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BEEF REPORT

Steady market conditions in live cattle exports but uncertainty exists around Indonesian government intentions for breeder imports. Key points: Vietnam’s beef prices are falling due to increased imports, with farmers facing challenges from low quality cattle and poor feed Indonesia's demand for live cattle exports remains strong, with...

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Glide into the heart of Europe

If you are looking for a holiday that has everything done for you, pick a Viking River Cruise. I had never been to Europe and got to experience 15 wonderful days exploring 900-year-old castles, eating my way across the Netherlands, Austria, Germany and Hungary, immersed in Mozart in Vienna and toured Nuremberg’s Second World War art...

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THE GOOD OIL ON DOING BUSINESS

Territory agricultural products face competition from other Australian exporters along with growers in China. Cosmetic and natural health products, such as Kakadu Blue Cypress oil, face a formidable wall of Chinese traditional medicine products. Adding to this competitive pressure is the way China has shifted from imitation to enhancement and...

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STRIKING A BALANCE

It's not just the core business of energy development that keeps him occupied – he also enjoys the community contribution his role plays in the Territory. Community partnerships Part of this contribution is INPEX’s support of the Darwin Festival, which achieved one of its most successful seasons at the box office this year. "INPEX...

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BREAKING NEW GROUND

As the NT’s premier cultural institution, MAGNT has been captivating the hearts and minds of Territorians for more than 40 years. Its collections span natural sciences, histories, arts and Aboriginal culture and position the museum perfectly to deliver an education program that is diverse and engaging, uniquely Territorian and one that will...

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PORT ENJOYS ANOTHER GREAT YEAR

New recruits have added extra zest to an already dedicated staff. Chief Executive Peter Dummett says the 2023-24 financial year was “exciting and productive” for the port. “It's been particularly pleasing to see the various work groups rise to the challenges that came their way,” he says. We have an outstanding team at the port, with a...

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SUNCABLE ONE STEP CLOSER TO SUPERCHARGING THE TERRITORY

Underpinning this boom is SunCable’s Australia-Asia Power Link (AAPowerLink), the world’s largest renewable energy and transmission project. Over two stages, it proposes to generate, store, and transmit 6GW of firmed solar and wind energy from the Barkly region, home to some of the world’s best renewable resources. 4GW will be sent...

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DE SILVA HEBRON STRONG AS EVER

David De Silva, who founded Darwin based De Silva Hebron 30 years ago, almost died in September last year when he fractured his skull after falling over in front of family and friends at his home. He lost nearly three litres of blood – blood literally poured out of his right ear. “The paramedics were great,” David says. “They...

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LIKE AN APOCALYPSE

Our house was a stone's throw from the Yarrawonga Zoo. Calling it a zoo might have been a stretch, but for an eight-year-old, it was pretty cool. I spent each day after school feeding the animals. We lived in a modest three-bedroom block home and had a horse. I attended Berrimah Primary School. Back then, Yarrawonga was considered “down The...

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ESSINGTON SCHOOL: A JOURNEY FROM FIRST STEPS TO LIFELONG LEARNING

The mix of pride and trepidation is palpable, a whirlwind of emotions that culminates in tears of joy. Fast forward to Year 12 graduation day, when those children, now young adults, complete their senior education, and the sense of pride is even more profound. For families in Darwin, this journey is made even more special at The Essington...

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50 YEARS IN POLITICS

Territorians were granted the opportunity to vote for their own Legislative Assembly members 50 years ago – on 19 October 1974. Two months later, Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin and diminished this milestone to a distant memory. The first election was a non-event for NT Labor, which didn’t win any seats to 17 for the Country Liberal...

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NT MAJOR EVENTS: MAKING AN IMPACT

Owned by the Territory Government but operating in a forward-thinking private enterprise model, the company has become a driving force behind some of the most significant events in the Territory. Over the last 12 months, and under the leadership of outgoing Chief Executive Officer Suzana Bishop, Northern Territory Major Events Company...