Business

NOUS SUPPORTS OUR ECONOMY

These are just a few of the implications for the Northern Territory from the transition to net zero, as the way we power our economy shifts toward low-carbon options. It’s a transition that Chief Executive and Managing Principal Tim Orton and the Darwin-based team at Nous Group are keen to be a part of. “ The shift to net zero is...

Infrastructure

TYRRELL-ISING THE TERRITORY

There seemed no way out of the impasse – until he had one of those lightbulb moments, rushed into Chief Minister Paul Henderson’s office and proclaimed: “Let’s call Tyrrell.” Paul Tyrrell, who had been head of the Territory’s public service for a decade, was hauled out of retirement to achieve something that would mean so much to...

Business

FAMILY FIRM’S GROWING GAINS

T&J was established by Tony and Jean Civitarese in Tennant Creek in 1987 – with Jean in the office and Tony on the tools. The company now employs about 30-40 staff and has opened a smart office in Darwin Business Park. “We were covering nearly the whole of the Territory and opened in Darwin so that we can do more Top End work,” says...

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BUYING LOCAL CAN IGNITE PROSPERITY

By actively collaborating with local suppliers, these companies can create a symbiotic relationship that benefits both their operations and the region as a whole. It provides numerous advantages – it stimulates the local economy by generating jobs, fosters entrepreneurship, and supports small and medium-sized enterprises. This economic...

Business

ROBOTIC HARVESTER SNAPPED UP IN CROC PITCH CHALLENGE

Agricultural Robotics inspired the judges to be part of reshaping an industry and easing the labour challenge. The two runner ups were also from the agriculture sector their prizes supported by the Northern Territory Government’s Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade. Now in its 5th year, Croc Pitch is Northern Australia’s premier...

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GAS CENTRAL TO OUR CLEANER ENERGY FUTURE

Hundreds of millions of dollars of investment along the supply chain have already poured into regional NT communities during the exploration phase. Now the safe development of the region’s onshore gas reserves will help usher in a new wave of prosperity for the region as the NT Government collects royalties to help fund public services and...

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INPEX: A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY

INPEX General Manager NT Stuart Knowles took part in a panel discussion at Facing North in Canberra where he provided an update and the steps the company is taking to support a cleaner energy future as mapped out in INPEX’s Vision@2022 strategic plan. “In July, we welcomed INPEX’s announcement to acquire a 50 percent stake in Enel Green...

Business

FULL STEAM AHEAD MAXCON

The close-knit team finished building the STEAM centre at Darwin’s Dripstone Middle School – and was awarded a Master Builders NT award for the project. They are delighted to have won the over $1 Million Commercial & Retail Fitout or Alteration award for the Dripstone Middle School project. They won the same award for a similar...

Infrastructure

SEABREEZE TAKES SHAPE

Sea Breeze holds a commanding position at the junction of Dick Ward Drive and Progress Drive in Nightcliff. The sales office and display suite are expected to be open soon. Interest has been growing since the project got underway earlier this year. Sea Breeze is being built by Sunbuild, which has won 40 awards for its work over the past...

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ISLAND HOPPING WITH HERITAGE

Great-grandmas, grandads, mothers, fathers, children … they all flocked to the beach to watch the westerners wade ashore from zodiacs. Kids were even given time off school to witness what to them was a remarkable spectacle. We were on an exciting 15-day cruise from the Philippines capital of Manila to Darwin with pioneering New...

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REMEMBERING TRACY

Cyclone Tracy is forever lodged in the minds of not only the almost-40,000 souls who experienced her fury, but of the many thousands more who helped traumatised evacuees. They made their presence known on the long road out, helping survivors as they punted their damaged vehicles south or set themselves up at interstate airports awaiting the...

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TQ PIONEER STEVE SUTTON

He built his Indigewear brand from the most humble of beginnings – designing a single pair of rugby league shorts – to a company with more than 350 regular customers in just three years. His Aboriginal designs are now on sports and casual wear throughout Australia. Steve, who runs his business from his home in Tennant Creek, is...