Myles Houlbrook-Walk
Darwin, NT
Myles Houlbrook-Walk is a journalist in the ABC Darwin Newsroom for radio, television and online platforms. He previously worked with the ABC as a journalist in Mackay, Port Macquarie and Sydney.
You can contact him on email houlbrook-walk.myles@abc.net.au or securely via +61413812474 on Signal or WhatsApp
Latest by Myles Houlbrook-Walk
How a baseballer from a multi-billion-dollar franchise ended up pitching in the outback
In spring in the northern hemisphere, Blake Whitney trains alongside the best baseballers in the world but in the off-season he's just another player in Alice Springs.
Delay to fish kill investigation disappoints environmentalist in call for better monitoring
A Katherine resident is concerned about the quality of information collected by government investigators after it took four days for them to get to the site of a Northern Territory fish kill.
Why some of the poorest Australians are paying higher prices for their groceries
A mother-of-four in the Northern Territory says it makes more sense for her to drive 150 kilometres to a larger town than shop for groceries locally.
Public servant tasked to address Alice Springs' crime issues given another job, government says can do both
The Northern Territory government says the quiet appointment of Central Australia's regional controller to a second position will not hinder her search for solutions to the crime crisis.
Cyclone possible as 'monsoonal surge' arrives in the Top End and Kimberley in coming days
Squally thunderstorms and falls of up to 100 millimetres are expected in coastal areas of the Top End and Kimberley region as a later-than-usual monsoon arrives into Australia's northern regions.
Up to 150 job cuts expected as Core Lithium suspends mining at Darwin site
Core Lithium has suspended mining operations at its Finniss lithium project near Darwin amid "weak market conditions", with up to half of the site's 300 jobs set to be lost.
Calls for upgrades at Alice Springs prison following attempted Boxing Day breakout
The union representing prison guards in Alice Springs says staffing and prisoner conditions at the jail need to be improved after prisoners were found in the roof of the Alice Springs jail on Boxing Day.
Fisherman granted bail after allegedly holding workers captive on boat without pay
A 47-year-old Darwin fisherman who allegedly lured people onto his vessel before holding them against their will and without pay has been granted bail on the condition he doesn't go on any fishing boats.
Lake Alexander in Darwin reopens following report of shark sighting
This week's report is the latest in a string of sinister spottings at Lake Alexander, including a separate suspected shark sighting last year. So what's going on at Darwin's beachside, man-made lake?
An airline's cancellation of all December flights on one route has devastated families' holiday plans
Budget Australian airline Bonza cancels all December flights between Darwin and the Gold Coast, leaving families who purchased tickets exasperated, furious and now at the mercy of exorbitant flight prices to make it to their destination.
New rental laws have passed in the NT. Here's what's changed
As the NT government passes rental law changes, renters say they are hopeful the overhaul will help as they navigate a tight rental market in a jurisdiction that has been described as one of the worst in the country for renters.
Podium protests won't be tolerated at the Paris Olympic Games, warns Australia's top official
As political tensions mount ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, the Australian Olympic Committee president has warned athletes against protesting at official ceremonies.
Bouncer avoids jail for choking assault on patron outside Darwin pub
A bouncer who grabbed a patron by the neck and threw him to the ground outside a Darwin pub, leaving the man "lifeless" for a short time, has been handed a four-month suspended sentence.
NT Police data shows crime increase in Katherine as business owners remain on alert
After several break-ins, Feliota Fahey now sits at the front of her store in Katherine, where police data show break-ins have continued to increase, leaving the door locked before letting people inside.
Addison dreams of competing in the Olympics. But she trains on a patch of grass that isn't flat
With a lack of resources in the regions, local aspiring athletes are faced with the prospect of having to leave their home towns to chase their dreams.
First Nations athletes take centre stage in Australian elite sport. Why aren't there more coaches?
While a significant number of Australia's elite athletes are Indigenous, there's a shortage of Indigenous coaches. A program from the Australian Olympic Committee is aiming to change that.
NT emergency services failing to meet key targets, staffing numbers drop
A new report shows there were more police officers, a triple-zero call was answered quicker and people felt significantly safer in their homes three years ago.
Legal aid service chair denies auditing former CEO to 'damage' her amid wrongful dismissal trial
Former chief executive of the Northern Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency, Priscilla Atkins, is suing the organisation over allegations she was wrongfully dismissed in February.
Former Aboriginal justice agency boss takes stand in wrongful dismissal trial
The former chief executive of the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency, Priscilla Atkins, is suing the organisation over her termination in February.
Sydney rappers ONEFOUR have had shows cancelled by police for years. They say change is on the horizon
ONEFOUR rapper J Emz and director of the group's new documentary say they hope the film shows a new side to the popular group that has been mired in controversy and police attention.
'Catastrophic crisis': NSW politicians release open letter supporting Palestinian communities
Labor, Greens and one Liberal MP sign letter condemning Hamas attacks but calling on the Federal government to ensure actors in the conflict "comply with international humanitarian law".
Australia's Poweroos have the best player on the court — now they're set on world cup glory
The Aussie Poweroos are hosting the first powerchair world cup since 2017. They're focused on taking home the title, and changing perceptions of disability sports along the way.
'Treasured' Sydney beach set for another summer without swimmers
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) closed Neilsen Park's Shark Beach in the city's east in early 2022, after its 100-year-old seawall was damaged in a 2016 storm.
At 101, Bigambul man Wes has seen 'so many promises' broken. Now he's voting on the Voice
The ABC spoke to a number of First Nations people in Sydney and the regions to hear what the Voice means to them.
Man dies after boat hits whale off NSW coast
A man has died and another is in hospital after a "tragic accident" with a whale at Sydney's Botany Bay. Police say the skipper of the boat, Darren Curmin, tried to keep the dead man afloat until police arrived.