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02:06am 01st January, 2026
Business
THE RIMFIRE REVOLUTION
They started Rimfire Energy, a private provider of electricity, in a jurisdiction where the only enduring power supplier had been the NT Government-owned Power and Water Corporation. In effect, the entrepreneurs were on the frontline of a revolution. “Getting started in the Territory, competing in a market where competition...
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WELCOME HOME TO NORTHCREST
Whether you are an investor or homebuyer, you will want to consider Northcrest for your next property purchase. Introducing Solis Real Estate With extensive knowledge of the area, Solis Real Estate has been appointed as the official sales and marketing agent for Northcrest, with Licensee Kristy Millar supporting both home buyers...
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EDUCATE, LISTEN AND INVESTIGATE
In a small, non-descript space at the back of one of Darwin’s oldest commercial blocks is the office of the Territory’s newest independent business advocate. The surroundings are simple but there’s nothing simple about the job the Territory Procurement Champion is undertaking. Tom Harris’ role is to educate NT businesses about...
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SMALL IN SIZE, BIG ON IMPACT
As Territory Q celebrates this, our 50th edition, we are proud to have shared many of their success stories. An impressive 96% of all Territory businesses are categorised as small – only 4% employ more than 20 workers. More than 50% are sole traders and partnerships. Most are lean, hands-on operations. Small businesses employ...
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Major Projects
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Resources
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...
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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...
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OPENING DOORS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Stars Foundation mentors and empowers First Nations' girls and young women to make active choices towards realising their full potential. Clontarf Academies operate under a similar framework but are aimed at supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys and young men. The visit reflects INPEX’s commitment to supporting...
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RELIABLE ENERGY FOR ALL TERRITORIANS
One severe weather system, one disruption of a major asset, or one supply chain delay can place households, businesses, and entire regions under unexpected stress. In a place defined by distance and climate, reliability is not just a technical matter — it is central to safety, wellbeing, and opportunity. Across the Territory, our energy...
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Primary Industry
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...
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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...
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BEEF REPORT
Key points: Indonesia’s demand is holding strong, supported by stable prices and new programs. Vietnam’s livestock herds are shrinking under import pressure and high feed costs. Australia’s disease-free status continues to underpin strong regional trust. DARWIN: feeder steers $3.50kg The dry season is winding down and...
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MINDSET SHIFT NEEDED
Yet outside of the pastoral industry — and a handful of exceptions in mining — this vision has largelyfailed to materialise. Despite substantial public spending in the north, most of it now goes to social service delivery, not economic enablers. Growth on the eastern seaboard, shifts in how governments prioritise infrastructure, and the...
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Infrastructure
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...
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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...
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CORRIDOR TO PROSPERITY
Territory Energy Link is a proposed 670km corridor that will connect major energy projects in the Beetaloo Sub-basin to the proposed Middle Arm Precinct and other strategic infrastructure in Darwin. The corridor will accommodate buried services such as gas, water, optical fibre and hydrogen, with capacity to support additional utilities...
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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
The projects are being driven by the NT Government’s Department of Logistics and Infrastructure, which is responsible for working with the community, business and government partners to regulate, construct, maintain and invest in integrated sustainable infrastructure, developments and services. Department General Manager Regions Tegan Berg...
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Education
CDU AND INPEX GROW STEM FUTURES IN THE TERRITORY
CDU is delivering an in-school STEM program designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers. The Radicle Centre, CDU’s flagship hub for early STEM engagement and pathway discovery, is focused on equipping Territory students with future-ready skills. Through its collaboration with INPEX,...
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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...
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FROM TRAINING TO REAL WORLD IMPACT
While trained teams, stocked supplies, and clear protocols are essential, without a central system guiding the response, even the best-prepared Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) can falter. That’s where the Emergency Medical Team Coordination Cell (EMTCC) training steps in — equipping participants with the skills to manage emergency...
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CDU POWERS THE FUTURE
REMHART, the Renewable Energy Microgrid Hub for Applied Research and Training, is based at East Arm on the outskirts of Darwin. The microgrid can be configured to closely match the components of a real power grid, such as the Tennant Creek power grid, so that it can operate as a miniature version of the real grid, which enables the testing...
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Indigenous Affairs
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...
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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...
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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 –...
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ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THE POWER OF SPORT
The Hoops 4 Health Academy is a vibrant basketball-based program tailored for young people aged 10-16, with sessions held weekly at their training facility located in Pinelands. The sessions may look like basketball training, but the initiative extends well beyond fitness to provide opportunities for change. Sessions are facilitated by First...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Croc Pitch
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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...
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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...
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Travel
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Current Issue
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...
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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...
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER
Of course, this edition of Territory Q is not just about us. We have been proud over the past 49 editions to support small businesses across the NT. This edition is no different. Inside these pages are stories about small businesses that are thriving, like Ologist that operates a multi-disciplinary clinic with health services that you wouldn’t...
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THE RIMFIRE REVOLUTION
They started Rimfire Energy, a private provider of electricity, in a jurisdiction where the only enduring power supplier had been the NT Government-owned Power and Water Corporation. In effect, the entrepreneurs were on the frontline of a revolution. “Getting started in the Territory, competing in a market where competition...
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THE NT’S FIRST DEEP-TECH SIM GAME IS READY FOR GLOBAL EXPORT
Words by
TQ Staff
Published
01 January 2026