Criticising the CLP is a bit rich

Sour grapes, Ms. Uibo, I think. Statistics can be interpreted in many different ways. The CLP Government IS making a difference on the issues of rime—its major challenge being to find the space needed to house the miscreants. Accommodation is a critical issue and one that was far less bothersome to the ALP when in government.

Alcohol the dominator of life

It sounds like a good idea, but those who are hell-bent on finding something containing alcohol they can misuse will keep looking for alternatives. That will be part of the ongoing and neverending process of trying to get a hold of alcohol by whatever means possible.

Suicide Inquest 

Far, far too much time has elapsed between the taking of his own life by this outstanding policeman and the inquest into his tragic passing. The issues causing suicide among our front-line workers and community protectors must be addressed. Discourse and consideration must go toward finding solutions, not merely restating the ‘barbed wire and brambles’ problems that confront our police in a harassing and hindering manner.

Sleep in your shop

This is a sad indictment of Katherine and the NT in general. An underclass is setting a malevolent agenda of attacks on property and people with increasing frequency and escalating viciousness. Having to sleep in one’s business, keeping doors locked during trading hours, and dealing with breakages, litter, and mess drive the NT into an ever-more-pronounced downward spiral.

Community clubs – yes, please

This is a step in the right direction for Wadeye and should be an example followed by many other communities. For many years, Darwinians and residents in other urban and town centres have borne the brunt of social behaviours visited upon us by people coming for no other reason than to acquire alcohol. Community clubs will make for a quieter and more orderly living alternative for city dwellers and townies.

Revamp of historical hotel

It would be wonderfully fitting if Prince William or Prince Harry could attend to open this facility when it is re-commissioned.  The icing on the cake would be the visitation with him of Princess Catherine and Harry’s gracious wife, Meaghan Markle. It would be fantastic to have them reunite as ‘the awesome foursome’ in Australia’s inland capital.

Mr Walsh an excellent appointee

Mr Walsh will do an excellent job in his new role. He is a wise and astute leader, a person with great perception and an appreciator of the efforts of others. He is a people person but never loses sight of the objectives of the organisation he leads. The PCC will not regret his appointment.

Darwin’s CBD

May these business providers – and indeed all other retail owners, managers, and staff – have a return to better and more prosperous times. May the on-street behaviours of all those using the CBD become proper and positive in terms of conduct and department so that the CBD becomes a place of attraction and not an area to be avoided.

School issues

The northern suburbs of Lyons and Muirhead—with residential expansion continuing—need major and immediate attention in terms of school needs. Parents have to drive children a considerable distance to existing schools, and that has to have an endpoint. A site for a primary school in Muirhead was identified over a decade ago, and that area remains as is—a site—while suburban housing continues to expand.

Government tacklingt NT crime

Good for you, Chief Minister. Your government is standing firm in its determination to surmount and overcome the tsunami of crime that has engulfed the territory. Know that most Territorians are behind you and appreciate the lengths you, our police, and corrections staff will take to make a difference.