Issue 40

SANTOS SHOWS FAITH IN THE NT

Rusca Environmental Solutions will carry out waste management services for the extension of the Darwin liquefied natural gas plant at Wickham Point. Santos sees the contact as an important step forward in its commitment to support and increase opportunities for Indigenous businesses and create economic development in Aboriginal...

Indigenous Affairs

IRONBARK MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE AS IT GROWS

It evolved from humble beginnings in a single demountable on the outskirts of Darwin to a sprawling  business of 11 offices and more than 70 staff.   So it’s not surprising that the organisation is still thriving and continuing its steady growth.  Ironbark has experienced remarkable expansion – it now boasts 10 healthy business...

Issue 40

TANAMI: AUSTRALIA’S GOLDEN HEART

Newmont has forged a close partnership with the Indigenous Warlpiri people to operate the underground Tanami mine, nearly 540 kilometres north-west of Alice Springs. The long-life, world-class mine, which sits on Aboriginal-owned land, produces an average of 500,000 ounces of gold each year. Tanami Expansion 2 is expected to extend the...

Business

REAL ESTATE CENTRAL: THE TERRITORY FIRM

BRADEN MENZIES - A NATURAL ENTREPRENEUR We're not a franchise, we're not part of a national company. none of our money goes interstate - all our profits go back into the territory economy. Self-confessed fishing fanatic Braden Menzies came to Darwin as a boy to catch barramundi. At first, he lived rough on the Mandorah jetty, swapping...

Education

PIPELINE OF LOCAL TALENT SHINES AT INPEX

The traineeship program is delivered by Programmed Skilled Workforce over a two-year period, combining on-the-job and classroom-based learning. The newly qualified production technicians have completed a Certificate II and III Process Plant Operations (PMA) qualification, as well as other important training, including emergency response as an...

Issue 40

TRAUMA CENTRE HELPS OUTBACK TB SCREENING

Misha Richards is a SA Health radiographer and a member of the Australian Medical Assistance Team, helped the SA TB Services team conduct screening by using the mobile machine. She also provided mentorship and field support for local healthcare staff. Ms Richards says the secondary machine from NCCTRC was a critical piece of equipment...

Issue 40

TQ PIONEER – FRANKIE DALTON

The wicket in the Outback had the most unlikely of beginnings. A Northern Territory police commissioner told Frankie Dalton that his famous Frank’s Bar and Grill at Wave Hill, 444 kilometres southwest of Katherine, was selling grog illegally. “We’ve got to sort that out,” he said. “You won’t get a pub licence – they’ll...

Issue 40

MINDIL BEACH CASINO RESORT GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITY

General Manager Avril Baynes says the entire team at the casino resort takes “immense pride” in its substantial contribution to the broader Northern Territory economy. “However, what truly matters to us is the invaluable role we play in supporting the Darwin community and nurturing the social fabric that binds the diverse individuals...

Issue 40

McARTHUR RIVER MINE: LIANTHAWIRRIYARRA

The partnership is between Glencore’s McArthur River Mining and the li-Anthawirriyarra (people of the sea) Sea Ranger Unit, who are collaborating on an ongoing water quality monitoring program of marine waters around MRM’s Bing Bong Loading Facility. Glencore’s MRM, 700 kilometres south-east of Darwin and 65 kilometres from the township...

Issue 40

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! OUR AIRLINE TURNS 45

Darwin-based Airnorth provides essential flights to remote parts of the Territory. It also has scheduled services to Perth via Kununurra and Broome in Western Australia and Cairns and Townsville in Queensland. And the carrier has been a constant and vital link between Darwin and the developing nation of Timor Leste, where it has been...

Business

SUNOXI: ENERGY YOU WILL LOVE

His company Sunoxi designs, installs, maintains and repairs residential and commercial solar and battery systems. Jeremy, who won the Territory Telstra Business of the Year award against strong competition in 2015, is renowned not just for doing a good job at a fair price, but for providing a first-class after-sales service. He also earns...

Business

ESTELLE BLOSSOMS IN BUSINESS

“I am absolutely overwhelmed and humbled to accept this recognition and award,” she said. “Anyone in business knows that every day is a challenge and an opportunity. We have a dream and we work hard to achieve this.” Estelle came to Darwin in 1980 for a holiday – and never left. She was working at the telephone exchange for...