physical strength. It also develops discipline. 7. Learn more skills. It’s the one thing no-one can ever take away from you. 8. Read books. 9. Listen to podcasts. 10. Start a business. Everyone has a dream. Is this the year you go for it?
Mel and Dave chat with Jacqui Brown - Family Lawyer at Lynn and Brown Lawyers.
Who keeps the pet in custody disputes?
Although there is a clear framework under Australian law for deciding what arrangements are in the best interests of children after a separation, this does not apply to fur babies. Animals come within the definition of property and are essentially dealt with in the same way as items like cars and furniture, despite the emotional attachments that exist between people and their pets. This approach is somewhat inconsistent with animal welfare laws and regulations about the ownership of these sentient beings, so there is an argument that the law could be improved in this field. Family Lawyer, Jacqui Brown, explains how the Family Court views and treats the family pet and has advice for warring couples on how to solve the often emotional issue of who keeps Fido.
Mel and Dave chat with Addison Harper, she will be representing Darwin in the Miss Trans Global Australia, a franchise of Miss Trans Global, an international digital event held to bring trans feminine individuals from all backgrounds together to showcase their abundant talents, intelligence and creativity to raise awareness on transgender issues worldwide.
Mel and Dave chat with Luke Gosling OAM, Member for Solomon (Darwin and Palmerston) about Job Keeper, Canberra and more.........
Mel and Dave chat with Ray Martin about The Humpty Dumpty Foundation, a charity that, for more than 30 years, has been purchasing essential and often life-saving medical equipment for sick and injured children in Paediatric Wards, Neonatal Units, Maternity and Emergency Departments in hospitals across Australia.
It shouldn’t matter where you live, every little life matters. With the support of individuals and our corporate partners, Humpty will continue our critical work of providing equipment to save kids lives in rural and metropolitan hospitals across Australia.
https://humpty.com.au/
Emme's new song "Oceanside is this year’s super-immersive summer hit; a dreamy invocation to the delights of memory and place, harnessing all the expressive elements of Emme’s poignant performance and blending it with a seductive, modern musical edge"
Emme calls into Matt Bern on Drive
Petric is a Canadian country music band composed of brothers Jason and Tom Petric from Transcona, Winnipeg, Manitoba, along with the brothers long time friend and band member, Jordan Day.
Matt Bern from Drive talks to Jase on the release of the fantastic new song "kids"
out now!
Why it’s soimportanttojustdonothing
Researchers at the University of Virginia conducted a study where people sat in a room by themselves for up to 15 minutes with nothing present except a device that could administer a small electric shock. 65% of men and 25% of the women gave themselves the electric shock, something to do rather than sit in silence with only their thoughts to entertain them. We prefer doing something, over doing nothing, even if that something is negative. But what is all this stimulation doing to us? We are constantly on, and with the glorification of being busy, we’re under a lot of stress. Simplicity Expert, Eve Broenland, says we desperately need downtime so our brains can make the necessary links between chunks of data which enhances our information processing, our memory, and ultimately, our decision-making ability.
The ecstatic Coach of the Mindil Aces soccer team of the Football Northern Territory League, Daniel MacCormick chats about the jinx breaking, drought ending record run, ceasing a 36 year old championship drought for the club. Brighter days ahead as he finds new ways to motivate his side to a possible repeat after loosing some of his players.
Darwin's finest young gun in dual sports Dominique Carbone, talks about her being part of history as the Northern Territory's Football inaugural women's rep side faced the Glenelg team from Adelaide, cruising to a fantastic victory and also chatting about her Lightning Basketballs Club's championship 3 peat in the Darwin Basketball League. Dom a standout star, talks about what the future holds and where we will be seeing her next.
Professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Nial McInnes, talks about his fights in Thailand, the mindset of a fighter and what got him into fighting. Now at 34 years young, he tells about his preparedness for his upcoming bout at the BEAST championship in Brisbane Queensland.
17 years old up and coming Darwin Local Boxer, Lochie Ross, talks about juggling his senior year of high school and being an amateur boxer as he recorded his first win in his debut bout earlier this year on the Sunny Coast, Queensland.
Mindil Aces star player Matthew Mifsud, of the Football Northern Territory League, chats about his journey from playing football in Melbourne all the way to sunny side Darwin, where he helped end a 36 year old championship drought for the club and what the expectations are for this upcoming season.
The current World Boxing Federation Bantamweight Champion, in a recently concluded bout, Robbert Goddard had a chat with Deola D'brown before that match up to talk about his boxing journey and what the future holds for him.
The new face around Darwin Basketball is about to put the City on notice, Amie Crawford, former Geelong Supercats player making the move cross country from Melbourne to the Top End, tells us about her big move and what she will be looking for in the colours she will be wearing.
Young MMA Phenomenon, Tyson Ledo at just 15 years of age has marvelled the fighting world with 4 fights cruising to 3 wins and 1 loss, he caught up with Deola D'brown before his next bout at the BEAST Championship in Brisbane, Queensland to chat about his expectations on the fight and what's next for him.
Tim Ellison, from Pathway management services of triathlon NT, talks about his quest to change the way triathlon is looked at in Darwin as he drives athletic excellence in the most fun ways possible among kids and adults.
The miracle story of survival to greatness highlights Marshall Aranui's journey, as he defied death after rupturing his pancreas from a freak rugby accident to setting National records in the Australian Strong man Competition. 'Keg on Legs' as he is fondly called, tells Deola D'brown about his resurgence and the art of never giving up.
Inspiring 13 year old fighter Taleisha Kirk, caught up with Deola D'brown to talk about about her trip to Brisbane to take part in the Beast MMA competition before her first ever competitive fight.
ACCC puts brands on notice over Covid claims
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has put brands on notice after it commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against Lorna Jane Activewear for alleged false and misleading claims in breach of Australian Consumer Law. Lorna Jane made claims online and in-store that said: “With Lorna Jane Shield on our garments it means that we were completely eliminating the possibility of spreading any deadly viruses” and “LJ Shield - Protecting you with ANTI-VIRUS ACTIVEWEAR”. Lorna Jane’s founder is also in trouble for allegedly misleading personal Instagram posts in a similar vein. Commercial Lawyer, Steven Brown, explains why the ACCC might be troubled by such claims during a pandemic and has some advice for consumers when faced with advertising or marketing claims that push the boundaries of belief.
Mel and Dave have had a BIG week. Check out some of the stuff they got up to………….
Names that suit occupations, Why swearing is good for you, Mould YUCK, Tech Talk – Travel bundle.
Fk YEAH! Why swearing is so damn good for you…**
We’ve been told off for doing it since we were little, maybe your mouth’s been washed out with soap because of it - but swearing is something you should consider doing more often it seems. From stress relief to physical pain relief, to demonstrating honesty and intelligence, research is suggesting that being a potty mouth at the right time and place is beneficial. So, what are the benefits of swearing? What are the social implications? And how do we make sure that our cursing stays as socially acceptable as it can to gain the psychological and physical health benefits?
Mel and Dave chat with dating and relationship expert Debbie Rivers about “How to keep a long-distance relationship alive”
It’s been tough for long-distance relationships with various borders closing with little notice across the country. So, how do you keep your relationship alive and spiced up when you can’t see or touch each other? 1. Set expectations about what you both need from each other. Unrealistic expectations only cause heartache. 2. Technology is your friend more than ever before. Dress up and use the Zoom date in creative ways to stay connected. Cook, order take away, watch a movie together or take turns playing your favourite songs on YouTube. 3. Avoid dangerous situations when you’re feeling lonely, like going out for drinks with your office eye-candy or with that person who might have been flirting with you. Look to the future - hopefully, your long-distance relationship won’t always be that way.
Mel and Dave have had a BIG week. Check out some of the stuff they got up to………….
Crime, Lia Finocchiaro, "Whats in the Box" and more.
Mel and Dave chat with Local Comedian Nathan Powell.
He's a total "Shame Job" and not afraid to tell you about it.........
Mel and Dave chat with local business legend Jason Hanna about the ongoing crime issue here in The NT.
Mel and Dave chat with Kari Sutton.
Teaching kids to lose graciously
Many children and young people get very angry and upset when things don’t go their way.
We have all witnessed what happens at birthday parties these days where games like pass the parcel have been changed so no one loses, and everyone gets a prize to protect kids from experiencing disappointment and uncomfortable feelings that come with losing. This is also happening in schools when everyone gets a ribbon for participation no matter where they come in their race. This excessive sense of entitlement is creating significant mental health problems for our kids and decreasing their levels of resilience. Children’s resilience expert Kari Sutton has some practical ways parents can teach their children to be gracious when they win or lose.
Mel and Dave chat with Shea Morrison - Sleep Expert & Co-Founder of The Goodnight Co
The link between weight and sleep
Finding your jeans are magically getting tighter and tighter? Chances are your washing machine and diet played no part. When your body is sleep deprived, it suffers from ‘metabolic grogginess’. The term was coined by University of Chicago researchers who analysed what happened after just four days of poor sleep. One late night at work leads to two late nights at home, and next thing you know, you're halfway through the working week with not a quality wink of sleep in sight. Within just four days of sleep deprivation, your body's ability to properly use insulin - the master storage hormone - becomes completely disrupted. This is how the vicious cycle begins - poor sleep habits fuel weight gain; weight gain leads to sleeplessness. Prioritizing sleep is the first step in distancing yourself from the co-dependent relationship of sleeplessness and weight gain.
Mel and Dave chat with Health Coach, Samantha Jackson - Why you should ditch drinking 8 glasses of water a day !
Fast cars and low income on the ATO radar
Mel and Dave chat with Michelle Maynard- Accountant, Partner at Carbon Group
Bought a new car over $10,000? The ATO will know about it. Why do they want to know? They are trying to match people who have declared low incomes but are able to afford expensive cars so they can kindly ask them to “please explain.” This isn’t a new concept. In fact, this program is in its 16th year and has helped the ATO find taxpayers who have concealed income, hidden wealth, and dodged their tax obligations. Accessed early release of super last year and now have new wheels? The ATO may ask how that satisfies “financial hardship” and you could be penalised. The reach of the ATO is getting wider, and the data matching is getting more refined. Time will tell how many will get caught.
Mel and Dave have had a BIG week. Check out some of the stuff they got up to.............
Mel and Dave chat with Dr Aiden Warren - US Political Expert & Associate Professor in International Relations at RMIT.
"Whats next for Donald Trump".
Donnie Trigger Mears is a hard working local rapper who has been busting his rap chops since the noughties! He has recently dropped a great new song for us and Fresh Mint says it's pretty good!
Fresh Mint airs every Thursday night on Territory FM, Gove FM, 8ccc FM and Katherine FM.
Not a fan of ‘the female spoon’? Neither is anyone else…
Maybe you thought snoring would be the final relationship spanner in the works, but no! A study of 9000 divorced people by the TheDozyOwl, revealed there’s a very particular go-to cuddle position that is highly likely to end your marriage - ‘the female spoon’. 86% of respondents admitted to it being the most common sleeping position before filing for divorce, followed closely by the ‘leg hug’ at 82%, and the list goes on. So, why is the female spoon ending marriages? Because the women felt they weren’t getting enough attention and the men felt smothered! The study also found that a lack of touching was a big issue for women and ‘face-to-face cuddling’ was the least divorceable sleeping position. I hope you’re taking notes. Never ever, underestimate the power of cuddles in keeping your relationship alive and well.
Mel chats with Tammy Hatherill about her life and book, "Trauma to Triumph - A Spiritual Awakening". It is an introduction and guide into the complicated effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. A stirring and confronting story through the eyes of a trauma survivor.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety!! Do you link them to only military personnel? Are you aware millions of people around Australia, who have nothing to do with the military, can be affected by PTSD?
Mel chats with Nathan Franklin form Tang Soo Tao Darwin about their upcoming anniversary!
Founded in 1974, Darwin Tang Soo Tao is a Traditional Martial Art that not only promotes the physical development of:
- Self Defence
- Self Confidence
- Concentration and coordination
- Strength and stamina
- Fitness and flexibility.
But can also offer a complete, “Martial Way” of life.
Their training utilises many methods of mind and body control related to ancient oriental and buddhist cultures.
You can visit their training area at the Wanguri Primary School and see people training in Tang Soo Tao at all levels of competency, although you may not really appreciate the “feeling” or “the way” (Tao) of that training until you actually give it a try!
Singer-songwriter and First Nations activist Scott Darlow has (October 1) shared his second single of the year, ‘Bind The Hands Of Time’.
MATT BERN discusses the new song, lock down hair cuts, hearing the new songs for the first time.
Mel chats with Meg Cotter, President of Skål International Darwin.
Skål International Darwin Club is an organisation of tourism leaders in the Darwin & Top End region of Australia’s Northern Territory that is part of the international movement of Skål; a professional organisation of tourism leaders around the world, promoting global tourism and friendship. It is the only international group uniting all branches of the travel and tourism industry. Its members, the industry’s managers and executives, meet at local, national, regional and international levels to discuss and pursue topics of common interest.
The young and talented football coach for the Mindil Aces Football Club, Zimbabwean born Daniel McCormick, talks about his early retirement from playing the game he loves to focus more on coaching, as he looks to end a 36 year drought for the club in their final clash with Casuarina FC in the NT football League. He tells Deola D'brown about his young but promising coaching career.
From Sydney, Australia Liz Mills is conquering barriers and breaking new ground as she thrives as a female basketball coach on the African continent, she talks about her exploits and achievements in a very male dominated sport in the region. Currently on the coaching staff on a Moroccan professional team, involved in the new NBA and FIBA initiative, Basketball Africa League (BAL) she tells Deola D'brown about her experiences and expectations for the future on the African basketball scene.
Young and very talented 16 year old soccer player for Hellenic Football Club, talks about her appearance on the big stage as Deola D'brown caught up with her before he grand final encounter as she chats about her new found love for the Hellenic side and her expectations for her very bright future in the sport.
One of Australia's top basketball female referees, Jacqui Dovers talks about her international officiating experience over in the USA with the NBA G League and her new brand, JD8 official a referee training program, as she visited the top end breaking new ground and inspiring the next generation of sports officials in the country.
Territory Boundless Possible FIBA 3x3 player and Victoria Women's basketball League 2019 MVP, playing for Keillor Thunder Basketball Club, Erin Bollmann, talks about her journey from Missouri, USA and her Australian experience, playing in the land down Under.
Mel talks with Julianne Lennard, Cassie Maree's Mum. This beautiful family needs our help.
Cassie Maree was born in February 2020, and is a little sister to Matilda Fay who was also born in February, but 2018. A perfect two year gap means the girls can grow together and learn together... then this...
Cassie was diagnosed with liver disease after I had taken her to the child health nurse during the absolute height and panic of the COVID-19 early stages at the start of April 2020. I was concerned about her “failure to thrive” as she just wasn’t gaining weight, was very fussy, and was a bit jaundice too. Something just wasn’t right... Nothing to worry about you know, but I better just get her checked out to put my mind at ease....
That didn’t happen. After the nurse stated that she shouldn’t be quite so jaundice at 12 weeks of age, and that it should go after about 6-8 weeks or so, she ordered blood tests and an ultrasound, and within 24 hours plans were being made for us to fly to Westmead in NSW. Her liver was 2-3 times the size it should be, pushing all the way down to her hip.
But wait! Covid now exists right? So flights are stopping, borders are shutting and people are panicking... so we stay at the Royal Darwin Hospital to try to obtain a clearer diagnosis before we head off... we stay in Darwin for a month waiting for a diagnoses while doing test after test after test after test... it was gruelling.
Well we nearly got a diagnosis, and it looked like the liver disease was at first going to be “aligilles syndrome”, a disease that affects heart, liver, spine, can have prominent facial features/deformities and eyes issue aswell... great
But after more, and more, and more, and MORE tests, we discovered this thing called Bilery Atresia.
So unlike a genetic disease which can be passed on from one parent to their child, this disease has unknown origins and is quite rare. And there is no cure. You need a new liver...
Bilery Atresia babies livers begin to deteriorate even before birth in some instances, which is why at only 13 weeks Cassie already had a liver with cirrhosis (irreparable scarring causing failure and in some cases cancer). See the Bilery, or draining system at the bottom of the liver simply begins to die off. Literally. So after surgeons took their first look to try to do a Kasai Procedure (cut out the bad parts and bypass the liver Bilery system, to attach directly to the bowel to enable the liver to drain) they realised that her liver was far too damaged to attempt this, and I was told that her liver was “rock hard”. A bit like a pumice stone you use on your feet.
Anyway, that is Bilery Atresia in a nutshell, and it requires a Liver Transplant for 99% of those who are diagnosed. Even for those who are able to have the Kasai Procedure.
So it’s our time! We have waited to try and get Cassie bigger and stronger, and to be able to get a few more essential vaccinations into her before hand aswell. We’ve been lucky. Cassie is an absolute trooper! We hoped to get her to 8kg, and have so far managed a whopping 7kg!
Although now I can truly see that she is slowly weakening as time goes on. It is incredibly difficult to watch a small baby, let along YOUR small baby, get sicker and sicker, knowing full well that without a transplant for sure her liver will fail, and she will die without that transplant. That is not a nice pill to swallow. We are very lucky in Australia, however. So many other countries don’t perform the operations and if they do it costs tens of thousands of dollars.
On the very very bright side! We have an amazing team around us at Westmead and they were the very same team of professionals who performed the very first Australian, living donor transplant from an adult to a baby. And, saved that baby’s life. Incredible...
Business Professional Women (BPW) Darwin, is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Committee, to continue the important work to achieve equality at work, on boards and in leadership.
The new committee, led by President Catherine Fairlie, Executive Service Delivery Manager New Chapters New Beginnings, brings a range of skills from the private, public, community and education sector.
Catherine said it is an exciting time for BPW Darwin as we enter this next year with renewed energy for the cause.
“It is an honour to be appointed and I look forward to working with this incredible group of women on a mission – to support and empower.”
“BPW Darwin represents all women, not just leaders and not just the major industries. We are a group of women with the same passion, to ensure women are heard and innovation occurs in the Northern Territory.
“I would like to thank the outgoing committee for their efforts in what has undoubtedly been a challenging year. We hope to continue on from your great work and acknowledge your commitment to BPW Darwin,” she said.
BPW Australia is a community of women working to end gender inequity. Our members share an interest in the issues that affect women in Australia.
“BPW Darwin is one of our most vibrant and forward looking clubs in Australia. Congratulations to the new committee and wishing them continued success,” Jacqueline Graham BPW Australia President said.
The new BPW Darwin committee comprises;
President, Catherine Fairlie – extensive experience working in the Disability and education sectors.
Vice President, Membership, Jaya Srinivas OAM –A Director for Engagement and former President of the Multicultural Council of the Northern Territory.
Vice President, Events and Marketing, Rebecca Forrest – an event coordinator with a focus on social justice, anti violence and youth affairs.
Treasurer, Michelle Murphy – Here for a quick trip and never left, Michelle brings with her qualifications, experience and a knack for numbers following a career in mortgage brokering.
Secretary, Colleen Higginson – A Defence officer, Colleen has navigated her way through a challenging career in a male dominated industry at a time when “women were a minority.”
Public Officer, Heather Veal – the former President and long time member of BPW, Heather continues to share her expertise in negotiation, governance and accounting following a successful career in the aviation industry.
Committee Members
Jenny Tiernan – Following more than three decades in the Northern Territory Government, Jenny has extensive stakeholder and international engagement experience as well as an interest in supporting and raising the profile of the disability sector.
Cheryl Wall – Winner of the 2019 NT Telstra Business Woman of the Year for the Public Sector, Cheryl is an Executive Director of Housing, overseeing hundreds of staff.
Annette Gillanders - Having worked and lived in the Northern Territory for thirty years, Annette is the proud owner and operator of Biznorth and founder of the Women’s Plate events, showcasing some of the incredible achievements made by women in our community.
Both Linda Fazldeen AM, Director of Defence and Veterans Engagement and Angela Tomazos, Managing Partner of National Australia Bank will continue to represent and advocate for the Northern Territory on the National Board.
If you are interested in learning more about BPW, joining the club or voicing your ideas, please contact darwin@bpw.com.au
Did you know International Men's Day has been in Australia for 21 years and yet, we rarely hear about it. Let's change that and celebrate our Territory men.
Charles Darwin University researchers have developed a survey to provide a better understanding of COVID-19’s impact on population migration patterns into and out of the Northern Territory.
The survey is open to everyone 18 years and over, regardless of whether they are a current Territorian. Visit theterritoryandme.cdu.edu.au to access the survey.
All participants can opt to go into a prize draw. First prize is a $500 retail voucher and there are two supplementary vouchers valued at $100 each.
With thousands of Australian students nearing the end of their high school education and in the context of the current pandemic, there has never been a more important time for people to consider an exciting career in healthcare. From psychologists to doctors and nurses as well as allied health, the nation needs more workers in healthcare.
Many people have probably ‘hunkered down’ and stuck it out with jobs they otherwise wouldn’t have with the logic “at least I have a job!”. Given last week’s official figures that saw unemployment decline, a number of jobs created and the numerous stories from employers struggling to fill vacancies, should I now be considering dusting off my resume and looking for that better job? Here are five things to consider: 1. Always be open to good opportunities that present themselves. 2. Be mindful of what organisations you’re considering - we’re not home free by any stretch. 3. Understand the risks involved in changing employment. 4. Keep on everyone’s good side. 5. As always, keep the long term in mind.
Charles Darwin University PhD graduand and military historian Dr Craig Bellamy said primary sources showed that early radio countermeasures (RCM) in the Pacific was largely an Australian initiative, in contrast with the commonly held “half-truth” that it had an American genesis.
“Written history emphatically records that the electronic intelligence organisation Section 22 set up by General [Douglas] MacArthur was the first RCM organisation in Australia, but in fact there was a small secret group carrying out RCM operations before Section 22,” Dr Bellamy said.
Australia’s best and only professional dunker, Brodie Stephens, talks about his rise to the pinnacle of the dunking game in the land Down Under and how his exploits have taken him around the world competing against the best dunkers on the planet.
In support of World Suicide Prevention Day 2020, Mel chats with Matt Hull, Mates in Construction. Lidia Di Lembo from sabrinas reach for life and Joan Washington from standby support after suicide.
Help is always available, call Lifeline on 13 11 14
Southern District Football Club championship winning player and current coach, Matt Canard, talks about the Northern Territory Football League, his journey with the districts side and the big shoes he has to fill taking over from former head coach Michael Maclean.
One of Adelaides leading sports massage therapist, Paul Zbierski, boasts of an incredible wealth of experience dealing with Olympians, martial artists, an 8 year stint with the Adelaide 36ers, a team he almost played before his battle with injuries and then also spending some time with the Adelaide Jets Water Polo team. Paul talks about how his journey through sports, played a vital role in the growth of his therapy business.
Nate Anema answers the question - When was the last time you audited your social media?
The Bachelor’s Locky Gilbert has had to apologise for slurs and racial comments made almost 20 years ago, leading us to ask the question, “should we be updating and auditing our social media?” Yes, we should. Updating and auditing your social media regularly is important. How many photos or videos would you find of your ex or some behaviour that you wouldn’t be proud of? Here’s how to make your social media audit run a lot smoother. 1. Chunk posts into categories - videos, images, written posts, then go through each category. 2. Have a list of rules, like no racial comments or imagery. 3. Once it’s on the internet, it’s on there for good, but you can write something on the post that reflects your current view or repost and self-expose with you as the voice of reason. Do this every year to cull whatever no longer resonates with you.
One of the most accomplished and decorated athletes in the Pistol shooting competition, Ross Newell, 5 time world champion in the pistol shooting sport, 11 time Australian National shooting Champion, one of the few Australians to win the Bianchi cup, which is one of the most prestigious and considered one of the most difficult championships in all of the shooting sports events in the world. He still holds some world records including hitting 6 targets in less than 2 seconds and many other remarkable feats, he tells Deola D'brown about his incredible rise to the top of the shooting world.
The man, the face and the brain behind the Sunbuild Top End Grand Fondo, Richard Welsh, talks about this epic, all inclusive yearly bike race in Darwin, Australia, his time with Athletics Northern Territory and his joyous bike rides with his daughter.
From Alice Springs, Australia to the top of Australian women's Football League, Jordan Hickey currently playing for the Gold Coast Suns, talks about making history in 2018 as being the first Centralian to make it to the AFLW. After her rough start to the game with Rovers Football club in Alice springs, through to the NT Thunder in the Victorian Women's Football League prior to being drafted by the Melbourne Demons in 2018, Jordan talks about her experience and what's next for her.
Former Adelaide 36er, of the Australian National Basketball league and Championship winning Eastern Maverick, of the South Australian Basketball league player and currently suiting up for Ansett Basketball club in the Darwin Basketball League, Brad davis, who all he seems to do is win, win and win, Talks about winning the 2016 DBA championship with Ansett, he time on the 36ers and his secret juice that keeps him going in his mid 40's enabling him to contend with the younger, quicker players around and his teams run for another shot at championship glory.
Successful international boot-camp business owner and fitness trainer, Danae Barwick, talks about her remarkable resilience, packing up everything she had built to chase an incredible career of being a fight coach. Starting from Unit 27 in Phuket, the fighting Mecca of the world, training UFC fighters, Rizin Athletes, world championship boxer and Muay Thai competitors and then Absolute MMA in Melbourne, chats about her journey to the top of her game and the influence her father, ex Fitzroy and Coolingwood football player in the Australian Football league had on her.
Joel won the inaugural Darwin & Home brewers Best of Show IPA and with that won the chance to brew his beer at Beaver Brewery and release it to the public for everyone to try.
Research explores alternative approach to Indigenous education
Research by Dr Tracy Woodroffe suggests a cultural shift is required to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous students.
The research published in AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples explores enhanced Indigenous student outcomes through improved teacher education.
Dr Woodroffe said she believed the strategies required related to the need for a cultural shift within the Australian education system.
“The research demonstrates how connections between westernised education systems and knowledge of Indigenous educators provide a locus of potential for the improved educational outcomes of Indigenous students,” Dr Woodroffe said.
“Indigenous educators’ knowledge about teaching and their specialist knowledge about Indigenous content place them in a position of epistemological privilege.
“The vehicle for change in the interests of Indigenous students is teacher education, and the driving force of untapped potential is Indigenous educators.”
Dr Woodroffe asked other Indigenous educators and teachers if they thought it was important to include Indigenous knowledge in pre-service teacher education.
The respondents detailed how Indigenous teachers and students use Indigenous knowledge in their day-to-day lives and pointed to the benefits in the school environment.
In addition, the Indigenous educators were emphatic that all teachers should recognise the importance of Indigenous knowledge in Australian social and environmental contexts.
The University of Hawaii stand out star player, from Adelaide, Australia, currently playing for Ansett Basksetball Club in the Darwin Basketball League Jessie Goodluck talks about her journey from Adelaide to Hawaii and now playing with Ansett and what lies ahead.
The number 2 ranked World Association of Kick-boxer (WAKO) in the world, 2x Nak Muay fighter of the year, WAKO QLD K1 cruiserweight champion, Northern Territory (NT) fight series super middleweight champion, Wako World championships silver medallist, Naidoc 2019 sportsperson of the year, NT sportsperson of the year runner up, all these just at 18 years of age, Dante Rodrigez a.k.a ‘The Destroyer’ looking too pretty to be a fighter, chats about his global rise to the top of the fight business and mental health concerns in the fighting industry.
Melbourne's premier celebrity and sport fitness trainer, Jay Washington a.k.a Black Ivy talks about his rise to the top of the fitness industry from humble beginnings, while training football, tennis and basketball stars from Chelsea Football Club and Arsenal Football Club players, Melbourne united basketball international players, TV and radio Personalities and fitness models, including his work with Victorian Police and the department of health and human services.
Family violence campaign advocate and Violence prevention manager with the NO MORE Australia Campaign, Narelle Gosstray talks about her incredibly successful Baseball career, all around the world. A journey that started with her playing second base for the inaugural bronze medal winning Australian Women's Baseball team, has helped women and girls around the world achieve their dream of playing baseball. Narelle, Co-founded the Aussie Hearts Women's Baseball team, that went on to be the first ever women's baseball team, to be honoured at the 40,000 capacity, New York Yankees stadium right before an Major League Baseball (MLB) game. She talks about her passionate drive for women in sport and founding the Diamonds in the rough program, to empower Indonesian girls that were previously discouraged to play.
Chicago born International Basketball player, Chris 'Euro" Elder, talks about his epic journey around the world playing the game he loves so much, growing up with Los Angeles Clippers defensive juggernaut Patrick Beverly and battling it out on court with NBA player and Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose. Chris chats about his time Australia, playing in the Number one Streetball Tournament in the country 'Prahran Summer Jam' and now in the Darwin Basketball league, as well as his emotional experience dealing with depression and mental health and how he is at the forefront of helping people with similar experiences with his book and page 'Breaking through for you'.
Braedon Earley is currently in quarantine in the Howard Springs facility. He shares with us his concerns.
Mel chats with Chris Walsh from The NT Independent.
Not only is The NT Independent banned from NTG press conferences, now they are banned from The Darwin Turf Club.
Introducing the World Boxing Federation (WBF) Northern Territory (NT) Super heavyweight champion, David Litzow a.k.a Big Dave talks about his journey through multiple sports including state track and field, state and national basketball in Queensland, even touted to play college basketball in the US and rising to the top of the bodybuilding world as he came 3rd in the National Amateur Body Builders Association (NABBA) granting him a feature and eventual top 8 finalist at the 2016 MR. Universe in Florida, Miami. Big Dave talks about winning the WBF heavyweight title and his upcoming fight in November on the sunshine Coast.
Brisbane Bullets versatile big man and 2018/2019 Australian National Basketball League (NBL) Rookie of the year with the Adelaide 36ers Harry Froling, talks about his massive signing with the Bullets, working out with NBA teams and his plan to get into the NBA. Currently a man on a mission, the NBL big man tells Deola D'brown about his resurgence and the teams on his radar that should look out for him this upcoming season.
In a time of COVID-19, Territorians are being urged to pause and change the conversation to viral Hepatitis.
The 28th of July is World Hepatitis Day, with the 2020 theme ‘Let’s Talk Hep’, which “seeks to engage the public and promote much needed dialogue about hepatitis. It is highly flexible and can be used to link in community activities (forums, info sessions etc), webinars or advocacy and seeking meetings with policy makers. It can also be used to support people to tell their personal stories or be linked to messages about stigma and discrimination.”
Researcher highlights Outback solar panel threat.
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher in Alice Springs has warned that urgent action needs to be taken to minimise the environmental threat posed by thousands of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels that will be decommissioned in the next few years. CDU’s Northern Institute Research Fellow Dr Deepika Mathur said the “End-of-Life Management of Solar PV Panels” project was the first attempt to address the waste management issue in remote Australia, where vast distances and the absence of economies of scale added complexity to finding solutions.
A first of it’s kind on the show, 3 young multi talented female athletes that we should certainly look out for, I call them the three little angels, inseparable by their long serving friendship, love for sports and music, teammates for a few years now, Gabby Reisinger, Cobie Lee and Bella Theodosiou will be talking about their undying love for each other while being fierce competitors in multiple sports.
Rick Currin, Professional Golfers Association (PGA) member since 2005, apprenticed under the legendary European Tour coach Jamie Gaugh and a certified golf coach at the Tournament Players Club (TPC) Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand (MST) Golf. He chats with Deola D'brown about his professional golfing experience.
Scott Belshaw, one time International Heavyweight Boxer from Belfast, Ireland dubbed the next Lennox Lewis by his manager, Frank Maloney who managed Lewis as well, 18 pro fights under his belt, 10 wins with 7 of those KO talks with Deola D'brown about his rise to fame fighting Tyson Fury the legend, the challenges of professional fighting and match fixing allegations in boxing by shark agents.
Caylah George, an Olympian with the Opals, the Australian women's Basketball National Team and legendary professional basketball player, currently with the Melbourne boomers in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL), Australia and former Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) player, of Dallas wings and Phoenix Mercury in United States of America, chats excitingly about her illustrious career, the Olympics next year and the Opals incredible stance for athletes of color with Basketball Australia.
A Charles Darwin University ecologist has joined 50 experts with the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group to publish the most comprehensive study of the extinction risks for turtles and tortoises.
While the research published in Current Biology states that more than half of all 360 turtle and tortoise species face imminent extinction, the paper’s authors present recommendations to reverse the decline and save many species.
CDU’s Dr Carla Eisemberg is the IUCN red list (threatened species) coordinator for the Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group and is responsible for coordinating the decisions about the worldwide status of species.
JobKeeper has been a life saver for many Australians, but do businesses want to keep people in jobs under obligation or do we want people to work because they are willing and motivated to serve customers, shareholders, and society at large? In June 2019, Deloitte reported that Australia was facing a major skills crisis, where more than two thirds of the jobs created between now and 2030 will be reliant on soft skills like empathy, good judgement, deep listening, and social intelligence. Fast forward 12 months and this gap is widening beyond belief. Not only are we still faced with a skill of the heart crisis, but we have a shortage of employees who have a willingness to want to work at all. Are we happier to put our hand out and receive assistance instead of serving people, and creating connections and positive impact in our society?
Trust in the red-hot TikTok app has always been a little thin, however the ice is now even thinner, with India banning the app and 49 other Chinese-owned apps. Rising military tensions between India and China have triggered this ban, with India claiming data from Indian users - their largest user base - is being handed over to the Chinese government. And the timing couldn’t be worse for the popular short-form video app. It has also been revealed that TikTok was capturing more user data than originally thought, with Apple catching the app spying on users. Apple’s welcome iOS 14 security and privacy changes have caught them red-handed still doing something they said was fixed. So, what does this mean for the viral video app most popular with kids and teens? And with over 1.5 billion downloads globally, is it time to think twice about sharing your latest dance moves?
Mornings with Mel Little, 8-11am weekdays.
One time Australian Volleyball select national team member and multi skilled athlete, Vanessa Mounsey of the Palmerston magpies of the Northern Territory Football Women's League, talks about playing multiple sports and her inspirational encounter with an Olympian medalist that changed her life
Outstanding professional wheelchair basketball player, Clarence Grogan aka CJ, talks to Deola D'brown on his amazing experience rocking the Australian, green and gold jersey and especially sharing the stage with his childhood friend and long time rollers mate Tom O'neil Thorne. An incredible story, of his rise from the bottom of Alice springs, through Darwin and now to the top of the world in his unique sport, CJ tells us about his mind blowing journey to the top and what's next for him.
Kylie Duggan, VFLW player with the NT Thunder, 2018 NTFLW league MVP with the Darwin Buffetes, 3x best and fairest awards winner and star player for the TV Jets basketball club shares with Deola D'brown, her NTFL experience for the season and what her expectations are for the year.
Total Recreation CEO and former international soccer player in north London Keoh Goodall, talks all things sports and disability as he has his eyes set on the Katherine to Darwin fundraising 101KM bike ride set for the 28th of June and how he aims to raise awareness for people living with disabilities.
Nicky Bacon the Softball NT CEO who has played the game at the highest level for 20 years, winning multiple national championships and has gone on to coach the sport at an elite level for 24 years, talks to Deola D'brown about her journey with softball, the upcoming mixed 7 series and lots more.
Deba Goerge international superstar basketball player, showcasing his talent with the Australian Indigenous national team, Cairns Taiperns, Aubury Bandits, Ellas Titans Basketball Club and many other teams, chats with Deola D'brown on his journey, his curtain raiser game in front of 55,000 capacity crowd and whats next for him.
Rodney Tremlett the Basketball NT high performance manager and Basketball Australia u18 3x3 national team coach, speaks on the The Territory - Boundless Possible NT 3x3 team selection and participation at the NBL 3x3Hustle Pro tour in Melbourne and what’s ahead for basketball in the NT.
Versatile Australian international basketball player, plying his trade all around the world in Europe, Australia for Melbourne United and currently playing in America for the Memphis Grizzlies NBA G league team for the Memphis Hustle, Venke Jois, chats with Deola D'brown about his exploits and what gives him the competitive edge wherever he plays.
A stellar name in football around Australia, (a sport some call soccer), former CEO of central coast mariners football club, Director of Brisbane Roar FC and currently the CEO of football NT Bruce Stalder, speaks with Deola D'brown about his interesting journey in the sport and how he made football a household name as one of the biggest sports in the Northern Territory. Prior to the FIFA announcement that, Australia and New Zealand would host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
NT cycling Chairperson and remarkable professional, Megan Lawton tells Deola D'brown about her romantic journey to the top of the cycling game in the NT and what the ride has been like for the Cycling fanatic.
Mel catches up with Territory FM's "Minister for Everything" Daryl Manzie, for his weekly Old Man Whinge.
George Peat discusses superannuation, deferred loan repayments, company asset write off $150k and whether or not we can claim tax working from home.
After many so many people lost their jobs due to Covid-19, David Campbell gives expert advice on strategies to make your resume stand out amongst the crowd of people now looking for work.
Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods researcher Rohan Fisher will use projection augmented physical landscape technology to support an innovative project using satellite technology and tracking tags to monitor feral animals across the NT.
Dr Joe Kosterich discusses the banning of nicotine e-liquid imports. Under the new rules, the fine for importing or attempting to import nicotine is up to $220,000. The goverment intends to amend the law on July 1st.
Daryl Manzie, former Australian politician, speaks about news on Kezia Purick who has been asked to resign as speaker of the Territory Parliament after the ICAC found she committed serious breaches of public trust and engaged in undemocratic behaviour.
Daryl Manzie, former Australian politician, speaks about news on Kezia Purick who has been asked to resign as speaker of the Territory Parliament after the ICAC found she committed serious breaches of public trust and engaged in undemocratic behaviour.
When CDU Associate Professor George Frazis learned he could no longer stage his annual study trip to Greece, he saw a set-back as an opportunity. Dr Frazis discusses his new virtual study tour, opening the experience up to CDU students as well as the wider community.
Mel chats with "Well Being Warrior" Peyton Clay. She is committed to ridding her Primary School of Bullies!
Former Adelaide 36'ers and current Cairns Taiperns star, Majok Deng, an instrumental piece to the snakes finals run in the 19/20 Australian National Basketball League season, talks about their journey to glory and incredible team synergy, also responding to team mate Nate Jawai's perspective on segregation in Australian sports.
Mel's on a mission to drop some of the kilo's that have piled on over the last couple of years. Chloe from Fitness Works NT is here to help...........
Body building competitor with a rapid success story, Kristyna Slechtova talks about he new found love and sudden rise to the top on the body building world in Darwin as she goes from the hospitality industry to competing on stage with the best from around the world, winning fan favourite and one of the winners of the body transformation challenge with the world famous Ulysses and is set to represent Australia on the world stage post covid 19.
Total Recreation CEO and former international soccer player in north London Keoh Goodall, talks all things sports and disability as he has his eyes set on the Katherine to Darwin fundraising 101KM bike ride set for the 28th of June and how he aims to raise awareness for people living with disabilities.
Darwin cricket legend and captain of the Warratah warriors cricket team, Aruna Liyanage talks on his cricket journey in the top end, winning a championship with Nightcliff cricket and his plans to re-enact that feat as he leads his side to a massive win in their season debut.
The recent pandemic has highlighted the potential for online gambling to be cause for concern amongst public health researchers around Australia. Aspects associated with the lockdown and government response including isolation and receiving lump sums and access to super can easily bring on or exacerbate problem gambling and associated harms. This presentation will use data from the 2015 and 2018 NT Gambling Prevalence and Wellbeing Survey to provide evidence for or against online gambling as a riskier form of gambling, which incurs more harms to the online gambler and those around them. It will also identify characteristics of online gamblers, compared with non-online gamblers.
Are we seeing a post-pandemic tsunami of divorces?
The scene has been set by the number of divorces reportedly doubling following the easing of isolation restrictions in Wuhan. And it seems that Australia may be heading down a similar path. Logically, it seems reasonable that isolation with a partner where a marriage or de facto relationship is already on shaky ground, would be a sure-fire way to ensure that the relationship really has ended. Now some early statistics show that Australian relationships may well be facing a faster end than they might otherwise have had but for coronavirus. Recent surveys show that there is a surge of people looking online for information about divorces and separation, and that more people are no longer happy in their current relationships. Anecdotally, we’re seeing a similar trend in our practice.
Mel chats with Australian singer-songwriter and original Hi-5 cast member Nathan Foley, he has announced his return to music with new single “She Devil”. The mixture of pop, rock and dance reflects personalities of INXS meets Stevie Wonder, meets Diesel.
Standout Darwin fighter, with an 8-1 kick boxing record, Darwin standout and phenomenal fighter Robert Ghuyen AKA Robbie talks bout his fighting record and his journey through the sport with Deola D'brown
Executive officer of Darwin basketball, Kerri Savidge who has changed the game from the ground up in Darwin and still continues to do so by putting Darwin on the global stage as arguably the first place in the world to resume basketball competition post Covid-19 talks through the challenges to get there and what to expect of the long but fun season ahead with Deola D'brown
Alice Cooper is not known for breaking character. Our nights legend was on the phone talking to Steve Hooper recently on all things new single, album, covid19 and other crazy stuff!
Interview features some of Alice's best tunes!
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It's been decades since the ‘92 LA riots, triggered by white police brutality against Rodney King. It's been years since the eruption of nationwide protests after the deaths of Eric Garner in New York and Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, which gave rise to the Black Lives Matter movement. And here we are again, after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week. Initially protests started in Floyd’s hometown of Minneapolis, and even after one officer, Derek Chauvin, was charged with third degree murder, rioting escalated between protesters and police in dozens of cities from L.A, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to Columbia, S.C. But with the ongoing pandemic, a deteriorating economy and poor leadership from Trump, what will this mean for the USA’s recovery in the lead up to November’s election?
Mornings regular Amy Jacobson ( Behaviour Expert) discussing the U.S riots and protests.
https://findingyoury.com.au/about-emotional-intelligence-specialist-amy-jacobson/
Mel chats with Matthew Hull from Mates in Construction.
MATES is an integrated industry intervention program that:
• Raises awareness of suicide as a preventable problem
• Builds stronger and more resilient workers
• Connects workers to the best available help and support
• Partners with researchers to inform industry around best mental health practice
MATES field staff will train workers in the workplace to improve mental health and suicide prevention literacy, increase help seeking and help offering and engage the workforce in creating a mentally healthy workplace
CDU wins job to deliver new skills to Territorians
Charles Darwin University will play the lead in improving the language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills of Territorians for the next four years after winning “preferred provider” status for a significant Australian Government deed.
Head of School, Community and Children's Services, English Language, Literacy and Numeracy Dr Richard Bowen said CDU had the delivery team and was poised to start “as soon as possible”.
“We urge as many organisations, businesses and eligible individuals who are interested in this free training opportunity to make contact with us immediately, so that applications can be submitted before the Government’s 5 June deadline,” Dr Bowen said.
“Time is of the essence; we’ve got less than three weeks to act under the first round of funding.”
Dr Bowen said CDU had been awarded preferred panel provider status to deliver a portion of the Department of Education and Employment’s $52.5 million Foundation Skills for Your Future Program.
“The government is serious about its commitment to up-skill and re-skill the Australian workforce, to improve productivity, and to promote inclusivity.
“This is for Territorians in the Darwin urban area, for regional Territorians and for those in our remote communities.”
Dr Bowen said that CDU would work with employers to establish a training solution to meet the needs of the workplace.
“We’ll undertake a needs analysis to develop an understanding of an employer’s needs, evaluate staff capability and then develop a customised intervention,” Dr Bowen said.
“We have the flexibility and freedom to include either accredited or non-accredited content in the solution, depending on what best meets the needs.”
Dr Bowen said that the government had advised that participants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents, aged over 15 years, have left secondary school education, be employed and to not have registered with an Australian Government employment service provider.
“This initiative will help individuals acquire valuable new skills and knowledge, support businesses in adapting to today’s evolving workplace landscape, and ultimately contribute to the Territory’s economic development,” he said.
“I’m excited to be a part of it.”
Polls are showing a substantial increase in satisfaction ratings for most of Australia’s Premiers, with WA’s Mark McGowan leading the charge with an 83% overall net satisfaction rating. Over 80% of Australians rate Scott Morrison’s performance in the handling of COVID-19 as ‘fairly well or very well’. So, what has caused this massive shift following the crash in ratings earlier this year during the bushfire crisis? The last two months have been the ultimate display in human behaviour and emotional intelligence as our politicians have demonstrated the difference between communicating at Australians to communicating with the nation. Amy Jacobson, Human Behaviour Expert, outlines some of the key moments that created the shift and explains how it could change the future of politics, and leadership, for the better.
It is finally time to offer Territorians something unique, not just in these trying times, but well beyond them! 🙌 The crew from I do Drive Thru have asked Amanda Pernechele and the awesome Ceremonies By Ceejay- Darwin Marriage Celebrant to join their team and hitch those of you in DARWIN wanting something a little more unique, fun, and keeping within your budget, (triple WIN).
Drive Thru and say I do.
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Australia wide and JUST launched in WA, NT and now even Vegas!
Are your kids looking forward to the return of sport?
With the ease of restrictions, community-based sport is gearing up for the return of kids into their programs while grappling with the fact that kids may not want to return. While parents have returned to nostalgic pastimes to fill their COVID hours, maybe it’s time for sport to realign with its true values: fun, friendship and fitness. Community sport needs to reflect on how they can bring kids back to the fold through inspiration and entertainment. Sport can no longer be about causing burnout or compromising a kid's future happiness and wellbeing. After all, even the Olympics are just a short time period in an athlete's life and should be treated as a fun stop on the way to achieving other longer-lasting dreams.
Kate Worden MLA, head of the Public Accounts Committee talks to Mel about the hearing on fuel prices in The NT.
Mel talks with PAC chair Kate Worden about the need for fuel companies to explain their high fuel prices
PAC chair Kate Worden said she expected to attend a hearing with fuel companies, including Darwin’s biggest fuel supplier Puma, and the ACCC this week.
Born and raised in Sydney, Ben Ransom, started playing guitar and writing song at the age of fifteen.
In 2010, Ben completed his first album, “The Long Way”. Ben says the album was a labor of love that gave him a vehicle for expression and allowed him to explore all facets of his personality and display his passion for music. The first single, “Bourbon & Sunsets”, was a runaway hit – peaking at #2 on the Hot Country Top 50 chart and as a solid performer on the CMC Top 50.
In 2012 he was a finalist in the coveted Toyota Star Maker competition – the same competition that launched the careers of Keith Urban, Lee Kernaghan, James Blundell and Samantha McClymont.
Ben completed the album, “Slow Burn”, in 2012 with Matt Fell and Glen Hannah. The first single, “Truck Stop Honey”, received national airplay and earned him a nomination for Contemporary Song of The Year at the TSA Awards. The album was released in 2013 to rave reviews.
Earlier in the year he performed daily in the main arena at the 2017 Sydney Royal Easter Show and had the pleasure of supporting iconic artists including Jon Stevens, 1927 and James Blundell.
“You’re The Reason Why” followed the same path of “Let’s Go Driving” and quickly rose up the Australian Country Charts where it’s currently positioned in the Top 10.
January 12, 2018 sees the release of the album – “101” - along with the simultaneously released single, “Same Song, Different Day”. The song has massive mainstream potential - leaning more into a classic rock sound, blended with tones reminiscent of Tom Petty.
Ben has just released a new song called Night After Night. And there's a new album on the way.
https://www.ransommusic.com/
| Subtle ways kids are trying to tell us they’re not copingThe coronavirus pandemic has radically changed daily life for millions of children across the country. Almost 50% of Australian adults report that the pandemic has had a serious impact on their mental health and kids pick up on this. But children don't always express their emotional challenges in the same way adults do. Children’s emotional wellbeing expert Kari Sutton discusses four potential signs of distress parents should look out for: 1. They are snapping at you - irritability can be a sign of fear and anxiety. 2. They're dropping back into old habits or behaviours - regression is common during difficult times. 3. Their sleeping or eating patterns have changed. 4. They’re clinging to you a lot more. Kari helps parents understand what their children’s behaviour is telling us. |
The Wolfe Bros are one of Australia's most exciting country rock acts. They recently cleaned up at the TCMA's and have hit us with some new music recently called "No Brakes". Matt Bern has a good lengthy chat to Tom live from the berry farm!
https://www.thewolfebrothers.com/
| Stop with the conspiracy theoriesOur human behaviour reaction goes through a cycle whenever we’re faced with a crisis, disaster or defining moment. Fear, followed by acceptance, empathy, silver lining and for some…finger pointing. There doesn’t always need to be someone or something to blame. The action of conspiracy theories and finger pointing creates anger, more fear, and our mindsets can become negative and overconsumed on a path that likely has no end. Regardless of the cause, the situation has happened and upon us. Focusing our minds on what we can control rather than consuming it with the ‘what if’ or conspiracy theories becomes detrimental to our progress, our focus and our ability to successfully come out the other end. Are you letting the conspiracy theories consume your mind and behaviour? |
Mel has lots of questions for Futurist Gihan Perera about the Coronavirus app
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Why do we need this app?
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How does it work?
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Does this mean the government can track my every move?
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Should we be concerned about our privacy?
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How can we trust the government not to use it for other things?
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Will we be forced to use it?
| Keeping teens motivated and engaged during ‘iso’Human behaviour is complex and a teens behaviour at home can be different from their behaviour at school or when they’re hanging out with friends. Ensuring they remain motivated and engaged during times of social isolation is paramount to maximising their academic performance. Human performance expert and cognitive scientist Paula Dunn says we can simplify human behaviour into four bird types: Eagle, Parrot, Dove and Owl. |
| NT bird numbers soar against global declineShorebird populations in Australia’s north appear to be on the increase, bucking a global trend, according to research by a Charles Darwin University PhD candidate.Amanda Lilleyman has researched shorebirds in the Top End for more than eight years and has found that size may have a lot to do with survival.“The populations of many species of shorebird that migrate within the East Asian-Australasian Flyway have declined rapidly,” she said.“I wanted to improve knowledge of the habitat requirements of the shorebirds at a site in Northern Australia, Darwin Harbour, which is a terminus for some migrants and a staging post for others.”From the Arctic, Siberia and China the birds follow the summer season in a figure eight pattern called the “flyway” to the southern hemisphere and new feeding grounds in Asia, Australia and New Zealand, with some finding a resting place on beaches surrounding Darwin.“Migratory shorebirds have a fascinating ecology with some flying up to 11,000 km each year,” Amanda said. “This has significant physiological changes.”To find out more Amanda tracked the birds and analysed trends in structural size and body mass across multiple sites in Australia.“I found that both size and mass have been declining as the climate has warmed, and that individuals from the Darwin study site, in particular, were smaller and lighter than their equivalents elsewhere,” she said. “At the same time, the population of shorebirds visiting sites in Darwin has been on the increase, often in contrast to trends nationally and globally.”She said the reasons for this smaller size could be adaptive.“The smaller size may have reduced metabolic demand of shorebirds, allowing them to remain in less productive tropical habitats longer than they would normally do,” she said.“A likely reason for the increase of shorebirds visiting Darwin is the creation of an industrial site that the shorebirds are using as an additional safe roost close to feeding grounds.”She warned that while the figures appeared to buck the national and international trends, the birds relied on a seasonal network of sites for roosting and feeding as food availability changed, and that management of the network in its entirety was crucial.“Before their return trip on the flyway, they need to increase their body fat and muscle mass by between 40 and 70% at feeding grounds,” she said.“The responsibility for management of these migratory species is shared among the managers of the network of sites used by the birds in many political jurisdictions.“Darwin Harbour needs to be managed as part of this network. While the addition of an extra roosting site appears to have increased harbour usage by the migratory shorebirds, a failure to manage the full network of feeding sites could reverse this trend,” she said. |
| Life in Australia for Civilians during WW2:The Government implemented a wide range of measures in preparedness for the situation of “total war” and national security. The urgent need was to increase available manpower for the services and munitions production. Resources were increasingly marshalled under government control and civilians accepted the surrender of many of their individual rights. People on the home front were expected to make economic and social sacrifices for the war effort. Despite the difficulties and hardships experienced on the home front, this time is often recorded as being one where people worked hard and pulled together |
It’s nearly the end of the wet – what has our wet season looked like in terms of rainfall?
Our new online tool, the Weather Web, has been great over the wet season to help people know if their garden has had enough rain and to turn off the irrigation
The water level at the Darwin River Dam will start the dry season is lower level than we’d hoped heading into the dry season – so still very important to be water smart
Our Garden Tune Up service is still available during the COVID-19 situation
Living Water Smart still wants to help residents save water and money
With more people spending time at home, the garden is a great place to recharge
A Garden Tune Up can be completed whilst maintaining social distancing outdoors.
When you book with your chosen supplier, ask them their procedures
Suppliers can be found on our website at livingwatersmart.com.au
Matt Bern drops some of Fat Pigeons new music on Fresh Mint and Angus from the band is on the phone discussing the release. Fat Pigeon are one of Darwin's hardest rock bands and half of the lads are still in high school! Their mini album is out now!
| Research head looks to the stars to grow partnershipsCharles Darwin University has welcomed the new Director of Research and Innovation Dr Steve Rogers, who brings with him research and high-level leadership experience in the environment sector, mining exploration and mineral processing industries.Dr Rogers comes to CDU from the position of CEO at the Centre for Appropriate Technology Ltd (CfAT Ltd), an Aboriginal-controlled, not-for-profit technology and infrastructure solutions company based in Alice Springs, operating across rural and remote Australia.“CDU has established itself as a progressive research-intensive university with a regional focus that prioritises the complex issues facing Northern Australia and the Asia-Pacific,” Dr Rogers said.“I am excited at the prospect of expanding the opportunities for research at CDU to meet the needs of government, industry and the community.”An experienced company director, Dr Rogers has held positions with a number of commercial organisations. He recently led the establishment of a new company CfAT Satellite Enterprises Pty Ltd that partnered with Viasat Inc, a global satellite technology company, to establish a multi-million-dollar commercial satellite ground station under construction at CfAT Ltd’s property in Alice Springs.“The NT is perfectly positioned to be involved in growing sectors such as the development of the commercial space industry and Indigenous enterprise, along with the more traditional sectors of agriculture, mining and gas,” he said.“I am eager to build stakeholder engagement and partnership opportunities that deliver triple bottom line outcomes in terms of social, environmental and economic impacts and help to expand our research footprint nationally and internationally.”With a PhD in Microbiology, Dr Rogers spent 13 years with the University of Adelaide and CSIRO Land & Water at the Waite Research Institute in Adelaide. His research interests include using microorganisms to clean contaminated industrial sites. He has worked in agricultural research centred around soil science and nutrient cycling. As CEO of the CRC for Landscape Environments and Mineral Exploration, Managing Director of the Parker CRC for Integrated Hydrometallurgy Solutions and WA program manager with the Australian Institute of Marine Science, Dr Rogers has worked closely with the global mining and oil and gas sectors. |
| We all need to become experts in behavioural strategyWith Zoom meetings being conducted around the world, we’re all putting on a face of professionalism, whilst beneath the screen many of us are in our underpants and Ugg boots, pushing a glass of wine just out of shot. Those of us who’ve had projects at home on the to do list for ages now realise that a lack of time wasn’t the problem. We’ve all disconnected from a coherent sense of time, slept in, failed to exercise or not lived up to our own expectations of how we should be behaving. In a time like this, when all of our usual systems, processes and environments have been cast into chaos, it’s worth embracing a little ‘behavioural strategy’ to create a bias towards success, rather than failure. In a world on lockdown with our usual support structures on hold, we’re all going to need to become experts in behavioural strategy. |
| Making sense of the new working from home tax rulesThe ATO have announced they will be allowing those working from home to claim 80c per hour as a tax deduction in their 2020 tax returns. This is to cover the cost of electricity and home running costs while working from home from 1 March to 30 June. This deduction has increased from the previous 52c per hour rate (which is still in effect for the remainder of the year). To be eligible you must have to do work from home and keep track of your hours. There are other tax deductions you can claim when working from home such as portion of the home internet, home phone and office equipment. Chartered Tax Advisor Michelle Maynard outlines what deductions you can and can’t claim under the new rules and has some advice for those who’ve purchased new office equipment to enable them to work from home due to COVID-19. |
| Are we finally realising what gratitude is all about?In the best of times, the majority of people want to get healthier, richer, and travel more. Others want love or to be more successful. But this never-ending pursuit of happiness sounds very future-based and a little out of reach. Now, given the corona panic - where we can’t go out and get what we want - we’re forced to live in the moment, and it’s making many realise how grateful they are for what they have NOW. Gratitude is an emotion that involves expressing appreciation for what we have, as opposed to what we want. So, why is expressing gratitude so important during corona-crisis? How can gratitude make us healthier and happier? And how can we incorporate more gratitude in our lives? |
Colin Lillie is on of the N.T best music artists. He has just completed a new E.P and single called Broken. Matt Bern from Drive who knows Lillie really well hits him up with some very curly questions! Interview includes a play of his new song "Broken".
Mel Chats with Matt Hewer, GM of Cazalys Palmerston.
How can we as a community continue to support this community Club!
The Home Improvement Scheme is now open.
This scheme is about keeping our tradies and contractors working and helping home owners who have invested here in the Territory and believe in our bright future.
Details here - https://businessrecovery.nt.gov.au/home-owners
Thanks to Kate Worden MLA: Member for Sanderson for sharing this info with us.
Mel chats with Matt from Mates in Construction.
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The MATES program is an integrated program of training and support – one without the other is insufficient. To only do training without pathways to support is potentially dangerous and to only do support without raising awareness is to simply be another Employee Assistance program. The MATES program uses training as tool to raise awareness that there is a problem with suicide and its contributing risk factors in our industry and we can all be part of the solution. The support is then provided through clear pathways to help, case management processes that ensure that workers in need of support are connected to appropriate help, and on site visits by field officers to support the site and its workers in an ongoing presence until the site closes.
As of 2pm, Friday 3rd April, at the direction of the Chief Minister of the NT, on the advice of the NT Chief Medical Officer, all golf courses in the NT are closed to customers and members.
Mel chats with Humpty Doo Golf Clubs Manager Megan Coutts.
Music is being live-streamed from the Charles Darwin University theatre into homes around the world.
With a new artist performing each week, the online gigs will bring much needed musical relief to local households and provide musicians with an opportunity to continue performing.
Devised by Technical Production Lecturer Michael Vernau, who runs the Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services, the concerts are using the musical talents, technical skills and performance facilities of the university.
“These concerts have been running for a number of years as part of our live production course, but this is the first time we have live-streamed the concerts for the wider public to enjoy,” Mr Vernau said.
“The weekly live-streamed concerts are our way of bringing musical relief to our community and will give local musicians a chance to keep performing.”
Lecturer in Contemporary Music and resident guitarist, Francis Diatschenko, was the first musician to perform from the Casuarina campus theatre.
“Our local (Darwin) music scene is alive and kicking with innovative ideas and new ways of performing for the public,” Mr Diatschenko said. “At CDU it’s no different and we are doing everything we can to support our talented artists.
“People who tune into the CDU concerts can expect to hear from a big variety of artists and musical talents.”
Vocal Lecturer Paolo Fabris said music was more important than ever for the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
“Music is one of the best ways to create harmony within a family, neighbourhood or community,” Mr Fabris said. “Music doesn’t need a language, it is a language. With just a few notes you can really make people happy.”
He said 2020 could be the perfect time for Aussies to rediscover their passion for music or seek out new musical experiences.
“We are seeing some ingenious ways of sharing music with others,” he said. “Streamed concerts are quite incredible; you can play music from your lounge room and have someone enjoy that performance from their lounge room on the other side of the world.”
The concerts will be held weekly from 12 noon to 1pm ACST, normally on a Thursday. To keep up to date with concert days and times follow the College of Indigenous Futures, Arts and Society on Facebook or visit YouTube.
Even for employers already offering flexible arrangements, hot desking or remote working, we’re on the brink of our largest 'workplace experiment'. How can employers ensure their teams are working effectively and ultimately, with purpose from home? Here’s some tips to remote working with purpose using the 3E model: 1. Experience - this new way of working should be framed as a positive and progressive pursuit, rather than a reactionary measure. 2. Engagement - whether employees are working remotely or in an office, engagement is the most common challenge. When employees are connected to their own purpose through the work they’re doing and feel aligned to the broader vision and purpose, engagement happens naturally. 3. Ergonomics - if your employees aren’t physically comfortable in their space and able to sit for the periods of time required to perform their role, it won’t happen.
As children are forced to stay home, authorities are warning parents of heightened risks as children spend more time online to socialise with friends. There are several things parents can do to protect their children from unwanted and dangerous predatory behaviours. Social media expert Demelza Leonard shares her tips for families: 1. Create a family social media use plan in consultation with your children and stick to it. 2. Enforce age requirements based upon app recommendations. 3. Learn about the sites your children want to use so you know what they can and can’t do and the potential issues that could arise. 4. Educate them on catfishing, cyberbullying, grooming and what constitutes inappropriate on-line behaviour. 5. Check privacy settings on apps regularly and install trusted security with controls on children’s devices.
Mel talks with Professor Simon Maddocks, Vice-Chancellor and President CDU.
The stress and anxiety our students are experiencing – like others in our immediate community – as a direct consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak is very evident and distressing to see.
Many of our VET and domestic students had complex lives even before the outbreak: working full-time, studying part-time and juggling family responsibilities. And now, to exacerbate this, some of them are among the one million people in Australia who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19.
Our international students, who are much-valued members of our multicultural country, are also severely impacted because their part-time or casual work has disappeared overnight. In most cases, they are far removed from the support of their families.
As their University, we are stepping up to ease some of the immediate stress our students are experiencing by providing financial help to those who need it most.
We have launched the CDU COVID-19 Student Assistance Grant for students suffering financial hardship. The scheme is open to all our students: international, domestic, VET and research.
Kylie McCourt from The Parap Village Traders Association keeps us up to date on the Parap Markets.
Marianna Tolo, one of the best female basketball players out of Queensland, playing 9 seasons in the WNBL with 4 championship rings to show for it, also playing at the WNBA level with the LA Sparks, Olympian and a regular call up for the Australian Opals chats with deola D'brown on her recent back to back championship victory on the WNBL stage with the Canberra Capitals as she has her eyes set on the Olympic games amidst the Covid-19 Shut down.
Russel Davey who has played 150 games and still counting in the Northern territory Football League, NTFL legend, Lifetime member and president of Palmerston Magpies chats with Deola D'brown and explains his drive and passion for calling the Magpies home for a lifetime.
A world-renowned Balinese master shadow puppeteer will deliver two public performances at the Charles Darwin University (CDU) Art Gallery on Friday, 13 and Saturday, 14 March.
I Madé Sidia’s rendering of tales from the Mahabharata and other Hindu folkloric adventures have thrilled audiences around the globe and will serve as a fitting culmination of the popular “Taksu: The Art of Bali – Recent Gifts to CDU Art Collection”, hosted by the gallery since October 2019.
Madé is one of Bali’s most acclaimed shadow artists and is director of the Sanggar Paripurna – a leading performing arts school in Bali, Indonesia.
In 2000 he became Director of Paripurna Art Company, Bona, in Bali’s Gianyar regency and in 2002 director of production of the Theatre Department, Arts Institute Denpasar. He has worked with hundreds of school students from around the world, teaching wayang kulit (shadow puppets) performance and the Kecak dance.
He recently worked with the Year 9 Drama Students from Perth, Western Australia’s John Curtin College of the Arts, teaching wayang puppetry, kayonan dances, Kecak dance, and traditional makeup and costuming. After only seven weeks of practice, the students performed Madé’s choreography.
“Madé Sidia’sperformances will provide a rare opportunity for the Darwin community to glimpse the mystical side of Balinese Hinduism and the skill and dexterity of a true master of his art,” CDU Art Gallery exhibition curator Kellie Joswig said.
“The Taksu exhibition has been a very special project for us that involved a complex set-up and artworks that have never been on display in the Top End.
“We are delighted and very grateful to the donors of these works for providing the CDU Art Collection and Art Gallery with the opportunity to preserve and display such significant and stunning artworks.”
I Madé Sidia’s performances are free and open to the public on Friday, March 13 at 6pm and Saturday, March 14 at 11am (this performance will be followed by a puppet-making workshop).
Venue: CDU Art Gallery, Building Orange 12, Level 1, University Drive South on Casuarina campus.
Dr Jim Lee has been investigating the potential of STEMfit technology in the classroom.
Charles Darwin University Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science, Dr Jim Lee has been researching the use of wearable technologies in STEM education, using students’ own performance data to engage them in science, technology, engineering and mathematics classes.
Together with Jeff Parker and Associate Professor Danny James, Dr Lee has delivered the final report to the Northern Territory Department of Education Innovation Fund for School Improvement. The report demonstrates the potential of STEMfit technology in classrooms.
STEMfit is a wearable device used to capture performance data. Successfully used by elite athletes, the challenge was to translate the technology from elite athletes to school kids. Dr Lee trialled the technology at four schools – Clyde Fenton Primary School and Timber Creek, Bulla Camp and Amanbidji schools.
“We wanted to include rural and remote schools who often get left out, to give something back,” he said.
“We wanted to engage kids in a positive learning experience, doing something they are good at and can be proud of.”
The aim of the STEMfit is to deliver to schools a program that teachers could plug in and run without any need for additional software or training.
Students performed a series of actions (running, walking and jumping) and used their own data to calculate various maths problems.
“We showed them their running speed compared with school children in Japan and their average speed was faster,” Dr Lee said.
“They quickly engaged with the subject because they could relate to it.”
Interestingly, primary school students understood concepts such as acceleration and gravity much more readily than adults, he said.
“Students who had never picked up a ruler before were suddenly thinking and reasoning their way through complex maths problems,” Dr Lee said.
“With STEMfit they could see the data on screen as they jumped and understand the science based on evidence, not theory.”
According to Dr Lee, the Government has identified a lack of STEM activities in Australia, particularly for Indigenous girls. The next stage of the project will be to involve teachers in the development of the STEMfit curriculum.
“We are tapping into something students care about, in this case sport, to give them a greater understanding in subjects where they typically disengage.”
What does it feel like to win NT Raw Comedy 2020 when it's only your 2nd time doing stand up?
Kelly Gulliver knows, because that's exactly what she did!
Corey Reichstein Popularly known as 'Ginger O' talks about his highly anticipated rematch with Leo Pratt who infamously cheated him out of a win twice, catch his interesting chat with Deola D'brown as he talks about his journey through professional wrestling and street fighting.
Marcel 'Mr. Spectacular' Esonwune, talks about his journey from very humble beginnings to the pinnacle of the FIBA 3x3 game, playing with Harlem and competing with the best in the world and now has his eyes set on the Olympics, in the very exciting chat with Deola D'brown
Hollie Goodall, back on the show talking about her Waratah Football club's semi final showdown against Pints FC in Darwin and what looms ahead for the minor league premier side, listen to her chat with Deola D'brown.
The "No Woman Left Behind Conference" is March 6th.
Mel chats with Keynote speaker Helen Zahos . Helen is a Humanitarian, Emergency Nurse and Paramedic,who has volunteered around the world including Iraq, Nepal, Philippines and Greece and has cared for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Helen has worked in Emergency Departments in Tertiary hospitals; in Remote Indigenous Communities of Australia; attended Disaster Responses both locally and internationally, and worked with Refugees and People seeking Asylum.In March, 2019 she attended the United Nations 63rdCommission on the status of women in New York City, where she spoke at the CSWNGO Forum. In May 2019, she spoke at the United Nations SDG Health Summit, a side event to the World Health assembly in Geneva
Are you getting ready to buy your first home or maybe you're looking to jump back into the property market? George Peat has some great news for you.
Natasha Medbury, Northern Territory women's football league legend, premiership player for the Palmerston Magpies, Gwynne medalist winner, two time all Australian, leading goal kicker award winner, NTFL commentator and massive advocate for women's football in the top end amongst many more accomplishments, chats with Deola D'brown on her incredible career and breaks the news on her looming retirement.
Darwin standout athlete, Jordan Sing has been all around the country and even overseas , showcasing his incredible basketball talent, recently playing against the Illawara Hawks on the Australian Indigenous National Team (AIB). He chats with Deola D'brown about his experience facing next global superstar Lamelo Ball and much more.
Keoh Goodall, former international soccer player in North London, UK and current Total Recreation boss, continues to be an inspiration to people with disability, creating a new path through sports and has his eyes set on a 320km bike race from Katherine to Darwin to help raise funds for the organisation, he tells all these and more in his chat with Deola D'brown.
Mel chats with local Finance Broker and Adviser George Peat. This weeks topics - your credit score, what it is and how it works. Plus Gorge has some budgeting tips and tools.
Ray Mitchell former TV Jets basketball club high flyer from California talks to Deola D'brown on his time in Darwin, playing in the middle east and whats next for him.
LAWRANCE TRIPLETT Superstar point guard for Guayamas Ostioneros in Mexico and former University Rebels basketball club all star in the darwin Basketball League, tells Deola D'brown about his Journey across the seas and whats next for the upcoming season.
Bradley Malady, Darwin Basketball Operations manager and the associations most experience referee with over 10 years experience, 9 national tournaments and counting chats with Deola D'brown about the journey so far and what makes a great referee.
"I’m a happier human since my run in with breast cancer". I’m not glad it happened. It was a nightmare that included 4 surgeries, 6 months of chemo, a year of Herceptin and 5 years of hormone therapy. Up until my diagnosis, my life was on auto pilot; working, travelling. Life was good. At least it looked that way on the outside. But I wasn’t tuned in to my true desires and was hiding a lot of pain on the inside. Breast cancer was a huge awakening and as a result, I reconnected with myself, reprioritised and got honest. In the almost 10 years since, I’ve competed in two half ironman events, run the NYC marathon, become a yoga teacher, departed my corporate career, launched my own consulting business, studied and travelled more. It’s hard to escape the fear and frustration when you’re in the thick of treatment, but I can recommend five ways that could get you to the silver lining at the other end.
Most of us who’ve returned to work after the summer holidays are finding that those fresh smiles are starting to turn into frowns. But it doesn’t need to be that way if employees focus on these 3 tips to turn that frown upside down: 1. Start the day with you - your morning routine is the most vital part of the day! Don’t check emails! 2. Say yes to happiness more often. Understand what makes you happy in work and life and do more of it. 3. Stay away from energy zappers - those people in your life and at work that drag you down through their own negative thoughts and actions. Luke Cook, CEO of FUNLOCKA can take us through how to implement these three tips.
President Donald Trump has been acquitted by the US Senate of the two impeachment counts passed by the House: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Just the third president to face impeachment, Trump will remain in office - just like Bill Clinton and Andrew Johnson - but he was robbed of the ability to dismiss the impeachment as a partisan hoax by Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, the former Republican presidential nominee, sided with every Democrat and agreed that Trump abused his power and was guilty of "an appalling abuse of public trust." What does this mean moving forward to the 2020 election? Will Trump receive a bounce? How will the Democrats move forward?
Updated guidelines released by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) now support vaping as a quitting aid for smoking patients. Under the new guidelines, GPs and other health professionals can recommend vaping for smokers who have failed to quit smoking with the available treatments when patients raise the subject of vaping. Vaping is now the most popular quitting aid globally and has helped millions of smokers quit the deadly addiction. The RACGP is to be congratulated for this breakthrough shift in policy which reflects the growing evidence base for vaping. Vaping is not risk-free, but according to the UK Royal College of Physicians is at least 95% less harmful than smoking as it does not contain the multitude of chemicals which are created from burning tobacco.
With over 3.8 million children enrolled in schools in Australia, alarm clocks will be ringing, and stress levels will rise as we commence the ‘return to school frenzy’ in many households. The start of the new school year brings anticipation for some and fear and anxiety for other kids, including many parents. Whether it’s the phenomenon of ‘school refusal’, which affects 1-5% of school aged children, or that 1 in 5 high school students and 1 in 10 primary school students reported feeling unsafe at school, either way, the pressure on kids, parents and teachers to feel adequate and make it through the first day can set the scene for the year to come. Human Behaviour Expert, Amy Jacobson, has five tips to conquering back to school fears.
A new year is an exciting time, everyone’s with their new year resolutions, thinking about the year ahead and taking action to make things happen. Each year singles set new year resolutions to find love or a relationship, dreaming of their own ‘happily ever after’. Then they set out randomly swiping, hoping to magically meet their ‘person’ or try and get on the latest season of MAFS but find that nothing they try works out and they remain single, disheartened and frustrated. Debbie Rivers from Dare2Date has sure-fire ways on how to find love in the new year with 8 actionable steps: 1. Set clear intentions. 2. Mindset is the new sexy. 3. It starts with you. 4. Upgrade your skills. 5. Do you meet your own standards? 6. Balance between letting love happen or looking for it. 7. Ways to meet. 8. Know there are bumps in the road to love.
Rob Skinner, star player of Ansett basketball club and coach of the clubs women’s side tells Deola D'brown about his incredible journey from the concrete jungle (New York), all the way up to the Crocs nest, Darwin to ply his trade.
Kylie Duggan, VFLW player with the NT Thunder, 2018 NTFLW league MVP with the Darwin Buffetes, 3x best and fairest awards winner and star player for the TV Jets basketball club shares with Deola D'brown, her NTFL experience for the season and what her expectations are for the year.
Port Adelaide draft pick Danny butcher, brother to Port adelaide player Johnny Butcher and NTFL defending champion with the Nightcliff Tigers, talks to Deola D'brown about his secret to success as he is been to 5 straight grand final appearances in his past 5 seasons winning 3 of those and looking to add another to that.
The first edition of a homegrown literary journal that offers Northern Territory writers, artists and poets a new forum for thought and expression will be published online next week.
General Editor Dr Glenn Morrison said Borderlands was a storytelling publication that would foster a unique Territory voice.
“It’s a non-academic publication that will capture some of the essence of the Territory and our experience of living in it,” Dr Morrison said.
This first online pilot edition will carry diverse content including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and audio and video pieces that take advantage of the digital environment.”
Dr Morrison said that he and literary colleagues – Dr Adelle Sefton-Rowston from CDU’s College of Indigenous Futures, Arts and Society and Raelke Grimmer from the College of Education – had been overwhelmed by more than 120 submissions from about 60 contributors.
“There was so much good material: visual art, digital stories and prison poetry among them. We’ve selected the best for the online edition, striking what we think is a balance between some renowned published authors and some emerging writers who show great potential.”
Mental health continues to rate as the number one most important issue for Northern Territory young people for the third consecutive year, according to Mission Australia’s Youth Survey Report 2019, closely followed by alcohol and drugs.
In 2019, the issues considered most important by young people in Australia today were mental health (36.2%), closely followed by one third of respondents reporting the environment (34.2%) and one quarter citing equity and discrimination (24.8%). This is the third year running that mental health has been cited as the top national issue for young people.
Charles Darwin University (CDU) students will showcase their talents in the field of information technology to Top End NT government, business leaders and IT industry at the annual CDU IT Code Fair when it returns on Friday, 15 November.
The man who of many hats, that has been at the helm of affairs for 4 different sports in the Territory, John Mitchell former Head of rugby, AFLNT, swimming NT and now basketball NT tells Deola D'brown his secret to staying successful.
A former tennis player turned legendary official of the sport an accredited Referee, Court Supervisor, Line Umpire & Chair Umpire
Leanne Usher will be telling Deola D'brown about her experience from the 7 Aussie opens she has officiated in, recent fed cup, Davis cup and the expectations from her next Aussie open in January.
The king of the North, we already know about him as we’ve had him on the show before, a real NT legend in the game of basketball, the first indigenous NBL player from the NT playing for the cairnsTaiperns and Goldcoast Blaze, Timmy Duggan will be telling Deola D'brown about coaching his Razzle side to their first championship win and his recent Sabbatical leave from the sport he loves.
Dr Simon Moss is making time to walk in the shoes of CDU’s PhD candidates by living (as closely as possible) the experience the candidates share..
The Dean of Graduate Studies said he wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the issues faced by higher degree students who committed years of their lives to attain their post-graduate qualifications.
“There is a body of research that suggests when people discuss their problems, experiences and issues, researchers tend to underestimate their impact, in the absence of encountering the same experiences themselves,” Dr Moss said.
“The other reason I wanted to do this ties in with one of the major themes I’m trying to create in the PhD program, which is humility and equality – challenging the status quo, challenging hierarchy, and challenging the notion that simply because someone occupies a position they deserve greater privileges than someone else.”
Dr Moss said the project involved sitting with the students in the (Casuarina building) Red 6 area reserved for higher degree students, attempting to live from the same amount of money they received, and setting up a student account to get a feel for what support services were on offer.
“One thing I found out quite quickly is that the College administrators are fantastic,” Dr Moss said.
“But despite the talent the administrators have for navigating the day-to-day issues our students have, it’s not always easy working here.”
Dr Moss said discussions with the students revealed many creative suggestions about how to generate more appropriate levels of resourcing.
“In achieving humility and equality within the institution and among the cohort that makes such a positive contribution to the research profile of the university, we still have a way to go.”
Dr Moss’ inquiry into the life of post-graduate students is ongoing.
For the first time, Darwin audiences can view the diversity and splendour of Balinese art in an exhibition that will open to the public at Charles Darwin University (CDU) Art Gallery on Thursday, 24 October.
“Taksu: The Art of Bali – Recent Gifts to CDU Art Collection” profiles recent gifts to CDU by two of Australia’s most prominent collectors and connoisseurs of Balinese art, Christopher Hill (1944-2014) and Michael Abbott AO QC. Highlights include early 20th century sculpture, ceremonial textiles and painted temple cloths, performance masks, and shadow puppets and paintings, that demonstrate the inextricable links between Balinese ceremonial life and creativity.
Acting Curator Kellie Joswig said the Taksu: Art of Bali exhibition continued the long-held tradition at CDU Art Gallery of creating events that interrogated the meaning of art in the context of the cultures in which it was made.
“We are delighted and very grateful to the donors of these works for providing the CDU Art Collection and Art Gallery with the opportunity to preserve and display such significant and stunning artworks,” Ms Joswig said.
Enhancing CDU’s collection of works from the South-east Asian region, the first art from Bali was acquired in 2016 when 30 works were gifted by the family of avid art collector, curator and scholar Christopher Hill. Among them were three paintings by esteemed artist and healer I Ketut Liyer, who gained international celebrity when a character in the popular film Eat, Pray, Love was based on him.
A PALMERSTON dad missing half of his feet due to a rare genetic disease is gearing up to test his limits and pull a 12-tonne truck to raise money for kids with cancer.
James Toohey our exceptional territory young gun, just finished year 12 of high school and is torn apart with making a decision on his next move in life because he has so many options to pick from as top US colleges and basketball clubs down south are fast on the heels of Darwin’s next best export, he tells Deola D'brown about all these decisions in his corner and more.
World renowned Christie Jenkins, one of the fittest and most multi talented female athletes of our time, tells Deola D'brown all about her global success and how she has been the best Australian in 3 different sports trampoline, CrossFit and beach volleyball and has put on the green and gold in multiple sports, while she sets her sights on the 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo.
Former world number 1 ranked 3x3 player from Ljubjana in Slovenia, who at 42 years of age is still one of the best players in the world, kicking goals and playing at the highest level of the game and will have his eyes set on the Olympics next year, Jasmine Hercegovac aka the Iceman, talks to Deola D'brown about the history of the game and how he can still play at the highest level at 42 years young.
A new approach to setting benchmarks for the return of fauna will allow rehabilitation managers to better assess the success of their restoration efforts on mine sites across Australia’s north.
The research, led by Charles Darwin University’s Professor Alan Andersen in collaboration with scientists from the Flora and Fauna Division of the Northern Territory’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources, provides a template for setting specific targets for the animals expected to be found on a rehabilitated site.
Mine rehabilitation standards specify exactly what needs to be achieved by a rehabilitation project, yet these standards rarely include specific provisions for fauna. In many cases, rehabilitation projects take a “field of dreams” approach to wildlife: it’s assumed that if you build appropriate habitat then the animals will come.
But Professor Andersen said there was evidence this may not be enough for wildlife to recolonise a former mine site.
Emanuel Siriotis former Australian number one 3x3 player and Titans basketball club player chats with Deola D'brown shedding some light in his journey to world tour in penang.
Monique Kenney the 5 time Australian body building champion will be telling Deola D'brown about life after competition and what she got going on with her shredded chef brand
One of the greatest team managers in Basketball Australia history, he has been to 2 olympics, 2 World Cups, team managed the Adelaide 36ers and now the Brisbane Bullets in the NBL, a brief stint with the San Antonio Spurs at the NBA level of the game in America and just recently the boomers incredible World Cup run as he witnessed first hand the historic team USA Basketball loss to the Australian Boomers at marvel stadium, Junior Albert will be chats with Deola D'brown about his first hand experience of that epic journey with the boomers.
Mark Noonan who Just umpired his 250th NTFL premier league game chats with Deola D'brown, giving us some interesting insight on NTFL telling us what he got !!!!
Stephen Alan McGugan our first ever guest on SMWYG and former assistant coach of the Sydney Kings talks with Deola D'brown about his Darwin rep teams trip to china during the FIBA Basketball World Cup and their competitive experience playing foreign teams
Erin Geer one of Darwin Basketball Association latest exports, she is a stand out TV jets star and @goldcoast blaze player talks with Deola D'brown about her sudden rise to basketball glory
Charles Darwin University (CDU) will host the first scholarly conference to interrogate narratives surrounding Australian immigrants with African heritage, at CDU’s Casuarina campus on 24 and 25 October.
The “African-Australian Education and Health Narratives Colloquium” was conceived by CDU Lecturer in Education (Graduate Program) Dr Stephen Bolaji to address growing concerns on the part of government, policymakers, and media about alleged “African gangs” in Australian cities.
Recorded at the Landmark. An OBM event with a panel of local business people will openly discuss how they are future proofing their businesses. Presenters include Anya Lorimer, Rachel Beaumont-Smith and Claire Maradani.
https://obm.nt.gov.au/
Owen Pike joins Mornings with Mel Little. Mel accuses Owen of being a serial killer and her reasoning is pretty solid. They discuss the continuing problem of youth crime in The NT.
A Young Darwin gun doing big things down south, playing for Queensland and the Ipswich force, Tiayana sing a familiar flag bearer for the NT basketball side catches up with Deola D'brown as she describes her experience and whats next.
Freddy Webb the Ansett basketball club prodigy talks about his college time in America playing for the mustangs, while studying sports science and is back to Darwin for a year, transferring all his knowledge and tells Deola D'brown about what he has been up to
Jerron Jamerson Darwin basketball standout star talks with Deola D'brown about his Australian basketball experience and what’s next for him
Jason Ivinson Coach of the Lightning basketball women’s side that just completed a double win over the TV Jets women’s team, talks with Deola D'brown about his finals experience and what comes up next for the reigning champs
Joel Khalu CEO and head coach of the Australian Indigenous Basketball team was up in Darwin for some basketball camp and talent identification, he talks with Deola D'brown about his journey with the AIB and their curtain raiser match at the record breaking Australian boomers vs USA Basketball game at Marvel Stadium a couple months back.
World renowned and Tennis Australia champion, Lizette Cabrera, winner of the women’s double and singles title at the Tennis NT Darwin pro tour a few weeks back and it was the first time she has been successful at both the doubles and singles divisions in the same week. Lots to hear from the WTA 137 ranked female champion as she talks to Deola D'brown about her time in Darwin, and what’s in store for her next.
Tony Burns former top 10 ranked Australian tennis player, Australian national champion for rocks paper scissors and the man in charge of HPA Helping People Achieve had a great time with Deola D'brown while telling us all about how he made pat cash retire and his clash with Andre Agassi
Fred Williams Darwin Basketball Association league MVP, all star 5 and championship winner chatted with Deola D'brown about his rise form the bottom to the top and what’s next for him.
Destanee Aiava Womens double winner at the @darwin pro tennis tour who was ranked 147 in the world for singles and currently 239 in doubles tell Deola D'brown about her time in Darwin.
Rodney Tremlett Basketball Australia U18 3x3 national team coach and Basketball NT high performance manager chats with Deola D'brown about his trip to Malaysia for the U18 championship, the new look BNT and their plans for the future
Kylie Duggan TV Jets Basketball Club star and coach of the cyclone team as she talks with Deola D'brown on their hard fought loss in the Darwin Basketball Association league women’s final bout and their potential resurgence going forward
Mark Motlop AFL, Northern Territory football league legend and president of the larrakeyah development corporation talks on his successful playing and coaching career and he gives one of the best advice on how to handle racism in sports.
Are millennials the best generation in the workforce?’
Australian entrepreneur and investor Steve Baxter and social demographer Claire Madden will team up with Territory FM host and comedian Mel Little and other Territorians to explore the future world of work. Our experienced panel have broad, first‑hand knowledge in interpreting social trends and the implications of generational change on jobs of the future.
Moderated by business author and TEDx presenter Bernadette Schwerdt, this lively debate will get you thinking.
Millennials have copped their fair share of criticism over the years, with some using words like entitled, lazy, selfish, smashed avocado devotees to describe them. However, some of today’s most influential people are millennials. Would you describe Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg as lazy? Airbnb’s Brian Chesky as entitled? In fact, many young professionals of today are hardworking people who only need the benefit of time and experience.
Suitable for all generations, this event will give you a better understanding of multigenerational workforces and the challenges and opportunities across all industries and sectors as part of the fourth industrial revolution; Industry 4.0.
Which side will you be on? Weigh in on the conversation
obmdebate #millenials #noovernightsuccess #smashedavo #boundlesspossible
Another informative OBM podcast, this time David K catches up with Julie Rynski from the N.A.B. Julie can't wait to get to the Top-End for Agribusiness Day at Darwin, Alice Springs and Katherine.
https://business.nab.com.au/author/julie-rynski/
https://obm.nt.gov.au/
Over the past 25 years David Staughton has worked a broad rangee of industries including mining, retailing, travel and consulting. David is a business building genius!
https://davidstaughton.com.au/
https://obm.nt.gov.au/
Glen Cooper joined the family brewery in 1990 and was the Sales and Marketing guru who help launched their Pale Ale, Dark Ale and many more. Glenn will be in Katherine for the OBM Business Dinner on the 12th of October.
https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/glenn-cooper
https://obm.nt.gov.au/
Pauline Nguyen is one of Australia's most successful entrepreneurs - but with a difference. She is coming to the Top End with two events a keynote and a masterclass.
https://www.paulinenguyen.com.au/about
https://obm.nt.gov.au/
Claire Madden is the go-to expert on generational engagement. Business engage her to better understand what makesyounger people tick! Claire is coming to the N.T for the OBM Great Debate.
https://clairemadden.com/
https://obm.nt.gov.au/
Steve Baxter is an entrepreneur, tech investor and Shark Tank Host on 10. He joins the OBM Great Debate in Alice Springs and Darwin.
https://obm.nt.gov.au/
https://www.stevebaxter.com.au/
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT PODCAST with 2 time 3x3Hustle tour winner with Stateside Sports, @NBL player with the Brisbane Bullets and @hoop for Christ ambassador Jeremy Kendle talks about the boomers and team USA historic game and his road to recovery with injury rehabilitation with Deola D'brown
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT PODCAST with Rachel Sherring Fosdick the founder of Palmerston and Regional Basketball Assoc and NT volunteer of the year 2019, talks about the impact of sports in communities with Deola D'brown
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT PODCAST with Timmy Duggan coach of the men’s Razzle Storm Basketball Club team, ex NBL player with the Cairns Taipans and Goldcoast rollers talking about his road to redemption being in a Second straight finals berth with Deola D'brown
As a commentator for ABC TV, contributor to BRW, B & T, Mamamia, The Australian Financial Review and Sky News, Bernadette is an authority on marketing and can speak on a range of topics - from online business, to storytelling for leaders to boot-strapping strategies for startups.
Bernadette is coming to the N.T for OBM and will here to moderate the OBM Great Debate.
https://bernadetteschwerdt.com.au/about-bernadette/
https://obm.nt.gov.au/
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT PODCAST with young and fast rising NT 17 year old sports star, Dominique Carbone talks about her football experience with NT Thunder , playing alongside an Olympian at the 3x3Hustle tour, winning a Darwin basketball championship last season and hoping to repeat that next weekend with Deola D'brown
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT PODCAST with Adam Drake talks about being an Australian Ninja Warrior and the experience being around that atmosphere, his Balanced Choice programme and how he impacts young lives on a daily basis with Deola D'brown
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT PODCAST with ‘Big Heart’ Joe Tertzakian shares a very emotional illustration of how he went from 282kg to 116kg, but he doesn’t want to be called ‘Little Joe’ so he talks on his massive work with the NBL, Adelaide 36ers, Brisbane Bullets, Darwin Basketball Association, NBA Summer League and what he is up to now with Deola D'brown
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT PODCAST with multi talented coach (basketball and swimming), former IDF member, 2017 Darwin Basketball women’s coach of the year, Dan Sivan talks about all of these and many more. with Deola D'brown
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT PODCAST with National U18 3x3 champion, Darwin basketball champion and NT state basketball representative player, April Rummery Lamb talks about her journey with Deola D'brown
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT PODCAST with Paralympian and Australian Global champion, Tom O'neill-Thorne professional wheelchair basketball player as he chats about his exploits playing in Europe, the gold coast rollers and next paralympic games with Deola D'brown
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT PODCAST with Darwin local rising star Lisha O'Brien talks on her journey to stardom in Dance, acting and basketball with Deola D'brown
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT PODCAST with successful entreprenuer and real estate developer Daniel Cajkusic reveals for the first time, his experience playing with Australian greats and a great story about NBL broadcaster Shane Heal in this thrilling episode with Deola D'brown.
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT PODCAST with Scott Mannion Director of Boarding at st. Johns College and footy champion takes us back to the good old days with his chat with Deola D'brown
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT PODCAST with Keenan Abbott from Alice springs to Darwin to Pennsylvania to South Australia talks with Deola D'brown about his journey around the world with sports.
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT podcast with Tony Onwude a retired but not tired baller, CEO GRILLLITE, engineer and entrepreneur tells Deola D'brown how he runs his business like a basketball game.
Local Darwin rock band "Temperamental" on Fresh Mint and will be live for "Rock Ya Temper" event in Darwin.
https://www.offtheleash.net.au/events/view/rock-ya-temper-2019-underground
Temperamental is Callan, Darren, Todd and Patty. We are a high-energy band from the Northern Territory who likes to have fun on stage and with our fans. Our music has evolved in the last few years and we now describe ourselves as punk rock with some deep and weird lyrics.
NT Masters Athlete, Ex Sydney Kings Assistant Trainer and local Basketball identity talks to Deola D Brown on his career and life!
Show Me What You Got Podcast with Kerri Savidge ( Darwin Basketball Executive Officer ) with Deola D Brown talking all things basketball, travelling the globe and her fun on tv shows!
Darwin Business Man Owen Pike has commissioned a Media Reach poll (paid for by Mr Pike personally) of 645 people, showing Labor’s primary vote has slipped to just 29 per cent less than a year out from the election, with the CLP on 39 per cent. Twentytwo per cent of respondents said they would vote for an independent.
“Although this polling did cost a significant amount of money somebody had to stand up and do what’s right to get the stats and stand up and show the people, show the Liberal and National parties what they’ve got to do,” he said.
Young "Sounds at Sunset" producer Arne tells us more about "Sounds at Sunset Volume 4".
Sunsets, great local tunes and chilled vibes ... this is how we celebrate the dry season! SOUNDS@SUNSET is back with free, all-ages, family-friendly gigs once a month at Nightcliff Foreshore (May-Sept).
BYO picnic (no alcohol), blankets and chairs.
Or get in early and save a seat.
Everyone is welcome.
SOUNDS@SUNSET 2019 Volume #4
- The Saltwater Divas
- Tali Rain
- Ellie Grover
Friday August 30 >>> 5pm til Sundown
Nightcliff Foreshore (between Cucina Sotto Le Stelle Pizza and The Beachfront Hotel).
SOUNDS@SUNSET is programmed by the LAUNCH emerging event producer team.
PLEASE NOTE this is an all ages event held outside the designated legal public drinking area on the foreshore so no alcohol is allowed at this event.
Your dirty laundry might be ruining your marriage !
I’m not talking about your secrets but literally your dirty laundry! A new survey from Yelp of 2000 adults found the most common arguments were about housework! A whopping 61% admitted to cleaning the house after their partner had! Listen here to learn how to stop fighting about housework - it can be easier than you think.
A recent survey shows that 80% of respondents have cried at work and 14% say they cry at least once a week. What’s causing us to cry so much at work? The usual suspects are offered up as explanations; bad bosses, too much work and stress outside of the workplace. So, can crying at work ever be a good thing? And what happens if the tears just keep coming. What should a boss do when confronted with someone in tears? And what happens when it’s the boss themselves that’s broken down?
Dr Kevin Larkin is a Senior Lecturer (Mathematics Education) at Griffith University. He is a member of a number of research teams investigating: STEM education in early years education; mathematics education in primary and middle school contexts; and pre-service teacher mathematics education. He has published widely in national and international publications in the areas of mathematics education, digital technologies, early years STEM, higher education, and Activity Theory.
He is an editor of the Mathematics Education Research Journal and Chief Editor of the International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning.
He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Senior Fellow of the Griffith Learning and Teaching Academy. He is the inaugural Chapter Chair for the Arts Education and Law Group Learning and Teaching Academy.
He has published widely in national and international publications in the areas of mathematics education, digital technologies, early years STEM, higher education, and Activity Theory.
He is the current VP Communication for the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA). He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Senior Fellow of the Griffith Learning and Teaching Academy.
Addison and James, met a decade ago and fell in love. They were two men. Now, Addison is preparing to undergo surgery to transition to a women.
Listen as they share their incredible story.
Here are some links to services and support available.
https://www.northsidehealthnt.com.au/lgbti-specialist-clinic?fbclid=IwAR1uXlSQj6QsSnT_JkvKG7hZc8ZJdYXglz2aPbVomSSY9lOtHC-QUHndOsc
www.headspace.org.au/darwin
https://gendercentre.org.au/?fbclid=IwAR0Jig-TDm1s91j9PUyjjO3vbh2b-J2PPBddpFNtPr3cZCU6YA-opMdI08g
https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/transgender-and-gender-diverse-services/transgender-and-gender-diverse-children-and-adolescents?fbclid=IwAR3CNPk9BBsfPNKqal-y8JNnPm-N4Vddd_2UhrYDw-NIGi8qPOk24ZUZhmA
The hero who made global news when he stopped an alleged knifeman from terrorising Sydney’s CBD by pinning his head to the ground with a milk crate, Jase Shore, talks with Mel Little on Mornings.
Mr Shore’s improvised weapon of choice was the milk crate which drew some head-scratching from around the world but the former soldier explained it was just the first thing he could grab to protect himself from the 30cm knife Ney was allegedly wielding.
Listen to George Lambrinidis our T.E.P Theme Leader talking about the Tertiary Enabling Program at CDU.
Listen to Bharanidharan Shanmugam (Bharani) Lecturer from the College of Engineering, IT and Environment.
Listen to Professor Kaye Strange, Lecturer from our College of Indigenous Futures, Arts and Society here at CDU.
Listen to Professor Greg Williams from our College of Indigenous Futures, Arts and Society here at CDU.
Listen to Kara Blohm and Tu Ann Calinga from our Admissions and Scholarships team here at CDU.
Listen to Professor Steven Greenland, Discipline Chair from our College of Business and Law at CDU.
Listen to Bharat Dasia, Head of our School of Tourism, Hospitality and Service Industries here at CDU.
Listen to Bea Staley from Special needs and Inclusive Education here at CDU. Part of our V.E.T offerings.
Listen to Professor Friso De Boer, Lecturer from our college of Engineering, IT and Environment at CDU.
Listen to Communications Officer Veronica Toral-Granda from Science, Environmental Science and Management.
CLB3X3 Basketball is coming to the Darwin Waterfront . Matt Hollard joined Matt Bern to talk it up. This will be great for Darwin. More details at www.territoryfm.com
Tune into Discover CDU's podcast series and join Mel Little as she gets the inside scoop from our academic staff on courses, career opportunities and what makes studying at CDU unique.
Listen to Professor Mel Underwood from our College of Nursing and Midwifery here at CDU.
Listen to Professor Daniel Gahreman, Lecturer from our College of Health and Human Sciences here at CDU.
Listen to Dr Akhilesh Surjan, Course Coordinator from our College of Indigenous Futures, Arts and Society ( Humanitarian, Emergency and Disaster Management)
Listen to Paul Larder, CDU College of Law Alumni, and his experience as an online student.
Matt Bern talks to Michael on Drive about the new song Superman. Out now
Melbourne indie/rock band jacobs run aren’t your typical indie debut act, Michael, Fabian and Peter
have been performing in various bands together for a number of years and their singles
'Hold On A Minute', 'Use', Sleepwalking', 'Better Days' and 'So Beautiful'
have been enjoying regular airplay across the USA and Canada.
Their music blends layers of guitar and orchestration with classic melodies to create a powerful sound
citing influences such as British acts Oasis, The Verve and Snow Patrol; US artists Train and Tom Petty.
On the Australian live circuit, they recently opened for Aussie rock legends Jimmy Barnes, Jon Stevens,
The Black Sorrows and The Badloves.
Ben Evolent is one of our best local musicians. He's just about to drop his debut album and song "Shiver". He's been a fixture on my radio shows for a number of years. Look out for the Shiver live show at the Railway Club - will be huge!
https://www.facebook.com/BenEvolentNT/
Catch more local music on Drive and Fresh Mint with Matt Bern
BB SABINA is a fantastic Alice Springs artist. She has released a new single called Motionless and there's a new EP due very soon. BB will be launching her music in Alice Springs and Darwin over July and August.
https://onepagelink.com/bbsabina/
BB Sabina is releasing "Motionless", the lead single from her upcoming debut self-titled EP, on 28 June. The track takes inspiration from Rainer Maria Rilke's poem 'To Music' about the transcendent effect music can have on a listener.
Mel chats with Associate Professor Linda Payi Ford about NAIDOC week events and the meaning of NAIDOC week and this years theme "Voice. Treaty. Truth. Let's work together."
This is the unedited, raw audio.
Pete Denahy is the man responsible for the teenager song, "Sort of Dunno Nothin'" which has been played on Spicks and Specks, Rage, Today and there was even a Big Brother Version! And he is coming to Darwin!
Why are women and children still dying to make our clothes?
Eco Stylist Kirsty Milligan works right in the middle of the second most unsustainable and probably most unethical industry on the planet - the fashion industry. Find out how she lives her ethical fashion values through extreme fashion choices, and the disappointing results when she petitioned the government to step in and put an end to exploitation and suffering in the industry.
Mel chats with Dr Stefanie Oberprieler – Entomologist with the Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods.
Hundreds of invertebrates new to science have been discovered across Northern Australia, prompting a call for the inclusion of insects in conservation planning.
Entomologist with the Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods, Dr Stefanie Oberprieler, who received her PhD during CDU’s May graduation ceremonies, said insects were the backbone of biodiversity.
Her PhD research focussed on native ants, beetles, flies and spiders across the Top End, particularly in Kakadu and Nitmiluk national parks.
Daryl Manzie talks to Simona De Silvestro ( Nissan Supercar driver ). She is in Darwin for the Triple Crown.
www.darwinsupercars.com
Early Mornings with David K catches up with the Bottle O "number 5" mustang driver Lee Holdsworth for this weekends Supercars event at Hidden Valley
Mel chats with Kate Everett, you may know her as "Dollys Mum". Kate and Tick Everett created "Dollys Dream", after the tragic loss of their beautiful Daughter, Amy "Dolly" Everett. Kate and Tick were nominated for The Australia Day Councils "Australia's Local Hero Award" and not only did they win at the Territory level, they won the National award too.
Now is your time to get your nominations in for the Australia Day awards. Head to https://www.australiaday.org.au/about-australia-day/awards/
Mel chats with Local Businessman George Peat about the change in interest rates and what you need to consider when buying an apartment.
CDU helps make green waste energy a reality. Producing electricity from garden waste might not be too far off thanks to continued research at CDU.
The College of Engineering, IT and Environment has been on the cutting edge of bioenergy research for the past year.
Research Fellow Dr Jeremy Trombley said funding last year allowed him to acquire a world-class bomb calorimeter that’s essential to “green energy”.
Ask an Expert.
Mel chats with Dr Steven Greenland about "Sustainability", what is it and how can we achieve it.
Matt was another eye witness of yesterdays Darwin shootings - here he recounts his steps and opens up alot. Thank you Matt for calling in.
Dr Damien Howard talks about how to do deal with tradegy such as the Darwin shootings. 4 people lost their lives and 1 person was injuried.
Leah Potter was an eye witness to the horrific shootings of last night. She explained in her own words to Mel Little what happened last night in our city.
Carl Macic from Alice Springs is 43 and one of just 10 apprentice plumbers from around the country to receive a $3,000 Grant from Rheem Australia. Carl is currently juggling two jobs – and while that’s not unusual for apprentices, what is unusual is that Carl is also an acting Sergeant with the NT Police.
He’s the dad of five young kids and has the dream to one day run his own plumbing business and have his kids work with him. He got into plumbing on the side by helping out a close friend with his business – and he found he loved it. It helps that he has two really great employers and has the flexibility to do both jobs.
Jess Smith and Amanda Pernechele are sisters who tragically lost their beautiful Mother, Yanya to cancer late last year. These two brave women decided to have the BRCA1 test and sadly they both carry the gene. Listen to them share their journey so far.
Owen Pike gets all the NT Political gossip first! What has he found out today with Mel Little?
Mel chats with Leah Potter, an amazing woman who runs "The Sunset Soup Kitchen". She's had a few "Wins" and wants to share them.
Mel chats with Annette McCormick, 2019 Mother's Day Classic Community Ambassador. What a fantastic event! Annette gives us a "wrap up".
For anyone anxious about tax time in a few weeks from now, Charles Darwin University may be able to lend a helping hand. Chair of Accounting and Finance Professor Indra Abeysekera has received $100,000 from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to fund a trial tax clinic, where people who do not have their own professional advice can receive assistance from tax students, supervised by academic staff and experienced tax practitioners. The College of Business and Law academic said the free clinics would start in late June at several locations, including the Darwin Innovation Hub in the central business district, at shopping centres in the northern suburbs and Palmerston, and in Alice Springs.
Mel chats with "Professional Sh!t Stirrer" Owen Pike.
Pubs full of Politics, Budgets and conspiracy theories.
Mel chats with Supercars Champion Chaz Mosters.
Chaz Mostert has led the way for Tickford Racing in the Supercars Championship for the last two seasons.
He has finished fifth and sixth in the standings, claimed a PIRTEK Enduro Cup and taken four of the team's five race wins across that period.
Now, with Mark Winterbottom's departure, Mostert becomes the team's longest-serving driver in 2019.
Mel chats with Ethan Kurr about his mum Tess's Breast Cancer journey.
And Hannah Boucher-Hope tells Mel about her AMAZING fundraising efforts and invites you to help!
Clifton is a rising hip hop artist here in the N.T. His music is featured in our local music show Fresh Mint. He recently released a new E.P and is launching his work at Happy Yes.
Matt OShea chats with Mel about The Heart Health Program! It's a DVA Initiative support by Corporate Health Management. This program runs for 12 months and is delivered in groups of approximately 12-18 participants. The group meets at a designated Recreation Centre or Health Club for weekly activity sessions and monthly educational workshops. Experienced exercise and health professionals provide the participants with a structured and supervised fitness training schedule.
The Heart Health Program aims to help increase physical health and wellbeing and includes regular physical activity sessions tailored to the needs and fitness level of the group along with 12 health education modules.
The program covers a range of topics including: nutrition, weight management, diabetes, cardiovascular health, back care, stress management, sleep and physical activity
Participation in the program is fully subsidised and funded by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
The Heart Health program is open to all returned servicemen and women, and eligible peacekeepers who have not previously participated in the program.
The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP. Deputy Leader of the Opposition. Shadow Minister for Education and Training, Shadow Minister for Women joins Mel in studio to talk about an exciting election commitment for The NT, the new $14 million teaching hub at Charles Darwin University.
Mel chats with Clayton from The Palmerston RSL about the ANZAC Day 2019 commemorative events.
Annette McCormick and her gorgeous son Koby, fundraise tirelessly in support of "The Mothers Day Classic".
It's all about Cupcakes and Hope.
Mel chats with local business man and creator of The GummeNT Facebook page, Owen Pike.
Just why have the Police given Owen a call?
Energy Policy – This is Pink Batts Crazy. CALLED POWER BILL.
First day Labor announce we will save NT. WHAT A SHOCK.
Plus Owen has a "knock knock" joke for us.
This is the first time that Indonesia will go to the polls to elect members for four levels of legislative bodies (national and regional) and the president.
The simultaneous elections seem to have already led to greater interest in the presidential contest.
The contest is a re-run in some ways of the presidential elections in 2014 – same candidates, the incumbent Joko Widodo (“Jokowi”) and former Army Special Forces Commander, Prabowo Subianto (former son-in-law of ex-President Suharto).
But this time around voters have seen Jokowi in action as a president.
He has prioritised infrastructure development, such as toll roads and a new mass transit system recently opened in Jakarta.
It is likely Jokowi will win, and this is confirmed by many polls.
Part of the reason for his winning a second term will be that he has been careful not to attack elite interests in Indonesia, including by refusing to tackle grave human rights abuses from the authoritarian Suharto era.
Instead, Jokowi has appointed as minister for politics and security the former armed forces commander, Wiranto, who was indicted by the United Nations in 2003 for human rights abuses in East Timor, now Timor Leste.
His rival, Prabowo Subianto, was stood down from the Army Special Forces after being implicated in the kidnapping of pro-democracy activists in 1997-98, some of whom have never been found.
What is new in these elections, though, is a climate of hostility to Indonesia’s minorities, such as non-Muslims and LGBT people, with both candidates courting the Muslim vote.
Miranda Tapsell and Gwilym Lee talk to David K on their new movie Top End Wedding. Opens May 2 across Australia.
Mel chats with Dee and Steve Moore from "Moore Beautiful"
Moore Beautiful from Berrimah took out the winning trophy for Australian Small Business Champion in Beauty Services, with over 2200 entries and 18 finalists in their category. AMAZING!!!!! And now they are off overseas in the pursuit of more prestigious awards!
Mel chats with Associate Professor of Hellenic Studies Dr George Frazis.
After two years of rigorous peer reviews, a compilation of papers delivered at the 2017 inaugural three-leg “Perspectives on the Hellenic Diaspora” conference will be launched as a book.
Also titled Perspectives on the Hellenic Diaspora, the book is the first major publication of the CDU Hellenic Studies program, which exists within the College of Indigenous Futures, Arts and Society
Dr Teresa Wozniak - Research Fellow, Menzies School of Health Research
At Menzies Dr Wozniak is establishing a real-time surveillance system focusing on key drug-resistant infections across northern Australia. Regionally-relevant data are needed to inform infection prevention and control efforts and support the development of local and national treatment guidelines.
Mel chats with Tess Kerr. Tess shared her breast cancer story with us and Annette McCormick , 2019 Mother's Day Classic Community Ambassador talks about the upcoming Mothers Day Classic.
Mel chats with Owen Pike about Delia Lawrie running in next election, those Chancey Paech & Sandra Nelson Leaked messages, the Federal Election and more.
Official Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) numbers released yesterday suggest a small decline in Darwin’s population during 2017-2018. Charles Darwin University’s Northern Institute demographer Dr Andrew Taylor said the numbers were not unexpected and were part of a longer-term population slow-down for the Territory. “The regional growth figures show a small overall decline in growth for the Greater Darwin area. In general, the ABS figures suggest net losses occurred in established suburbs while newer or greenfield areas like southern Palmerston see continued growth,” Dr Taylor said. Dr Taylor said the Territory’s long-term struggle with growth reflected increasing difficulties governments and businesses in Northern Australia faced in attracting and retaining workers and residents, with a population decline evident for the north as a whole for some years.
Charles Darwin University has been successful in its bid, as part of a consortium with five other universities, for $35 million in national funding to develop Darwin and other regional centres as major agri-food hubs.
The Australian Government recently agreed to fund the Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), which is expected to include a $1.8 million project for CDU to develop commercially viable native rice as an agri-business.
CDU Research Institute for the Environments and Livelihoods (RIEL) researchers Dr Sean Bellairs and Dr Penny Wurm said the expected value of the CDU native rice project would be more than $200,000 in funding a year for the next decade.
A.R.T. is not about finger painting nor drawing!
It stands for Activate, Reshape and Transform and it gives you what you need to love yourself, your body and your life.
Catie Kirk has helped hundreds of women across the world to transform their lives and has now returned to The Territory and is ready to do it all again!
Fresh Mint Interview with Darwin songwriter Liam Devine ( Devine MC). New single is out now called By Your Side.
RIEL researcher Rohan Fisher has added the Central African country of Cameroon to the list of places he has applied his ground-breaking 3D printed projection augmented landscape technology, with funding from the Centre for International Forestry Research.
Mr Fisher was invited by renowned conservation biologist Professor John Fa to assist a project being undertaken by the University of Manchester in collaboration with the Spanish NGO Zerca y Lejos, which is working with the hunter-gatherer Baka (Pygmy) people – who inhabit Cameroon’s south-eastern rainforests – to improve their access to health and education and support the environmental integrity of their traditional lands. An important component of this work supporting their traditional hunting rights which underpin the Bakka culture and well being.
“The Baka traditionally hunt a very large rodent and a very small antelope as dietary staples and the project has been using GPS technology to record their hunting tracks,” Mr Fisher said.
“There are, however, other animal species in the region such as elephant, lowland gorillas and other mammals that are under threat from commercial hunting activity.”
The project has been working to map Baka land use patterns in order to better understand the ecological balance of the region.
Our "Ask and Expert" segment continues.
Mel Little chats with Ganesh Kormannil. Ganesh is a CDU PhD Candidate and a lecturer for the College of Indigenous, Futures, Arts and Society since 2014. He has been a lecturer in cultural competencies and Indigenous knowledge. He has previously worked as an examiner for the overseas students English examinations, Batchelor Institute and has taught English in both India and Australia.
Mel Little chats with CDU Art Gallery acting curator Kellie Joswig.
Rare Indigenous art on show for the first time.
A new exhibition drawing from a heritage collection of significant Yolngu bark paintings, sculptural objects, hollow logs and weavings, will open on 28 March at the Charles Darwin University (CDU) Art Gallery on Casuarina campus.
Reinvigorating the MECA Collection is a collaboration between CDU Art Collection and Art Gallery with Milingimbi Art and Culture, Bula’bula Arts and CDU’s Yolngu Studies, bringing together a stunning selection of 64 works from the Milingimbi Educational and Cultural Association (MECA) Collection, created in Arnhem Land in the 1970s.
This is the first time works from the MECA Collection have been on wider public display, following more than three decades in storage – held in trust for the community at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. “This project is less about the ‘curated’ exhibition and more about reinvigorating the MECA Collection as an important cultural asset for the people of Milingimbi and Ramingining. We hope it will inspire renewed conversations and connections within these communities and be a springboard for further projects with the MECA Collection.”
Close consultation between CDU Art Gallery and CDU Yolngu Studies with the communities of Milingimbi and Ramingining over the past three years has reinvigorated the works in an ongoing conservation and documentation project, made possible with both private and public funding support, and enabled the development of this exhibition.
“Staff from the CDU Yolngu Studies programs hope to get permission to incorporate the filmed documentation into their teaching, research and resources,” Ms Joswig said.
Highlights of the exhibition include bark paintings that depict the important ancestral narratives of the Wagilag Sisters and the Morning Star Story, as well as other inherited and clan-based designs on hollow logs and wood sculptures, by renowned artists, distinguished clan leaders and ceremonial custodians.
Mel Little chats with Sean Guy, local author and manager of "The Book Shop" here in Darwin.
Recently returned from "The Indies"! Sean gives all the goss and winners information.
The Indie Awards differ from other literary awards because they are chosen by independent booksellers who are renowned for their love of books and reading, support new and emerging Australia authors and foster a love of quality writing. Basically, these titles have been vetted by book sellers on a national level.
Was it a simple misunderstanding that saw Owen Pike sacked as Manufacturers Council boss.
"CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner has called out Manufacturers Council boss Owen Pike for making sexist comments about Tourism Minister Lauren Moss on Facebook.
But Mr Pike insists it’s all a misunderstanding. “DID LAUREN’S MOSS GET HOT?,” Mr Pike wrote below a photograph of Ms Moss doorknocking in her Casuarina electorate.
It fired up the Chief Minister, who posted a response to Mr Pike, who has been a vocal critic of what he says is the Gunner Government’s reluctance to engage with the business community."
Walking Off The War Within is held in memory of Nathan Shanahan, a returned solider and firefighter, and other fallen Service Men and Women who have taken their own lives after battling mental health issues. The Walk is for Emergency Service Personnel, Defence Force Personnel and members of the public to come together to share the burden and march as one. Walking Off The War Within has transformed from one man’s movement to a national event, where people of all ages and fitness levels get together and walk and talk about ending the stigma that is often associated with mental health. We hope that each year, the walk continues to grow so that more people are encouraged to have a conversation about mental health, depression and suicide.
Help is always at hand, call lifeline on 13 11 14
Sam Banks is a Professor in the College of Engineering, IT and the Environment specialising in Molecular Ecology and Conservation Biology. His research combines genomics and field ecology. His recent work examines how fire influences population dynamics and genetic diversity in natural populations, as well as using genetics to understand movement patterns in saltwater crocodiles.
Eighteen mature domestic and wild saltwater crocodiles in Timor-Leste have been sampled for DNA as part of a project determining the reptiles’ movement patterns.
Charles Darwin University Outstanding Professor Sam Banks said the project mapped the genetic diversity and movement of crocodiles across northern Australia and southeast Asia.
“Anecdotally, there are reports of crocodiles swimming in the middle of the Timor Sea,” he said. "Our research is determining the origin and movement patterns of the crocodiles through DNA sampling."
Dr Rogers is credited with conducting the Staff Nurse Fatigue and Patient Safety Study, a ground-breaking investigation that documented the long hours frequently worked by nurses and the effect of these hours on patient safety. Her study led to sweeping changes in nursing policies in clinical settings across the country.
She is currently investigating a novel treatment for mild obstructive sleep apnea.
Mel chats with Simon Creek - Family Law Specialist & Head of HHG Legal Group
A sperm donor is a parent the Attorney-General argues
Biology would agree, but the law has never been too sure. As a result, it seems the Federal AG wants to tighten things up and make it clear that sperm donors are parents. He has intervened in a High Court case, seemingly to clarify the law nationally on this fascinating issue. What will the ramifications be for sperm donors and parents alike if a sperm donor is deemed to be a father, like any other?
Dr Erica Garcia is a lecturer in Environmental Science and a researcher in the Research Institute for the Environment & Livelihoods. Erica is an environmental scientist who specializes in freshwater ecology. She is interested in the importance of connections between land and water. Her current research focuses on examining key aquatic ecosystem processes and how these may be altered given future climate change.
Wow, there have been some huge changes for Jeff Collins MLA: Member for Fong Lim.
He chats with Mel about getting his "marching" orders and what the future holds.
Mel chats with Professor Ruth Wallace and Belinda Chaplin about The Northern Institute's International Women's Day Event.
International Women's Day 2019
FREE event hosted by The Northern Institute. Everyone welcome. RSVP essential. #BalanceforBetter
Complimentary drinks & nibbles. Open to the Public.
There’s a disturbing cyber threat circulating online called the Momo Challenge, targeting young kids and encouraging them to do some really crazy things.
This sick prank is infiltrating social and gaming platforms and encouraging young children to self-harm.
The internet is divided as to whether or not Momo is actually a hoax or if it’s real, however there seem to be a lot of localised claims of parents whose kids have seen this freaky looking face and many whose children are genuinely upset having seen it while online.
If anything, it brings forth a strong opportunity for parents to have honest conversations with their kids about the dangers of online, predators and the importance of creating a safe place for kids to come forward should anything untoward arise while they’re online.
Mel chats with Belinda Jennings from www.mumcentral.com.au
Many people grew up with an elderly relative with a ‘touch of the nerves’, one who kept to themselves or drank a little too much. But looking back, these were likely symptoms of anxiety, rather than quirks. Anxiety is more than being nervous, and it’s likely most of us suffer from it, yet we don’t even realise. From excessive worrying, sleeping problems and irritability, to physical signs such as heartburn, skin rashes and nausea. But what about the excessive drinking in the evening? The avoidance of risks? The perfectionism? The scrolling around on your phone for hours? Anxiety can cause all of them. It’s likely most of us have anxiety at some point in our lives, and to reduce the stigma associated with it, we need to own up to it. So, what is anxiety and what are the obvious and the less obvious signs? Why could we have it? And what can we do about it if we recognise these symptoms in ourselves and others?
Mel chats with Dr Marny Lishman - Psychologist.
Mel chats with Paul Francis, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Humpty Dumpty Foundation about The Great Humpty Ball!
You're invited to help purchase life saving medical equipment and help the kids of The NT.
Professor Jenny Davis is a Co-Director of the Research Institute for Environment & Livelihoods and the Assistant Dean of Research and Innovation in the College of Engineering, IT & Environment. Jenny is an environmental scientist who specialises in freshwater ecology. She is interested in answering the fundamental question of how much water does the environment need? Her current research focuses on Australian rivers and wetlands, especially groundwater-dependent water bodies in arid, semi-arid and wet/dry tropical regions. She is interested in determining the processes that support the persistence of aquatic refugia and biodiversity hot spots and strengthening community support for science through citizen science projects.
Mentoring school kids to keep them happy, healthy and wise.
Mel chats with Jeromine Alpe.
A recent report by HealthStats NSW finds that 58% of school kids are unhappy and depressed, 65% are nervous and feel under pressure to perform, and 23% are being reprimanded because of behavioural issues. Counsellors and mental health workers are not the answer. In fact, being called out of your classroom to see your counsellor can cause more harm than good. Students deserve a sense of belonging at school - to leave strong and independent, knowing that it’s ok to show vulnerability. Think of someone who took a positive interest in you when you were at school. Who better than a trusted mentor who takes a personal interest providing one-on-one guidance, understanding and empathy? Mentoring in schools creates inclusive communities by building learning environments outside the classroom - a safe space for mentors to share what they know with students, and for students to learn from people they trust.
Mel chats with Carla Yeung, Community Engagement Officer, Northern Territory Library.
Creative in Residence – Exhibition and Zine Launch: 6 March – 7 April 19
· Cj Fraser-Bell is finishing up her residency with us at the Library.
· Cj is a multi-disciplinary NT artist who hosted zine-making workshops last year and created an installation located on the main level of the Library displaying zines and her poetry. She encourages patrons to leave messages using her typewriter which can be added to the installation.
· Over the weekend (23 Feb) Cj held performances in the Library where she invited people on an intimate tour exploring the Library as a physical space.
· To wrap off Cj’s residency, she will launch her two zines and exhibit a collection of her original illustrations, paintings, poems and collages which she created using the Library’s collection.
Schultze and Hoare: the Collector and the Illustrator: 5 February – 24 March 19
· 2019 marks 150 years since Goyder and his team of 138 men first arrived in Darwin to survey the land and establish a capital city in the tropics.
· Frederich Schultze was the official botanist and naturalist on the expedition. He spent many months collecting 995 plant specimens, over 600 bird skins and countless shells, fish, corals and small vetebrates. These were all carefully labelled and sent back to the Adelaide Botanic Gardens and Museum.
· Schultze knew the natural colours of the specimens he collected would not survive the preservation process. As a result he enlisted the help of the expedition’s assistant surgeon and amateur artist William Webster Hoare, commissioning him to paint watercolours and draw illustrations of the specimens.
· Images of Schultze’s plant specimens and Hoare’s watercolour paintings are on display until Sunday 24 March.
Book talk - Living with the legacy of violence: Indonesia’s 1965-66 mass violence and its impact today: 13 March 19
· Join ABC Darwin’s Matt Garrick in conversation with CDU lecturer, historian and author Dr. Vannessa Hearman to discuss the anti-communist violence in Indonesia during 1965-66.
· Born in Indonesia during the height of the army-led New Order regime, Dr. Hearman migrated to Melbourne with her mum at a young age.
· Her research work focuses on south-east Asian history and politics, particularly human rights and transnational activism in Indonesia and East Timor.
· Dr Hearman recently published her book Unmarked Graves: Death and Survival in the Anti-Communist Violence in East Java, Indonesia. Delivering a better understanding of Indonesia’s past, this body of work looks into the human cost and impact of violence in Indonesia on people from both sides of the political divide.
Exhibitions and events are free but bookings recommended. You can visit our Northern Territory Library website on ntl.nt.gov.au to book or check out what’s coming up on our ‘What’s On’ page.
Mel chats with Alan Whiticker, Author of Anita Cobby: The Crime That Shocked The Nation.
The abduction, rape and murder of 26 -year -old nurse Anita Cobby in the Western Sydney suburb of Blacktown in February 1986 shocked hardened
detectives, the wider community and ultimately the entire nation.
The Council of Charles Darwin University (CDU) has appointed a former Chief Minister of the Northern Territory to the position of Chancellor.
Acting Chancellor Mr Richard Ryan AO this morning announced that the Hon Paul Henderson AO would begin his three-year term as Chancellor once he was inducted in March. Mr Henderson, who is CDU’s fourth Chancellor, replaces Mr Neil Balnaves AO, who retired from the position in December 2018. The CDU Council is the principal governing body of the university.
Now more than ever it's important to be "Water Smart"! It's been a hot and relatively dry wet season and Patrick Gray from The Living Water Smart Team wants you to "Walk the Line" this wet season and not let your "Johnny Cash" go down the drain!
What does that mean, press play now!
Leah Potter is a Darwin woman who found herself homeless after fleeing a violent marriage.
She now dedicates her life to helping and feeding those living rough on the streets of her home town.
Her story is amazing and we invite you help if you can.
Mel chats with Kathy Kopellis McLeod - Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant. Dogs can turn a lively garden into a battlefield in no time at all. Stopping your dog from destroying your garden is as easy as compromising, consistency and thinking like a dog. You can conquer the conflict with some easy and effective strategies. It’s important to understand that digging is a natural behaviour dogs partake in. Take into account your dog’s individual needs, breed tendencies and personality. Identify why your dog is being destructive and you’ll solve your problem much quicker.
Dogs and gardens can live in harmony; plants and lawn can be replaced but you can’t replace your dog!
Commercial property break-ins have been on the rise since June, with the latest data showing 51 break-ins occurred in December.
In a post on his social media account, Mr Hanna said Chief Minister Michael Gunner and Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw needed to take drastic action to address the issue.
“DECLARE WAR (sic) and smash at the issue with every tool at your disposal, I’m afraid nothing short will give confidence to the residents of this city. Confidence is paramount,” he said.
What does the Banking Royal Commission really mean for ordinary Australians?
Mel talks with finance expert Jodie Nolan about the recommendations made in relation to Banking that came out of the Royal Commission.
It doesn't look good.
E-cigarettes are almost twice as effective as nicotine gums and patches for quitting smoking, according to a major clinical trial from the Queen Mary University of London. The only other trial to properly test e-cigarettes against nicotine patches showed low effectiveness, but this was done years ago with devices that are now obsolete. “This is a game changer in terms of what we know about e-cigarettes,” said Dr Attila Danko, GP and Australian e-cigarette expert. “We know now, from the highest level of evidence, that modern vaping really works in helping people quit smoking long term. Importantly, they stayed off smoking for at least 12 months. This evidence will give doctors more confidence to recommend e-cigarettes to their patients who struggle with quitting.”
One half of Lano and Woodley - Frank Woodley talking new comedy show "FLY" coming to the DEC soon.
Are you living "water smart". Mel chats with Patrick Gray, a living water smart "Water Efficiency Officer " about saving water in the wet.
Mel chats with GTNT success story Nathan Powell!
Nathan, in his mid 30's decided to change careers.
He left the Police Force and decided to commence an adult apprenticeship.
Mel chats with local Author Sean Guy about his new book "Malediction, the cursed play" .
You can buy a copy from "The Book Shop" here in Darwin.