SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 2016 2428 OPINION MONDAY APRIL 4 2016 MONDAY APRIL 4 2016 OPINION 29 Speak Up: Are you a member of a Territorian gym?

NO I would have to NO I used to be a YES I just signed up YES I’m a member of NO But I do teach think about it before member some time to a yoga class. iFitness, I like to train some classes in joining. ago – 10 years ago. with weights. Fernwood. I like to teach boxing and Pilates.

THILINA HEDDIARACHICHI, NIGHTCLIFF BOB BRADY, FANNIE BAY CATHY WHITE, NIGHTCLIFF ANGELA PERCIVAL, COCONUT GROVE LISA SVARA, RAPID CREEK

PICK OF THE PICS TheThis violencefight well LETTER OF THE DAY mustworth stop winning now It’s time to try REVELATIONS our police have responded to almost 75,000 cases IT comes with the Territory. We love our home and we believe it’s of domestic violence in the past three years are truly startling. Such smarter justice worth fighting for. inexcusable violence has more than just one victim. Our lifestyle and our natural environment are the envy of the The trauma associated affects children, friends and family mem- world. This is the frontier – the place where the blue ocean meets AT a time of justifiable public make our communities safer. bers. the ochre bush. Where Asia meets Australia. interest and concern about the We are calling for State and Such figures, undoubtedly the highest per capita in Australia, Tourists from Australia and the world are queuing up to come effectiveness of public spend- Territory Governments to show areas of the Territory have an entrenched culture of violence here, to visit Uluru and Kakadu and our amazing cities and towns. ing, Australian Red Cross is adopt five recommendations and an in-built acceptance that goes along with it from the sur- Asia is booming and people in China, Japan, Indonesia and Viet- launching a report calling on a to improve the criminal justice rounding community. nam all want some of what we’ve got. They’re buying Territory new way to do justice – a way system in line with the justice This must change. beef in cities powered by Territory gas. that redirects finite taxpayers’ reinvestment approach to As the Territory suits and frocks up for the White Ribbon Ball to- Step off the plane at Darwin airport and breathe in that first hit funds into a more effective and achieve lower incarceration night an important message must be heard by our southern neigh- of tropical air. humane system. rates, reduced prison costs and bours. Cast a line into the saltwater at Gove. Known as justice reinvest- stronger, safer communities. While admirable crusaders down south invariably garner the Sleep under the stars in the centre and you’ll feel it, too. That ment, at its heart is a system We also recommend that all most attention and raise profile and awareness for predominantly special something about living and working in the NT that city that channels funds spent on governments commit to a sig- urban instances of violence, it must be remembered the NT needs dwellers will never understand. imprisonment into crime pre- nificant reduction in the appal- the most help to rid itself of the scourge of home violence. We’re proud of where we live. And so we should be. vention and community safety. lingly high incarceration rates We are at the coalface. The domestic violence virus is much But there are drawbacks to living in paradise. It comes at a cost. It’s more effective, more hu- of Aboriginal and Torres Strait more prominent here than it is in the rich inner-city suburbs. As a Territory we’re nowhere near as healthy as we should be. mane and it works. The report Islander peoples. And therefore we need to be at the forefront of any practices Most people in Darwin die before the age of 67. In the bush, they’re on your own and make your highlights the growing costs Please read the report at that can reduce family violence to enable our women, families and, ■ ... it takes an all-round education and perspicacity to govern, living 10 years less. No shortcuts way in this world. We wonder (about $3.5b a year) and in- www.redcross.org.au/justice importantly, our kids, to live a safe and happy home life. which I am afraid the present set up does not have. It is not A baby born today in Darwin has a life expectancy of 81.2 and in IF it has even a skerrick of if, when other Burdekins visit humane effects of the climbing reinvest and talk to your local If men believe it is ever OK to hit their partner we have failed. their fault they try but are unable. – SEE BELOW the bush 73.8. Those figures highlight a stark gap to Australia’s commitment to its own integ- from time to time, they were imprisonment rates in a time elected representatives. If women do not have the support or education to turn to when major cities, but they also assume things will improve drastically rity, Inpex must follow the babies. of falling or steady crime rates. Sandra Cannon, they are victims of such violence, they will normalise it, accept it over the next 80 years. through with its agreed com- complex for those over 65, for We were better off when we What a wonderful part of It also highlights the failure to Executive Director, and excuse it. We’re not prepared to sit on our hands and hope. mitment to fund over $90 mil- the past 25 years but I have the were managed by Canberra, nature they have allowed us to address the causes of crime or Australian Red Cross, NT Billy the Boston terrier cuts a fine figure dressed as a frog Picture: ELISE DERWIN The unfortunate truth is, if children experience violence at Some of the problems we face are caused by remoteness. Both lion in environmental offsets. misfortune to have the Darwin with an Administrator and the see and share with their family. home, they will learn to inflict it. the distance from Darwin to east coast cities and the isolation of It has financially benefited council garbage collection same public servants, as the R of Berrimah And the cycle goes on until we can find the right circuit breaker our many bush communities, which struggle at times with basic from accessing enormous contractors. people now in charge are to understand there is a less harmful way to deal with disputes. services. amounts of potable water for After lodging complaints hopeless. Fool for thought FAIRIt’s long been viewed as a realityFAIR of living here. But it’s not free, destroyingFAIR Darwin Har- with the council and the Hous- I love Darwin and the Terri- something we should accept. Our children deserve the same bour’s mangroves and dredg- ing Commission over the past tory and used to pride myself LOVED your April Fool’s Day ...andopportunities as anotherchildren in Sydney or Melbourne. thing ing the harbour, not to three months the number of on living here on and off for jokes in Friday’s NT News: Aren’t we a part of the lucky country, too? mention the hundreds of ton- bins for approximately 18 units the past 60 years, but it takes North Korea to purchase Dar- THERE is a home for sale in Anula with three bedrooms, one bath- That’s where the Fair Go campaign begins. With a desire to make nes of greenhouse gases which has shrunk from eight to four, an all-round education and win Airport; yeah, right, it ON AUSTRALIA SLIPPING Broadband by now. No ques- ON NO ASYLUM SEEKER with no support from govern- room and what some may view as hallowed ground. sure those of us outside the major cities – one in every three Aus- will be released once it is oper- and is inadequate. perspicacity to govern, which I seems the airport is owned by TO 60TH IN THE WORLD tion. Brett Hopkinson ■ The problem is everyone has to realise the country areas CHILDREN BEING IN ment? Brett Bird It was in the backyard of this humble home that one of the Terri- These latest “losses” make me tralians – has a voice in Canberra. ational. $30 million is a drop in ■My How collections about we arehave normally a Royal Commissionam afraid and the look present into peo- setup the Federal Government/Aus- FOR AVERAGE PEAK should have been done last of all. The cities should have been AUSTRALIAN DETENTION tory’s greatest footballers, Andrew McLeod, developed his hand- Fence disaster wonder if there’s a connection. GOFORWe THE are determined to ensure weGO receiveFOR a CAIRNSfair slice of the pie. the oceanGO forFOR a $30 HOBARTbillion pro- Mondayple who and have Thursday. been victims of thesedoes criminal not have. teens? tralian Defence Force and is INTERNET SPEED, DESPITE ■ Bring back the original plan done first. Chris Roksandic ■ So where are they? Is this be- ■ Amazing. Fancy that. Keep- balling skills and practised his kicks as a child. REGARDING the new fence Roger Brailsford, Vic GOLDAnd between COAST now and the federal election, we will make sure our ject, not to mention the miss- —On SEE Thursday, BELOW about 6am I It is not their fault. They try, definitely not for sale, not even NBN ROLL OUT and roll out complete fibre net- cause we only have men seek- ing people locked up for years, It was here a teenage McLeod dreamt of playing for the AFL long at Dudley Point, East Point politicians do more than just kiss babies. They must do more than ing funds intended to support put out my contribution but but are unable. to Donald Trump. ■ Only the Liberals would think work. Faster and cheaper then ing asylum now, leaving their they grow older and turn into before the Norm Smith Medals, the premierships and the honours. Reserve. just pay lip service to our children’s future. indigenous fire management they overfilled the bins and John Hinton, Larrakeyah Speaking of The Donald, that it is better to use an out- this dinosaur network the pm ■ So many people have each time and it all stemmed woman and children behind? adults. Wayne Burner Imagine owning this piece of Territory history? I agree with the comments A sad closure from last week. This fence cilspilt can on see the the ground. significance and these young crims and the pal- SMALLthe other Business hilarious in Darwin story was is dated hybrid system then is forcing on us. Hell 3rd world complained that it’s not worth from a dodgy installation to Shylee Riley stops people from viewing the justThis cut Saturdaya small section it appears in the tryThe punishment good handedlife out — atabout risk. himIn March wanting 2016 to an demol- older when that is finished go back countries have superior net- the money or trouble. start with. No Broadband ■ Lets bring the 50+ children anti-submarine net from close fenceThursday for access collection to this had relic. been now that’s a Royal Commis- coupleish Government invested in the House Catalyst and and complete it to the work to us. Ray Choppa What is then. Seriously. Look- Never. Paul Veneman ■ Still plenty on Nauru though, on Nauru to Australia, then get THE “Fair Go” campaign is all range, and the interpretive sig- cancelled,Garry so Gallagher, my contribution Parap sionHOW I special would we love felt to when see our Cafeput upon aFinniss Trump St, Tower with access in its original standard! Adriaan de ing at getting internet for so it seems this is but a step in them out of detention, then about your voice. nage is too far away to read. was spilt emptied on to the taxpayertwo Burdekin dollars ducks go towards. returned onplace. Mirambeena Good one, Street. guys! Even if Leeuw ■ The NBN has been a national house and confused. Denise ■ Labor originally said it was the right direction. Katie maybe pat ourselves on the You have to stand on the cycle ground. to show usTrent their Steele,three babies. Parap he Fromknew where the beginning Darwin was, it was he joke since the last election. Un- Scully going to all be fibre optic. Louise back? While this government FAIRWith a third of Aussies FAIR FAIR VictimsCan somebody matter please ad- They had down still on their wouldn’t throw in a few hun- ■ If it was a requirement for fortunately most people are They promised something oversees children at harm they path, lean over the fence and clear access and parking would living in regional areas, negotiate cyclists all at the INSTEADvise who is of in having actual acharge, knee- heads and mum or dad were bedred a million problem, for especially a hotel, other- with Coal Mines to have good inter- only starting to see it just now. ■ I have had nothing but prob- they couldn’t deliver. Chris ■ How many Australian child- have nothing to be proud of. speaking up as one will same time. jerkand I reaction, do not mean white some elephant junior Aalways coincidence? on guard watching over anotherwise surely restaurant he would’ve and a bought motel net we’d all have Fibre-optic Cameron Paull lems that took months to fix Brawn ren are homeless right now, Adam Davies make for a loud conver- There is an accident just Royalclerks who Commission will get the I haveblame, a YOURtheir babies. item Theyabout looked “loss” ofso nearby.the port! Even with the new sation that Canberra waiting to happen here. There betterbut those idea. who close a blind eye. jewelleryproud. by RDH patients Fay CatalystBaru apartments Jack, Larrakeyah in the can not ignore. should be access through the HowDarwin about is supposed we have toa Royal be an KaramnakisOf course and they Maria had Beral- some same building, the number of GOFOR TOWNSVILLE GOFORFOR DARWIN THE fence upGO to the historical Commissionexemplary city, and with look council- into dobread reminded and grain.me of the Never theft al-of clientsA bad dropped, bet although the It’s a great way to offer FOR GEELONG WWII relic. There has been no peoplelors flying who all have around been the victims globe mylowed mother’s to get too solid close, gold but wed- they food and drinks were good. Re- support and solutions to our TERRITORY thought by Darwin council. I ofadvertising these criminal how teens? expert they dingknow ring they fromare never her bodythreaten- im- centlyI AM just the wondering,operator decided is the big to brothers and sisters nationwide. am a tour operator. This site is are,We and could sitting interview on millions inno- in mediatelyed. after she died in closehouse the going business broke? forever. It surely one of the most popular sites cent,reserve hard-working for more trips. Territori- OctoberEvery time 2003 they in have the Alicetheir seemsIt might like it be is. difficult for the ON HOUSE BREAK-INS constabulary and the justice ties. But it does seem strange slot? Nine Darwin delayed last Join in now by sending a letter or text to the editor. ■ Different taxes for different states. A ridiculous fight for my tourists and now cannot ansHow and doask you them get how results? they Springsbaby ones Hospital. they bring them to onesThe in powerplace isto dead,realise the what ma- it ■ By all means come in! My system are ineffectual. PRO- that only the government week and not even on this everytime. Labor is fully funded in its proposals. Deliver be accessed. werePoliticians affected are by notthe crime, quite use-and seeBack us. then, hospital admin- meanschines justfor seniorsgobble upto youropen, coin in- house is your house! But once TECT YOURSELF AND YOURS. knows what’s good for them in week. health according to individual need. But states see the Head to our NT News website or join the national conversation on Next year is the 75th anni- wereless but there almost, any lasting and it is prob- not istratorsLast year assured they had me five. they’d vestlike there and finallywas no closeyesterday. a busi- you’re inside where no one can We really have no choice now. communities. Do these people shortfall in health funding. They are asking for the Abbott- Facebook or Twitter at www.facebook.com/FairGo4Us/ and versary of the Bombing Of lemstheir toportfolio. come from it. “lookThen into we it”watch and them convinced when ness,Is butthere maybe a poor lessons box? I can might be see you, you figure out whats vote so shouldn’t they get full ■ Re: article about problems cuts to be reinstated. twitter.com/FairGo4Us. Use hashtag #FairGo on all your posts Darwin. This site is of great WeThe could Housing also look Commission into the metheir not babies to involve are oldthe police. enough I learnt.just slip $50 into it, poor me. going to happen you little ■ So thief caught, he’ll get four voters rights to make some of with telstra. Funny how it was and start spreading the word! historical interest. I hope coun- pagespasses of the crimes buck, committedand the DCC by neverchase them heard away another in the sky. thing. ManFranz in the K, Darwin jungle, THIEF!!! Teddie months in ac comfort. Mean- their own decisions enforcing quickly fixed after NT News treats me with ignorance. I guess they say time to be Batchelor while cafe outta pocket by these laws across the board, I got involved. I was having so ■ A break in is done by an unin- thousands with no hope of brain dead moron. Dave, public service full of ex-spurts! bet you wouldn’t be in Govern- much trouble getting telstra to vited person. Thus one must compo. FBay ■ Craig Emerson gets a radio ment long. Harold Holtze fix my problems that finally I 10 YEARS AGO: Territory songbird Jessica 20 YEARS AGO: A TV film crew ”got the surprise 25 YEARS AGO: Power and Water can no 10 YEARS AGO: Billionaire computer mogul Bill 20 YEARS AGO: A new $750,000 bridge to be 25 YEARS AGO: A site off Lakeside Drive, assume that they are there for talk introduction, being an- told them I was off to the telco Mauboy scored the first ”touchdown’’ on last of their lives’’ when they landed a 4m crocodile at longer guarantee a same-day service for Gates has chosen Alice Springs to announce a opened today should allow all weather access to Alawa, is set to become Australia’s first NO GOOD REASON! There is ON MANY OTHER THINGS ■ Heaven help if the Feds cede nounced as Scott. Lots of apol- ■ Do not go to that opposite ombudsman. A miracle sud- night’s Australian Idol. The 17-year-old from Kakadu, SBS corporate communications director connection of electricity to Darwin homes. A $105 million grant to find a vaccine for Litchfield National Park. The bridge, at the upper children’s garden in a joint project by Darwin an awful lot of furniture for ■ PB of Nightcliff. If you want S part of the Federal fundraising ogies. It is about time the PM corner, not far away. The Fish denly occurred. Everything I’d Wulagi, in Darwin, received a standing ovation Keith Dalton said last night. He said the crew of spokesman for the Transport and Works pneumonia. Gates hopes the grant will help Finniss River crossing, is to be officially opened council and Rotary Club to promote nature such a person to “fall over”. Or plates for senior drivers, may I to the states and territories. delivered on tax strategy. are not biting. been trying to sort out for from the crowd, and a touchdown — the highest four denied they had been trying to hook a Minister Fred Finch said the new conditions create a cheap vaccine to combat strains of the by Tourism Minister Barry Coulter. study. The council agreed to set aside the area one could teach this fool a les- suggest RDD for repeated First we haven’t got the popu- months was suddenly sorted in accolade possible from judge Mark Holden. crocodile to film while on a visit to Arnhem Land. were being conducted on a trial basis. disease common in Third World countries. off Lakeside Drive for the garden. son and dump their uncon- drunk driver, LFW for lead lation to raise sufficient funds ■ I’m not for or against alcohol ■ Will we ever see the AFL 2 weeks and follow up calls. scious body elsewhere. The footed wanker and BDM for and we would incur a bloated laws on indigenous communi- footy show at a decent time Amazing! Sue, Palmerston NTNE01Z01MA - V1 NTNE01Z01MA - V1 V1 - NTNE01Z01MA