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WARD KELLER: THE TERRITORY’S LAW FIRM

Ward Keller has moved up in the world – literally and figuratively – since being founded in Darwin in 1963. The firm, as it is now recognised, was established by Dick Ward (Dick Ward Drive is named after him) and Richard Keller. Although the firm was founded under its present name 60 years ago, it first established in 1910 with Ross...

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BUDGET HELPS BOUNCE-BACK

The Territory Government will spend an additional $35.5 million in 2023- 24 and 2024-25 to re-energise the tourism sector. The aim is to encourage more people to visit the Territory, stay longer and spend more. Darren Lynch, who owns 00SEVEN Jet Ski Adventures, says the Territory needs to carry out cooperative marketing with Tourism...

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JOIN THE I.T. CROWD

A new traineeship program offers up to 20 Territorians the opportunity to start their career with an NT digital business. The package encourages digital companies to take on trainees and allows a three-month in-house placement with the Northern Territory Government, and provides a grant for additional training back to the host business....

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H HOTELS NEW MANAGERS WITH A FRESH OUTLOOK

H on Mitchell Apartment Hotel, H on Smith Hotel and the Frontier Hotel are all owned by the same Territory company but each has its own character. They have one thing in common – they all offer a first-rate place for tourists and corporate guests to stay. H on Mitchell is a modern 4.5 star hotel with 180 self-catering apartments, a...

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TERRIFIC STAFF FUEL RECHARGE GROWTH

Today, after steady, sustainable growth, Recharge Petroleum has 60 trucks, 200 tankers, 10 service stations and about 180 staff. “We’re always looking for good opportunities,” says Mr Crawford. “We think there is plenty of room for growth, particularly in the Territory.” Darwin-based Recharge Petroleum is the BP fuel distributor...

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CONVENTION CENTRE STRONGER THAN EVER

“The last couple of years were certainly a challenge,” says general manager Peter Savoff, “but today we are stronger than ever.” Managed by the world’s leading venue management company, ASM Global, the centre has hosted a record breaking number of international conferences in the last financial year, along with a strong turnout in...

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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...