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15:46pm 10th April, 2026

Business
- NGS: WHERE TRUST MEETS EXCELLENCE Northern Glass Solutions – better known as NGS – has commissioned a purpose-built processing plant at Darwin East Arm Business Park. The business is positioning itself as a leader in the high-performance, energy-efficient and safe production of glass for commercial, industrial and residential applications across Northern Australia and...Read more
- McMAHON SERVICES For nearly three decades, McMahon Services has been delivering complex civil, construction, demolition and environmental projects across the Northern Territory, building a reputation for capability, reliability and performance in some of Australia’s most demanding environments. From its first project in 1998, the demolition of...Read more
- GUMATJ PREPARE FOR A FUTURE WITHOUT MINING After nearly six decades living and working in Gove, I have witnessed its evolution from a remote mining outpost into a resilient regional community. As a long-standing industry participant, a former public servant, and now CEO of Gumatj Corporation, I have seen first hand both the benefits mining has delivered and the responsibilities...Read more
- OUR CASINO RESORT ENJOYS AN UPGRADE Executives of global hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North immediately agreed when it was proposed that the casino resort be renovated. “They didn’t hesitate,” says general manager Brad Morgan. “They are very optimistic about our future. This major investment is a sign of confidence in the Northern...Read more
Major Projects
- FUTURE BRIGHT FOR VISITOR ECONOMY Territory Visitor Economy Strategy 2032 action plan sets out a clear course to achieve a thriving visitor economy of $3 billion by 2032. The strategy comes as the Territory attracts international attention with The New York Times ranking the Territory the top destination in Australia and 14th in the world in its Best Places to Go for 2026,...Read more
- GROWING CENTRAL AUSTRALIA Central Australia is often treated as a postcard backdrop, a place you visit, not a place you build from. In reality, it’s one of the most strategically important regions in the country: nearly 40% of the Territory’s land mass, home to more than 40,000 people and an economy anchored by tourism, mining and energy, pastoral production and...Read more
- SITZLER KEEPS FAITH WITH TERRITORIANS The overpass at the junction of Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road in Darwin will improve road safety, reduce traffic delays and enhance important freight transport links. Nearly 20,000 vehicles travel on Tiger Brennan Drive each day, commuting between Darwin, Palmerston and the rural areas. The busy intersection has been the scene of...Read more
- JAYTEX’S NEW CHAPTER IN LEADERSHIP AND GROWTH Established in 1997, it has grown from modest beginnings into one of the Northern Territory’s premier construction companies, renowned for its reliability, dedication and unwavering commitment to quality. With a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects, including SWELL Palmerston, Darwin Corporate Park, NT Motorcycle Centre and, more...Read more
Resources
- LIFEBOAT SERVICING BUILDS CAPABILITY The important maintenance work is now being carried out at the Darwin-based Monadelphous workshop in East Arm. Doing this maintenance work onshore is more efficient, providing greater schedule certainty. The first of 11 lifeboats arrived in Darwin in February for its 60‑month major service. For INPEX, this shift is creating new...Read more
- BAROSSA’S FIRST CARGO Santos successfully shipped the first LNG cargo from the Barossa gas field to Japan in January, marking the start of a project that will deliver jobs and economic impact to the Top End and the region for decades to come. The gas was loaded to the 280 metre-long Kool Blizzard tanker and departed Darwin for the Sakai terminal in Osaka, 500...Read more
- COMMITTED TO THE TERRITORY Shaping vibrant and resilient communities is not just an opportunity— it is a responsibility we embrace with pride and purpose. Our community investment programs aim to make a positive impact through: • education and training programs • health and wellbeing initiatives • business capacity building • programs...Read more
- 30 YEARS OF McARTHUR RIVER MINE Since 1995, (MRM) has been at the forefront of zinc and lead production in Australia. It’s an amazing feat, one marked by milestones and groundbreaking technological innovations that are now used across the world. The making of MRM MRM may have been in operation for 30 years, but its history dates back much further – more...Read more
Primary Industry
- BENEFITS OF BEEF Reliable access to affordable protein underpins social stability, economic participation and political confidence. When supply chains are strong, communities are resilient. When they fracture, pressure builds – in households, in markets and across borders. Northern Australia sits closer to Jakarta than to Canberra. This geography...Read more
- BEEF REPORT Key points: Brazil and Canada are expanding market access in Southeast Asia as regional buyers diversify beef supply. Indonesia continues enforcing Ramadan beef price caps as cattle prices hold around IDR 55,000kg liveweight. Tight cattle supply and wet season conditions are limiting availability into Darwin despite...Read more
- BIODIVERSITY IS BETTER ON BEEF For more than a century, pastoral families have worked across vast rangelands, shaping landscapes that remain some of the most intact in Australia. They did not achieve this by locking the country away. They achieved it by developing it with purpose, and the opportunity to build on that legacy has never been greater. Stretching across...Read more
- CAREERS ARE BETTER ON BEEF Out here in the Northern Territory, there’s a very different story unfolding, one that puts you at the centre of global food supply, world-class landscapes and a lifestyle most people only dream of. It’s time to realise that careers are better on beef. The NT pastoral industry produces some of the finest beef in the world. From premium...Read more
Infrastructure
- BUILDING THE TERRITORY Anyone involved in the industry will tell you that successful projects rely on collaboration between local contractors, national suppliers and project partners who can operate reliably in remote and high-pressure environments. Having experienced teams on the ground – supported by national capability – is critical to keeping Territory...Read more
- BEYOND THE BUILD At some point in every project, the focus shifts from the build itself to the people it affects. In construction, legacy is often measured by what is built. The structures that stand, the communities they support and the economies they enable. But there is another kind of legacy that matters just as much: the impact created beyond the...Read more
- GOLDEN ‘PAY’ DIRT Most were unaware of the massive effort required to create the specialised 1.6km track. The NT Government’s Department of Logistics and Infrastructure (DLI) had less than a year to design, construct and certify the new track from the release of the first tender. The track’s 22 corners, 21 jumps and a 90m starting straight were a rare...Read more
- DCOH BUILDS ON MOMENTUM WITH NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND CITY SHAPING PROJECTS Since then, the company’s achievements have been nothing short of impressive. The past 18 months have delivered some of the most significant milestones in the company’s history, reinforcing DCOH’s position as one of the Northern Territory’s most respected and capable organisations, and as a business that continues to invest...Read more
Education
- GROWING STRONGER, ONE PASS AT A TIME That principle underpins the partnership between INPEX and Netball Northern Territory, a collaboration focused on building opportunity, leadership and long‑term community strength through sport. Netball is one of the Territory’s most widely played sports, particularly among women and girls, offering connection, confidence and a sense of...Read more
- SHAPING BRIGHTER FUTURES Behind this impact is a strategic partnership between MAGNT and the INPEX-led Ichthys Joint Venture, providing long-term support for MAGNT’s STEAM education program, helping deliver dynamic learning experiences to thousands of Territory students every year. For INPEX and the Ichthys-led joint venture, supporting STEAM education is an...Read more
- ERA OF CHANGE Now in its 51st year, Batchelor Institute is looking ahead to an exciting future delivering more education options to students across the Territory and Australia-wide. At the helm of this era of growth and expansion is Dean of Higher Education, Professor Curtis Roman. “Batchelor Institute has an extensive history working with Indigenous...Read more
- DELIVERING WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY This outstanding achievement places Essington not only at the forefront of education in the Territory but also on the national stage as the highest-ranking Northern Territory school in the Top 100 private schools across Australia. Yet these results represent far more than academic achievement alone — they reflect a school grounded in...Read more
Indigenous Affairs
- ABORIGINAL HOUSING NT Aboriginal Housing NT, the Northern Territory’s peak body for the Aboriginal community-controlled housing and homelands sector, represents 23 Aboriginal community-controlled housing providers. AHNT strongly advocates for the return of housing and homelands service delivery and management to Aboriginal people, their organisations and...Read more
- BUSH BENEFITS FROM MASSIVE HOUSING BUILD The Northern Territory Government is matching the Federal Government’s $2 billion commitment to deliver the Our Community. Our Future. Our Homes. project. The massive investment focuses on: Reducing overcrowding and improving living conditions Community-led decision-making and engagement with...Read more
- FUND TAKES FLIGHT IN TIWI ISLANDS The fund has been established by Santos and its Barossa LNG joint venture partners to benefit Aboriginal coastal communities in the Territory. It will enable Tiwi Resources to create more employment opportunities for rangers and upgrade their infrastructure and equipment – strengthening the ability to care for Country across land and...Read more
- LI WUNUNGU A new partnership between Mawurli and Wirriwangkuma Aboriginal Corporation and DCT Australia is setting a bold standard for collaboration in the Northern Territory’s civil and building construction sector. Launched at DCT Australia’s Howard Springs headquarters in September, the joint venture represents more than a business deal –...Read more
Blak Business
- PRIMARY HEALTHCARE NETWORK MAKES HISTORY This bold step reflects NT PHN’s unwavering commitment to cultural safety, health equity and meaningful change in primary healthcare across the Territory. The newly appointed directors – Dr Simone Raye, Professor Sean Taylor, Kylie Stothers and Leeanne Caton – bring a wealth of expertise in Aboriginal health, community development...Read more
- HERE FOR THE LONG HAUL Georgiou Group, which has more than 45 years experience in the industry, has grown into an industry leader known for quality, safety and innovation. Its expansion into the Territory is driven by a commitment to deliver high-quality infrastructure. Business Development Director Michael Ioannakis says the company’s plans...Read more
- TRAINEES FLY HIGH AT CAREFLIGHT The Pathways to Employment program provides work experience, traineeships and scholarships to support First Nations individuals looking to build careers in administration, healthcare and aviation. Last year, CareFlight carried out more than 7500 aeromedical patient retrievals across the Northern Territory. As part of its...Read more
- THE NORTH IS GROWING Top End Controls and Automation, a female Indigenous-owned company specialising in electrical control systems and automation that has built a strong reputation for delivering first-class work is ready and able to take part in the Northern Territory’s economic regeneration. TEC Automation and their sister company, TEC Fire, are based in...Read more
Innovation
- UNEARTHING THE FUTURE: THE NT’S CRITICAL MINERALS MOMENT As we begin 2026, the focus shifts to the “body.” Advanced guidance and radar systems, robotic actuators and optical components all require one thing: the physical materials that make them possible. This makes Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals a defining business opportunity for the Territory. We are witnessing a structural...Read more
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- Empowering the Next Generation of Tech Talent Designed especially for post-graduation and early-career students, the program helps fill critical skills gaps in the Northern Territory while encouraging talented individuals to stay in Darwin, launch careers, and even start businesses locally. “Many of our participants come from IT, cybersecurity, or data science backgrounds. But with the...Read more
- Esper sets sights on growth after Croc Pitch win in 2024 propels hyperspectral success The Melbourne-based company’s low-cost hyperspectral imaging sensors — mounted on satellites — are enabling faster, cheaper and less disruptive mineral exploration. Mining companies scanning the Northern Territory’s vast terrain can now pinpoint promising drill targets with speed and precision. “Croc Pitch marked an important step...Read more
Travel
- Reef to five-star rooftop SKI TRIP #2 Territory Q is bringing you a SKI series (Spend the Kids’ Inheritance) luxury destinations. Dili is no a place you think of as 5 star and we heard there was a new hotel recently opened that has hosted diplomats, Prime Ministers and loads of embassey corporates so went and checked it out. Dili is a place a have been to several times...Read more
- LUXURY IN THE BUSH SKI TRIP #1 Territory Q is bringing you a SKI series (Spend the Kids’ Inheritance) luxury destinations in the Northern Territory. These are places where you get an unforgettable holiday with all the bells and whistles. We think you’ve worked hard for it and for those who have time to travel without worrying about the price tag, we are...Read more
- DESTINATION NT A new age is dawning for the Northern Territory’s tourism and events industry. The first step was creating a new Northern Territory Government department — Tourism and Hospitality. “It’s been a year of growth, change and innovation,” says the department’s chief executive, Suzana Bishop, who has extensive experience in sectors...Read more
- SENTOSA Girls’ trip and beach clubs, luxury weekend escape, family holiday or a place you can eat yourself silly with direct flights only 4.45 hours away – I’ve found it. Having visited Singapore many times over the last 25 years, including as a connection to international destinations, this was my first venture to...Read more
Current Issue
- NGS: WHERE TRUST MEETS EXCELLENCE Northern Glass Solutions – better known as NGS – has commissioned a purpose-built processing plant at Darwin East Arm Business Park. The business is positioning itself as a leader in the high-performance, energy-efficient and safe production of glass for commercial, industrial and residential applications across Northern Australia and...Read more
- McMAHON SERVICES For nearly three decades, McMahon Services has been delivering complex civil, construction, demolition and environmental projects across the Northern Territory, building a reputation for capability, reliability and performance in some of Australia’s most demanding environments. From its first project in 1998, the demolition of...Read more
- GUMATJ PREPARE FOR A FUTURE WITHOUT MINING After nearly six decades living and working in Gove, I have witnessed its evolution from a remote mining outpost into a resilient regional community. As a long-standing industry participant, a former public servant, and now CEO of Gumatj Corporation, I have seen first hand both the benefits mining has delivered and the responsibilities...Read more
- DICK GUIT Dick Guit, the son of Dutch migrants and Second World War resistance fighters, is a man who likes to get things done. He has played a pivotal role in the economic development of the Northern Territory for 50 years. His understanding of the construction industry – combined with his interpersonal skills and recognition that time...Read more

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Words by TQ Staff Published 15 July 2025

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