Content warning: This episode contains discussion about child sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.
Each week we speak with Chris Walsh, Editor of the NT Independent online newspaper, about some of the stories making news in the Territory. This week’s stories are:
1. ‘A matter of great shame’: Labor heavyweight Kent Rowe sentenced for raping a child
2. ‘Harbouring a depraved criminal’: Questions over what Labor knew about Kent Rowe’s rape crimes, as party refuses to condemn former powerbroker
3. AliceSprings under siege: Police issued public warning as youths drove stolen vehicles at police cars
4. Fyles Government makes public anti-crime meeting about racism, does not attend
5. Taxpayers to pick up NT hospitality industry’s $200k UK trip to recruit bar staff
6. State Square and Civic Park redevelopment could hit $225m, Govt refuses to explain
7. Darwin property prices drop in October but expected to hold steady