Jack Hislop
Darwin, NT
Jack Hislop is a journalist and producer at the ABC in Darwin. He is a former sports reporter who tweets from @JackHislop. You can reach him via email at hislop.jack@abc.net.au
Latest by Jack Hislop
Increased proportion of NT government spending left the territory last year, data shows
By Jack Hislop
The Buy Local Plan is designed to ensure the largest proportion of NT government spending goes to local businesses. Data shows that objective is not being met.
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Five people killed in two separate crashes on NT roads in one night
By Jack Hislop, Melissa Mackay, and James Elton
Four people have been killed in a single vehicle crash on the remote Roper Highway, with a pedestrian also struck and killed in a separate incident in Darwin's rural area.
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Detainees climb onto roof of notorious Don Dale detention centre in lockdown protest
By Jack Hislop and (A)manda Parkinson
Detainees at the Darwin facility climbed onto the roof on Friday in what advocates said was a protest against lockdowns.
Fresh produce returns to NT supermarket shelves as Stuart Highway reopens after flooding
By Jack Hislop
The Northern Territory's major highway has reopened to the general public, bringing fresh fruit and vegetables back to Top End supermarket shelves after days of shortages.
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Floodwaters receding in NT communities while supply chain issues continue
By Sarah Spina-Matthews and Jack Hislop
Potential evacuations of remote communities with the help of the Australian Defence Force had been flagged by authorities but NT Chief Minister Eva Lawler says they are no longer required.
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Former NT deputy chief minister Nicole Manison to quit politics at next election
By Jack Hislop
Ms Manison, who served as the NT's deputy chief minister for seven years, has announced she will not recontest her seat at the upcoming NT election in August.
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'We are locking them up': More than 40 per cent of NT prison population on remand
By Jack Hislop and Lillian Rangiah
Advocates are calling for changes to the NT prison system as inmate numbers continue to soar, and after two incidents in two weeks at the Alice Springs Correctional Centre.
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analysis:Territory Labor narrowly avoided a nightmare before Christmas, but its biggest challenge lies ahead
By Thomas Morgan and Jack Hislop
New Chief Minister Eva Lawler says the Labor caucus "unanimously" decided that she should lead the party. But the spectacle of a leadership race, right before Christmas, is another hit to the party's ambitions to win a third term.
Eva Lawler sworn in as NT chief minister, announces review of financial interests guidelines
By Jack Hislop, Steve Vivian, Jane Bardon, and Lillian Rangiah
The new chief minister unveils her cabinet and says her government's priority will be on community safety as it looks to regain stability eight months out from the next Northern Territory election.
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Emma quit her permanent job for agency work. Now she gets paid 'far more'
By Jack Hislop
Nurses and midwives across the country are leaving their permanent jobs and switching to short-term contracts facilitated through workforce agencies. They are doing so in part for better pay, with some getting an hourly rate two to three times more than the permanent employees working alongside them.
'I don't have any excuse': NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles resigns over shares
By Jack Hislop and Thomas Morgan
Natasha Fyles has resigned as Northern Territory chief minister after failing to disclose her shareholdings in a mining company.
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NT energy retailer leaves four customers who require life support machines without electricity
By Jack Hislop
The NT government-owned Power and Water Corporation failed to notify residents of a planned power outage, leaving four customers who require life support without power for almost 90 minutes.
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NT opposition vows to introduce lobbyist register after chief minister's ICAC referral
By Jack Hislop
The NT opposition leader has promised to establish a lobbyist register if her party wins government at next year's territory election. It follows the chief minister being referred to the NT's corruption watchdog over her political adviser's links to gas lobbying.
NT chief minister referred to ICAC over political adviser's gas lobbying ties
By Jack Hislop and Steve Vivian
Independent MLA Mark Turner has referred two matters relating to Natasha Fyles and her office to the Northern Territory Independent Commissioner Against Corruption.
Pastoralist found dead after extensive search for helicopter in remote NT
By Jack Hislop and Lillian Rangiah
Mike Harding was reported missing on Thursday night after his helicopter failed to reach Gorrie Station, south-east of Katherine.
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Chopper crash widow sues Matt Wright-owned helicopter company, safety regulator
By Jack Hislop
Lawyers for the widow of Chris "Willow" Wilson have filed an application in the Federal Court against Matt Wright's helicopter company Helibrook and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, over the 2022 chopper crash that killed her husband.
'Like a nightmare': NT remote community without water for three days amid severe heat
By Jack Hislop
Residents of a community in north-east Arnhem Land say they had no access to running water across three days and received no communication about when the outage would be fixed.
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Coroner to probe deaths of three people held at Howard Springs COVID facility
By Jack Hislop
Coroner Elisabeth Armitage will investigate the deaths of three people who had been detained in Australia's "gold standard" quarantine facility during the COVID-19 pandemic. She will consider the quality of care at the centre as well as the legalities around mandatory quarantine.
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ATSB releases final report into chopper crash that killed Netflix star Chris 'Willow' Wilson
By Thomas Morgan, Sarah Spina-Matthews, and Jack Hislop
In its report, the ATSB found the helicopter likely crashed because of fuel exhaustion resulting in engine stoppage.
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US government claims immunity after Marine burned by exploding barbecue at Darwin army base
By Jack Hislop
Former US Marine bomb technician Evan James Williamson was planning to cook hamburgers and hotdogs when he attempted to light the barbecue and it exploded.
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NT government says controversial project involving gas plant will help close the gap for Indigenous Territorians
By Jack Hislop and Matt Garrick
In a submission to an inquiry into the Middle Arm Development Precinct, the NT government has listed Closing the Gap as a key "strategic" reason to pursue the $1.5 billion project.
Cyclist seriously injured after ute collision on Darwin highway, people seen running from crash
By Jack Hislop
NT Police say witnesses saw two people running away from the scene after a ute collided with a cyclist early on Friday morning.
'Absolutely disgraceful': NT politician speaks at global tobacco and nicotine conference
By Jack Hislop
The involvement of Kezia Purick at the Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum has been labelled "shameful" by the president of the Australian Medical Association.
'Our hearts are broken': Mother pays tribute to daughter after remains found at Kakadu
By Jack Hislop
Human remains, believed to be that of Jessica Stephens, were found by Northern Territory Police on Saturday at Kakadu National Park. It followed an extensive search and rescue operation in extreme conditions.
Mother of woman missing in Kakadu 'holding out hope' daughter will be found
By Jack Hislop
A land and air search is continuing in Kakadu National Park to find 35-year-old Jessica Louise Stephens, who police say travelled to the park on October 19.
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