NTEX Business

NTEX HELPS RESHAPE

But, in fact, it’s a complicated job, demanding great skill and patience. “There are a lot of procedures to follow,” says Gerry Breen, the owner of Darwin-based NTEX. “And, of course, safety comes first.” He prefers to use the word “deconstruction” rather than demolition – because that’s what it usually is: carefully...

Screen Territory Business

NT WINS PLENTY OF FILM ACTION

The film touches a nerve in Australia with its themes of belonging, culture and love. But Top End Wedding does more than that – it demonstrates to the highly competitive, dog-eat-dog movie world that the Territory is a place where great films can be made. Screen Territory Director Jennie Hughes says the NT is an increasingly popular setting...

Nous Business

NOUS THRIVES ON SOUND JUDGMENT

And that’s what Nous Group is offering Northern Territory organisations, government agencies and businesses after opening an office in Darwin. Nous is an award-winning management consultancy with a social conscience. The company may have only just set up a permanent office in Darwin, but it has been delivering positive influence in the NT...

McArthur River Mine Business

MRM’S HARD WORK PAYS OFF

It was well worth the effort. The Federal Government has given approval for the giant zinc and lead mine to continue operating until 2047. This was followed by the Northern Territory Government approving the mine management plan. Greg Ashe, Glencore’s chief operating officer for zinc assets in Australia, told the Mining the Territory...

Menzies School of Health Research Business

MENZIES ON THE FRONTLINE

Menzies School of Health Research has more than 35 years of experience in running world-class health research programs. It conducts programs that have a direct impact on the health of our population, including major recent initiatives such as HOT NORTH and Hearing for Learning. HOT NORTH is a multi-disciplinary collaboration between eight of...

Ingkerreke Commercial Business

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

The construction contractor, project manager and steel fabricator has a simple but powerful motto: Together we are stronger. “This isn’t just about getting someone a job, although that’s how it starts,” says chief executive Callum Mathison. “It goes far beyond that. The people working for us have a big, positive effect on their...

Northern Territory Government Business

MAJOR PROJECTS QUEUING UP

The NT Major Projects Conference, which is being staged at the Darwin Convention Centre from October 29-30, has again attracted top-flight speakers. Core Lithium managing director Stephen Biggins will give an update on the Finniss lithium project, near Darwin. The project has a JORC compliant resources of 3.45 million tonnes. Production is...

Arafura Resources Business

MAGNETS FOR CLEAN ENERGY

The Nolans Project, 135 kilometres from Alice Springs in Central Australia, hosts one of the largest NdPr mineral deposits in the world, with Arafura well-positioned to meet a looming supply shortage across the globe. The company, which has offices in Darwin and Perth, plans to mine, process and refine NdPr and other rare earths about 10...

De Silva Hebron Business

LEANNE LOVES HER NEW JOB

Fortunately, she came to her senses and became a lawyer. Leanne has been made an associate of thriving Darwin-based law firm De Silva Hebron. She specialises in disputes over wills and contracts. “I thoroughly enjoy my work – it’s interesting and diverse.” She loves the friendly but energetic atmosphere at De Silva Hebron. Leanne...

JAWOYN CONSTRUCTION Business

JAWOYN BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE

Katherine-based Jawoyn Construction is competing for work throughout the region. It already has runs on the board by playing a role in the $10 million upgrade of Nitmiluk National Park. The company has also worked for the Roper Gulf Regional Council and has managed infrastructure projects and civil works with the Jawoyn Rangers. Jawoyn...

Ironbark Aboriginal Corporation Business

IRONBARK: CHANGING LIVES FOR THE BETTER

Ironbark Aboriginal Corporation, which was established in 2000, provides a range of programs and services aimed at helping people play a more fulfilling role in society. It has been so successful over the past four years that it is looking at a string of development initiatives. “We’ve gone through tough times but we have stabilised and...

HILTON HOTELS AND RESORTS & DOUBLETREE BY HILTON Business

FOUR HOTELS ONE TERRITORY

The company’s chain of hotels and resorts is also the perfect place for an event – big or small. Hilton and DoubleTree's portfolio of top-class properties in the Northern Territory means that it can cater for everything from a one-day workshop to a major conference, from a corporate dinner to a big wedding. “We’ve got a lot of...