Business

DAD’S LEGACY LIVES ON

The late highly respected businessman Arthur Hamilton arrived in Australia as a working-class immigrant from Scotland and through brains and brawn built a successful group of companies in Darwin.  He was a loving family man, and would no doubt be delighted to know that his children are continuing his work.  One of the companies,...

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TIWI TAKE CONTROL

This significant milestone reflects years of hard work and dedication by the Tiwi community, supported by the Savanna Fire Management (SFM) Program, which is funded by the INPEX-led Ichthys Joint Venture.  Launched in 2016, the SFM Program aims to empower Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory by providing about $2 million...

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LEARNING LIFE LESSONS

The program provides young Indigenous Territorians with the same opportunities as other students living in urban zones – promoting leadership, education, self-development programs, health and wellbeing, and employment opportunities.  Importantly, students taking part are reporting an increase in their motivation and...

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TERRITORIANS CRUCIAL TO INPEX SUCCESS

In our journey to produce ever cleaner, diversified and more secure energy, 2024 was another significant year for INPEX Australia.  And with each LNG cargo supporting regional energy security, together with the Ichthys Joint Venture, we are helping create positive outcomes for the Darwin community, through jobs, training and social and...

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DEDICATED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE

She remembers with great affection the days she worked in a nursing home in the evenings and at weekends when she was a 15-year-old schoolgirl.  Bernie went on to become a qualified nurse and midwife, and later a well-regarded strategist and executive leader across the health sector.  “Working in healthcare is not what we do –...

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ASPIRING TO EXCELLENCE

The business, which specialises in commercial construction, was only established two and a half years ago, but has already built up a reputation for excellent work – completing projects on time and on budget.  Co-directors Jim Eadie and Lisa Jenkinson have a vast amount of experience in the construction industry between...

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DANIELLE NETS EXPORT TITLE

She has always been passionate about fishing and outdoor life in general, especially living in the Northern Territory, but struggled to find appropriate clothing that was UPF50+ and fitted well.  “Fishing is traditionally a very male dominated space and, therefore, grossly under catered for women.  “That’s when I recognised...

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS LOVE THE TERRITORY

“It’s so friendly and welcoming,” he says. “Everybody seems to know everybody else. It’s a very close-knit community.  “People are willing to give you a helping hand. I’ve made a lot of friends.”  He believes the Territory is an ideal place for international students because it is small, multicultural and accepting...

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BRYSON KELLY: A FAMILY FIRM

Not surprisingly, much of the work carried out by Darwin-based Bryson Kelly Barristers & Solicitors comes from personal recommendations.  “We get a lot of work from the friends and relatives of clients,” Richard says. “We also get a great deal of work from local businesses."  Bryson Kelly’s services include commercial...

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YAPA CREW AS GOOD AS GOLD

His Alice Springs-based company, GreenGlass, has helped more than 60 Territorians do just that.  He manages the Yapa Crew, which is celebrating 10 years of finding pathways for Warlpiri workers to fulfilling jobs.  A dozen have joined the team at Newmont’s Granites gold mine in the Tanami Desert and more than 50 others work for...

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TANAMI’S GOLDEN FUTURE

There are exciting plans ahead for the future of Newmont Tanami that will deliver even more significant benefits to the Territory.  Global mining company Newmont is spending $2.3 billion on increasing gold production at their Tanami mine, about 550 kilometres north-west of Alice Springs, while at the same time reducing costs and emissions...

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TRAUMA CENTRE LEADS IN DISASTER RESPONSE

The biennial gathering brought together key stakeholders from around the world involved in emergency medical response.  More than 1300 participants from 140 countries, including experts in emergency management, disaster medicine and humanitarian aid, came together over three days from 5-7 November to discuss strategies, share best...