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09:19am 29th January, 2025

Business
- Territory Pioneer – Witiyana Marika “It’s about bringing Yolngu and balanda – white people – together,” he says. Witiyana is a Rirratjingu man, the Traditional Owners of the Gove Peninsula, and he wears that label with pride. He was a founding member of the iconic Aboriginal musical group Yothu Yindi. His love for music began with a childhood...Read more
- EAST ARNHEM LAND WELCOMES LUKE Luke Walker, who is the new chief executive of Developing East Arnhem Limited (DEAL), says: “There’s such strong leadership, a genuine passion for the region, a desire for strong economic outcomes and success post-mining. “Various regional stakeholders have demonstrated their ability to come together to find solutions to...Read more
- JACKADDER INTERNATIONAL: ICT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – INNOVATIVE, INDEPENDENT, TRUSTED They named it Jackadder International. Jackadder is the name of an attractive lake near their original home in Western Australia – and paying tribute to it aligned with their love of the environment. And the International? “Well, that was aspirational,” says Lou. Aspirational or not, the name now fits – Jackadder has enjoyed...Read more
- REAL ESTATE’S MAJOR ROLE The real estate sector plays an important part in the Territory’s economy. While the local market in each region may differ at times, the driving and influencing factors are similar, if not the same – interest rates, cost-of-living pressures and consumer sentiment are common topics of conversation. In the latter few months...Read more
Major Projects
- 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
- SITZLER’S MANTRA: TRUST THE LOCALS The company’s commitment to buyinglocal whenever possible was illustrated dramatically when 13-year Sitzler veteran Michael Zampa was appointed Indigenous Business Enterprise Operations Manager. He says Managing Director Steve Margetic and Director Michael Sitzler have a “locals, locals, locals” policy. “Even when working in remote...Read more
- NTEX TURNS TRASH INTO TREASURE But over the past four years founder Gerry Breen has pivoted the business to be experts in the circular economy. NTEX are taking one man’s trash and literally turning it into treasure, recycling and repurposing on average over 90 percent of the waste from their demolition projects. They’ve also moved away from straight civil construction...Read more
- SUNBUILD FLIES WITH LARRAKIA PROJECT Award-winning Sunbuild will construct and fit out the Larrakia Cultural Centre. The building will have strong Aboriginal themes. Sunbuild managing director Neil Sunners says: “We are very proud to be involved in this project. It’s an intricate, interesting job. “The Larrakia Cultural Centre will be a stunning building – a credit...Read more
Resources
- SANTOS GAS POWERS THE NT ECONOMY As it prepares for first gas in 2025 at its Barossa gas project, 300 kilometres north of Darwin, the global energy company is also advancing plans for other projects throughout the region,including a carbon capture storage hub at Bayu-Undan in Timor-Leste to link back to Darwin LNG. “These are real projects, backed by real money, delivering...Read more
- MRM DELIVERS JOBS IN A MASSIVE WAY Over the past five months, more than 40 pieces of massive machinery have travelled from throughout Australia to Glencore’s McArthur River Mine, 700 kilometres south-east of Darwin. It is part of an impressive $250 million investment in the Territory economy through MRM’s purchase of a new Caterpillar mining fleet from Hastings...Read more
- TERRITORIANS CRUCIAL TO INPEX SUCCESS In our journey to produce ever cleaner, diversified and more secure energy, 2024 was another significant year for INPEX Australia. And with each LNG cargo supporting regional energy security, together with the Ichthys Joint Venture, we are helping create positive outcomes for the Darwin community, through jobs, training and social and...Read more
- TANAMI’S GOLDEN FUTURE There are exciting plans ahead for the future of Newmont Tanami that will deliver even more significant benefits to the Territory. Global mining company Newmont is spending $2.3 billion on increasing gold production at their Tanami mine, about 550 kilometres north-west of Alice Springs, while at the same time reducing costs and emissions...Read more
Primary Industry
- BEEF REPORT Key points: The future of Indian buffalo meat (IBM) imports to Indonesia up in the air Cross-border cattle movement into Vietnam from Myanmar and Thailand continues, exacerbated by political instability and lax enforcement, increasing disease risks Aussie dairy cattle expected to help with Philippines efforts to achieve 5 percent milk...Read more
- DANIELLE NETS EXPORT TITLE She has always been passionate about fishing and outdoor life in general, especially living in the Northern Territory, but struggled to find appropriate clothing that was UPF50+ and fitted well. “Fishing is traditionally a very male dominated space and, therefore, grossly under catered for women. “That’s when I recognised...Read more
- 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...Read more
- 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...Read more
Infrastructure
- SITZLER SUCCEEDS WITH PASSION AND INTEGRITY The business is based on the simple premise of honesty and integrity – the company’s professionalism and passion for design, construction and project management has ensured continual growth on a national scale through repeat business. A key advantage is how Sitzler operates – not as separate State or Territory-based entities but as a...Read more
- OSTOJIC LEADS RECYCLING REVOLUTION Darwin-based Ostojic Group is reprocessing waste concrete so that it is suitable as paving. The concrete used to be sent to a rubbish tip. Private contractors and the Territory Government are using the recycled concrete after rigorous tests showed that it is up to standard. The NT Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics gave...Read more
- AIRPORT RESORT MUSIC TO THE NT’S EARS It’s a standalone attraction for visitors and a luxury jumping off point for the Top End. Airport Development Group has invested $30 million on giving the two hotels next to Darwin International Airport a spectacular facelift. This was the culmination of a vision that started in 2021 when ADG saw the opportunity to buy the Mercure and...Read more
- SUNBUILD SALUTED They picked up a new award, the $20- 50 million Defence building category, for the North West Mobile Force Regimental HQ within the Larrakeyah Defence Precinct in Darwin. It was the Territory born-and-bred company’s 40th Master Builders trophy over the past three decades, a testament to the drive to deliver innovative, quality projects –...Read more
Education
- SALTBUSH HERALDS NEW ERA IN JOBS This simple yet profound idea drives Foundation 2 Future, a groundbreaking initiative that is empowering Aboriginal Territorians to move beyond welfare dependency and into meaningful, sustainable careers. The innovative program, created by Saltbush Social Enterprises, an organisation founded by passionate Northern Territory...Read more
- INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS LOVE THE TERRITORY “It’s so friendly and welcoming,” he says. “Everybody seems to know everybody else. It’s a very close-knit community. “People are willing to give you a helping hand. I’ve made a lot of friends.” He believes the Territory is an ideal place for international students because it is small, multicultural and accepting...Read more
- STRENGTHENING THE TERRITORY WORKFORCE ISACNT’S purpose is to increase industry capability and capacity across the Territory through workforce, skills and training. Chief Executive Officer Amelia Nuku says: “ISACNT continues to work closely with all 19 industries across the Northern Territory to identify and address skill shortages and workforce...Read more
- A TAFE IS BORN The launch aligned with the Fee-Free TAFE Campaign, which played a key role in driving its rapid growth. Recognising the need for agility and responsiveness to industry demands, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive TAFE Michael Hamilton swiftly assembled a dedicated team to spearhead the transformative initiative. “We’re here to...Read more
Indigenous Affairs
- Territory Pioneer – Witiyana Marika “It’s about bringing Yolngu and balanda – white people – together,” he says. Witiyana is a Rirratjingu man, the Traditional Owners of the Gove Peninsula, and he wears that label with pride. He was a founding member of the iconic Aboriginal musical group Yothu Yindi. His love for music began with a childhood...Read more
- BORROLOOLA CENTRAL COMING SOON The centre in the remote town of Borroloola is co-funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency and the McArthur River Mine Community Benefits Trust. It will provide a much-needed community hub delivering retail, health care, government services and community facilities. Borroloola Central is an example of how the Glencore-owned...Read more
- SALTBUSH HERALDS NEW ERA IN JOBS This simple yet profound idea drives Foundation 2 Future, a groundbreaking initiative that is empowering Aboriginal Territorians to move beyond welfare dependency and into meaningful, sustainable careers. The innovative program, created by Saltbush Social Enterprises, an organisation founded by passionate Northern Territory...Read more
- TIWI TAKE CONTROL This significant milestone reflects years of hard work and dedication by the Tiwi community, supported by the Savanna Fire Management (SFM) Program, which is funded by the INPEX-led Ichthys Joint Venture. Launched in 2016, the SFM Program aims to empower Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory by providing about $2 million...Read more
Blak Business
- CULTIVATING INDIGENOUS EXCELLENCE Thanks to the pioneering efforts of the First Nations Botanical Bushfoods Alliance Australia (FNBBAA), the world can now embrace the exquisite flavours of ethically sourced, organic bush foods and botanicals directly sourced from our own backyard, treasured by Indigenous communities for over 60,000 years. This journey guarantees not only...Read more
- ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO COUNTRY We recognise Countrymen from all over the nation, and are proud of the resilience, strength and survival of our people. We are grateful for each unique nation across Australia that so generously shares their space, time and stories with us. We recognise, respect, prioritise and preference Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...Read more
- MEANINGFUL ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT IS GREAT, BUT PARTICIPATION IS KEY Guided by their core beliefs, NTIBN stands at the forefront of shaping policies such as the Commonwealth Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) and the NT Government's Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP). They tackle critical issues, including the menacing practice of Blak Cladding, and work towards creating solutions that drive meaningful change...Read more
- UNLOCKING THE BENEFITS OF NTIBN MEMBERSHIP With an emphasis on upholding authenticity and integrity, NTIBN boasts one of the most robust certification processes in Australia, safeguarding the Blak Business sector against detrimental practices such as Black Cladding. Chair Naomi Anstess says: “Joining NTIBN is not only a strategic investment in your business's success, but it...Read more
Innovation
- CROC PITCH RUNNER-UP WINS $1M+ INVESTMENT This is what happened to US-based logistics drone specialist Blueﬂite, when the company secured $1 million-plus in venture capital investment shortly after “losing” the contest in 2023. The 6th Croc Pitch contest, sponsored by Paspalis and hosted by the Darwin Innovation Hub, will take place in October 2024. Contestants can receive up to...Read more
- Australia’s First Carbon-Fibre Hydrogen Fuel Tank Vessel Blueflite, a company that has received venture capital from a co-investment fund partnership between Paspalis and the Northern Territory’s Local Jobs Fund, is modernising logistics with its advanced cargo drone platform. Recently, Alex Farrugia, Investment Manager at Paspalis, and Frank Noppel, CEO of Blueflite, visited the North Australian...Read more
- Equatorial Space Systems: Pioneering Space InnovationH150 Equatorial Space Systems (ESS), a leading innovator in hybrid rocket propulsion, is making significant advancements in the aerospace sector. Founder and CEO Simon Gwozdz recently flew in from Singapore to prepare for the company’s upcoming static firings and test launch campaigns. His visit also marked the finalisation of the US$1.5 million...Read more
- INVESTING IN DUAL-USE TECH IN THE TERRITORY Dual-use is not new to the Territory. In 2019, Paspalis invested in awardwinning SPEE3D, which had an innovative approach to 3D printing that allowed for the rapid and cost-effective production of metal parts. Since then, SPEE3D has advanced its capabilities to support critical needs, such as supplying Ukraine’s frontlines with essential repair...Read more
Travel
- KNOW YOUR CHINESE CUSTOMER Harsh words, but all too often accurate. Of course, it’s rare that these approaches are stated so obviously, but it doesn’t take much effort to see them subtly at work. It’s an invidious process that can kill a business proposal. I was recently asked to help with a product aimed at Chinese consumers. The manager...Read more
- 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...Read more
- NAUTILUS FLIES HIGH IN THE NT Nautilus has a fleet of 39 helicopters and employs 118 staff, including 40 pilots, at eight bases across Northern Australia. It has a successful Indigenous employment program: two Indigenous Territorians work at Nautilus’s Darwin Airport base – Jamie Dawson as a pilot and Jai Nadjamerrek as part of the operations crew. Jai also has...Read more
- DESTINATION DARWIN They will carry about 60,000 passengers and crew – and contribute $65 million to the Northern Territory economy. Importantly, 45,000 of the visitors are arriving in the traditionally quieter tourism months, between October and April. Luxury cruise ship Celebrity Edge arrived in Darwin in early December, carrying 2809 passengers and...Read more
Current Issue
- BEEF REPORT Key points: The future of Indian buffalo meat (IBM) imports to Indonesia up in the air Cross-border cattle movement into Vietnam from Myanmar and Thailand continues, exacerbated by political instability and lax enforcement, increasing disease risks Aussie dairy cattle expected to help with Philippines efforts to achieve 5 percent milk...Read more
- KNOW YOUR CHINESE CUSTOMER Harsh words, but all too often accurate. Of course, it’s rare that these approaches are stated so obviously, but it doesn’t take much effort to see them subtly at work. It’s an invidious process that can kill a business proposal. I was recently asked to help with a product aimed at Chinese consumers. The manager...Read more
- Territory Pioneer – Witiyana Marika “It’s about bringing Yolngu and balanda – white people – together,” he says. Witiyana is a Rirratjingu man, the Traditional Owners of the Gove Peninsula, and he wears that label with pride. He was a founding member of the iconic Aboriginal musical group Yothu Yindi. His love for music began with a childhood...Read more
- PAUL HENDERSON – From Tradie to Chief Minister He admits that he was shattered after Labor’s loss in the 2012 Northern Territory election – not so much at the defeat, but the fact that it came from what had traditionally been the ALP’s heartland: the Indigenous-dominated so-called bush seats. “Why we lost is complex. Maybe I was at fault; maybe it was my hubris. Or maybe you...Read more

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