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RISING TO THE TOP

In other words, technology that works down south won’t necessarily work in the far north. “A Mercedes is nice to look at, but I’d rather be in a Toyota on the red dust of the Territory’s roads,” says co-owner Anna Goat. The philosophy has brought the company great success. Rise is a family owned business specialising in...

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JOBS BOOST FOR YOLNGU

The labour supply, training and development contract has been signed with Rio Tinto, which operates the bauxite mine near Nhulunbuy and is rehabilitating decommissioned refinery and tailings sites. The principle agreement with the Traditional Owner groups is underpinned by a secondary contract between NEALAC and Rio Tinto to deliver the work....

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OUR CASINO RESORT IN GOOD HANDS

He was introduced to the gaming industry during his business studies at the University of Western Australia when he took on a part-time job as a dealer at the Burswood International Casino just after it first opened. Little did he know, it was the start of a glittering career in one of the world’s most competitive industries. “I was a...

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LEARN FROM EXPERTS

Dr Jana Matthews, ANZ Chair in Business Growth at the Centre says: “Many business owners want to grow, but just don’t know how. “Funding from the NT Government has enabled us to design and deliver a set of innovative programs – assessment clinics, growth ramps, growth modules, and execute and grow – that teach business owners what...

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ADAM STOCKWELL – Success by design

Through his hard work and dedication, he has gone from sweeping floors as a storeman to owning a flourishing company. He is the chief executive of Think Water Darwin, a pump, irrigation and water solutions company. Adam, who like so many business people left school at 17, doesn’t boast about his success. “ From a young age I’ve...

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MINING A BOOST FOR NT BUSINESS

The business, which employs 20 staff, contracts to many resources companies, including South32, Rio Tinto, Newmont, Glencore, BHP and Nyrstar. General manager Max Nicholson says: “The mining industry is extremely important to our company’s success as it provides stable, long-term opportunities, which have allowed us to expand our reach...

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MRM BACKS BAKERY

And a big part of the success is down to a contract with McArthur River Mine, which is nearly 1000 kilometres south-east of Darwin. The bakery supplies 400-550 products, including rolls and sliced bread, to the giant lead and zinc mine near Borroloola every week. Owner Brian Seears says: “MRM is very important to our business, which in...

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START NT

The Darwin Inovation Hub is proud to be at the forefront of innovation and growth through Start NT, our incubator program tailored for early-stage startups in the region. HOW TO ACCESS THE PROGRAM Kickstart your journey by scanning the QR Code and registering your interest online. Note that applicants must be current Northern Territory...

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SPEE3D WINS RACE

The 3D metal printer Spee3d can rapidly manufacture components in a variety of different metals and alloys. It is being exported to several countries, including the United States, and is breaking into the Defence industry. Steve Camilleri and Byron Kennedy raced the Desert Rose solar car between 1987 and 2005. In 2000, after many...

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MEGAN DELIGHTED TO DO THE DOUBLE

She hasn’t looked back. Nhulunbuy, the pretty little community 650 kilometers east of Darwin, is diversifying from being a mining town to become a centre for space exploration, tourism, and a hub for medical and education. Gove Real Estate provides property management services, sales of residential, commercial and industrial properties,...

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OUR MOST HEAD-HUNTED MAN

He has been offered a couple of dozen high-flying jobs during his career – and even today, as a fit 60-year-old grandfather, still has to resist the occasional temptation.  And the reason is simple: he has a proven track record of taking businesses by the scruff of the neck and making them profitable in a short time.  His latest...

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BTC AT TOP OF THE INDUSTRY

“I used to get a couple of calls a week to hang a door or replace flyscreens,” he says.  Today, his company, BTC Constructions, project manages prestigious jobs throughout Darwin.  “Nothing was just given to me,” he says. “I’ve had to work hard – very hard.”  Brendan, who is a qualified carpenter and...