ALC Business

GROOTE FASHION ON THE CATWALK

Artists on Groote Eylandt are quietly proud that their work is causing a stir in the Australian fashion world. The successful Country to Couture fashion show at the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation in December was followed by a second show in Melbourne in January. Two artists, Annabell Amagula and Jeanelle Mamarika, went to the Darwin...

Hospitality NT Business

STRONG DOMESTIC TOURISM PROJECTED BUT THERE’S STILL A COVID IMPACT

Twelve months on from the start of the covid-19 pandemic all projections indicate we are heading for a strong domestic tourism dry season, especially in the Top End.  Our reverse seasonality means that there is nowhere better to be during the miserable southern winter than the Northern Territory. It does not mean all the Territory will...

Darwin Turf Club Business

FACE OF THE CUP CARNIVAL

Racing enthusiast Hannah West has been named 2021 Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival ambassador. Turf Club chief executive Brad Morgan says Ms West is an outstanding candidate, who is involved in the industry in many ways. “Hannah is a big supporter of the Darwin Turf Club – she is both a Young Member, a frequent entrant in our Fashions...

Farmworld NT Business

WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL

Farmworld does a lot more than sell world-class agricultural machinery and equipment. It has also built up a reputation for superb after-sales service. The company’s motto is: We service what we sell. Director David “Sando” Sanderson says: “We don’t just sell to customers and forget about it, expecting them to go elsewhere for...

Weirys Diesel & Mechanical Services Business

WEIRY’S STRIVING TO BE THE BEST

Highly regarded auto mechanic Mathew Weir and his partner Mandy Konieczny are unashamedly in pursuit of excellence. Their business, Weiry’s Diesel & Mechanical Services, started in a small shed in Humpty Doo two years ago and they have worked hard to build a solid clientele base by providing exceptional service. “Working...

Detoxing your Divorce Business

DETOXING YOUR DIVORCE

Can you actually detox your divorce?  With almost half of all marriages ending in divorce annually, I attended Australia’s and the world’s first Detox Your Divorce Retreat weekend for women in the idyllic New South Wales seaside town of Terrigal to discover the facts. Standing under giant evergreen pine trees as the Pacific Ocean...

Trade Building Supplies NT Business

SELLING SATISFACTION SERVICE AND SUPPLIES

It’s not good enough to simply sell a product if you can’t back it up with service and satisfaction. “A good salesperson can sell just about anything, but it takes much more to develop true customer loyalty,” says Alex Tsirbas, owner and manager of Trade Building Supplies NT in Darwin. “Company culture is vital to our customers and...

Hardy Landscaping Business

CREATIVE EDGE IN PLAYSPACES

Gone are the days of the basic hot metal slides, swings and dull playground equipment. Today’s playspaces are unique, fun, functional, energetic learning environments with custom-made, colourful pieces that add excitement to outdoor activities. Playspaces introduce innovation, inspiration and excitement to any child’s playtime. Hardy...

Territory Pioneers Business

TQ PIONEER ANDY BRUYN

Andy Bruyn has always loved a good story – he has written many good stories, broadcast many good stories and enjoys nothing more than telling a good story over a glass or two of oaky Aussie red. He particularly likes the funny stories. Asked to name his favourite yarn, he doesn’t boast about covering the Lindy Chamberlain sentencing, an...

Sprout - Cover Page Business

CARLEY SCOTT REACHING FOR THE STARS

So, it’s appropriate that the future of Australia’s space industry lies on Aboriginal land. And it’s doubly appropriate that a dynamic woman who spent several happy years living and working in Nhulunbuy should be heading one of the most exciting ventures in the country. Carley Scott is chief executive officer of Equatorial Launch...

Nicole Dunn Lawyers Pty Ltd Business

NICOLE DUNN LAWYERS

Nicole Dunn has over 22 years of experience as a lawyer including 17 years working with Territorians and works almost exclusively in the area of workplace law. She has assisted hundreds of clients with employment and contractor issues and disputes. Nicole can assist your business from the pre- employment/engagement stage through to the end of the...

KPMG Business

KPMG’S LOCAL TOUCH

Leading audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG may be one of the giants of world accountancy. But it’s thriving operation in Darwin feels very Territorian – highly professional and focused but also friendly, approachable and always ready to help. “We love supporting Government and business in the Territory to grow,” says managing partner...