Business

GUNBALANYA CELEBRATES

It was incredible to see the entire community of Gunbalanya come out to celebrate this wonderful occasion. The easy-to-operate laundry, set inside a six-metre shipping container, has four industrial-sized washers and dryers. It will provide a free laundry services to the Gunbalanya community while creating employment opportunities for...

Business

TEGAN TAKES MOTOR TRADE UP A GEAR

It means to go the extra mile for customers, to make them happy, to give them more than what they expect, to supply superb after-sales care. Tegan is the new Dealer Principal at Lexus of Darwin and Bridge Toyota. She is extremely proud to be the first female Dealer Principal of a Lexus franchise in Australia and is also one of a few female...

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NPE: INDUSTRY LEADERS

NPE has been operating in the Territory since 2016, boasting a dedicated team of engineers, technicians, poly welders, and project managers. As part of a large national company, they can expand their personnel when required. NPE Darwin is a leading expert in water management and treatment solutions, offering services such as dewatering, bypass...

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EMPIRE SET TO PROVE BEETALOO POTENTIAL

Once final approvals are obtained, Empire is set to begin a pilot project that will demonstrate that the Beetaloo’s shale gas resources can deliver much needed energy to the Top End and generate wide benefits for Territorians. The Beetaloo Basin, approximately 750 kilometres to the southeast of Darwin, is estimated to be the largest shale...

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DISCOVER WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW

Founded in the Northern Territory over 20 years ago, Campaign Edge Sprout is committed to delivering innovative marketing solutions that resonate with local communities and beyond. With a deep understanding of the unique cultural landscape and economic environment of the Northern Territory, the company leverages its expertise to create...

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WOMEN HEAD LAND COUNCIL

Cherelle Wurrawilya was elected chair and Ida Mamarika deputy chair. Ms Wurrawilya says the board will continue to deliver the key initiatives contained in the ALC strategic plan, which include a range of wealthcreating projects, such as a high-end seafood farm. The land council is driving the commercial enterprises in preparation for the...

Business

GABBERT SHAPES THE TERRITORY

Gabbert Design's practice is distinguished by two primary design divisions: one led by Sandra Gabbert, specialising in commercial interior design and fit-outs, and the other, overseen by Wayne, focusing on commercial building design and infrastructure development. Their expertise spans a wide range of sectors, with capabilities encompassing...

Business

QUIET ACHIEVER

With a focus on commercial office design, Sandra has been instrumental in crafting some of Darwin’s most impressive corporate interiors. She spearheads a dynamic and innovative design team, renowned for her collaborative approach and adeptness at understanding and translating clients’ functional needs and aspirations into exceptional...

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TQ PIONEER GEORGE VOUKOLOS

The father of the Northern Territory’s recreational fishing world chuckles when he tells how he left school at the age of 15 after failing his exams. Greece-born George Voukolos, who arrived in Australia as a migrant boy not knowing a word of English, says: “I wasn’t the best of students – I just wanted to get out to work. “The...

Education

APPRENTICES THE WINNERS IN GTNT DEAL

Within the organisation is the NT’s largest group training organisation, the Institute of Skills and Training Australia, which was named Small Training Provider of the Year at the Australian Training Awards last year and most recently named as the NT's Apprentice Connect Provider. It also holds the Workforce Australia contract Intojobs,...

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LOOK TO THE STARS

Through partnerships with more than 60 primary and secondary schools, the program is on track to be supporting about 4000 students by year-end. The Stars program aims to improve health, education and employment outcomes for participants by focusing on four important pillars: • Education, training and employment • Healthy...

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IAN McBEAN: MASTER OF THE MURRANJI

Nat and Sam “Greenhide” Sam Croker found sufficient water to make droving practicable. They found the Murranji Waterhole and pushing further west they also found Yellow Waterhole. Like most early explorers, they were helped by Aboriginal people, in this case the Mudburra. The Commonwealth Government took over the Northern Territory from...