Issue 38

KATHERINE’S WOMEN: NATURAL-BORN LEADERS

Katherine Town Council chief executive Ingrid Stonhill says that before coming to Katherine she read articles that said there were fewer women than men in positions of power. “But here I saw all these women running the show.” In Australia, women are underrepresented in key decision-making roles across almost all industries in the...

Issue 38

AVENIRA: AUSTRALIA’S FIRST INTEGRATED LFP BATTERY CATHODE PROJECT

Wonarah, near the township of Tennant Creek, 1000 kilometres south of Darwin, has the potential to become a world-class centre for downstream phosphorous production as a precursor for TPA and LFP production in Darwin. The project is 100 percent owned by Avenira, which is confident that initial direct shipping ore production will commence in...

Infrastructure

OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FUTURE. OUR HOMES.

The Northern Territory and Federal governments are investing $2.1 billion in the project with five core aims: • To reduce overcrowding and improve living conditions • To enhance local decision making and engagement with communities • To develop Aboriginal businesses • To create sustainable local employment • To power...

Infrastructure

ALLAN KING TAKES THE HIGH ROAD

Allan King & Sons has an impressive portfolio of successfully carrying out both remote and local contracts – from major road intersection upgrades, prawn farm ponds, flood immunity works, constructing multiple bridges from Dundee as far as Timber Creek, to manufacturing construction materials, and the operation of fixed and mobile concrete...

Indigenous Affairs

WHARF EARNS A LARRAKIA NAME

The naming of the wharf represents the mutual respect between Larrakia people and INPEX since 2008. As a part of the naming process, INPEX consulted the INPEX Larrakia Advisory Committee (ILAC) to suggest a name for the wharf in Larrakia language.  ILAC chair Darryn Wilson explains how the name Madla (pronounced Mud-lah) came...

Education

MICHAELA JOINS INPEX FAMILY

A simple careers talk at a Territory high school has altered a young Darwin apprentice’s career trajectory forever. The life changing moment came as Michaela Espie attended a INPEX careers talk at Taminmin High School in 2021. Michaela was previously enrolled in the former Girls Academy program which INPEX supported, and then the STARS...

Issue 38

INPEX EXCEEDS OWN TARGETS

INPEX started its RAP journey in 2013, demonstrating a deep commitment to engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in communities where the business operates. By late 2022, INPEX had exceeded its RAP targets and delivered tangible outcomes across a range of areas, in particular employment and business engagement, leading...

Issue 38

SEA BREEZE REBORN

Neil and Desley Sunners, who own Territory born-and-bred construction company Sunbuild, are delighted that the 92-apartment Sea Breeze project in the Darwin suburb of Nightcliff has restarted. And they wanted to celebrate by showing their respect for Indigenous culture by asking Larrakia Elder Tony Duwan Lee and his son Trent Bundirrik Lee to...

Issue 38

NEW OVERPASS PUTS DRIVER SAFETY FIRST

Jointly funded by the Australian and Northern Territory governments, the construction of an overpass at the intersection of Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road in Darwin will support about 450 jobs at the peak of construction with 150 on site at any one time. Nearly 20,000 vehicles travel on Tiger Brennan Drive each day and the busy...

Business

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...

Issue 38

NAUTILUS FLIES HIGH WITH THE TERRITORY

The company has spent about $2 million on aircraft and facilities in the NT in past year and plans to spend more in the next few months. It has extensive experience delivering commercial aviation services in Northern Australia, including to remote mining sites. Nautilus Aviation also has expertise in aerial surveys; sling, heavy and...

Business

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...