THE RIMFIRE REVOLUTION

They started Rimfire Energy, a private provider of electricity, in a jurisdiction where the only enduring power supplier had been the NT Government-owned Power and Water Corporation. In effect, the entrepreneurs were on the frontline of a revolution. “Getting started in the Territory, competing in a market where competition...

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WELCOME HOME TO NORTHCREST

Whether you are an investor or homebuyer, you will want to consider Northcrest for your next property purchase. Introducing Solis Real Estate With extensive knowledge of the area, Solis Real Estate has been appointed as the official sales and marketing agent for Northcrest, with Licensee Kristy Millar supporting both home buyers...

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SMALL IN SIZE, BIG ON IMPACT

As Territory Q celebrates this, our 50th edition, we are proud to have shared many of their success stories. An impressive 96% of all Territory businesses are categorised as small – only 4% employ more than 20 workers. More than 50% are sole traders and partnerships. Most are lean, hands-on operations. Small businesses employ...

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EDUCATE, LISTEN AND INVESTIGATE

In a small, non-descript space at the back of one of Darwin’s oldest commercial blocks is the office of the Territory’s newest independent business advocate. The surroundings are simple but there’s nothing simple about the job the Territory Procurement Champion is undertaking. Tom Harris’ role is to educate NT businesses about...

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PRACTISING POSITIVITY

The organisation employs 20 people specialising in the delivery of behaviour support and specialist support services to NDIS participants. The team is made up of a range of disability and health professionals who work as Behaviour Support Practitioners, including a behaviour analyst, an occupational therapist, social workers, educators and a...

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TEGAN’S YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENTS

In the past 12 months, Tegan’s work as Principal Dealer at Bridge Toyota and Lexus of Darwin has been recognised both locally and nationally. She was named the inaugural NT News People’s Choice Leader of the Year – an award voted by everyday Territorians. Tegan also received the 2025 Barbara Cox Award for her exceptional leadership...

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INTEGRATED, COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE AND BEAUTY

Starting as Darwin Dermatology — a general dermatology clinic — the service has expanded in that time to become home to doctors of multiple specialities, including gastroenterology, nephrology, general medicine and geriatrics. Rebranding as Ologist is a playful nod to the suffix common to many medical specialists (eg gastroenterologist)...

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FRESH ON THE BLOCK BACKED BY EXPERIENCE

The days of leaving high school or university and settling into a single job for the rest of your life are long gone. It’s now more common than ever to have several career changes. According to the University of Queensland, the average person changes jobs ever 2 years and 9 months which means you could easily accumulate about 16 jobs...

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THE ACCIDENTAL ENTREPRENEUR

The story of Slappa’s Thongs is one of an accidental entrepreneur, making mistakes along the way, enjoying good timing, putting in the hard yards and having a fair bit of self-belief. Former Business Banker Denise Dunn started the iconic footwear brand because of peer group pressure. “I'm a sucker for taking on a...

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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF WATER IN THE TERRITORY

Water is life in the Territory, and delivering it across vast, unforgiving landscapes requires grit, innovation and deep local knowledge. For decades, Barkly Plumbing Services earned its reputation by making the impossible possible, supplying safe, reliable water to communities no matter how remote. Now, the next chapter...

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TURNING DATA INTO DIRECTION

In today’s digital-first economy, data is no longer a byproduct of business, it’s the backbone of informed decision-making. It reveals what consumers value, how markets shift and where brands should position themselves to stay competitive. At Sprout, where creativity meets the character of the Territory, data is essential to...

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CELEBRATING 2025’S ACHIEVEMENTS

The Top End real estate market enjoyed momentum throughout 2025 with high sales activity and growth in many suburbs in the Top End region. Investors drove the activity and this surge resulted in Darwin being listed as one of the strongest performing markets in the country. Katherine members reported activity from investors, however...