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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...

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COMPLETING DARWIN’S AVENUE OF HONOUR 

A revitalised committee and new strategic direction have re-energised the organisation. The pinnacle of its most recent achievements being the opening of a revamped RSL Club in the Old Admiralty House building on The Esplanade. The club has been rebadged as the Darwin Services Club to avoid confusion and has opened up its membership to other...

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TERRITORY TASTE RETURNS 

If there’s one thing that can still make Territorians put their phones down, it’s food. Not the quick smashing of a sausage roll with tomato sauce in the servo carpark, but real food – the kind that makes you sit, talk, laugh and maybe even lick the plate when no one’s looking.  Meals are when we come together, and share. And now,...

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REVIEW: ELLA BY MINOLI 

It was a Friday night in Darwin and a friend was in from interstate. We’re headed to Brown’s Mart for a show, deciding on a quick bite at Ella by Minoli. It's equal parts cool, cultured and smoked coconut-scented and a great spot to take an interstate guest, so that you can show them how sophisticated we are in Darwin as we sip our $25...

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TERRITORY TASTE

WHAT’S HOT Speargrass Opens Its Cellar Doors The Top End has a new must-sip destination, with Speargrass officially opening its doors to the public and pouring some of the most awarded local spirits in the country. Kicking off with Friday sessions, the cellar door is now welcoming visitors for tastings, tours and a taste of true NT...

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CELEBRATING CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR IN DARWIN

The city’s Chinese community has deep roots here. From the gold rush days of the 1870s to rebuilding after Cyclone Tracy, Chinese Territorians have shaped Darwin’s culture, cuisine, and heart.  The Chung Wah Society Chinese Temple on Woods Street still stands as a symbol of that strength, a quiet, spiritual anchor amid the city’s...

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MICHAEL ALLEN 

Michael Allen will forever be grateful for the life lessons he learnt from his mum and dad.  His mother, Margaret, taught him to be positive and optimistic, to believe that anything is possible – and pushed him into public speaking and debating to “burn off any shyness”.  And his father, Theo, a reserved, good man, taught...

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CONNECTING BUSINESSES WITH JOB SEEKERS OUTSIDE THE NT 

Historically, the NT has faced workforce challenges driven by low population density, geographic remoteness, and high demand for skilled labour.  To overcome these barriers, the NT Government has focused on skilled migration and worker attraction as a key strategy to sustain economic growth and support local...