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...

Chamber of Commerce Business

FRESH TEAM TAKES OVER

Karen Sheldon has been elected as president and Greg Ireland has stepped in as Chief Executive following the resignation of Greg Bicknell. Alice Springs-based Nicole Walsh has been appointed Chief Operations Officer. The new leadership paid tribute to Mr Bicknell, who was at the Chamber for 17 years, including six as Chief Executive. He is...

Bert Built Cattle Equipment Business

BERT THE BUILDER

He specialises in building portable loading ramps and other equipment for animals – from cows to camels. Alice Springs-based Bert Bilt Cattle Equipment also builds other useful structures, such as sheds and carports – and even does trailer repairs. “I will give anything a go and will work with people to build them what they want and...