Liz Trevaskis

Northern Territory

Radio Presenter at ABC News (Australia)

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"Broken promise": Indigenous Ranger Funding axed in the budget - ABC listen

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Liz Trevaskis

National not-for-profit Country Needs People say the Northern Territory Government has broken a promise to them in this year's budget. CEO Paddy O'Leary said prior to the election, the then Opposition Spokesperson for the Parks and Rangers, now Treasurer Bill Yan promised the government would fully fund the NT Aboriginal Ranger Grants program to the tune of $12 million dollars over four years. Instead, that promise has been broken - with no money included for the program in the budget papers.
Terminally-ill Territorian, Steve, shares his support for Voluntary Assisted Dying - ABC listen

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Liz Trevaskis

Stevo in Weddell is a long-time listener and regular contributor to ABC Radio Darwin, with only months — perhaps even just weeks — left to live. The long-term Territorian, who survived Cyclone Tracy, was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer four and a half years ago. With Voluntary Assisted Dying back on the political agenda in the NT, Stevo has decided to use the time he has left to share his support for the rights of the terminally ill.
Prime Minister: "Australia needs to own the Port of Darwin" - ABC listen

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Liz Trevaskis

Both the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader have announced plans to return the port of Darwin into Australian hands. The port was controversially leased to Chinese-owned company Landbridge for 99 years by the former Northern Territory Government in 2015. The Federal Coalition has promised to immediately secure the Port of Darwin, if it wins government at the 2025 election on May 3rd.
Fortify Your Fortress: Cyclone Ready? - ABC listen

Dec 1, 2024 | abc.net.au | Liz Trevaskis

Is your home ready for cyclone season? With a soggy start to the wet season, do you know where you'll shelter if a cyclone hits the Top End? Cyclone coding ensures buildings meet standards to withstand extreme winds, but do you know what that means for your home? Master Builders NT head Damien Moriarty joins us to explain cyclone coding and what it means for staying safe this season.
Phil O'Brien, Jimmy Barnes and the croc that nearly killed the cameraman

Dec 1, 2024 | abc.net.au | Liz Trevaskis

Territory storyteller Phil O’Brien is back with his latest venture, blending his signature wit and love of the outback. Here it is: a croc that nearly killed jimmy Barnes' cameraman... until a frozen trevally was deployed? Tune in to hear this epic tale, with all the gusto of your mate Phil O'brien.
The Price of Inaction: The NT's Domestic Violence Epidemic - ABC listen

Nov 27, 2024 | abc.net.au | Liz Trevaskis |Briana Charles

The NT's Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has spent over a year investigating the deaths of four indigenous women at the hands of their partners ... and her findings laid bare a system crumbling under the pressure of a horrific rate of violence. Narelda Jacobs is a First Nations journalist and television presenter with Network 10 who has been covering the inquest and has posed the question: How do we make the nation care?
Musician reveals decades-old hidden song on Remembrance Day

Nov 10, 2024 | abc.net.au | Liz Trevaskis

Alice Springs musician and storyteller, Barry Skipsey has captured the reality of what war meant for so many families and soldiers in the track 'Missing'. Barry wrote the music - but his friend, Peter Bugden, wrote the lyrics in the 90's, which are about his family's story living through WW1, and Barry added the tune... and it had all been stored away until now.
Kicked to the curb with a kid in toe: Barry's story - ABC listen

Nov 8, 2024 | abc.net.au | Liz Trevaskis |Briana Charles

Launched in 2008, the National Rental Affordable Scheme (NRAS) was a Labor initiative that was later scrapped by the Coalition. Now it is coming to an end. As homelessness worsens and public housing falls short of demand, what happens next? What will fill the void? We met Barry, a Darwin local, recently evicted from his NRAS property with nowhere to go. With a tumour, a crooked spine, and a child in tow - this is Barry's story.
David versus Goliath: A local hero takes on Optus's predatory practices

Nov 4, 2024 | abc.net.au | Liz Trevaskis |Briana Charles

The ACCC has taken Optus to court for exploiting vulnerable Territorians. Allegedly, Optus was selling them goods and services they didn't want or need.This is the second time a telco has been caught out in the Territory, but not the first time local hero Toni Cork has had something to do with bringing them to justice.
The sun, the sweat and everything in between. - ABC listen

Oct 27, 2024 | abc.net.au | Liz Trevaskis

It's hot as hell, and maybe even then some. Are our bodies built for this? We spoke to heat expert Sarah Carter about sweat, sun and everything in between. Sarah knows the science and now we do too. Listen in for powerful tips about how look after yourself, your loved ones, and your fellow Territorians.