Education

MOTOR TRADE SALUTES BEST

He was 35 – and absolutely delighted – when he was named Apprentice of the Year at the TIO Automotive Apprentice of the Year Awards in March. Kurt works at Ken Scott Services in Darwin. “The company took a bit of a risk taking me on at my age but it’s worked out well,” he says. Kurt was one of 22 winners at the TIO-sponsored...

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TERRITORY LEADS MINERALS CHASE

Critical minerals are essential components in many rapidly growing clean energy technologies. The Northern Territory has resources of 17 critical minerals – aluminium, cobalt, copper, lithium, gallium, graphite, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, phosphate, rare earth elements, titanium, tungsten, vanadium, zinc and zirconium....

Indigenous Affairs

BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES

A new 24-lot subdivision has been completed in Gunbalanya, 220 kilometres east of Darwin. Fifty seven homes will be built and an additional 67 bedrooms added as part of works under the Territory Government’s Room to Breathe program. Twenty six properties have been completed and 10 handed over to excited residents. About $30 million...

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ICN: SUPPORTING LOCAL INDUSTRY

The partnership has been highly regarded for its role in fostering local economic growth and development. Despite the evolution of digital technology, ICN's commitment to maintaining a local presence, or “boots on the ground”, has been the cornerstone of their ability to understand the capabilities and potential of the local industry...

Education

EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING RECOGNISED

Lilly Bright was born in Katherine District Hospital and now works there. “I like to tell people that I’ve come full circle,” she says. The allied health assistant was named School-based Apprentice of the Year at the 2023 NT Training Awards. “It was a great experience,” she says. “I made so many useful connections.”...

Business

THINK WATER: A GREAT PROBLEM SOLVER

This is where Think Water comes in. Specialising in pumps, irrigation, and water solutions, Think Water undertakes projects ranging from modest sums around $10,000 to multi-million-dollar endeavours. With a diverse inventory encompassing pumps to industrial pressure washers, Think Water boasts a dedicated team comprising engineers, designers,...

Education

BUILDING A FUTURE

They strongly believe that the home in Durack Heights, Palmerston, deserved to be named HIA Northern Territory Home of the Year. Judges described the modern, singlestorey house as “generous”, featuring a welcoming entry, beautiful highraked ceilings, and ample natural light and ventilation. S&R owners Marc Renshaw and Krissy...

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NAUTILUS FLIES HIGH IN THE NT

Nautilus has a fleet of 39 helicopters and employs 118 staff, including 40 pilots, at eight bases across Northern Australia. It has a successful Indigenous employment program: two Indigenous Territorians work at Nautilus’s Darwin Airport base – Jamie Dawson as a pilot and Jai Nadjamerrek as part of the operations crew. Jai also has...

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NT STRIKES GOLD

Newmont’s Tanami operation, a 12-hour drive north-west from Alice Springs, has about 14 years of mine life to run. But extensive expansion, exploration and development work underway could extend that even further. About 1800 fly-in fly-out workers operate the underground mine, which is one of the biggest single contributors to the NT...

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OUR HOME TRUTHS

The critical housing shortage, skyrocketing costs and diminishing affordability have become alarming issues that demand immediate and strategic action. It is with a sense of urgency and a commitment to the wellbeing of Territorians that we, at the Property Council of Australia's NT Division, propose a budget plan. Drawing inspiration from...

Business

DARLENE CHIN – A VERY DARWIN GIRL

Her mum was heavily pregnant when the family drove 3500 kilometres to the Gold Coast for a holiday with family. And that’s how one of the Northern Territory’s leading retailers came to be born in Southport. “I never admit that I wasn’t born in Darwin,” she says. “I’m a Darwin girl through and through. I still ask my mother,...

Education

WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION AT ESSINGTON

Mr Nyhuis has immediately embarked on an improvement journey, building on existing strengths, and with the vision of Essington as a world-class school. He completed his own education in Darwin and earned his Bachelor of Education at Charles Darwin University, previously the Northern Territory University. His commitment to continuous...