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HELPING BUSINESS GROW

In a study of NT companies that have completed the BAP program, the average graduate reported an average increase of 22 percent in revenue growth after two years and a 21 percent increase in the rate of job growth. One of the companies benefiting is Fuel Drop, whose owner Jake Eggleton is undertaking the Growth Ramp program. “It’s a...

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JAKE EGGLETON

Success in business isn’t about luck — it’s about risk, resilience and execution. Jake Eggleton built Fuel Drop and Darwin Logistics from the ground up. But it wasn’t easy – and it certainly wasn’t handed to him. Today, his companies supply fuel and road train transport to some of the Northern Territory’s biggest industries,...

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FROM TOP END TO THE WORLD

Northern Territory’s screen industry continues to surge, building on a foundation of successful productions and an increasing national and international presence. The power of film to influence travel is undisputable, with one in three travellers choosing their destination based on a TV show or movie. With a series of exciting new releases...

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TIO: WE’RE HERE FOR TERRITORIANS

The grand final winners – Southern Districts in the men’s premier league grade and St Mary’s in the women’s premier league – celebrated in front of thousands of fans at TIO Stadium in Darwin. The stadium is the home of the TIO NTFL competition, which has brought together more than 5000 players in the Top End from more than 160 teams...

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TRAINEES SET TO SOAR

The two-year production technician traineeship, provided by Programmed Skilled Workforce, a specialist in staffing, facility management, and maintenance services, combines on-the-job training with classroom-based learning. The trainees have earned formal qualifications in process plant operations and completed training in emergency response,...

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CG’S REPUTATION BUILT ON QUALITY

Much of their work at Closet Gangster Cabinets – CG for short – comes from word-of-mouth recommendations. “Everyone knows everyone in Darwin so reputation is very important,” says Allirra, a born-and-bred Territorian known not only for her business acumen but also for being the only Indigenous woman to run six of the world’s major...

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DEEPSEEK UNDERMINES ASSESSMENT OF CHINA

The question misses the way the “canvas” has shifted. The DeepSeek artificial intelligence product is part of this shift in the ‘canvas’ where cheap AI will power the digitalisation of the Chinese economy. These changes impact the way NT business sells its products into China, be it a bottle of aromatic oil or the way we entice...

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SKILLED WORKER SHORTAGE SOLUTION

In a study of NT companies that have While hiring permanent in-house staff may seem like the traditional route, outsourcing or contracting these functions to specialised professionals offers many benefits to business, government departments and national companies. From cost savings to access to local expertise, there are loads of compelling...

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IT PAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF

Crime is on the agenda for the newly elected CLP government. There have been many articles on the problems confronting the courts as a result of the policy shift and, of course, the funding issues that continue to plague the organisations that help the most vulnerable. But I’m not about to make this piece political. Likewise, I’m not about...

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COSSACKS LEAVE PEANUT LEGACY

Library & Archives NT. Clearing for peanut land on Adelaide River. The hardworking, innovative settlers established peanut farming on leases granted by the government as part of an agricultural development initiative. The Cossacks cleared land and combined traditional European farming techniques with adaptations for the Australian...

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WATER THAT CHANGES LIVES

When people choose AIG’s Remote Laundry bottled water, they are not just hydrating –they are contributing to a groundbreaking initiative that empowers Aboriginal communities. AIG Remote Laundries have been operating since 2019, providing essential laundry services in some of the most remote regions of the NT. By the end of 2025, it had...

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RIDING HIGH

Some of our members in the Top End have provided anecdotal evidence that suggests the real estate industry could be in for a ride in 2025 with investor activity high in the residential sector. Demand is high and more stock is being sought to satisfy the interest of investors who are attracted to the positive rental yields. Many investors...