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ARE YOU TERRITORY PROUD? WE ARE
Since then, they’ve become a member-based Association to champion Buy Local across the Territory. Chair Dante St James says the organisation has well and truly come of age. The organisation remains indebted to Geoff Goodrich, Founder and the first elected Chair of Territory Proud, who now serves as an Ambassador for the organisation....
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TOM AND MAX WILL GROW RAY’S LEGACY
Under the leadership of Ray Bail, All Cast NT has built an impressive legacy, known for its exceptional quality and dedication to the growth and development of the region. As Tom and Max step into the directors’ roles, they say they are excited by the prospect of working alongside All Cast’s team because it will allow them to harness...
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KEVIN LOOKS BACK ON 40 YEARS
Kevin is an equity partner and director with leading Territory surveying and planning provider Earl James and Associates (EJA). He has just clocked up 40 years’ service at EJA, founded in 1980 by business partners Earl James and Gary Nairn. While Kevin was happy to let his 40th anniversary pass without too much fuss his colleagues had other...
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EMMA JUMPS INTO POOL PROJECT WITH EYES WIDE OPEN
While acknowledging life as CEO of the Y Northern Territory will be quite different from her previous job as Chief Operations Officer with the Y NSW, Emma believes her new position offers a rare opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their communities, most notably young Indigenous Territorians. "I've been...
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Major Projects
NEW MOMENTUS HOTEL TO KICK OFF WATERFRONT REVITALISATION
CEL Darwin will develop and own the new hotel next to the Darwin Convention Centre. It will be managed by the organisation’s Singapore-based hospitality arm, Momentus Hospitality under the brand Momentus Hotels and Resorts. The Darwin property will be their first hotel outside of Singapore. Scheduled to open in late 2026 the...
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DCOH IS PART OF TERRITORY FABRIC
Over the 30-plus years since, DCOH has evolved into a multi-faceted, vertically integrated business which now designs, develops, builds and operates a range of projects. Following a recent restructure of the company (formerly known as the Halikos Group), Shane Dignan has now assumed sole ownership of the company. After joining...
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BAROSSA CREATING JOBS AND WEALTH
The depleted Bayu-Undan field, which has been supplying gas to the Darwin plant for 20 years, will now be used for carbon capture and storage, spearheading a new industry for Australia. Santos chief executive Kevin Gallagher told a packed NT Energy Club lunch in Darwin that the importance of Barossa and Darwin LNG to the “economic and...
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GUMATJ TAKE OFF
The Gumatj Corporation has created a swag of business opportunities over the past decade to ensure that Yolngu people can control their own destinies when the Rio Tinto-owned bauxite mine near Nhulunbuy closes in 2030. Indigenous-owned businesses include a regional training centre, a batch plant, sawmill and workshop, cattle operation,...
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Resources
CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE
Analysis by the International Energy Agency, International Panel on Climate Change, and others conclude that the lowest cost pathway to net zero requires the deployment of a portfolio of low emission technologies including CCS. CO2CRC is a scientific not-for-profit organisation specialising in carbon capture and storage research. CO2CRC...
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WOMEN MAKE MRM STRONGER
For Shannon Daly and Ayefa Sharmin, McArthur River Mine is more than just a workplace, it’s a community. The two Territorians are among many women who work at McArthur River Mine (MRM), which is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone’s contribution is valued and respected Located 700 km south-east of...
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CONTRIBUTING TO POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN THE TERRITORY
“INPEX has worked with communities in the Territory helping to build economic resilience and community vibrancy by delivering vital programs and services. “I’m looking forward to working alongside the INPEX Darwin team and our stakeholders and proud to be contributing to positive outcomes here in the Territory, through jobs,...
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SANTOS BUILDS ON 70-YEAR CONNECTION IN NT
The company has just completed the 262km subsea Barossa Gas Export Pipeline which is a key milestone for the company’s Barossa Gas and Darwin LNG Life Extension projects that will help create and sustain hundreds of operational jobs in Darwin and inject billions of dollars into the local economy. Installation of all 16 topside modules on...
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Primary Industry
Beef Report
Key points: • India and Indonesia elections should be positive for regional stability and growth • Indonesia moves cattle in preparation for Qurban (Festival of Sacrifice) • RMCP ends its Aus-Indo 10-year $60 million support program The recent elections in India and Indonesia hold significant implications for both regional...
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KATHERINE SETS COURSE FOR NEW HORIZONS
But the Northern Territory Seafood Industry Council was not about to let Katherine, their former CEO, leave without acknowledging the high regard in which she is held. The respect she has garnered over almost two decades saw Katherine awarded the 2024 Industry Ambassador Award at May’s Northern Territory Seafood Industry Awards....
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BEEF REPORT
Key points Indonesian importers stock up after pause in supply due to import issues Comments by Indonesia's new President-elect Prabowo Subianto raise questions about how his incoming government views Australia’s role in cattle supply. General increases in meat and food staple pricing across the region continue to put pressure on...
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GREAT DEBATE
There are a staggering 1474 species of fish in Northern Territory waters. But only one is at the heart of the great debate between the recreational and commercial fishing industries: Lates calcarifer – barramundi, often lauded as the tastiest fish in the world. Both sides – the recs led by the Amateur Fishermen’s Association and the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 –...
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Education
GTNT GROUP AWARDS RECOGNISE CREAM OF THE NT CROP
Julian was one of 42 finalists vying for 11 awards and three commendations at the 2024 GTNT Group Awards ceremony on May 31. The awards celebrate the achievements of apprentices, trainees, students, supervisors and host businesses across the Territory. Julian completed his Electrical apprenticeship in December last year and is now out in...
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MOTOR TRADE SALUTES BEST
He was 35 – and absolutely delighted – when he was named Apprentice of the Year at the TIO Automotive Apprentice of the Year Awards in March. Kurt works at Ken Scott Services in Darwin. “The company took a bit of a risk taking me on at my age but it’s worked out well,” he says. Kurt was one of 22 winners at the TIO-sponsored...
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EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING RECOGNISED
Lilly Bright was born in Katherine District Hospital and now works there. “I like to tell people that I’ve come full circle,” she says. The allied health assistant was named School-based Apprentice of the Year at the 2023 NT Training Awards. “It was a great experience,” she says. “I made so many useful connections.”...
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BUILDING A FUTURE
They strongly believe that the home in Durack Heights, Palmerston, deserved to be named HIA Northern Territory Home of the Year. Judges described the modern, singlestorey house as “generous”, featuring a welcoming entry, beautiful highraked ceilings, and ample natural light and ventilation. S&R owners Marc Renshaw and Krissy...
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Indigenous Affairs
BARUNGA FESTIVAL 2024
The tiny community of Barunga, 80 kilometres south-east of Katherine, underwent a population explosion in June as it hosted its highly regarded annual Bamyili festival. Barunga’s population is normally a little over 350 but it grew to more than 4500 for the three days of the festival as people from across Australia descended on the community...
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TAKING CONTROL OF LAW AND JUSTICE
At this year’s Barunga Festival the Government announced a $1million investment to support the Barunga-Wugularr Law, Culture and Justice Committee. The funding aims to help improve community safety and deliver justice solutions that work for people in the Barunga and Wugularr (Beswick) region south-east of Katherine. Identified as a key...
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MATES OUT TO RESURRECT LEGENDS OF THE MURRANJI
Nat Buchanan is credited with opening up the Murranji Track in 1886 with his son and ‘Greenhide’ Sam Croker, who was shot dead in 1892 by Charlie Flannigan at Auvergne Station in the Victoria River District. Charlie was found guilty of murder and hanged at Fannie Bay Gaol on 15 July 1893, the first official execution in the Northern...
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RIRRATJINGU WORK TO SAFEGUARD THEIR FUTURE
In preparation for the closure of the Rio Tinto bauxite mine in about seven years, RAC has a long list of exciting projects that will continue to provide economic stimulus to the region. The closure of the mine is witnessing an economy in transition. While the region is expecting a drop in population as mining families depart, the reality...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Innovation
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...
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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...
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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...
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Innovating the Top End: Darwin Hub Sparks Entrepreneurial Spirit
The Darwin Innovation Hub (DIH) has been a bustling center of activity and innovation, offering a range of events that have brought together the local business and technology communities. The venue has hosted events that not only cater to the entrepreneurial spirit of the Northern Territory but also aim to foster innovation, growth, and...
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Travel
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...
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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...
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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...
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TOURISM TARGETS EXCITING GROWTH
Aboriginal tourism will be at the heart of the drive. The exciting target is laid down in the Tourism Industry Strategy 2030, which was developed by Tourism NT in collaboration with industry and stakeholders as part of the Territory Government’s Turbocharging Tourism initiative. The strategy includes three key themes needing greater...
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Current Issue
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
Just consider the escalating count of members joining our organisation, which now sits at 515. The uptick in interstate and global companies knocking on our door, eager to find the next opportunity, speaks volumes. This surge is largely driven by promising developments in the Beetaloo Basin, the unwavering support from both Federal and...
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CHANGES IN CHINA INVESTMENT
The development project is on the edge of the Victoria River region, just across the border in West Australia. Many Northern Territory businesses were expecting to be involved in supply and service contracts as the mine moved into production. For ASEAN investors, the FIRB decision raised the perceptions of the level of sovereign risk when it...
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Beef Report
Key points: • India and Indonesia elections should be positive for regional stability and growth • Indonesia moves cattle in preparation for Qurban (Festival of Sacrifice) • RMCP ends its Aus-Indo 10-year $60 million support program The recent elections in India and Indonesia hold significant implications for both regional...
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BARUNGA FESTIVAL 2024
The tiny community of Barunga, 80 kilometres south-east of Katherine, underwent a population explosion in June as it hosted its highly regarded annual Bamyili festival. Barunga’s population is normally a little over 350 but it grew to more than 4500 for the three days of the festival as people from across Australia descended on the community...
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