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AUSMAT SUPPORTS FLOOD-HIT TOWN 

In early March, Katherine experienced significant flooding when the Katherine River peaked at 19.2 metres on 7 March — the town’s worst flooding in 28 years — resulting in the evacuation and temporary closure of Katherine Hospital.  Just two weeks later, further flooding was forecast as ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle moved towards the...

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS INFRASTRUCTURE 

For decades, governments have understood that roads, ports, power stations and telecommunications networks drive economic growth.  But housing was not seen as part of that productivity picture. Today our economy’s growth is being impacted by insufficient housing. The Northern Territory has workforce shortages across health, education,...

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POWERING THE FUTURE 

In May, Energy Club NT hosted a vital discussion centred on one of our most significant regional opportunities: the path to a low-emissions future in the Beetaloo Basin.  The conversation made it clear that the Beetaloo is not merely a resource development project – it is a strategic national asset. As the world shifts toward cleaner energy...

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NO HOMES, NO WORKERS 

It might be the nurse offered a job in Katherine who cannot find a rental. The teacher weighing up a move to Alice Springs but unsure where their family will live. The apprentice in Darwin who wants to stay, but cannot see a pathway into their first home. Or the older Territorian who would happily rightsize if the right home existed close to...

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CONFIDENCE GROWS 

In Darwin, the momentum in sales and rentals continues, underpinned by strong demand, limited supply and improving investor confidence.  The Darwin market is being closely watched by commentators as the story of growth in recent months is reflected in the data.  In Katherine, activity remains steady across residential, investment...

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BUILDING FUTURES ON COUNTRY 

Through their long-standing collaboration with Larrakia Development Corporation (LDC), INPEX is supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees and employees to build meaningful careers while contributing to one of Australia’s most significant energy projects.  This commitment to people and partnership is celebrated at...

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BACK A LOCAL 

The initiative encourages Territorians to make a conscious choice to shop, eat, hire and explore locally wherever possible.  It is supported by the Territory Procurement Champion, who is engaging with local businesses to share local business stories and promote the buy local message.  Madelyn Farrington and Ryan Butterworth, who...

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BRIDGING THE SKILLS GAP 

A recent study by Hays found more than 80 percent of organisations report skills shortages, making talent gaps a systematic issue constraining growth and productivity.  “A big challenge for small and medium businesses is graduates generally need 3 to 6 months of training before they can really contribute,” Skillaroo Co-founder and...

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HOSPITALITY NT’S NIGHT OF NIGHTS

On Tuesday 26 May, the who's who of the Territory hospitality scene descended on the Darwin Ski Club last night for Hospitality NT's 2026 Awards for Excellence. With close to 500 industry movers, shakers, venue owners, chefs, bartenders, marketers and hospitality legends gathered under the stars, it was a night that proved one thing: nobody...

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CHINA’S BAMBOO BUSINESS WORLD 

Except it wasn’t.  For the first three or four years the bamboo struggled to get above knee height. Then suddenly bamboo lived up to its reputation and burst forth with rapid growth. It turned out that bamboo grows fast, but not immediately.  It is a growth story that is in many ways similar to that experienced by business when they...

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THE SEPTEMBER NT SEAFOOD MONTH

CALLING ON TERRITORY RESTAURANTS, CHEFS, FISHERS AND PRODUCERS TO COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE INCREDIBLE SEAFOOD HARVESTED FROM NORTHERN TERRITORY WATERS.  FROM RESTURANT DINING AND EXCLUSIVE CHEF COLLABORATIONS TO MONTHLY SEAFOOD SPECIALS, COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, PRODUCER EXPERIENCES AND CULINARY EVENTS, TERRITORY TASTE SEAFOOD MONTH IS...

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Alice has a spirit

But someone has tried... At the Darwin Distilling Co, distiller Bec Bullen has created The Alice Dry Gin, an ode to the Red Centre and the place so many Territorians carry with them. It is unmistakably Central Australian, layered with local ingredients that tell a story of country and character. Bold juniper meets bright Red Centre citrus,...