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BULLDOZING DEMOCRACY

It’s an odd statement, because it relates to the NT Government’s legislation to create a Territory Coordinator in an effort to fast- track the Territory’s approval process for significant projects. There may be legitimate concerns with how the co-ordinator will be able to bypass regulations. But it should be remembered the...

Issue 37

GETTING BUSINESS LANGUAGE RIGHT““““`

When Foreign Minister Penny Wong met China Foreign Minister Wang Yi the Australian media reported his comments as “demands”. In fact, Wang Yi spoke of changes China hoped would contribute to improving the general relationship. Prime Minister Albanese rebuffed Beijing over the list of so-called ‘‘demands’’. This “rebuff”...

Issue 37

ALY LISTENS TO THE SONGS OF THE SEA

For more than two decades, Darwin fibre artist Aly de Groot’s creative practice has been dedicated to learning, and using and teaching contemporary basket-making processes to weave baskets, sculpture, public art, fine art and jewellery. She holds a PhD in creative arts from Charles Darwin University, where she is a research adjunct. Her PhD...

Issue 37

BEEF REPORT

KEY POINTS • Indonesian foot and mouth disease vaccination program finally gaining momentum. • FMD risk to Australia is declining due to a combination of increasing vaccine coverage and heightened biosecurity at Australian entry points. INDONESIA SLAUGHTER STEERS $5.15KG LIVE WEIGHT (RP10,300 = $1AUD) Slaughter cattle prices continue...

Indigenous Affairs

THE BEAUTY OF BARUNGA

The leader of the Bagala clan, Bangardi Lee, came up with the idea of the Barunga Festival, a joyous celebration of Indibenous culture. That was in 1985. The festival has been held every year since – and attracts about 4000 visitors. It’s a showcase of music, sport, traditional arts and cultural activities over three days. In 1988,...

Issue 37

A WIRE ACROSS THE HEART OF AUSTRALIA

Grocer’s son and brilliant mathematician Charles Todd went for his usual once-a-week dinner at the home of a family in England and announced that he had been given a new job as astronomical observer and superintendent of telegraphs in South Australia. He envisaged a lonely life in what was then an isolated corner of the world and said: “I...

Issue 37

FRESH LOOK FOR A NEW AGE

Energy Club NT has built a strong reputation as a leading industry platform to connect energy stakeholders across Northern Australia since being established in 2015. It was known as the Petroleum Club NT, but changed its name after a vote by our members on 28 February 2018. The change allowed the Energy Club NT to add renewable energy to the...

Business

KATHERINE: THE TOWN ALISON LIKES

Alison Ross wanted to return home to South Australia after unwittingly arriving in Katherine during an economic slump. But the real estate agent relied on commission, which was irregular. “I couldn’t afford to leave,” she says. More than 20 years later, Alison is enormously grateful that she stayed. “This is a good town,”...

Business

FINDING THE RECIPE FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

Darwin-based company boss Adam Stockwell compares being good at business to perfecting a recipe – you have to find the ingredients needed to excel. He is much closer to working wonders after taking a course with the Australian Centre for Business Growth. The module was part of the Business Acceleration Program (BAP), an initiative of the...

Business

SUPPORTING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTHENING INDUSTRY CAPABILITY

Are you having challenges finding a local skilled workforce or attracting and retaining your workforce? It’s now the time to start thinking outside the box to find the solutions to your workforce challenges. Industry Skills Advisory Council NT (ISACNT) works with industry peak bodies, businesses and key stakeholders to tackle workforce...

Business

BEST OF THE BEST SERVE UP A TREAT

The 2022 Gold Plate Awards were held at the Darwin Festival’s Sunset Stage in August with 500 people enjoying the very best in NT hospitality – with a bit of festival fun thrown in. The awards were the biggest in their 17-year history with more than 330 nominations received from 70 hospitality businesses throughout the Territory. New...

Issue 37

SECURING THE DARWIN REGION’S WATER SUPPLY

Power and Water provides water supply services to around 135,000 people across the Darwin region, managing everything from how our water is sourced, stored and treated through to the infrastructure that delivers it to homes and businesses. Its passionate experts are committed to providing sustainable, high-quality drinking water to all...