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CHAMBER SALUTES BEST OF BUSINESS

The program includes taking Aboriginal boys as work experience students at the port. It won the inaugural Community Collaboration and Corporate Responsibility trophy at the NT Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. Port owner Landbridge says the partnership with Clontarf is a great success and “stellar”. The Clontarf...

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YOUR DENTIST: DENTISTRY WITH A DIFFERENCE

The reception room is the most welcoming of any dentist or doctor in the Northern Territory.There are big, fat, comfy leather chairs, a soothing video of tropical fish, gentle music and even the offer of a cup of tea in glass cups. The entrance sets the tone for what Your Dentist is all about – making patients feel comfortable, secure and...

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SEA BREEZE: QUALITY AT A GREAT PRICE

And the reason is simple: now is the time to buy.Sea Breeze is setting a new benchmark in affordable apartment homes in the Territory’s capital city.Award-winning construction company Sunbuild will recommence building the development on the corner of Progress Drive and Dick Ward Drive this month.Completion is expected by April 2024.And that’s...

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TEC AUTOMATION: WE’RE HERE!

“We’ve shown we can deliver,” says Ryan Smith, who co-owns the Darwin-based electrical control systems and automation company with wife Soraya. “We’ve proved to be a good local solution by offering great service, good pricing, professional response and technical versatility.” TEC automation has carried out a suite of key...

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CUSTOM WORKS: A BOAT BUILDER OF QUALITY

Darwin-based Custom Works has enjoyed steady, sustainable growth since being founded by Dale Smith in 2007. They have built more than 100 vessels – mostly from 5-7.5 metres – for clients ranging from Water Police, Indigenous ranger groups, guided fishing industry, Coast Guard, Fisheries, Parks and Wildlife, and recreational anglers. The...

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FAMILY FIRM ENJOY GROWING GAINS

Humpty Doo Welding and Fabrication started out as a one-man business six years ago – but now employs 15 tradespeople, including three Indigenous Territorians. Owner Adam Marsh is concentrating on work in the mining, oil and gas, construction, civil and defence industries. “Our track record proves that we can safely complete a project to...

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SUZANA TAKES CENTRE STAGE

The Brazilian-born events and marketing expert, who has lived in Australia for more than 20 years, exudes enthusiasm and vigour. She’s happy about moving to Darwin with her family; excited about the prospect of staging more major events, from sports to culture; and passionate about helping grassroots community groups put on their own...

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TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AT THE CAVE

City Cave offers three therapies: float, infrared sauna and massage. The therapies are great ways to de-stress, rejuvenate the mind and body, and relax aching muscles. Manager Teresa Rapp, who has extensive experience managing health services, says: “We live in a stressful world – we all need help relaxing. “Companies can reward...

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LOOK AFTER YOUR LOOKS

And experience matters – she has given thousands of patients a refreshed outlook on life in the past 35 years. Dr Kushelew specialises in facial rejuvenation using non-surgical anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers. She works out of Ella Baché in Fannie Bay Darwin, Beauté on The Mall and Kendra’s Ultimate Beauty in Alice Springs,...

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SAVE MONEY BY BUYING LOCAL

Spiro Industries was established in Darwin in June after owners Greg Rooney and his partner Dominique Fracaro saw a gap in the market. Spiral ducting, which is used in everything from heating to ventilation, from air-conditioning to dust and fume extraction, is recognised as being more efficient than the rectangular ducting commonly used in...

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ADVANCE CIVIL’S SIX OF THE BEST

They brought home the 2022 Master Builders Australia Award for National Civil Infrastructure in the over $25 million category. Advance Civil, who specialise in complex concrete structures, have proven their extensive capabilities by successfully carrying out a massive contract that has brought comprehensive economic and social benefits to...

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COUNTRY DIESEL MAKES IT MARK

Despite being 30, he secured a job with highly-regarded Country Diesel Maintenance – the go-to business for diesel vehicle repairs and maintenance in Central Australia – and was given top-class training. Javi has now been named Chair’s Choice at the MTA apprenticeship awards. “I was so glad,” he says. “I was having trouble...