Hayfield Issue 29

LOVING THE LAND

He certainly hopes so. Like all cattlemen, his livelihood is in the lap of the gods – almost literally. “The word is that we’ll get an early wet season this year and then 10 years of good wets.” The last two seasons have been the toughest the Dyers have recorded since they took on the lease at Hayfield- Shenandoah stations 45 years...

Department of the Chief Minister Business

WHEN A LITTLE MEANS A LOT

They have worked harder, thought smarter and come up with innovative ideas to survive the pandemic. One theme has run through it all: if you want the business you appreciate today to be here tomorrow, buy local. A Territory Government campaign – aimed at encouraging Territorians to do everything from eating out a little more often to...

Department of the Chief Minister Issue 28

SWEETENER FOR MANGO ROADS

The Northern Territory Government, in partnership with the Australian Government and Litchfield Council, have released a tender to upgrade and seal 15.2 kilometres of gravel roads. Improvements will support the Territory’s mango industry by reducing the risk of roads flooding during the wet season; making access between farms, packing sheds and...

Department of Trade Business and Innovation Business

REBUILDING THE TERRITORY

A team headed by co-chairs Andrew Liveris and Paul Henderson are hard at work mapping a road to prosperity. Chief Minister Michael Gunner wants their first report on his desk by the end of July. The Territory Government wants to turn the once-in-a-century crisis into a once-in-a-century opportunity for economic recovery, growth and...

Inpex Business

HARD WORK AT INPEX PAYS OFF

So, when the the coronavirus pandemic started a few months ago, the company responded in a calm and well-planned way. The aim of the strategy was twofold: to keep personnel safe while maintaining the safe production and export of gas. INPEX employs about 500 workers at Bladin Point – most of them Territorians but also a few specialists who fly...

Beef Report Issue 28

BEEF REPORT

KEY POINTS  • Live cattle trade volumes in May close to normal pre-virus levels.  • A modest rise in Indonesian demand for fresh beef during Ramadan and Lebaran • African swine fever still creating havoc with protein supplies in the background • Darwin feeder cattle prices are back on the rise  SLAUGHTER STEERS...

NT Cattleman's Association Business

WE’RE FIGHTING FOR YOU

The Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association represents pastoralists and an increasing number of associate members, who manage 49 per cent of the Territory’s land mass and keep 10,000 people directly and indirectly employed. We used to say Australia was built on the sheep’s back, but with the Territory it was built on the back of our...

NT Cattleman's Association Business

BORN TO THE JOB

She was born in Humpty Doo, went to Taminmin College and loves nothing more than riding in a rodeo. Romy is the executive officer of the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association. Her job at the NTCA’s headquarters in Darwin includes organising executive meetings, branch meetings and the annual conference. The mother-of-three also deals...

THE WARBY FAMILY Business

BLISS IN THE BUSH

The Warby family feels lucky to live on the land. Mum Katherine, Dad Sandy and kids Chloe, Tilly and Zander live on Phillip Creek Station on the Barkly Tableland. “We feel very fortunate to do what we do every day,” says Katherine. “It’s not easy some days, but it is a rewarding and fulfilling lifestyle. “Phillip Creek has been an...

NT Cattleman's Association Business

DONAL TAKES TO THE SKIES

Donal, who has lived on Cave Creek Station, 10 kilometres from Mataranka in Never Never country for 22 years, says being a mustering pilot is a “very dynamic job” “With so many factors at play, it's almost guaranteed there'll be a few surprises. “Aerial mustering does have a reputation for being dangerous, but driving down the Stuart...

Business NT Business

NEW DAWN FOR BUSINESS

It has become simply Business NT. The Territory’s peak business representative body has forged a partnership with Business Australia, which will allow it to offer many more services to members. “We have refreshed the organisation so that we stay relevant to modern business needs and meet the expectations of our members,” says chief...

City of Darwin Business

RECORD BUDGET

Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis says: “This is the first time ever City of Darwin has not increased rates – and following Covid-19 this is exactly the right time for them not to be increased.” Other highlights of the 2020-21 budget are $25 million towards the redevelopment of Casuarina swimming pool, $3.8 million for tree planting and...