Jack Hislop
Darwin, NT
Jack Hislop is a multi-platform journalist and digital producer at ABC Darwin. Based in the Top End since 2016, he has also worked as an ABC Radio producer and as a sports journalist at the NT News. His email address is [email protected]
Latest by Jack Hislop
No extension to Alice Springs curfew, NT government announces
By Jack Hislop
The Northern Territory government has announced the Alice Springs curfew will not be extended, following a request from the police commissioner.
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Snap three-night curfew declared in Alice Springs
By Charmayne Allison and Jack Hislop
The Northern Territory police commissioner has declared a curfew in Alice Springs for three nights following a string of violent incidents in the outback town.
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Search continues for missing girl feared taken by a crocodile in remote NT
By Jack Hislop and Steve Vivian
A police search will continue into a third day for a missing 12-year-old girl reportedly attacked by a crocodile near the remote Northern Territory community of Palumpa, 360 kilometres south-west of Darwin.
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'There's no free ambulance': Delays at NT hospital leaving paramedics unable to respond
By Jack Hislop
All five Darwin ambulances are at times unable to respond to emergencies due to delays paramedics face offloading patients at the Northern Territory's largest hospital, St John Ambulance NT has revealed.
'We've normalised disaster': The NT's largest hospital is in a constant state of emergency
Stateline / By Jack Hislop
Health insiders say Royal Darwin Hospital is operating in emergency management conditions daily, with patients sharing one-person rooms, elective surgeries extensively delayed and up to 70 aged care residents living inside the hospital.
NT opposition releases budget reply, promising Australia's 'most generous' home builder scheme
By Jack Hislop and Matt Garrick
NT Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro has delivered her budget reply speech, promising a new first homebuyer scheme and changes to payroll tax.
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Who are the winners and losers in this year's Northern Territory budget?
By Jack Hislop and Matt Garrick
The NT chief minister has today handed down her pre-election budget, revealing a net operating deficit of $410 million for next financial year. These are some of the biggest announcements that may affect you.
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Parks Australia can be criminally liable for alleged Kakadu sacred site violation, High Court rules
By James Elton and Jack Hislop
Traditional owners and custodians have welcomed a High Court decision finding Parks Australia can be held criminally liable for allegedly violating a sacred site in Kakadu, saying it will set a precedent for future cases.
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'Arrows flying everywhere': Six arrested following violence in NT remote community
By Jack Hislop, Samantha Dick, and Jane Bardon
Police have arrested six people amid violent unrest in Daly River, where houses have been set on fire and residents say they have been terrorised by a criminal gang.
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Paige loved living in the NT. But she's one of the thousands to leave in the past year
By Jack Hislop
The Northern Territory is losing thousands more residents interstate than it's gaining, meaning the jurisdiction is set to miss its 2030 population target of 300,000 people.
NT Police to send 25 extra officers to Alice Springs when curfew lifts
By Jack Hislop
The Northern Territory chief minister says 25 police officers will temporarily relocate to Alice Springs until the end of June to provide support after the youth curfew lifts on Tuesday.
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NT police commissioner says 'Black Monopoly' email circulated among officers is 'very concerning'
By Jack Hislop
Police Commissioner Michael Murphy says he expects more racist material to surface from within the NT Police Force, after reports an image of a "Black Monopoly" board was emailed around the force in 2008.
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As the Alice Springs youth curfew continues, extra police arrive from SA
By Jack Hislop
The first rotation of South Australian police officers arrives in Alice Springs as the youth curfew continues in the outback town.
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NT chief minister rejects three recommendations from long-awaited NT police review
By Jack Hislop
The review was announced by the government last year following a tumultuous few years for the force. Here's what's been rejected — and some of the major changes ahead.
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'Completely abandoned': Remote NT community without Telstra coverage for 12 consecutive nights
By Jack Hislop
The NT remote community of Galiwin'ku has been without Telstra mobile phone reception for 12 consecutive nights, leading local Yolŋu families to question what they "have done to be treated like this".
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'Bring it on': Chief minister welcomes potential legal challenges to Alice Springs curfew
The NT chief minister says she is "more than happy" to face any potential challenges to the legality of the Alice Springs youth curfew and wishes "good luck" to anyone who brings one.
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'Leading the party into oblivion': Union withdraws support for NT Labor, slams chief minister
By Jack Hislop
The CFMEU is withdrawing its support for Territory Labor ahead of this year's election, with its NT boss criticising the performance of Chief Minister Eva Lawler.
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Cooling performance of NT government shade structure worsening as maintenance costs soar
By Jack Hislop
The $3.3 million Darwin shade structure built in 2018 continues to sizzle in the sun without cover from its slow-growing vines. Through a Freedom of Information request, the ABC has obtained new temperature data from underneath the NT government project.
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How to cut 25 per cent off the price of your NT adventures and hotels
By Jack Hislop
A new territory tourism discount scheme launches today, making it the perfect time tick off activities on your NT tourism bucket list. Here's everything you need to know to take advantage of the discount.
NT Police entrenched racism claims investigated as identity of high-ranking officers suppressed
By Jack Hislop
Commissioner Michael Murphy has confirmed inquires will be undertaken into explosive racism claims made by former constable Zachary Rolfe at the Kumanjayi Walker coronial inquest.
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Umpire thrown to the ground in NT Football League on-field brawl
By Jack Hislop
Video footage of the incident shows an umpire being dragged onto the turf after he attempts to break up a melee involving several players.
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Kerri's power bills soared since installing a smart meter. She's not the only one
By Jack Hislop
Darwin residents report sharp increases in electricity bills after the installation of smart meters at their properties.
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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.