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REAL ESTATE CENTRAL: THE TERRITORY FIRM

BRADEN MENZIES - A NATURAL ENTREPRENEUR We're not a franchise, we're not part of a national company. none of our money goes interstate - all our profits go back into the territory economy. Self-confessed fishing fanatic Braden Menzies came to Darwin as a boy to catch barramundi. At first, he lived rough on the Mandorah jetty, swapping...

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SUNOXI: ENERGY YOU WILL LOVE

His company Sunoxi designs, installs, maintains and repairs residential and commercial solar and battery systems. Jeremy, who won the Territory Telstra Business of the Year award against strong competition in 2015, is renowned not just for doing a good job at a fair price, but for providing a first-class after-sales service. He also earns...

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ESTELLE BLOSSOMS IN BUSINESS

“I am absolutely overwhelmed and humbled to accept this recognition and award,” she said. “Anyone in business knows that every day is a challenge and an opportunity. We have a dream and we work hard to achieve this.” Estelle came to Darwin in 1980 for a holiday – and never left. She was working at the telephone exchange for...

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DARWIN MAZDA TRIUMPHS AGAIN

Judges carried out an exhaustive assessment before declaring that the dealership on the Stuart Highway had reached a standard of excellence putting it at the top of the profession nationwide. They looked at business performance indicators, the Mazda customer service index, facilities and standards. Darwin Mazda’s 50 staff are delighted...

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CHAMBER SALUTES BEST OF BUSINESS

The program includes taking Aboriginal boys as work experience students at the port. It won the inaugural Community Collaboration and Corporate Responsibility trophy at the NT Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. Port owner Landbridge says the partnership with Clontarf is a great success and “stellar”. The Clontarf...

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YOUR DENTIST: DENTISTRY WITH A DIFFERENCE

The reception room is the most welcoming of any dentist or doctor in the Northern Territory.There are big, fat, comfy leather chairs, a soothing video of tropical fish, gentle music and even the offer of a cup of tea in glass cups. The entrance sets the tone for what Your Dentist is all about – making patients feel comfortable, secure and...

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SEA BREEZE: QUALITY AT A GREAT PRICE

And the reason is simple: now is the time to buy.Sea Breeze is setting a new benchmark in affordable apartment homes in the Territory’s capital city.Award-winning construction company Sunbuild will recommence building the development on the corner of Progress Drive and Dick Ward Drive this month.Completion is expected by April 2024.And that’s...

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TEC AUTOMATION: WE’RE HERE!

“We’ve shown we can deliver,” says Ryan Smith, who co-owns the Darwin-based electrical control systems and automation company with wife Soraya. “We’ve proved to be a good local solution by offering great service, good pricing, professional response and technical versatility.” TEC automation has carried out a suite of key...

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CUSTOM WORKS: A BOAT BUILDER OF QUALITY

Darwin-based Custom Works has enjoyed steady, sustainable growth since being founded by Dale Smith in 2007. They have built more than 100 vessels – mostly from 5-7.5 metres – for clients ranging from Water Police, Indigenous ranger groups, guided fishing industry, Coast Guard, Fisheries, Parks and Wildlife, and recreational anglers. The...

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FAMILY FIRM ENJOY GROWING GAINS

Humpty Doo Welding and Fabrication started out as a one-man business six years ago – but now employs 15 tradespeople, including three Indigenous Territorians. Owner Adam Marsh is concentrating on work in the mining, oil and gas, construction, civil and defence industries. “Our track record proves that we can safely complete a project to...

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SUZANA TAKES CENTRE STAGE

The Brazilian-born events and marketing expert, who has lived in Australia for more than 20 years, exudes enthusiasm and vigour. She’s happy about moving to Darwin with her family; excited about the prospect of staging more major events, from sports to culture; and passionate about helping grassroots community groups put on their own...

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TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AT THE CAVE

City Cave offers three therapies: float, infrared sauna and massage. The therapies are great ways to de-stress, rejuvenate the mind and body, and relax aching muscles. Manager Teresa Rapp, who has extensive experience managing health services, says: “We live in a stressful world – we all need help relaxing. “Companies can reward...