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TAMARA TAKES ON WORLD OF ADVERTISING  

Russell Curtis & Janes has joined Tamara Giles in a push to win advertising in Northern Australia and, later, throughout the country.  “I went to them with a proposal to set up an Indigenous-operated agency in Darwin and they saw merit in the idea,” says Tamara.  One of Russell Curtis & Janes directors, Scott...

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YOUR VOICE IN THE BUSH 

The Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association is preparing to celebrate its 35th anniversary later this year.  The not-for-profit TEABBA is Australia's largest Remote Indigenous Media Organisation (RIMO).  Its mission is to provide operational support and essential service for the 29 remote Indigenous broadcasting units in...

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JLL COMMITS TO BLAK BUSINESS GROWTH 

JLL’s NT State Manager – Project and Development Services Scott McNeill is delighted that the company’s good work was recognised by the Indigenous Business Network naming it the first Ally of the Year.  “We’re committed to making a positive difference,” he says.  JLL, which is delivering major Defence and Government...

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KULBARDI FLIES INTO DARWIN

Kulbardi sells an enormous range of products – everything from office supplies including stationery, furniture, print, kitchenware and canteen products, including tea, coffee and biscuits. The business provides Australian-made products wherever possible and also has many Indigenous businesses as part of its supply chain. It goes beyond...

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UNITED NATIONS OF DESERT PEOPLE 

As the custodian of the 73 hectare Desert Knowledge Precinct, DKA is passionate about respectful collaboration with Australia’s First Nations peoples from the Arrernte community on whose land the precinct is established.  The precinct, which is about halfway between Mparntwe (Alice Springs township) and the airport, was set up through...

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INTRACT: GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY 

Intract, a nationwide construction, maintenance, demolition and asbestos remediation services enterprise based in Darwin, has more than 100 staff throughout Australia – 30 in the Northern Territory – and 97 percent of them are Indigenous.  The company was founded by John Briggs in 2010 and is in collaboration with national business...

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE 

With a mission to bridge cultures, build connections and make a difference, Raymond has built his business with a focus on contributing to the advancement of Aboriginal people and their communities.  Established in 2023, Penangke Cultural Consultants in Alice Springs stands as a beacon of hope and progress, dedicated to fostering cultural...

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EXPERIENCE COUNTS AT YERRAN 

It is a full member of NT Indigenous Business Network and the Australia Industry & Defence Network-NT, and a certified Indigenous supplier with Supply Nation.  Yerran Industrial was established five years ago by Territorians Steve Ludwig and Dave Espie, who both have more than 30 years’ experience in the construction, mining,...

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A PERFECT MEETING PLACE 

Yilli Rreung Housing Aboriginal Corporation owns four properties but manages 246 others.  The largest Indigenous provider of community housing in the Northern Territory manages the tenancies and municipal services of several Indigenous communities and town camps.  Yilli Rreung, which has $7 million in assets, means The Meeting...

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MUNIM: YOUR WRITE CHOICE

So her business, Munim Consulting, provides a crucial service writing tenders, strategic policy development documents and grant applications. She also edits, proofreads and transcribes. “When you’re in business, particularly if you’re new to business, all the red tape can be overwhelming.” Sharna is well qualified for the job –...

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SAVANNA SOLUTIONS: WE’RE HERE TO HELP

The consulting firm is a specialist in regional and remote engagement.  It is a full-service consulting company helping grow the capabilities of Northern Australia’s small to medium enterprises and community organisations.  Savanna Solutions, whose core business is business consulting, workforce development and sustainable...

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AKJ: A TRUE LOCAL VOICE 

It was a $1 million roadworks project at Robertson Barracks awarded by Augility for the Department of Defence through the PDS Estate Works Program.  “We were so happy,” says Jessie. “And very nervous. I turned to Antal and said, ‘Hey, are you sure you’ve priced this right?’”  Their civil construction company, AKJ...