Chuck off

Charles Wooley reckons he got into journalism for no loftier reason than it looked like a lot of fun. And back when he started, it certainly was. Over the years though, he says the world has grown much more earnest, while new technology has eroded the traditional business of newspapers and TV. These days the craft and art of journalism doesn’t seem quite as enjoyable – unless you’re working on the NT News, Darwin’s daring, anything-goes daily newspaper. The NT News is a fish and chip wrapper which is trying to buck the trend of declining circulation with outrageous front page headlines and cheeky stories, like the old days. So when the editor offered the 60 MINUTES reporter a job, Charlie happily went looking for a scoop.

Reporter: Charles Wooley

Producer: Ali Smith