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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Of course, this edition of Territory Q is not just about us. We have been proud over the past 49 editions to support small businesses across the NT. This edition is no different. Inside these pages are stories about small businesses that are thriving, like Ologist that operates a multi-disciplinary clinic with health services that you wouldn’t...

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30 YEARS OF McARTHUR RIVER MINE 

Since 1995, (MRM) has been at the forefront of zinc and lead production in Australia. It’s an amazing feat, one marked by milestones and groundbreaking technological innovations that are now used across the world.  The making of MRM  MRM may have been in operation for 30 years, but its history dates back much further – more...

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OPENING DOORS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION 

Stars Foundation mentors and empowers First Nations' girls and young women to make active choices towards realising their full potential. Clontarf Academies operate under a similar framework but are aimed at supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys and young men.  The visit reflects INPEX’s commitment to supporting...

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COMMITTED TO THE TERRITORY 

Shaping vibrant and resilient communities is not just an opportunity— it is a responsibility we embrace with pride and purpose. Our community investment programs aim to make a positive impact through:  • education and training programs • health and wellbeing initiatives • business capacity building • programs...

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GROWING CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

Central Australia is often treated as a postcard backdrop, a place you visit, not a place you build from. In reality, it’s one of the most strategically important regions in the country: nearly 40% of the Territory’s land mass, home to more than 40,000 people and an economy anchored by tourism, mining and energy, pastoral production and...

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THE RIMFIRE REVOLUTION 

They started Rimfire Energy, a private provider of electricity, in a jurisdiction where the only enduring power supplier had been the NT Government-owned Power and Water Corporation.  In effect, the entrepreneurs were on the frontline of a revolution.  “Getting started in the Territory, competing in a market where competition...

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UNEARTHING THE FUTURE: THE NT’S CRITICAL MINERALS MOMENT

As we begin 2026, the focus shifts to the “body.” Advanced guidance and radar systems, robotic actuators and optical components all require one thing: the physical materials that make them possible. This makes Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals a defining business opportunity for the Territory. We are witnessing a structural...

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CDU AND INPEX GROW STEM FUTURES IN THE TERRITORY 

CDU is delivering an in-school STEM program designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers.  The Radicle Centre, CDU’s flagship hub for early STEM engagement and pathway discovery, is focused on equipping Territory students with future-ready skills.  Through its collaboration with INPEX,...

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FROM TRAINING TO REAL WORLD IMPACT 

While trained teams, stocked supplies, and clear protocols are essential, without a central system guiding the response, even the best-prepared Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) can falter.  That’s where the Emergency Medical Team Coordination Cell (EMTCC) training steps in — equipping participants with the skills to manage emergency...

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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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DELIVERING WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY 

This outstanding achievement places Essington not only at the forefront of education in the Territory but also on the national stage as the highest-ranking Northern Territory school in the Top 100 private schools across Australia.  Yet these results represent far more than academic achievement alone — they reflect a school grounded in...

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INTEGRATED, COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE AND BEAUTY 

Starting as Darwin Dermatology — a general dermatology clinic — the service has expanded in that time to become home to doctors of multiple specialities, including gastroenterology, nephrology, general medicine and geriatrics.  Rebranding as Ologist is a playful nod to the suffix common to many medical specialists (eg gastroenterologist)...