Education

TERRITORY WELCOMES GREATER MILITARY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

The United States already rotates about 2200 marines through Darwin each year. The increased presence of Japanese Self Defense Force units would give NT companies opportunities to win supply, servicing and construction contracts. “In time, we would like to see the Japanese rotate through the Territory for joint training and exercises like...

Business

DARWIN MAZDA TRIUMPHS AGAIN

Judges carried out an exhaustive assessment before declaring that the dealership on the Stuart Highway had reached a standard of excellence putting it at the top of the profession nationwide. They looked at business performance indicators, the Mazda customer service index, facilities and standards. Darwin Mazda’s 50 staff are delighted...

Business

CHAMBER SALUTES BEST OF BUSINESS

The program includes taking Aboriginal boys as work experience students at the port. It won the inaugural Community Collaboration and Corporate Responsibility trophy at the NT Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. Port owner Landbridge says the partnership with Clontarf is a great success and “stellar”. The Clontarf...

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WAY TO SUCCESS BEGINS WITH A GOOD FOOD

Food is the cornerstone of a successful deployment. However, flavour isn’t the only important factor in preparing an AUSMAT ration pack. The NCCTRC are proactive in contributing to sustainability efforts while on deployment at home and overseas.  When considering food, alongside health and nutrition, the organisation’s environmental...

Business

YOUR DENTIST: DENTISTRY WITH A DIFFERENCE

The reception room is the most welcoming of any dentist or doctor in the Northern Territory.There are big, fat, comfy leather chairs, a soothing video of tropical fish, gentle music and even the offer of a cup of tea in glass cups. The entrance sets the tone for what Your Dentist is all about – making patients feel comfortable, secure and...

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McARTHUR RIVER MINE: THE TRUTH OF IT

These are the facts about McArthur River Mining’s environmental management and performance, which are outlined in independent reporting and underpinned by scientific data endorsed by industry experts. Recent reports, such as the Independent Monitor (IM) Annual Environmental Performance Audit Report (AEPAR) and the Environment Protection and...

Business

SEA BREEZE: QUALITY AT A GREAT PRICE

And the reason is simple: now is the time to buy.Sea Breeze is setting a new benchmark in affordable apartment homes in the Territory’s capital city.Award-winning construction company Sunbuild will recommence building the development on the corner of Progress Drive and Dick Ward Drive this month.Completion is expected by April 2024.And that’s...

Business

TEC AUTOMATION: WE’RE HERE!

“We’ve shown we can deliver,” says Ryan Smith, who co-owns the Darwin-based electrical control systems and automation company with wife Soraya. “We’ve proved to be a good local solution by offering great service, good pricing, professional response and technical versatility.” TEC automation has carried out a suite of key...

Education

ESSINGTON SHINES AGAIN

It excelled in the NTCET exams, NAPLAN and International Competitions and Assessments for Schools assessments in 2022. Principal Karen Rohrs says:“We have a school community of happy, engaged students, invested parents and dedicated staff. That combination leads to strong results. “We strive for excellence by setting high standards but...

Business

CUSTOM WORKS: A BOAT BUILDER OF QUALITY

Darwin-based Custom Works has enjoyed steady, sustainable growth since being founded by Dale Smith in 2007. They have built more than 100 vessels – mostly from 5-7.5 metres – for clients ranging from Water Police, Indigenous ranger groups, guided fishing industry, Coast Guard, Fisheries, Parks and Wildlife, and recreational anglers. The...

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SHIFT LIFT BACK ON TRACK

Navy, Border Force, offshore oil and gas, survey, fishing and tourism vessels of up to 5500 tonnes will be capable of being raised out of the water and transferred to a blast and paint shed or hardstand for repair and maintenance.  The ship lift project also includes significant wet berth capacity enabling large vessels to moor...

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TOWARDS NET-ZERO

The long-awaited shift is now underway from a period of high ambition to one of action. Driven by the public and stakeholders, governments and companies are accelerating toward net-zero emissions. Renewable energy and electrification, hydrogen, energy efficiency and other methods to combat climate change are taking off at unprecedented pace....