DarwinLife Magazine Biannual January - June 2017

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JANUARY - JUNE 2017

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PROFILE

Dr Sue Samuelsson

F I VE Y EARS AGO, D R S U E S AM U EL S SON S AW A S I GN I F I C A N T G AP I N THE N T MA R K E T F O R P E O P LE L I VI NG R EM OT E LY A N D W I T H O U T ACC ES S TO V E TS. I - V E T… O N LI N E VE TERI NARI A N S E R V I C E WA S B O R N, A ND H AL F A D E C A D E O N S U E P R O VI D ES SE R V I C E S TO P E T O W N E R S AC R OSS AU S T R A LI A A N D T H E W O R LD THR OU G H TE LE - CO N S U LTAT I O N S.

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IT’S REALLY ABOUT MAKING THINGS EASIER FOR PEOPLE.” AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I-VET OFFERS!

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ltimately, a tele-consultation is a real consultation that takes some time. The difference is, it requires pet owners to “poke and prod” their pets at the direction of the vet, so a full and proper examination can occur. Pet owners are asked to squeeze their pet’s tummies, check body temperature and also heart and respiratory rates, to properly see what’s wrong. If need be, i-Vet will triage and help make arrangements for further physical examination or treatment.

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the same level of care for furry family members as city-living counterparts. i-Vet allows vets to meet clients and their pets, and to see where they live, play and eat, and the products they use, which is hugely beneficial in providing appropriate treatment.

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JANUARY - JUNE 2017

DARWINLIFE MAGAZINE

Darwin Life Magazine is now delivered to your doorstep, for free!

Established in 2009 as a monthly publication, Darwin Life has developed into a bi-annual magazine with an increased distribution of 35,000 free copies to deliverable households in the Darwin and rural area, in addition to high-traffic locales such as newsagents, medical centres, cafes and hotels.

Informing and entertaining, Darwin Life is a fantastic mix of lifestyle, food and fashion, real estate, politics, business, family, community and so much more. The magazine is produced by and for the people who live here. It is a voice and opportunity for our local businesses to showcase their products and services. We hope you enjoy.

For advertising and editorial enquiries contact Leasel Southwick on leasel@darwinlifemag.com

PHOTO BY GEORGE FRAGOPOULOS

FRONT COVER PHOTOGRAPHED BY GEORGE FRAGOPOULOS AT SWEET BREW & CO DINING ROOM. MODELS GINA MCDERMOTT, TESS JAMES & AMANDA PERNECHELE.

the rise of go-to coffee spots in town CELEBRATING MUMPRENEURS JUGGLING MOTHERHOOD AND WORK

IF APP WHEN ‘IF’ MEETS THE HOW AND WHY

EXCELLENCE IN REAL ESTATE WHO KEEPS A FINGER ON THE PULSE

DarwinLife Magazine is published bi-annually by Darwin Life Pty Ltd. All material within the publication remains the property of the publishers unless permission is otherwise sought in writing. Those who make advertising placement and or supply editorial content to Darwinlife magazine undertake to ensure all material does not infringe copyright, trademark, defamation, libel, slander or title. The above mentioned patrons agree to indemnify the publishers against any investigations, claims or judgements. The views expressed in DarwinLife Magazine are those of the contributors, and are not necessarily shared by the publication.

DarwinLife P/L copyright January-June 2017

Leasel Southwick PUBLISHER / DIRECTOR Welcome to the January-June edition of DarwinLife Magazine.

Exciting times are afoot in the Top End. Our cover story this edition focuses on the rise of the chic café culture spreading across the city like wildfire. From the CBD to Palmerston, there has never been a better time to indulge your inner coffee loving hipster, with plenty of new and refurbished establishments to explore and discover.

We also celebrate our fabulous Mumpreneurs, the mums (and step-mums) blazing a trail in the business and corporate world while juggling the demands of family life.

We’ve kept a finger on the pulse in our new suburbs and rural development section, and our real estate pages showcase the latest from the property market.

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And our former Men at Work have joined together for a touching and thought provoking feature under the guidance of Clinton Hoffmann.

So grab a latte (or in my case, a soy mocha), sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES Leasel Southwick leasel@darwinlifemag.com 0424 153 240

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Emily

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WRITERS Emily Taliangis Michelle Stacpoole Haley Roddy Ruth Palmer PHOTOGRAPHER Steve Archer Josh Haines George Fragopoulos GRAPHIC DESIGNER Krys de Vera Haley

Joshua Haines is a freelance Photographer born and bred in Darwin, NT specialising in portraiture, modeling , fashion, strobe, landscape and corporate photography creating highly dynamic and visually compelling images.

Originally from Adelaide, Emily Taliangis moved to Darwin from Melbourne after completing a Graduate Diploma of Journalism at RMIT University. As well as freelance writing, Emily works as a local radio producer. Her primary interests are health, lifestyle, travel and people.

Michelle Stacpoole is a freelance writer, copywriter and filmmaker, and a graduate of the New York Film Academy and the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS).

Steve Archer bought his first ‘serious’ camera in the mid-1980s, and has been making (rather than taking) photos ever since. His philosophy is based on his early film-camera experiences, so that today he

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creates images in the camera using light and techniques in creative ways. rather than relying on computer skills. Steve specialises in corporate, product and event photography and videography.

Haley Roddy, Lady Darwin Design Design extraordinaire, wanderer, daydreamer and wanna artist.

My approach to Interior Design is informed by a combination of formal training and natural raw ability, The stuff that you can’t be taught you either have it or you don’t.

Ruth Palmer, successfully operates ReVaMPed Photography while maintaining full-time employment as NT Executive Director of the Property Council of Australia.

With over 15 years of experience across politics, recruitment, engineering, health and most recently the property sector, she has strong background in developing policies, procedures, speech-writing, media releases, submissions, freelance writing and advertorials.

As a photographer and publisher, she is also well-versed in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator and have produced advertising copy, brochures, flyers, posters and company logos as well as photographing for Darwin-based publications and businesses, portrait and wedding photography accredited by the Australian Institute of Professional Photography.

Over the past 10 years George Fragopoulos, of George F Photography, has created his signature photographic style that has been praised for it’s outstanding quality. Often using minimal elements, natural light and precise composition, George aim’s to create photographic artworks that captures true emotion.

Krys de Vera is a freelance graphic designer from Manila, a daydreamer and loves everything and anything under the sun!

PROFILE

Outback Wrangler and Ter ritor y local Matt Wright

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here’s a heap of exciting things happening around the Territory at the moment, particularly in the Tourism space. Recently, I’ve had a lot to do with other local businesses including Venture North, Paspaley Pearls, Crocosaurus Cove and Remote Adventures NT. It’s awesome to be a part of the collaborations and innovations taking place that are putting the NT on the map. There will be some cracking new products coming on the market in the coming months - think pearl tours, remote fishing and beachfront dining - so watch this space.

In the first half of the year Outback Floatplane Adventures (OFA) plan on having

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our Finniss River Glamping experience up and running. We’ve built nine platforms featuring Lotus Belle Tents, each equipped with their own outdoor shower. The tents are set amongst the magnetic termite mounds surrounding a large elevated deck where OFA guests can enjoy the sunset and dinner under the stars.

Outback Wrangler Season 3 will back on National Geographic towards the end of 2017 and features some epic croc relocations and good laughs with the lads. It showcases the unique Territory landscapes, wildlife, mustering and characters of the outback better than ever before which is always great to share with international audiences.

THIS YEAR IS SHAPING UP TO BE A GOOD ONE AND I GET TO GO OUT WITH A BANG WITH MY WEDDING AT THE END OF THE YEAR.”

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“Helping People Achieve” is the motto , the passion and the ultimate goal.

HPA is the only Australian Disability Enterprise in Darwin, providing supported employment to people with a disability since 1963.

Through the successful operation of the three core enterprises, HPA will continue to provide opportunity for the development of our greatest asset - ‘Our People’.

Everyone deserves the right to feel the value and self-worth that having a job and contributing to your community brings. HPA employees create a range of high quality products through its two main enterprises, Kokoda Industries and Ausdesigns.

Kokoda Industries is a medium scale timber, steel and aluminium fabrication workshop.

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Jason Hanna, AHA member and supporter of HPA Helping People Achieve has some tables at Eva’s cafe in the Botanical Gardens and Nirvana Restaurant.

At Ausdesigns we design and manufacture an amazing range of conference bags, tableware, souvenirs and gifts made exclusively from local, Indigenous design fabric right here in the Top End. We also supply work wear, embroidery, screen and digital printing in house with a great range of ideas and options for any business.

Ausdesigns also provides reliable and secure confidential document shredding, assembly work, industrial t-shirt, towelling and sheeting rags, bank bags, mail outs and packing tasks. No job too big or small!

Darwin Accommodation Services (DAS) a division of HPA Helping People Achieve, assists people who have a disability with low to moderate support needs.

All services provided by DAS focus on increasing independent living skills and community participation.

DAS operates within the Darwin and Palmerston Areas.

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KOKODA INDUSTRIES / DARWIN ACCOMMODATION SERVICES 22 Albatross Street, Winnellie NT 0820 PO Box 37746, Winnellie NT 0821

Tony Burns (CEO) & the Kokoda Team

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AUSDESIGNS 46 Toupein Road, Yarrawonga, NT 0830 PO Box 37746, Winnellie NT 0821 t: 8932 5184 f: 8931 2781 e: ausdesigns@hpa.net.au

Visit, explore and be inspired with our brand new web site at HelpingPeopleAchieve.com.au

COOLALINGA CENTRAL COOLALINGA’S NEW AND EXCITING SHOPPING PRECINCT WILL OPEN IN MAY 2017!

This contemporary shopping complex will provide convenience, comfort and style.

Located on the eastern side of the Stuart Highway, this demand-driven project from Gwelo Developments will cater for the rapidly expanding rural and Palmerston area. Coolalinga Central will become the principal destination for retail, food and a wide range of services that has been required in the area.

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14/69 MITCHELL STREET Darwins first Artisan Patisserie specialising in Organic Sourdoughs, Croissants, Danishes, pastries and traditional sweets, as well as brunch.

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ALFREDS is an iconic gift store with more than forty years of gift-giving! Locally owned and operated by Stanley and Trish Chin, the store has an amazing selection of gifts to treasure ... timeless, unique, fun and quirky! Alfreds is also renown for its extensive range of quality knives and steels. Visit Alfreds... and experience our colourful world of Mywalit leather-goods, Australian and Global products.

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Principal David Cannon said:

The Performing Arts is an important part of our overall programs at Essington.

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CAFE CULTURE

the rise of go-to coffee spots in town

72 GUZMAN Y GOMEZ real food fast. Now open in Bakewell

We believe that there is a creative capacity in all children that can be fostered and encouraged. This allows students to build their essential life skills, confidence, communication skills and team work.�

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FATHER AND DAUGHTER ROXY AND CLAUD FREEMAN

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oxy joined Airnorth in 2013, having moved to Darwin to pursue her dream of becoming a flight attendant.

Father and mentor Claud followed in May of 2016 as a contractor, bringing with him 38 years of aviation industry experience.

Their shared interest in aviation as well as their commitment to high standards of quality, safety and customer service ensures they are both well-respected members

of the Airnorth team. Being able to debrief and discuss work life together out of hours is an added bonus, however they also like to “shut the hangar doors” and enjoy regular dad and daughter time.

Both Claud and Roxy feel strongly that the best part of working for Airnorth is the people.

“The people have been fantastic,” says Claud. “Even though I’m a contractor to the company, I have

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always been treated as a fully-fledged member of the Airnorth family. They have a fantastic brand and reputation, not only in the NT but throughout Australia. They have established very high standards of safety, punctuality and customer service and are very active in supporting the local community, not only by providing the essential transport services to some of the remote areas of the NT, but also through their outstanding charity work.”

“Everyone works so incredibly hard to ensure the best possible service for our passengers,” says Roxy. “We work together to go above and beyond, the best way that we can. We have a lot of fun together, even when our day starts at 04.30am!”

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“The support that you receive from your team and managers is like none I’ve ever known. I’ll be a ‘Lifer’ with Airnorth, as long as they’ll have me!

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Honouring our wartime history On 19 February 1942, Darwin was a very different place to what we know today.

The attack on Pearl Harbour nine weeks earlier left locals feeling largely exposed and defenceless. Air raid sirens had been going off for weeks, night and day, forcing people to find shelter in slit trenches that were dug around the town. It had only been four days since the Fall of Singapore; a catastrophe for the Allies. Darwinians knew the war was heading their way.

And so it was on a sunny Thursday morning, the greatest conflict in our history came to Australia. At 9.58am mainland Australia came under air attack for the first time when Japanese forces mounted the first two air raids on Darwin. On that day, 242 Japanese aircraft attacked Darwin in an attempt to prevent the Allies from using it as a base to contest their new-found victories in SE Asia and their intended invasion of New Guinea. 235 people were killed in the two raids, and more than 400 were wounded.

One of the most poignant moments of the first air raid on Darwin was the bombing of the Darwin Post Office, killing the postmaster, his family and six young telegraphists sheltering in a slit trench.

Postmaster Hurtle Bald, his wife Alice and daughter Iris, Archibald Halls, Arthur Wellington, Jean and Eileen Mullen, Jennie Stasinowsky and Emily Young were going about their work serving the people of Darwin when they were tragically killed.

They were buried in makeshift graves at Kahlin Beach and later interred at the Berrimah War Cemetery. Their final resting place is at the Adelaide River War Cemetery. The site of the old Post Office became the site of the old Legislative Assembly building and subsequently the Northern Territory Parliament House.

A plaque and a remnant of the original building’s wall in the foyer of the entrance to the Northern Territory Library are dedicated to their memory.

Those who have experienced war first hand will tell you that you will never forget.

Sidney Chin recalls “I raced towards the cliff.

I didn’t make the cliff, but instead jumped into a sewage ditch which workmen were still digging. From the ditch I saw the Peary get hit”. Darwin was a war zone that day. Rex Ruwoldt, who served as an Army Machine Gunner, recalls

“trucks were sent around the streets, picking up bodies and stacking them two deep in the back. They dug mass graves down on the beach, digging down to the water level and just stacked them in”.

That was just the first day of many.

There was panic within Darwin’s remaining civilian population. The evacuation of at least 1066 women and children between December 1941 and February 1942 under government orders was a mammoth task and a traumatic experience for those involved. Weeping women trailed by troubled children had been literally carried to the wharves and put on the waiting ships to be taken south. With most only given 24 hours notice, the Order required all women and children to compulsorily leave the town with no more than “35 pounds of luggage” (about 16 kilograms) and assured everyone that the federal government had made arrangements for “the comfort and welfare of your families in the South.” That would be found to be far from the truth. Wendy James, still living in Darwin, remembers “Protests were useless,

so our angry and stressed mother hurried us down the wharf to the waiting ship with a string bag each and the baby in the pusher.”

Joy Davis also recalls “When my mother was given notice that she and I were to go, she refused and didn’t turn up at the appointed place, until Mr Arthur Miller the ARP warden, spoke to Dad saying they would have to arrest her and evacuate her by force. Dad persuaded Mum to go”. The journey south was full of tension, with enemy submarines prowling the coastal waters of Australia.

The passengers routinely had to take turns on the weather deck spotting for their periscopes. The ships were overcrowded, under-provisioned, and slow. Conditions in the southern cities were much worse than expected. Joy Davis recalls “The evacuees received no help from the general public in the South, as you would normally expect, because the evacuation of Darwin was not publicised and the general public were not aware of it. There were no comforts nor accommodation, we were on our own; many of us had no money, and certainly no warm clothes or anything else needed to make a home; all we had was one suitcase of summer clothes for the whole family.”

In the first attack, Kate bombers from four aircraft carriers bombed the harbour and town. Val dive bombers and Zero fighters then attacked shipping in the harbour, the military and civil aerodromes and various infrastructure. Of the 10 defending American fighters, nine were shot down. The attack ceased after about 25 minutes. Four of the 188 Japanese aircraft were brought down. Flying from aircraft carriers to the north west, Zero fighters had tracked over the Tiwi Islands, and strafed the Bathurst Island runway where a transport aircraft was parked and hitting the radio hut where Father John McGrath of the Sacred Heart Mission was DARWINLIFEMAG.COM

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broadcasting a warning of a formation of aircraft heading towards Darwin. On their way back to the carriers, one of the Zero fighters crash landed on Melville Island.

Its pilot, Hajime Toyoshima, survived the impact and was later captured by local hunter Matthias Ulungura returning from a hunting expedition. Toyoshima became the first prisoner of war captured on Australian soil. A life-sized bronze statue of Matthias Ulungura was commissioned under The Territory Remembers program to commemorate the contribution of the Tiwi people during WWII. The second raid started at around 11.45am. In total for the two raids 30 aircraft were destroyed, nine ships in the harbour and two outside were sunk and many of the civil and military facilities in Darwin were damaged.

The USS Peary was struck by several bombs during the first air raid. On fire, sinking stern first, her crew abandoned ship. The Peary lost 88 officers and men. Lieutenant Herb Kriloff on the bridge of her sister ship, the USS William B Preston, recalls

“Peary was enveloped in a ball of flame. The explosion was blindingly bright, and when you opened your eyes, it took time to adjust so you could see again. Peary had disappeared. A smudge on the surface marked the spot where she was hit”.

The USS Peary Memorial in Bicentennial Park consists of a plaque and one of the 4-inch deck guns recovered from the Peary, aimed towards her final resting place in the harbour.

The Australian Hospital Ship Manunda was bombed, and hit by machine gun fire; and although badly damaged was not sunk. Jack Barclay, a fourth Mate on the HMAHS Manunda, described the formation of planes coming in, “I thought they were American”, until bombs began falling. Before long ships were sinking and burning. The bomb that hit the Manunda had pierced the roof of the ship’s music room, killing 12 people; including 10 civilians, and injuring 47 others. Sister

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Margaret De Mestre was a nurse on board the HMAHS Manunda, at anchor in the Darwin Harbour near the merchant ship Zealandia and the oil tanker British Motorist when it was hit by shrapnel and then a bomb during the first air attack. The medical and nursing staff quarters were destroyed. Despite the chaos, Manunda continued to treat incoming wounded and staff manned the life boats rescuing injured men from the sea. Jack Barclay described the chaos, “we put a launch down to start rescuing the men from the water; we pulled about 40 men from the water and made about eight trips to and from the Manunda with them; the skin was peeling off some of them like the skin from an apple”. Sister de Mestre later died of shrapnel wounds received to her back and abdomen. She was 26 years old and the first Australian Imperial Force nurse to be killed in action on Australian soil. Sister De Mestre’s significant involvement and sacrifice during WWII is acknowledged by a commemorative chair located at Christ Church Cathedral, Darwin. The next day the Manunda took another 190 wounded from onshore hospitals, before setting sail for Fremantle where she arrived safely; but not before 19 more people had to be buried at sea on the way.

Although the first raid on Darwin is now known to most Australians, the tale of the first man to die is not. On 15 February, the P-40E Kittyhawk fighter of 2nd Lt. Buel was one of only two planes that were available for the defense of Northern Australia. Both aircraft were sent to defend an allied convoy under Japanese attack, but only Buel caught up with the fleet.

Before he was shot down and plunged to his death, 2nd Lt. Buel alone downed a Japanese bomber and cleared safe passage for the allied ships. His self-sacrifice and valour became an inspiration to all. Buel’s body and his P-40 were never found.

The raids kept coming. Bombing became the norm across the Top End. Broome saw 86 people die in early March in the second heaviest death toll for any raid

of the war. The Territory was hammered relentlessly with raiding penetrating as far south as Adelaide River and Katherine.

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spared either. The final raid took place in November 1943, but enemy aircraft reconnaissance of the bomber runways continued until mid-1944. The war moved north through the Pacific Islands, involving eventually millions of military personnel battling each other for supremacy. It was not until mid-1945 it all ended with the Japanese surrender following the A-bomb strikes. The Territory had held the line for Australia.

The Bombing of Darwin is to this day the largest single most destructive attack ever mounted by a foreign power on Australia.

The Territory Remembers program commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the bombing of Darwin and the Northern Territory’s significant involvement in World War II. On 7 December 2011 the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia declared 19 February in each year as a National Day of Observance to be known as Bombing of Darwin Day. The recognition of this National Day of Observance ensures that the older generation has the opportunity to pass the baton of remembrance on to younger Australians so they too may understand the place this historic event plays in our lives today and ensure that our nation never forgets the horrors of war and value of peace. That such an attack on Australian soil has never been repeated owes to the courage and sacrifice of our service men and women, past and present, and we will forever honour them.

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t h e r i se of g o - t o c offee sp o t s i n t o w n

BESSER KITCHEN BREW BAR (PICTURED)

The rise of the latte set There is a change afoot.

It was subtle at first. A hazelnut macchiato here, an almond milk cappuccino there.

Then it gained momentum.

concept where you eat things like “smashed avocado on rye” and “salmon and feta corn fritters”.

Communal dining has become a thing that you come together over to indulge and collaborate, with share platters delivered to the recycled timber table on a bespoke metal stand.

We began seeing warehouse fit outs, blatantly exposing what lies beneath the surface to achieve a raw, edgy style.

And you can order a milkshake in a jar. With a chocolate wafer stick and drizzled in honey.

Industrial lighting with exposed bulbs began highlighting shabby chic furniture.

Yes people, the café culture has infiltrated the Top End.

Recycled bowling alley floors have been converted to counter tops where gluten free granola cups hold their own against the humble toastie.

From the CBD to the suburbs, venues have been popping up all over the city, reflecting the style and sophistication of southern counterparts, and all offering hand crafted menus that rival the finest Parisian cafés.

Phrases such as “funky social atmosphere” and “artisan patisserie” pop from rustic themed menus and white washed boards.

“Brunch”, that dead space between breakfast and lunch when you’re not quite sure exactly what time it is other than it’s probably too late for bacon and eggs but too early for a sandwich and a coke, is suddenly a real

No longer is Darwin the country cousin of the more sophisticated city dwellers.

We are now in the big league.

But don’t worry…you can still get a bacon and egg sanga. It may just come on organic sourdough.

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Revived Mechanics Workshop; Paying homage to its roots. We make, Create and Fix Wholesome meals and Good drinks to share with Friends, Family www.sweetbrewandco.com 45 Stuart Highway, Stuart Park (08) 7978 8638

www.sweetbrewandco.com Cafes are more than that coffee fix or a quick feed, from the moment you walk in a customer should feel transported to another place. Removed from their day to day life and welcomed into a precise and well practiced venue. From water glasses, cutlery position, to the way the menu is written, Cafes allow everyday people to escape the mundane and experience the exceptional. Our ethos centres around our customers having a wholesome experience, from the very start to the very finish. Our food is handcrafted and our products focus on an artisan approach to their design and their construction. We are a group of passionate individuals working towards obtaining the highest standard and reviving the origins of the hospitality industry. Brigid, Sweet Brew & Co. 45 Stuart Highway, Stuart Park (08) 7978 8638

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Mok o’s Mark et

www.mokosmarket.com

A funky social atmosphere where you can indulge in the benefits of healthy living!

Come and visit - your taste buds will thank you! w w w. m o s ko s m a r ke t . c o m 1 The Boulevard Palmerston NT 0830 (located next to the Palmerston Library on Goyder Square)

CONTACT p: 0421 304 983 e: moskosmarket@outlook.com

OPENING HOURS: Mon - Fri 6am - 2pm Sat 7am - 2pm • Sun 8am - 2pm

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www.fryingnemo.com.au

Fr ying Nemo

DARWIN’S FISH & CHIPPERY WINNER NORTHERN TERRITORY BEST FISH AND CHIPS AWARD AND

TOP 3 FINALIST AUSTRALIA’S NATIONAL FISH AND CHIPS AWARD

NT WILDCAUGHT FISH, AUSTRALIAN SEAFOOD & BURGERS Darwin’s Fish and Chippery is a truly Territorian experience for lovers of fish and seafood, idyllically located waterside at Tipperary Waters Marina.

Frying Nemo’s delish range of fish provides a ravishing bite of seasonal, oceancaught produce, with the most extensive selection of Northern Territory wild caught and Australian seafood available.

There is something for everyone with a tasty choice of house-made tempura batter, beer batter, gluten free batter, panko crumbed or grilled cooking styles,vegetarian options and all salads freshly handcrafted

on premise.

The eatery is also home to the popular Original Australiana Burgers- a variety of burgers that entice all tastes - with a scrumptious choice of Territory Crocodile, Buffalo, Camel, Kangaroo and traditional favourites to savour.

The fully licensed bar is thirst quencher guaranteed with icy cold beers on tap and an extensive selection of craft beers, spirits and wines available by the glass and bottle.

With counter service for eat in and takeaway - Frying Nemo’s friendly and relaxed vibe is the ideal place to enjoy!

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Outback Cafe

OUTBACK CAFÉ HAS BECOME THE NEW HOTSPOT FOR TRUE COFFEE FIENDS IN THE DARWIN CBD.”

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8981 4881 • Shop 1 and 2 58 Mitchell Street Darwin, NT • f Outback Cafe Darwin

OWNERS KAIA HAMMOND AND MATT WRIGHT

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riendly and talented baristas serve up the finest blends of Fair Trade Organic Veneziano Coffee and delicious simple breakfasts and lunches.

The vibe at the Mitchell Street Hot Spot holds a cool community groove, with young families, friends, locals and tourists coming together to hang out and share in their love of food and drink.

Two resident olive pythons Olive and Popeye live in the café’s window and love being held, which mean you can keep the kids (or the adults!) distracted while you have your morning break.

The grab and go cabinet has yummy takeaway food options including gluten free granola cups, bacon and egg breakfast wraps, Little Crumbs Cupcakes and cold pressed juices just to name a few. Smashed avo can

be ordered off the menu and so can the acai bowls, strawberry crepes and Italian ricotta toast which are all crowd favourites.

Make your next breakfast or coffee break a little more special - drop into Outback Café and be a part of the fun laid-back Darwin groove. Outback cafe provides a variety of Vegan, Paleo & Gluten Free breakfast & lunch options, as well as your everyday classics.

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08 8981 8597 paula@parapfinefoods.com www.parapfinefoods.com.au

08 8981 8597 / paula@parapfinefoods.com / www.parapfinefoods.com.au

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Parap Fine foods

8981 8597 • Parap Road, Parap Shopping Village

IT’S IN OUR BLOOD. WE ARE ALL REALLY COMMITTED TO THE BUSINESS. KEEPING IT HONEST. KEEPING IT REAL. KEEPING IT FAMILY.”

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PAULA TSOUNIAS WAS JUST TWO YEARS OLD WHEN THE DOORS FIRST OPENED AT PARAP FINE FOODS. “You could say the business and I grew up together. We are like siblings, and it has been such a huge part of my life. I came up through the ranks packing potatoes, mopping floors, operating the checkouts…I’ve done it all, and still do when it’s needed,” laughs the humble storekeeper.

Working in conjunction with her brother Neville, Paula has played a key role in elevating the profile of the family business, now regarded as one of the finest food emporiums in the Territory.

Citing honesty, loyalty and the importance of respecting your business among the attributes instilled by her parents, original store owners Paul and Rene Pantazis, Paula feels that her strong

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sense of family and desire to uphold tradition have contributed to the success of the shop.

the latest in product that appeals to the sophisticated and welltravelled shoppers of Darwin.

In order to continually provide the exemplary service that Parap Fine Foods is renowned for, Paula believes it is important to understand the evolving needs of their growing number of clients while still maintaining the personal relationships that have developed over the years.

While the fourth generation of the Pantazis family may still be a babe in arms, as the guardian of tradition Paula feels confident that Parap Fine Foods will continue to serve the community for generations to come.

“I love our customer base. They are such a part of our lives, and many have seen us grow through the years,” she says.

To keep the store at the forefront of market trends, Paula often heads to Melbourne to visit suppliers and markets, sourcing

“It’s in our blood. We are all really committed to the business.

Keeping it honest. Keeping it real.

Keeping it family,” she says.

In the ever-changing and fluid retail landscape, one thing is certain. With such solid foundations and an eye to the future, Parap Fine Foods is here to stay.

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Lane way Specialty Cof fee

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hen locals Adam and Dannielle Mann and Lisa Heames began their café journey, their intention was simple. To create an establishment founded for the community to meet and socialize, sip on specialty coffee and enjoy a great meal with outstanding customer service to match. It wasn’t long before Laneway Specialty Coffee soon became a local institution.

As the coffee scene gains momentum in the Top End, Laneway is noted as a local favourite for both its food and coffee. The café is decorated with leafy green hanging plants, beautiful recycled timber tables and a huge old industrial light takes centre stage over

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the communal dining. The rustic brick feature wall is made up of recycled bricks pulled down from the old Vic Arcade in Darwin’s Mall and the counter tops are recycled bowling alley floors from Nightcliff.

At Laneway it’s not unusual to see a queue out the door but service is quick and you”ll have your Campos Coffee fix before you have finished browsing the indulgent house made sweets that fill the display. Not only providing impeccable options in food and beverages, Laneway’s point of difference in providing table service with friendly staff attending to both sit down diners and take away requests makes for an exceptional dining experience.

89414511 • 4/1 Vickers Street, Darwin • eat@lanewaycoffee.com.au f Laneway Specialty Coffee • www.lanewaycoffee.com.au

LANEWAY IS NOTED AS A LOCAL FAVOURITE FOR BOTH ITS FOOD AND COFFEE.

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Shop 2/ 44 The Mall (08) 8942 2692 FOLLOW US

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Duk es Cafe & Eater y

8992 7601 • 43 Knuckey St

The Smokey JO beef pattie - rocket - onion rings - bacon cheddar - house BBQ sauce on a Charcoal Brioche Bun

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NEW BUSINESS

Six Tanks Bre wing Co

SIX TANKS BREW CO BAR AND KITCHEN IS PROUD TO BE THE TERRITORY’S FIRST CRAFT BREW BAR AND RESTAURANT.

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ocated in the old Café Uno site, Six Tanks opened in late November of 2016, serving up ice-cold beer to a warm reception.

Their mission is simple; fresh beer to you. Featuring no fewer than 26 taps, including the Six Tanks house brands brewed on site as well as guest taps, Six Tanks Brewing delivers on their stated mission, offering the brew bar experience to Darwin locals and completing the trail of micro-breweries that have been popping up all across Australia.

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4/69 Mitchell Street, Darwin • 8923 9780 Find us on f Six Tanks Brewing Co • www.sixtanks.com.au

Traditionally, craft beer is all about small batch brewing and bringing in aromas and flavours with the attention to detail of an artisan. With the Top End so famous for its love of the amber ale in any form, General Manager Tess Petho was surprised and pleased to learn just how popular the specialised craft beer concept was in Darwin. Whether it is limited editions of seasonally-inspired brews including “donut

beer”, coffee stout or standards like Indian Pale Ale, locals have been lapping up the lager since opening day. With the ability to brew 6000 litres or 72 kegs at one time, it’s unlikely this place will ever become Slim Dusty’s famous “pub with no beer”.

Although the beer may be the stand-out offering, the Kitchen part of the business is no slouch either. The Six Tanks menu

is designed to share, featuring local produce and flavours unique to the Territory; including ribs, slow-cooked lamb, marinated and smoked pork and beef.

You may even find dishes infused with the house specialty - beer! The crowd-pleasing buffalo wings have been the biggest hit in the first few weeks, with punters lining up to try a true taste of the Territory.

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Fofi’s Greek Kitchen

Loukoumades (Greek Donuts)

Shop 3, 127 Flynn Circuit Bellamack

The perfect traditional loukoumades (Greek donuts) are crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy and airy in the inside.

So go ahead spoil yourself at Fofi’s Greek Kitchen!

Dear friends, my year of experience in the kitchen and my love for the aromas from cooking beautiful homemade food using fresh produce is the reason I’m sharing this with you.

Fresh food for me is a source of Life and Joy. Life because it is the source of fresh produce and Joy because you give me the opportunity to introduce you all to my culture’s flavours.

I thank you all for your support and trust and for pushing me to open this business for all to enjoy beautiful traditional Greek food.

Love Fofi xx

We make Traditional Greek food using the best quality Produce.

OPENING HOURS: MON 5.30pm-8.30pm TUE-SAT 5.30am-7pm SUN 7am-2pm

Shop 3, 127 Flynn Circuit Bellamack, Northern Territory • 450 438 296 66

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cold brew coffee is so hot right now cold brew is taking the world by storm because it often has a deeper, less acidic and more subtle taste, and is more concentrated than conventionally-brewed coffee. It’s also a refreshing way to get your caffeine fix on a hot day in Darwin.

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Luck y Bat Cafe

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ost prominent amongst the bonanza of new cafe venues popping up in Darwin is Nightcliff’s Lucky Bat. Owners Danny Crichton and Justin Schmidt waited a full year for the right location to present itself. “Nightcliff is where we live and our kids go to school so we wanted to keep it local and community focused.

The idea was to set up a malleable space where people come to get their coffee and eat, but also to freelance, meet people, promenade and flirt.“ This venue has a few differences that aren’t immediately obvious. A four tonne masonry oven feeds the kitchen with baked goods and provides components for salads and meals. The concept of a wood fired oven with its falling temperature opens up a world of possibilities. Baking, slow cooking, drying and infusing.

Importantly Lucky Bat nails the coffee, using Genovese beans from Melbourne, solid and dependable, and they can

rightly claim to be amongst Darwin’s best.

All food is cooked fresh on the premises, the menu is Middle Eastern inspired with a local take, including tropical ingredients and creative presentation. Takeaway foods are available, grab a fresh salad or sandwich with your morning coffee and you’ve got lunch covered. If you’re looking for delicious catering you can check out the online sales of cakes, tarts and pies.

Pizza Fridays offers Darwin’s best pizza combinations with an outdoor section at the back of the cafe that is like the fabled hanging gardens of babylon, lush and tropical.

Thursday Feast Night is an eclectic ensemble of culinary experiences. “We want you to trust us to present a well thought out degustation where we will provide our take on local dishes such as Magpie Geese, fresh-caught fish and other flavours”. The cafe is BYO for the time being so bring in your expensive bottles that you’ve been saving for a special occasion!

3/7 Pavonia Place Nightcliff • 08 7099 1160 • people@luckybat.space f luckybatspacedarwin • Website: luckybat.space

DAY OPENING HOURS

Monday - Saturday 7am till 4pm and Sunday 7am till 2pm

EVENINGS

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(08) 7978 8679 14/69 Mitchell Street Alley Cats is Darwins first Artisan Patisserie specialising in Organic Sourdoughs, Croissants, Danishes, pastries and traditional sweets, as well as brunch.

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NEW BUSINESS

Guzman y Gomez

NOW OPEN Real Food Fast W O R D S B Y M I C H E L L E S TA C P O O L E

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t was a desire to bring quality fast food to the Territory that saw Mat Young open Guzman Y Gomez (GYG) in Bakewell.

Since it began on the east coast in 2006, GYG has become the fastest growing fast food company in the country, with over 75 stores in Australia and now branching out into Japan and Singapore.

With the aim to change the perception of fast food, GYG combines the flavours of Mexico with fresh, quality ingredients.

“Fast food doesn’t have to be bad food.

All our ingredients are fresh, and we don’t use freezers or microwaves, so that gives an indication of the quality of food we produce,” says Mat. At the only purpose built Drive Thru in the country, Guzman Y Gomez on the corner of Chung Wah Terrace and Lambrick Avenue in Bakewell is open 10 am to 10pm seven days a week, and serves classic Mexican dishes such as soft and hard shell Tacos, Nachos, and Quesadillas, pronounced ‘kee-suh-dee-uh’, also known as the ‘toastie’ of Mexico.

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Arguably the most popular dish however is the Classic Burrito, offering a generous combination of fillings hand-wrapped in a fresh, soft tortilla. For those wanting to spice it up, the Enchilada takes the burrito to the next level, topping it with salsa, crema, guacamole, and melted cheese.

In keeping with their passion to serve quality food with real flavour, GYG have partnered with FREPA accredited Free Range Chicken, ensuring that all chicken served in their stores is 100% fresh and free range.

“We’re trying to fix fast food,” says Mat. With a new Guzman Y Gomez loyalty app that allows customers to pre-order and skip the queue in-store, and a convenient and accessible location, getting great fast food has never been easier, not to mention tastier.

According to Mat, he was hooked the first time he tried Guzman Y Gomez on the Gold Coast, and was a long time customer before he became a franchisee.

1 Mannikan Court, Bakewell • (08) 7999 8000 • Open daily from 10am-10pm www.guzmanygomez.com

THERE’S DEFINITELY A MARKET FOR HEALTHY, QUALITY FAST FOOD IN DARWIN.” MAT YOUNG

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CHIC CAFE CULTURE

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et in Darwins industrial hub of Winnellie, Besser Kitchen & Brew Bar completely reinvents the ‘smoko’ cafe.

Our baristas are meticulous with their coffee preparation, and our chefs are constantly sourcing the freshest local produce and dynamic flavour combinations. We receive fresh produce daily to ensure everything is as fresh as can be and we endeavour to use as much locally grown produce as we can get our hands on including tomatoes, citrus, herbs and those juicy mangoes.

We can cater for all of your upcoming meetings, training sessions, workshops, parties or events. Our gourmet catering options are all made in house and created by our talented team of chefs.

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Besser Bre w Bar

We are happy to deliver so that you can focus on the day ahead and relax which includes coffees, fresh juices, our specialty pastries and handmade specialty cakes.

Our lunch boxes are a great option for your next group workshop or training session and you can keep your staff engaged and hydrated with our house made sodas, iced teas or fresh juices.

Whether you need morning or afternoon tea, full day packages or gourmet canapes to impress your corporate guests we have a range of different options to suit your budget. Alternatively you can speak to our team to customise your next event.

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MEAL PREPPING HAS BECOME VERY POPULAR IN THE LAST FEW YEARS IN AUSTRALIA, AND FORMALLY A TOOL USED

BY ATHLETES AND BODYBUILDERS TO GAIN PERFORMANCE AND DROP WEIGHT AND BODY FAT. NOW, IT HAS BECOME AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE TO GAIN THE EDGE IN THE FIGHT FOR A BEAUTIFUL BODY OR TO SIMPLY SHED A FEW KILOS.

The main reason I purchase meals is at the moment work is very busy and I would often miss out on lunch or eat poor quality meals. Having Aussie Meal Prep deliver fresh twice a week means I don’t miss a meal, and what I consume is healthy and the portion size is correct for me. I would recommend Aussie Meal Prep to anyone who feels they are missing out on what they need. Russ

but after many years of eating like this I discovered that my energy levels were really low and I just wasn’t sleeping very well.

I also noticed eating food with additives/ chemicals kept me awake and developed intolerances to many foods like dairy, wheat and eggs. These intolerances were so hard to track as their after effects can occur hours after or days after so you never really knew what caused the problem. So, here I was, sleepless nights, low energy levels and didn’t know really how to fix it!

With a busy lifestyle, balancing the running of a business, my health and fitness is of the upmost importance. Aussie Meal Prep has provided me with clean, calorie controlled, portioned meals. My well being, weight loss and training at Crossfit Territory have improved. I would recommend to anyone with a busy lifestyle, goals to lose weight or improve training and performance. Liz A. Having my own business I often don’t have the time to prepare meals. Aussie Meal Prep provides me with a great solution by providing healthy and portion controlled meals and best of all, they taste great! I recommend Aussie Meal Prep to anyone wanting to stay healthy and slim down.

Maria I have been interested in keeping fit and my body in shape all my life. I am now 57 and in the best shape I have ever been,

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On Aussie Meal Prep, not only did I lose five kilos, I was enjoying the best quality sleep I had had in years! With better sleep, came more energy and with more energy, came better performances at the gym. I had more energy at work and had more energy period!

That was 18 months ago and I still use Aussie Meal Prep to supplement my own cooking.

They use only the freshest of ingredients and the menu varied. If I had to do it myself, I wouldn’t get that variation.

ELLA, HEAD CHEF thanks to Aussie Meal Prep. Reaching 40 years of age with two kids, I worried about my expanding waistline.

I discovered eating salads helped me keep my weight down. I was one of those “no carbs after midday” people

I absolutely recommend Aussie Meal Prep to anybody who has food intolerances and needs a hand in preparing fresh and varied food. Improved sleep and energy levels were an awesome by-product and I have enjoyed the weight loss...so has my husband! Liz W.

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DARWIN’S PREMIER MODEL AGENCY

Passerella Models is an established company with a vision to deliver a high level of dedication and professionalism. We are interested in not only shaping new and upcoming models but also helping support the already well-esteemed professional models.

Passerella offers professional and experienced modelling coaches, who have worked in the industry for over 20 years, modelling for large, reputable clients. We provide careers for models, and watch them every step of the way, guiding them to a national platform, by providing encouragement, support and personalised coaching.

Our dedicated team are consistently working to keep up to date with the ever evolving modelling industry, and ensure our models are represented to their full potential. Passerella Models work hard to maintain the quality of our models and representation of our agency to continue to cement our position as Darwin’s leading modelling agency.

SERVICES AVAILABLE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: - Catwalk - Promotions - Commercials - Photoshoots - Hosting - Brand Ambassadors

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MUMPRENEUR ENTREPRENEURS. TREND SE T TERS. TRAIL BLAZERS.

The following feature focuses on the successful and dedicated women who are leading the charge in their chosen professions.... all while juggling the demands of family life.

As mumpreneurs there are no sick days, no days in lieu, or time off. It is a role that requires passion, vision, desire and the will to succeed, all while making a difference to the lives of those around them.

With celebrated achievements, these ambitious women are juggling motherhood and redefining the way women work today, embracing flexibility, creativity and balance in their lives.

They are inspirational role models, not only to their families, but to all of us, and we recognise their contribution to the community.

Leasel

SOUTHWICK

When Leasel Southwick saw a gap in the local publishing market in 2009, she jumped in and established DarwinLife Magazine.

“It really was a case of right time, right place. I saw an opportunity and I went for it,” says the publishing entrepreneur.

With both Leasel and her husband running their own businesses, the Southwick household is very hands-on, and carry this approach through to the demands of family life.

With custody of her step-son in a week on/week off arrangement, Leasel says that school drop off/pick up, after school activities, homework, playtime supervision etc is evenly distributed between the couple.

“He actually understands the demands of his dad’s and my work, and when he’s with us he fits in well to our schedule. We all juggle work/ family time somehow. Between us and his mum, it’s a team effort,” she says.

With a business that relies on having a budget to reach and a deadline to follow, Leasel stays focused with strict timelines and goals written on her whiteboard, and always trusts her gut instinct when it comes to decision-making.

Advising those just starting out in business to be confident and prepared to risk it all, Leasel suggests developing a thick skin and not taking everything to heart.

“Listen to others, but believe in yourself. Before DarwinLife I never once thought that I could come up with a different enough idea that would make me a business owner. Seven years on here I am. Women are survivors, and I admire each and every one of us to have the courage to step up and make a go of it.”

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Michelle

S T A C P O O L E

As a writer, Michelle Stacpoole loves drama.

“Without drama there is no conflict, and without conflict there is no story.

Everything I write, whether an article for a magazine, or a scene in a script, has an element of overcoming difficulties. Daily life as a working mum embodies this. I have to overcome around 72 obstacles, both literally and figuratively, before I walk out the door in the morning,” laughs the mother of three.

Currently working as a freelance writer for a number of publications around the country, Michelle started writing while on maternity leave with her second child, when she began blogging about parenting and lighter side of motherhood.

Eager to turn her writing hobby into her profession, Michelle’s first professional piece was in ABC’s The Drum, quickly followed by feature articles in Mamamia and other online publications, as well as writing content for businesses.

Her penchant for publishing honest and relatable pieces, her passion for bringing a voice to social issues, and her filmmaking skills learned while studying at the New York Film Academy have combined to lead Michelle to recently create a production company that focuses on taking quintessential Australian stories to the rest of the world via short documentary format.

“I’ve started assembling a gun team of female directors, editors, presenters, production coordinators from around the world….all with a social conscious and eager to realize a combined vision,” she says.

With three small children, a husband that works FIFO, and no family living close-by, life is not without its challenges.

Michelle suggests the key to success lies in organization, and relies on a semblance of a routine, a family calendar, and simple things like making school lunches the night before and always having dry shampoo and wet wipes on hand.

“As a creative, I feel stifled by regimentation and routine, but as a mother I can’t survive without it. So I’ve had to find a middle ground that enables me the space to create, but still maintain some form of control so that the wheels don’t completely fall off,” she says.

In order to succeed in business, Michelle believes that it is important to operate with honesty and integrity, use failure as a learning tool and not something to fear, and trust your instincts and talent.

“At the end of the day you need to drive your vision, so you have to believe in it,” she says.

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Carrie K W A N

I’m very proud that I gave birth to both my second ‘real’ baby and second ‘digital’ baby at the same time!

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS AND WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE IT? I am the co-founder of Mums & Co (www.mumsandco.com.au) we’re a member-based online business with a community of thousands of mums in business.

My job is to help them connect, be empowered and provide tailored products and benefits to help their business grow.

Raising a business and a family at the same time can be like an obstacle course, and having been there, I want to help women navigate this successfully and thrive.

HOW DO YOU JUGGLE WORKING FROM HOME AROUND THE DEMANDS OF FAMILY LIFE? I try not to spend time worrying, rather find a way to manage and do things better. I outsource where I can afford to for both the family (anything from cleaning to home delivered groceries, mobile mechanics and massage therapists) and the business (such as recruitment and last minute in home child care one of the benefits of Mums & Co membership). I use a productivity tool called Asana to help me keep my ‘to do list’ in check and I’m practising mindfulness and meditation to help me sort through all the thoughts racing in my mind, relax my body and get clear about the life I am creating. My ‘village’ includes an amazing partner (he’s the primary carer) and extended family and their support gives me time to work on the business.

HOW DO YOU KEEP FOCUSED ON YOUR GOALS? We have a ‘big hairy vision’ which is plastered on our office wall, it serves as a daily reminder and I try to focus on three things each day that move us closer towards that.

I speak and listen to a lot of people and have regular check ins with the community of mums in business we serve so that their pain points and preferences are top of mind.

Personally I have a coach and mentor to help guide me. I’ve found that both motherhood and business together teaches you to be more organised, more resourceful, and focused.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THOSE STARTING OUT ON A NEW BUSINESS VENTURE? When you start, you don’t know who your market is, how people will respond to what you are selling – so much is unknown.

When you run a business and have kids to look after as well, it really takes a certain type of person to do this. But I want to say to all mums who are running a business, or thinking about running one: you can do this. And Mums & Co is here to help you succeed.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST BUSINESS TRIUMPH? I’m very proud that I gave birth to both my second ‘real’ baby and second ‘digital’ baby at the same time!

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Michelle O R M S B Y

Vania

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During October 2016 Michelle Ormsby opened Sophrosyne Healing after years working in hospitality and missing out on precious time with her family.

Just more than one year later, Michelle uses many methods to heal all kinds of ailments and ages – from young children with bed wetting, teenagers with depression, anxiety to the elderly seeking pain relief.

She utilises colour therapy through Energy healing, Reiki, Neurolinguistic programming and Aura Soma (which balances the etheric and physical bodies) to offer her clients hope and help them to heal the wounds of the past.

As a mother of five, her childrens’ ages ranging from 29 to 10, Michelle runs her business from home which allows her time to spend with the youngest and to be flexible for her clients. She runs meditation sessions three times weekly and all of her kids use Aura Soma to support the body, mind and soul.

How does she do it? Although parenting doesn’t get easier, Michelle says, “I absolutely love offering heart space to others”.

It takes a pretty extraordinary person to transform peoples’ lives – and that is exactly Vania Primmer’s business. Over six years, Vania has helped to transform the lives of more than 1,500 people through the Ultimate Dream Team.

Vania specialises in brain coaching, via programs every three to four months that focus on nutrition, exercise and – most importantly – mindset. The Ultimate Dream Team gets results for life by re-wiring new mindset pathways so healthy habits become a natural part of their clients’ lives.

The most recent round of Dream Team held 75 clients of all ages, shapes and sizes who all demonstrated brilliant results – some dropping 18 kilos in only six weeks.

Vania’s business was born after numerous ups and downs with her own body, when she found herself stacking weight on (sometimes more) after body building competitions. She began learning about the brain and now stays in great shape…even after having babies!

As a mother to three, Tiger (17), Miami (seven) and Aaliyah (three and a half months), balance is sometimes difficult. How does she do it? “The mind and body exist in continuum – you can never transform one without the other.”

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Love what you do and plan, plan, plan.

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Susan

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WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS AND WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE IT? I am in the business of making people feel great! Let’s face it, who doesn’t feel amazing after having their hair done? If you don’t …. you need to come and visit the team at Helmet. I always wanted my own salon so I could give my customers a premium service that embodied both professionalism and relaxation.

HOW DO YOU JUGGLE WORKING FULL TIME AROUND THE DEMANDS OF FAMILY LIFE? Working, running a business and caring for a young child is definitely a juggling act. But my great team, understanding clients and supportive friends make it all possible, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

HOW DO YOU KEEP FOCUSED ON YOUR GOALS? I always take some time out at the beginning of each year to look back and appreciate what has been achieved and to plan where I want to go. Clear goals and steps on how I can achieve them as well as getting my team on board and keeping them inspired so that we are all headed in the same direction is important. I consistently measure my progress, and in recent years, I’ve engaged a business coach to help keep me on track and accountable.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THOSE STARTING OUT ON A NEW BUSINESS VENTURE? Love what you do and plan, plan, plan.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST BUSINESS TRIUMPH? Staying current and being in business for nearly 20 years

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Rhonda C L A Y T O N

Rhonda Clayton Photography NT specialises in maternity and newborn photography. Out of her studio in Girraween, Rhonda captures some of life’s most precious moments ranging from pregnancy to the early stages of a child and family’s growth.

“For me to be able to watch and capture the emotion of brand new mums and dads is amazing,” Rhonda says.

Rhonda also does birth photography, privy to the beautiful and emotional event of labour.

“Usually mum is so wrapped up in having the baby she doesn’t know I’m there, and it frees dad up from having to take photos so he’s there to solely support mum.”

Kylie

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My husband and I own Sam Eyles Air Conditioning that offer both commercial and residential air conditioning and refrigeration services to the NT.

the harder to achieve work, leaving more routine tasks for the afternoon.

Minimise distractions that can cause loss of focus. And try to make work fun!

I juggle work and family by leaving the guilt behind. Things won’t always be perfect, and that’s ok. Having a supportive partner is vital as you lean on each other so much in order to get the balance of work and family just right. Keeping your sense of humour is a must! And my phone is critical to planning and scheduling my time.

When things get hectic, I ask if the task is important? Will it benefit my business and family? You also have to learn the art of delegation…like I almost have :)

My advice for those starting a new business is to do market research. Is your product or service in demand?

Who would be your customers? What competition is there in your area?

Write a business/financial plan or seek advice on how to do so. Know your product or service, be passionate about it and give nothing less than excellent customer service. Determine what your skills gaps are and fill them.

Working with a positive team and regularly reinforcing our goals helps me maintain my motivation. Long term goals are broken down into smaller milestones and we are able to track our progress. My motivation is highest in the mornings so I attack

Over six years in the job, Rhonda has formed special relationships with many of her clients. It is an emotional experience for her, as well as parents, to look back on photos as children grow.

“I’m so lucky,” Rhonda says.

“It’s a job that’s not really a job because I love what I do.”

Since starting in 2002 watching our family business grow from two employees to where it is today, employing approx 20 staff has been extremely rewarding.

During that time, we have trained numerous apprentices who have gone on to become very competent tradespeople and successful members of the Darwin community.

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That willingness to take a deep breath and take on whatever challengE THAT faces you is the key to success.

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Ruth

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Ruth Palmer is the Northern Territory Executive Director of The Property Council of Australia. She has been in the role nearly two years and really enjoys the challenges.

She has worked hard to maintain strong relationships across the Territory and loves getting out and about, building rapport with her members and working hard to ensure value for their membership.

It is Ruth’s mission to make sure decision makers hear their voices, and she finds it rewarding to be able to share in their passion for the industry.

The Property Council of Australia offers flexible working arrangements. As a single mum to two girls, Chloe (8) and Amelia (3), things happen that take Ruth away from the office. With The Property Council of Australia’s cloud-based systems, she is able to work from home (or the beach!). This allows her more time to spend with her children and avoid the dreaded “witching hour”.

Ruth believes an important quality that successful women share is the strength to push themselves outside their comfort zones. That willingness to take a deep breath and take on whatever challenge that faces you is the key to success, she says.

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Sherisse T A N O N E F

Darwin born, married for 20 years, mother of 3, founder and owner of 6 businesses: Eventfully Yours Catering, Darwin Dream Weddings and Designer Events Bali. Expanding her specialities in Perth are her businesses HighT2u, Standing Fork, and a brand new one launched this year Change-4-Gains.

Sherisse believes that a desire fueled by passion will bring about the greatest results in life. She shows this with her marriage, family and her successful businesses, and at 40 competing in her first body building competition representing Australia in an International event.

Her new passion of maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle means she is mentally and physically capable of managing several businesses as well as being able to be involved with her kids education and especially their sports interests.

Seranna S H U T T

With her new fitness business Change-4-Gains Sherisse can help you to achieve the same success with juggling family life and business, through a balanced lifestyle, tailored nutritional programs and personal training sessions.

Call Sherisse on 0401 66 99 11 to ask about her special ‘Mumprenuer’ wellbeing lifestyle package, and make your change for gains today (you’ll get a free bottle of wine too!).

As the mother of eight-month-old Taj-Harper, named after her beloved late sister, Seranna juggles a life some might see as impossible.

Seranna has recently become a certified John Maxwell Leadership trainer, coach and speaker, and is the Deputy Mayor for Palmerston – sworn into the job just two weeks before her son was born.

Seranna is passionate about leadership and communication, and her background in community development allows her to pursue her dream of “giving back”.

Taj-Harper goes everywhere with her, and has already been on 16 flights including two international.

“He’s pretty awesome and used to craziness,” Seranna says of her baby boy.

In 2017, Seranna will wear another hat as a consultant for the world’s number one anti-aging skin care, Rodan and Fields, which is being launched in Australia.

“Everyone’s different – you don’t have to be stuck at home with a newborn!” Super Mum Seranna is a role model for all mums out there keen to return to work – not to mention being a wonderful role model for her little one.

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Krystle

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Having a supportive family really is a key part to my success and drive.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS AND WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE IT? My business is an online video production company focusing on Darwin businesses and events. January this year I had been producing nightclub videos for various venues in Darwin for the past 2 years.

I wanted to move in a new direction with my skills and always had a dream to pursue a career in TV and acting. I created Hashtag Darwin TVA production that provides advertising of an event, business or product in a more fun, fresh energetic way.

HOW DO YOU JUGGLE WORKING FROM HOME AROUND THE DEMANDS OF FAMILY LIFE? Without the love and support of my wonderful Partner Nate, my career would have never flourished. Having a supportive family really is a key part to my success and drive. The long days or nights away, lost moments with the kids can be a struggle, but I have a loving man at home caring for my children, encouraging me and reassuring that all is ok.

HOW DO YOU KEEP FOCUSED ON YOUR GOALS? By talking with my partner, he helps keep me focused on why I am doing what I am doing and puts a great

perspective on things. It helps to share my doubts, thoughts and ideas with him so I can clearly figure out where I am going and what my next move is.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THOSE STARTING OUT ON A NEW BUSINESS VENTURE? Don’t listen to people that don’t support your dreams and goals, its wasted energy that can be used on YOU. I know it’s easier said than done, but surround yourself with humans that love you and want you to do what makes you happy.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST BUSINESS TRIUMPH? Starting my online video production company has sprung new relationships with business owners who are well known and successful in Darwin. The greatest triumph is I now work fulltime at Monsoons Party Bar in Promotions and Events, where I utilise my video skills to create online videos as a part of my role. I got the job because of my past work with the venue and the hard work I have shown over the few years in the industry. I now get to do what I love everyday - Be a social butterfly and create art.

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Cassie

V A L A S T R O

I am fitness model and adventurer using my platform and voice to bring awareness to amazing causes and charities throughout Australia.

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Juggling working from home and having a demanding family life can be very tricky at times, especially when there is a lot on. Having a lot of support helps tremendously, especially as a single mum.

I have had to learn how to manage my time wisely to make sure that I am able to maintain a good work/life balance.

Time management is a key part to staying focused as well as being well organised. However, in my line of work, having a good manager (thank you Rodney Lambert of The Firm Talent Management) to help with some of the items that need done and to remind me of appointments and deadlines is invaluable.

The best advice I can give someone starting out is to believe in yourself, be honest with yourself and most importantly always be willing to learn.

I honestly feel that my greatest achievement is yet to come as there is so much I want to do and achieve, I think my time as the Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Ambassador in 2014 has been the most rewarding. It was a full on learning experience where which helped build my self-confidence and overall presence. Like I mentioned earlier, you must be willing to learn, and during that time I was able to learn so much about myself and the industry as a whole. It was a truly amazing experience.

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SAMUELSSON AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

100 WOMEN OF INFLUENCE AWARD 2016

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r Sue Samuelsson with her business and brand coach Jon Michail, Group CEO of Image Group International, attending the AFR Women of Influence 2016 at Sydney Town Hall

“The i-Vet online service saves time and money for our clients and gives them peace of mind that their pets will be looked after by a qualified vet 24/7,” said Dr Sue Samuelsson, Founder and CEO of i-Vet. The innovative idea has seen Dr Sue become an AFR 100 Women of Influence, in the category of Innovation.

The award, which is in its fifth year, aims to recognise the quality and impact of women in ten categories, to encourage women in positions of leadership and influence. The categories include: Board/ Management, Public Policy, Diversity, Business Enterprise, Young Leader, Global, Local/Regional, Innovation, Arts, Culture and Sport, and Social Enterprise/Not-forprofit.

Entrants were assessed by a panel of well regarded judges and have been recognised based on their display of innovation, vision, leadership and action in their field.

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ABOUT I-VET Dr Sue Samuelsson’s disruptive televeterinary service i-Vet is providing care and peace of mind for geographically remote pet owners, and those isolated by disability. i-Vet, an innovative online veterinary consultation service provides exceptional, real time access to a vet in times of need, and addresses the difficulties that face isolated communities.

According to Dr Sue, the service, which will soon be aided by the use of phone apps to track heart and lung sounds is shaking up the Veterinary world by “altering the way pet owners buy a range of veterinary and care services, especially for clients without easy physical access”.

Isolation and disability are overcome by couriers and express post prescriptions.

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THE BLACKADDER TEAM PRIDES ITSELF ON PROVIDING QUALIT Y FINANCIAL SERVICES TO THE TERRITORIANS FOR ALMOST 3 DECADES. IN AN EVER CHANGING FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS YOU CAN TRUST, THAT HAVE THE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, INNOVATION, DRIVE AND RESOURCES TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE GUIDANCE YOU NEED.

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With plans to begin construction in early 2017, the new Coolalinga Tavern will cater to the growing population of the area, while providing a unique point of difference.

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“We’re looking to offer something special, something that has never been done in Darwin before,” says Damian.

With the Coolalinga Tavern slated for completion by December 2017, Damian, together with his wife Bree Hansell, will continue to provide the personalized service that their family-run Virginia Tavern has become renowned for.

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hen Wendy and Russell Hendersen saw a gap in the pool cleaning and maintenance field back in 1989, they opened Crystal Pools.

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As they celebrate their 18th birthday in Coolalinga, Wendy and Russell are keen to thank those who have assisted them on their journey, particularly Fannie Bay Pool shop where the couple were first given the opportunity to learn the ropes of the industry before branching out on their own.

With a goal to be rated a five star pool shop, Crystal Pools look forward to continuing the service they have become renowned for.

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Each year they invest more than $40 million in training crew and managers with the aim of providing the foundation and skills for a lifelong career either with McDonald’s or elsewhere.

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Vicki-Leigh Lettice, Licensee of the McDonald’s Coolalinga believes that taking on a role at the restaurant is more than just a job, it’s an investment into an individual’s future.

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inners of the 2016 Awards in the above categories were announced at an Awards Dinner held at the Darwin Convention Centre on Friday October 21st. Graeme Suckling, Chief Executive Officer of UDIA (NT) said “this year’s winners include an innovative, environmentally excellent, Defence Housing Australia elevated duplex, designed by Troppo Architects and built

by PTM Homes; a Palmerston greenfield subdivision by Urbex, in a joint venture with the Land Development Corporation, which exhibits excellent retention of native vegetation corridors within its Masterplanned design; and a mixed use CBD high rise building

by Halikos Development Pty Ltd which features incredible views

of Darwin and its harbour, quality finishes, specialized building materials, and a unique framing system and building techniques.”

In the high density development category the winning project, the H105 development in Mitchell Street, was described by judges as “…a well designed and constructed building with the layout of the commercial tenancy providing great flexibility and functionality. The design provides for a mix of apartments and “twokeyed” apartments, also resulting in great flexibility and finishes are of a high standard.”

The judges were also impressed with the Tomazos entry, Tech Tower, a nine-storey mixeduse apartment complex in the Darwin, stating “…there a number

of excellent qualities of this development including the overall architectural design; the common area of the pool and gym; and the efficient use of space in the various floor plans.” Tech Tower was awarded a Certificate of Merit.

This year’s award for Environmental excellence went to the Asche Duplex at Muirhead, entered by Defence Housing Australia. The Asche Duplex, designed by Troppo Architects, demonstrates a new, innovative approach to architect designed homes that can support more compact and sustainable living in the future. The duplex occupies a 675 square metre block and the homes incorporate innovative design techniques and materials that supplement the energy efficiency provided by a solar-powered system.

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THE PLANNING OF ZUCCOLI HAS TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF THE TOPOGRAPHY THUS MAXIMISING ASPECTS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL AREAS.

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The siting of the two dwellings maximises airflows through them, minimising the need for air conditioning and also utilises the land area very efficiently, giving the impression that they are sited on a much larger block. In addition, the use of non-conventional materials, such as for walls and flooring, will ensure long-term durability and sustainability.

The Asche duplex project was also successful in winning the inaugural innovation in development award.

Judges commented “…considerable innovation in design has gone into this duplex particularly with the layout on a relatively small lot. The many positive features noted in the Environmental Excellence category also apply here.

Added to those are innovative features such as the wide opening doors to the third bedroom and the “outside” shower.”

The Masterplanned development category was won by the Zuccoli Stage 1 greenfield development in Palmerston.

Established in 2012, the partnership between Urbex and the Land Development Corporation aimed to design a community which would provide a contemporary lifestyle in a natural environment, featuring large

open spaces and a village feel. Its design acknowledges Darwin’s tropical climate and includes a diverse and affordable range of living choices for first home owners and low income earners. Lots are positioned to maximise solar orientation, capture breezes and provide views to retained bushland and parklands.

Judges commented “The planning of Zuccoli has taken advantage of the topography thus maximising aspects for the residential, commercial and recreational areas. The park adjacent to the commercial area is of particular relevance in that regard, and is well planned, designed and built. In Masterplanning Zuccoli the developer has managed the relationship with the Land Development Corporation well, creating a very good public/private partnership for the benefit of the ultimate urban form.”

The winning NT projects will now be automatically nominated in their relevant categories in the National Awards for Excellence, with winners to be announced in Perth during April 2017. Last year’s NT winner of the medium density development award, “Artique” by the Makrylos Group, became our first ever winner of a national Award for Excellence earlier this year.

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WHEN ASKED TO COMMENT ON THE SERVICES THAT NORTH COMMERCIAL PROVIDES, THEIR ANSWERS WERE AS FOLLOWS: • Sales and Leasing – By understanding the needs of our clients and customers we believe that we can achieve an outcome that will benefit all parties.

• Property and asset management – We believe clear and regular communication is the best way to ensure that potential issues are averted or minimised early.

•Development and tenant advisory – We are keen to share our experience so that your project or relocation runs as smoothly as possible.

• Project Marketing – We understand the nature of the project, target market and economic factors will all impact on the structure and program of a successful marketing campaign.

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North Commercial NT offers extensive industry experience and familiarity with the local marketplace. Offering a fresh alternative, North Commercial NT aims to be viewed as professional and adaptive and is excited to watch Darwin develop for years to come.

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Located on one of Darwin’s few elevated sites, Northcrest is centrally positioned between Darwin, Palmerston and Casuarina. Living options will cater for everyone, from first home buyers and families to professionals and retirees.

Some 2000 housing lots of various sizes will be made available, with the new community eventually being home for up to 7500 Territorians.

A vibrant centre designed to grow with you.

Northcrest will also boast a vibrant 46,000 square metre commercial and retail centre – equivalent to over 11 acres, or more than 36 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

This centre will be home to a full range of amenities including specialty stores, cafés, restaurants and alfresco dining, all surrounded by shared living spaces. It’s a place where home, business and leisure blend harmoniously. This will all be supported with a central bus network to connect the region whilst the master plan will ensure that each lot will be within 400 metres of a bus stop.

Construction of headworks will begin in the first quarter of this year and owners will be able to start building homes in 2018.

House and land packages will be available from a range of developers and builders.

Stage 1 will provide 150 blocks of land, with lot sizes ranging from approximately 400 to 700 square metres. With all the convenience of modern living this exciting first release offers buyers north-south facing elevated land in a prime location in close proximity to one of Northcrest’s two school sites, community areas, a network of cycle and walking circuits as well as the commercial and retail centre.

To secure your part of Northcrest please visit the website or email info@northcrest.com.au.

Land release underway.

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THE NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT HAS INCREASED THE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO FIRST HOME BUYERS.

FIRST HOME BUYER PURCHASING AN ESTABLISHED HOME You may be eligible for the FIRST HOME OWNER DISCOUNT, which provides a discount of up to $23 928.60 on the stamp duty payable, and a HOME RENOVATION GRANT of up to $10 000.

An established home is one that has been previously sold or occupied, and is able to be lawfully occupied as a place of residence.

FIRST HOME OWNER DISCOUNT

From 1 September 2016, the First Home Owner Discount is a full stamp duty concession on the initial $500 000 value of the home for established homes valued at $650 000 or less.

HOME RENOVATION GRANT

The $10 000 Home Renovation Grant can be used towards renovations and improvements to the home. Up to $2000 of the grant can be used towards the purchase of household goods. There is no cap on the total value of renovations; however the maximum grant paid by the Northern Territory Government is $10 000.

To get financial help to renovate or improve your property follow these steps:

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4 Work with the businesses to get the job done

5 Pay the business using the voucher

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You may be eligible for the FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT of $26 000 and a HOUSEHOLD GOODS GRANT of up to $2000.

FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT

The First Home Owner Grant is a $26 000 cash payment paid to eligible first home buyers of a new home. You will be able to apply for the grant if you are purchasing a new home, entering into a contract to build a home or are an owner-builder.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS GRANT

The Household Goods Grant was introduced on 1 October 2016 to assist first home buyers of new homes with a $2000 grant to purchase household goods.

To get financial help to buy household goods follow these steps:

1 Apply online for the grant

2 Receive payment to your nominated account within 14 days

3 Purchase your household goods from a local business

To apply or view the terms and conditions, visit FIRSTHOME.NT.GOV.AU

4 Provide receipts within 90 days

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WE GET IT. YOU’VE PROBABLY SACRIFICED MORE THAN JUST A WEEKLY SMASHED AVOCADO TO SAVE UP ENOUGH MONEY TO BUY YOUR FIRST HOME.

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o now that you’re nearly there, deposit waiting in the bank, paperwork signed on your very own home, the government wants to help you out by making sure you can afford to give your new place a fresh coat of paint or buy a washing machine so you don’t have to go around to Mum and Dad’s each weekend to wash your clothes.

Right now, if you’re a first home buyer you could be eligible for up to $34,000 in discounts and grants from the Northern Territory Government, including a $10,000 home renovation grant.

BUYING AN ESTABLISHED HOME One of the first things you should do if you’re buying an existing dwelling as your first home (meaning one that has been sold or lived in before) is make sure you apply for the first home owner discount through your conveyancer.

This discount on stamp duty could save you up to $24,000 depending on the value of the home that you’re buying.

If you’ve been granted the stamp duty discount it means you’re also eligible to apply for the $10,000 home renovation grant.

The home renovation grant is worth up to $10,000 and can be used towards improvements or renovations to your home.

If you do some renovations, you can use up to $2,000 of the grant money to buy household goods such as that new fridge you’ve had your eye on or pretty much any other household item you’d normally find in a home.

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There’s no co-contribution requirement on the $10,000 worth of work, but if the job you want to get done costs more than that you’ll need to pay the difference yourself.

You only have three months to apply for the home renovation grant from the settlement date of your property purchase, so best get to it.

You also need to use a Territory business to do the work; no do-it-yourself renovations allowed, sorry.

So start thinking about the work you want to get done as soon as your home purchase is a sure thing and give your local Territory tradie a call to arrange a quote.

BUYING A NEW HOME Don’t worry, if you’re building or buying your first home off the plan there’s financial support available for you too.

The first home owner grant is worth up to $26,000 for home buyers entering into contracts to construct or purchase a brand new home.

How do you define a new home, I hear you ask.

For the purpose of this grant a new home is one that has never previously been lived in or sold as a place of residence.

Your home is new so you won’t need to do renovations, but if you are eligible for the first home owner grant you can apply for up to $2,000 to help you buy household goods from a local Territory business.

It’s easy to apply. Simply download the household goods grant application form from

our website, fill it out, then scan and email it to the Territory Revenue Office at ntrevenue@nt.gov.au.

If you meet the requirements of the grant, the money will be paid straight into your bank account within 14 days.

You then have 90 days to hit the shops and buy yourself some new stuff for your home and send a copy of the receipts to the Territory Revenue Office.

Sounds great! Where can I get more information?

All the information about financial help available to first home buyers can be found online at www.firsthome.nt.gov.au.

There are even sample quotes and invoices there that you can give to your tradies to make sure they provide all the information in their quote that you’ll need for your home renovation grant application.

If you’re still confused about the home renovation grant component (for existing homes), either call the Department of Trade, Business and Innovation on 1800 193 111 or send an email to homerenovation.grant@nt.gov.au with your questions and someone will get back to you.

Queries about the first home owner discount (for established homes), or the first home owner grant or household goods grant (for new homes) should be directed to the Territory Revenue Office on 1300 305 353 or ntrevenue@nt.gov.au.

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ustomer satisfaction research and ratings agency, Canstar Blue, has announced First National Real Estate the winner of its 2016 ‘Most Satisfied Customers’ award, following customer research about the experience of homeowners, tenants and landlords with Australia’s largest real estate brands.

GOOD COMMUNICATIONS AND PROBLEM RESOLUTION ARE CRUCIAL ELEMENTS OF ANY GOOD REAL ESTATE SERVICE AND IT IS NOTABLE THAT FIRST NATIONAL WAS THE ONLY ONE TO RATE FIVE STARS IN THESE AREAS.”

In assessing quality of service delivery nationwide, Canstar Blue focused on a series of measures incorporating agent advice and communication; problem resolution, value for money, marketing, moving services, contract handling and finally, overall satisfaction. First National Real Estate was the only real estate company to achieve 5-star ratings.

‘As members of Australia’s largest network of independent agents, First National Real Estate O’Donoghues is delighted to be recognised as a customer satisfaction leader’ said First National O’Donoghues principal, Jeremy O’Donoghue.

‘There can be no greater measure of the success of the client / agent relationship than overall satisfaction. This award represents the fulfillment of our membership’s nationwide commitment to ensure we deliver Australia’s best real estate sales and property management services’.

Last year, First National Real Estate also received the Canstar Blue award for overall customer satisfaction in New Zealand, thus highlighting the excellence First National agencies provide on both sides of The Tasman.

‘Each and every one of our offices is committed to customer satisfaction so it’s no coincidence our network has now won this award in both countries.

We see this as proof positive that our culture, training, communication, service and commitment to results sets us apart from our competitors’ said Jeremy O’Donoghue.

‘A critical difference at First National is that our membership requirements relate specifically to service delivery, not generation of fees for our head office. As a cooperative, our agents work together, not against each other, and the Canstar Blue award confirms consumers see the benefits’.

Head of Canstar Blue, Megan Doyle, congratulated First National Real Estate on the success, saying: “This is a great result across all customer touch points, suggesting First National is satisfying its customers regardless of their differing professional real estate requirements.

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DESIGN PREDICTIONS • Copper accessories are dead. While copper as a natural product will always have a place in kitchens and bathrooms it has been overdone with masses of cheap highly polished home items and there will now be a move back to copper in its original muted form, subtle and without the glitz. Rose gold is not far behind it so rid yourself of the shiny things. • Be seen in green: Colours are a hard one to predict as they fluctuate so rapidly with fashion but wishy washy pastels are one that will lose popularity as there is a move towards stronger depth of colour, Think of green teamed with desert themes and

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t the start of each year we see subtle shifts in home design and fashion that determine what is going to be on trend for the year ahead. I have done the research for you and have some predictions on what will be popular this year in all things design and décor.

the colours of nature or sunset, deep

• Concrete is king: I say this all the

inviting instead of perfectly polished

pinks, red sand, cinnamon, and the

time but in the tropics I really don’t

and cold.

colours of the bush, Deep green will

think you can beat

continue to be popular as this lends

concrete and timber. They perfectly

• Art that means something:

itself to the natural distressed leathers

compliment one another and these

Get rid of your ‘quote art’ now and

and warm caramel/ terracotta

are here to stay. Concrete furniture

take down those awful wall decals

shades that will dominate by mid

will be huge with tables; storage

while you are at it, The trend in art

year.

units and outdoor items made from

is simple…if it means something to

concrete which are all ideal for life in

you or has a personal connection

the tropics.

to your home then it is in fashion.

• Back in black: Homes will feature more black as a rebellion against the

No more glitter art, words in various

white and marble of

• Eclectic miss-matched lighting:

fonts telling you to “Be happy and

2016. Black doors and cabinetry, more

No longer do your lights need to

successful!” and anything else that is

black taps and kitchen/ bathroom

match from room to room. Multiple

mass-produced. Find a local artist or

accessories. Black furniture features,

types of pendant lights will be seen

gallery and buy something!

Black handles, Black is going to big in

grouped together in more organic

gloss as well as matt finish.

displays above counters in place of the stark ‘3 evenly spaced pendants

• Dark shades of marble: White

over an island bench’ look of last year

and grey marble has been huge and

and multiple styles in one home will

marble and stone as a product itself

become commonplace.

For more advice see my website www.ladydarwin.com.au

will always be popular but there will be darker tones, bigger grains and

• Plush upholstery: Things that feel

more moody colours teamed with

good to touch such a linen, velvet

raw concrete and rough timbers

and silk will all be huge this year as

instead of perfectly smooth, light

will be textiles and prints from foreign

finishes.

countries in a move towards homes being more worldly, warm and

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Sculpturing and designing your garden is our honour, at Allora Landscaping we design, build and fit your budget around what you want to create. One of our clients recently engaged us to increase the beauty of their garden. They had a number of dead palms removed and then we installed an irrigation system so that while these jet setters were not home their beautiful plants remained lush and happy.

AS MUCH AS 15% PLANTS INCREASE THE QUALIT Y OF OUR LIVES AND OUR R OLE IS TO HELP YOU TO CREATE THAT ENVIR ONMENT WHICH IS JUST PERFEC T.

With a love of Hibsicus we created a Hibiscus walk way with many variations that flowered immediately as we propagate all our plants at Allora for the Northern Territory conditions in our nursery at Allora. Of course seeing the new immediate blooms made our client so happy that they were sending photos of the varieties of gorgeous Hibscuis on a weekly basis. We know that our clients want to see results immediatley, so we aim to bloom!!

Another area that we created as a statement piece was a dis-used set of stairs, using gorgeous pots we placed white bouganvillia that looks like cascading lace. So we can create your beautiful patio garden, herb wall or even bigger we can fully design a ground zero garden that includes pathways, areas for meditation, we can create bursts of plant colour that takes your breath away.

And if you are a commercial business then we can create animal or logo design plants, provide more oxygen into your walk way to relax and revive your clients as they enter your business. Your business entry point can reflect your values of appreciation, honour and hope and when your client enters into your work areas you can improve the quality of the air by using plants to remove chemicals such as carbon monoxide.

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To register your interest in Akoya please contact Halikos Properties on 8983 5520 • sales@halikos.com.au

AKOYA T H E S T U N N I N G 5 R E S I D E N T I A L A PA R T M E N T B U I L D I N G S S I T U AT E D I N T H E E X C L U S I V E S U B U R B O F FA N N I E B A Y A N D P R O U D LY B U I LT

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amed after a world-class cultured pearl, Akoya has set a new benchmark in residential apartment design.

The 162-apartment gated community, conveniently positioned next to the Fannie Bay village will see residents in walking distance to restaurants, a supermarket and Parap Primary School, butcher’s and doctors’ surgery.

Halikos are selling 62 apartments. With one bedrooms starting from only $400,000. Akoya is perfect for first home buyers, investors or downsizers.

All apartments are equipped with quality European appliances, such as dishwasher, microwave, oven, ceramic hotplate and dryer.

And there will be tinted glazing, Villeroy & Boch and Caroma bathroom fixtures, mirror and vinyl-backed glass doors wardrobes and linen doors, linen storage and laundry.

Apartments are fitted with television and cable television outlets, large

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private balconies, enhanced acoustic insulation, full airconditioning, and quality floor kitchen, bathroom, ensuite and laundry tiling.

All apartments are NBN ready and have intercom access to lift and entry gates.

There is undercover parking, security gates, secured lifts, a community meeting and relaxation room, modern gym and bike storage room.

Other communal facilities include a large pool and barbecue entertainment pods. Akoya is also close to the beach, East Point Reserve, some of the best bike paths in Darwin and public transport. The Darwin Sailing Club and Trailer Boat Club are only a short walk away.

Throughout the build, Halikos employed around 200 locals per day. Using local trades and products, home owners and lessees can be assured they will enjoy the highest quality of apartment design.

The Akoya Display suite is open Saturday and Sundays from 10am – 12pm.

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Some of our brands include Salt & Pepper, Christopher Vine, Peter Lang, Cluse Watches, Lulu Yasmin and Uma and Leopold and there are so many more. So please come on in and have a browse and if we do not have exactly what you want let us know as we are always travelling and are happy to source that particular piece for you.

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lders Real Estate has been servicing the wider Darwin area for more than 10 years.

With a footprint across four key locations, the team continues to outperform the ebb and flow of the evolving Darwin property market.

The agency’s expertise was showcased in 2016, with Elders Real Estate taking the REINT Award for Large Agency of the Year for a record fourth year in a row, along with Elders agent Derek Hart being named Residential Salesperson of the Year. The team was also recognised with the 2016 Community Service Award, having donated more than $100,000 during the year to local charities and organisations.

General manager of Elders’ National Real Estate division, Tom Russo, said the awards were a great representation of the market

knowledge and client focus that exists within the Darwin team.

“The team continues to prove they are market leaders and truly understand their client needs, in what is a continuously evolving local market,” Mr Russo said.

“The work being done by the team in Darwin, has not gone unnoticed by the wider business. So much so, that we will be holding Elders’ 2017 National Real Estate Conference in Darwin, showcasing the local market and the team’s success, to our entire rural and residential network of agents,” he said.

Appointed as general manager of real estate in January 2016, Mr Russo has assumed responsibility for the strategic development of the national Elders Real Estate group, including 279 points of presence across rural and residential agency,

real estate franchise, property management, water trading, agribusiness investments and home loans.

Previously as the general manager of strategy and business development for Elders, Mr Russo played a pivotal role in devising and implementing the turnaround strategy for Elders, and now has his sights set on a re-development of the Elders Real Estate brand.

“Our Board has backed a new strategic direction for the Real Estate business, which is heavily focussed around increased growth and a greater brand presence, right across Australia,” he said.

“The Darwin business has been a great starting point for us to identify what is working well, and how we can replicate this across other areas in Australia.”

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What does being named REINT’s Residential Salesperson of the Year mean to you?

Thank you all for the congratulation wishes.

Winning the award has made me feel that I have really cemented myself within the real estate industry and a reward for working hard over the past nine years. Receiving the highest NT accolade in the toughest sales market (2016) that Darwin has seen in the past 10 years just tops it all off.

What does a ‘normal’ day look like for you?

In real estate there is never a real normal day, there is always something new that arises in each day. From there you have to prioritize and complete the tasks. If there is some sort of normal, then for me it is that I always have work to do and I’m always interacting with vendors and buyers daily, seven days a week.

What motivates you to go above and beyond for your clients?

I love the enjoyment I get from my job, the job is a career full of variety. The people you meet and the properties you see. Vendors are happy to sell and buyers are excited to purchase and I provide the service and passion for them both.

Why did you choose a career in real estate and what advice would you provide someone thinking about working in real estate?

Real estate is a career and not just a job, what you put in is what you get out of it. Still to this day after nine years of listing and selling I am ambitious to achieve. I’m results driven and just love every challenge that comes on a daily basis.

Anyone wanting to join the industry - I absolutely,

highly recommend it! You do need to be a people person and have a number of qualities and skills in this job; buyer’s advocate, forecasting expert, business manager, consultant, negotiator, marketer, relations manager, problem solver and more! Attention to detail is imperative, as is being organised, following up on leads, communicating well and paying attention to each client’s needs.

That’s when you become a successful agent; once you emulate these qualities you will always be successful no matter how difficult the sales environment is.

What sets you apart in real estate?

My point of difference is the way I bring my passion and energy into any conversation with vendors and buyers. I use the Fastrak sale system which encourages more offers to be presented and has resulted in more properties sold. This sale process is exclusive to Elders Real Estate. My dedication and commitment in getting results for my clients has resulted in recognition through a number of awards, including Elders’ Top Selling Agent across 2009-2012, 2014 and 2015. Recently, I was also recognised at an industry level, winning REINT’s Sales Person of the Year Award for the Northern Territory.

Top three things someone should look for in an agent when selling a property?

1. The owner should firstly feel comfortable with the agent they are considering and have the feeling that the agent is the right person for the job.

2. Identify an agent who will be the best negotiator when dealing with potential buyers.

3. Look for an agent who will work hard for the sale of the property, especially at open inspections and an agent who will answer their phone at any time – seven days a week.

Favourite place to visit in the NT and why?

It has to be Kakadu. Only a few hours from Darwin, to escape and explore the natural wonders that are on offer, something I never get sick of. The chance to drive out and discover rugged lands with cascading waterfalls, fishing, aboriginal rock art, giant crocodiles and exotic bird life is pure pleasure.

What do you think the Darwin property market looks like in 2017?

I believe that 2017 is going to be a great and exciting year for all. I have seen the market now plateau and more buyers coming on board. 2017 will be a fantastic year, particularly for buyers to get in before prices go back up.

With a new local government in place, exciting times are ahead for the ever expanding Northern Territory, and I believe consumer confidence will come back into the market.

Best advice you’ve ever received?

Always listen to someone else’s point of view and take it from there. You may learn something!

Top tip for someone thinking of investing in the Darwin real estate market?

Invest now! Darwin has an ever growing population, low unemployment and exploding infrastructure. With current prices relatively low, it’s a great time to buy.

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KERRY DYER

RENEE WALKER

What can clients expect when visiting Elders Real Estate Darwin?

What is like to be part of the Elders network?

From the moment our clients and prospective clients make contact with Elders, they are greeted by employees who get enormous pleasure from continually exceeding expectations. The reason behind this – we genuinely love what we do here at Elders. From the initial point of contact with myself at reception, thought to our Administration Team, Property Management, Sales Department and our dedicated Managers, every team member is working for you, our client, to deliver second to none, quality customer service and expert advice.

Our reward for our dedication – your satisfaction.

Elders has a network of Real Estate Professionals with around 300 offices operating right across Australia. Our expert team can provide knowledge and experience for a wide range of real estate services, including residential and commercial sales, property management and more. With such an expansive network working together we are able to provide a superior level of service to our clients. Elders is focussed on delivering ongoing training and support to each member of the team. Our culture is based on our shared values which reflect the One Elders approach: • Integrity – behaving with honesty and integrity in every interaction • Accountability – being accountable for results • Teamwork – using the power of the team and respecting the contribution of every person • Customer focus – growing valuable customer relationships and showing pride and passion in our organisation • Innovation – delivering innovation and continuous improvement.

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We are extremely proud recipients of the 2016 REINT Large Agency of The Year Award for the fourth year in a row.

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MATHEW PULLMAN

Senior Sales Support Officer Real Estate Elders Real Estate Darwin has been awarded the REINT Community Service Award – what are your highlights from the Elders Community Spirit initiative?

Winning the REINT Community Service award was an amazing achievement after a full year of giving.

It’s hard to choose a specific event or charity as they were all amazing! From Christmas with the Salvos, to the million paws walk with the RSPCA - each event had its highlights.

I will say working with the RSPCA, and additionally the Canine Expo, was possibly the most fun for me as a dog lover. At the Canine Expo I did have the pleasure of dressing as Spike who is the mascot dog for Elders Real Estate. The best part of the Elders Community Spirit initiative is actually getting hands on and helping the community. There is no better feeling than giving to others who need it and I look forward to our next year of community projects.

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Real Estate

GENNIE COX

RACHEL LANGLEY

Being the fourth year in a row the agency has taken out the REINT Large Agency of the Year, how does the team consistently strive to do better?

As the newest member of the Elders Real Estate team in Darwin, what attracted you to Elders Real Estate?

As the longest serving member of the Darwin Elders Real Estate team what has motivated you over the years?

I have been working at Elders Real Estate for around eight months. Previously, I worked as a customer service specialist with one of the main banks in Darwin and have always been focused on helping customers reach their goals.

The first response to this question is the people I work with, which is why I have been with Elders for over 20 years. It is a team environment with all aspects of the Elders network working together to build a Company we can all be proud of.

After purchasing my first property it changed my outlook on the Real Estate Industry and I kept wanting to be involved. From the day I was interviewed at Elders I felt welcome and could tell I was going to enjoy my new career in this industry. With the training and support I receive from Elders I know that I have made the right decision for my career.

The work is challenging, but with structured procedures in place it makes the work load that much easier, no day is ever the same.

Meeting many different groups of people, and hopefully bringing each situation to a successful conclusion for all parties has motivated me over the years.

Real Estate Sales Representative

Team Spirit is one of the strong factors in the ongoing success of this amazing team, fostered by the desire to strive for excellence in all facets of the industry. Ongoing training on new concepts, especially in this ‘digital’ world, focussing on the latest innovations, as well as support and encouragement from our peers. Sharing knowledge, cheering the wins and discussing our challenges creates both strength of character and the heady excitement of success. Helping new people grow in experience and expertise within the company and encouraging everyone in their daily tasks is how we strive to be the best.

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I will continue to focus and develop my property management skills in order to gain a more professional approach to the industry and hope to be here for many years to come.

JENNY WILKSHIRE Residential Property Manager

Working with Elders you know you are working with a professional Company, and I couldn’t imagine working anywhere else.

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DIANE DAVIS

KEVIN ROGERS

What sets Elders Real Estate Darwin apart?

What are you most looking forward to about hosting the 2017 Elders Real Estate Conference in Darwin and showcasing the NT?

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Every member of our business lives and breathes a culture of great service. Going further than just stating “we offer great service,” the whole heartbeat of each of our four offices, plus the entire national Elders network, lives to offer fantastic service far superior than their competition. Our success story is in our recognition by our loyal clients.

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We are privileged and excited to host the 2017 Elders Real Estate Conference for delegates from across the national Elders network.

Up here in the top end we are proud of our lifestyle and what we have on offer. It is the perfect time to showcase our beautiful city, Darwin Harbour and surrounds. For most of the people attending this conference, it will be their first visit to the top end and we will make sure they have a memorable time.

We will be hosting a gala evening and showcasing local entertainment and cuisine.

There will be extra tours made available for the conference delegates to visit some of our world heritage locations, including Litchfield National Park and Kakadu, and we’ll even offer a swim with a three metre Crocodile at Crocosaurus Cove in the middle of the CBD. Elders Real Estate delegates can certainly expect a conference like to no other when they visit the top end!

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DEREK HART

Property Consultant What’s in store for 2017 for Elders Real Estate Darwin?

The New Year always provides excitement and anticipation within the real estate industry and the welcome arrival of new people in Darwin, the city comes alive with new faces. With a new government in place for the start of 2017 further excitement grows that Darwin will build to be an even better place to live in and invest in.

With this confidence and growth, Elders will continue to be the largest agency in Darwin and provide the amazing service that is expected not only by our clients but also the Elders team ourselves.

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KATRINA PARRINGTON

Mortgage broker vs banker – what are the big differences?

Choice, rates, tailored lending solutions to suit the client and the fact that mortgage brokers compare thousands of lending solutions from multiple lenders to make sure we source the loan that best suits our client. We negotiate for our clients to get the best rate, not the carded rate.

We get to know the client and are able to provide personalised service What is something that people may not know about Elders Home Loans?

Our service to clients far exceeds just the loan, we assist our clients with trusted insurance, financial planning and legal professionals to ensure every aspect of their financial health is covered to protect them and their families.

What does a first home buyer need to know about getting their finance sorted?

Firstly, find out what you can afford. You can then plan your budget and get pre-approved.

Consider your whole financial wellbeing, your future plans and where you see yourself in five years. Be honest and transparent and provide as much financial background as you can to assist the process; payslips, loan statements, savings history, assets and if you have a security guarantor available to assist. Communication with your broker is key at this point!

Market conditions and interest rates vary, how can people be sure they are getting the best deal?

The BEST deal is different for each client – it’s expensive to transfer between banks in monetary terms, and takes time to change the loan structure. We tailor the product to our client and negotiate with the banks for the best deal possible for fixed and variable rates. We guide our clients through the process and assist in educating them in developing a strategy, whether it be for investment purposes or simply paying off a loan as quickly as possible.

Home loans or refinancing is often daunting, what is the best advice you can give to prepare people?

Take time to talk to your broker, consider all the options and be honest and transparent. Provide six months’ worth of home loan statements, as well as all financial data you have. Are you chasing better rates or disappointed with your existing bank? Many banks now treat brokers as a trusted partner in the transaction process if a client is having an issue with a bank employee then the broker may be able to step in and be the bank’s intermediary moving forward and save the client the hassle of refinancing.

You’re not originally from NT. Why did you move here and why do you love calling it home?

Lifestyle, opportunity and community. The Territory might be considered an outback destination but the people here have a heart like nowhere else I’ve experienced.

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IMPACT OF POOR MENTAL HEALTH THE

AN ECONOMIC ISSUE

THE NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION HAS PUT THE IMPAC T OF POOR MENTAL HEALTH ON THE ECONOMIC AGENDA, AS ITS COST TO THE NATION SOARS TO MORE THAN $60 BILLION A YEAR.

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karla.davies@MentalHealthCommission.gov.au 0418 810239

Commission Chair, Professor Allan Fels AO, said there is a need for action across sectors to improve our mental health system through the appropriate allocation of resources.

“Evidence suggests we should focus on prevention and early intervention which can reduce the need for more complex and costly interventions,” Professor Fels said.

“Our current focus is on treating mental illness once it hits crisis point, whereas preventative interventions can improve peoples’ lives and are cost effective.

“These interventions can involve improving health treatments as well as areas such as disability, housing and employment services.”

The Commission is hosting Professor Martin Knapp from the London School of Economics who will have the opportunity to brief senior Australian Government policy makers on the economic case for better mental health.

Professor Knapp said his work uses economic arguments and evidence to inform policy discussion and influence the mental health sector’s practice development.

“I’ve found the question is ‘can we afford not to fund early intervention mental health practices’,” Professor Knapp said.

“For example, there are huge costs to society and individuals if early intervention isn’t provided when children experience bullying.

Its consequences were revealed when I examined the lives of victims 40 years later when they were 50; they were less likely to be employed, own their own home and less likely to marry; and they used more mental health services.

“Another example is if hospitals allocate funding towards treating people who selfharm by offering psychosocial intervention in emergency departments, it aids mental and physical recovery and has substantial societal and economic benefits,” he said.

Professor Fels said the estimated cost of mental ill-health to Australia is around four per cent of GDP or about $4000 for every tax payer. ”Better mental health can increase national ‘mental wealth’. We’d see an increase in workforce participation, productivity and economic competitiveness as well as an increase in GDP,” he said.

“Our vision is to support contributing lives and thriving communities through the wise allocation of funding and services across the mental health sector and other related sectors.”

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Norther n Ter ritor y Major Events Company

HOPPER

GENERAL MANAGER

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elivering major events across the Territory, developing existing events and bringing new ones, Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) plays a significant role in the NT on both a social and economic scale.

NTMEC funds events from Darwin to Alice Springs, supports various organisations and government and is dedicated to developing industry capability, making the NT a more easily accessible location for national and international bodies to deliver events.

Indigenous art, music and cultural festivals, food and wine festivals, sporting events, the People’s Choice BASSINTHEGRASS, CrownBet Darwin Triple Crown Supercars, Red CentreNATS and Parrtjima a Festival in Light make up NTMEC’s exciting portfolio. Having recently secured the rights to the Rugby League World Cup Quarter Final in 2017, NTMEC puts the NT on the world map as a destination to visit – and return to.

After all, the Northern Territory has some wonderful points of difference including its climate for a significant portion of the year when it’s cold down south. Territory events receive incredible local support, meaning tourists feel welcomed and have fun, positive experiences they’re likely to revisit.

“We see what we do as a significant advertising or PR campaign for the NT, developing a tourism product which encourages people to visit from all over,” says General Manager Andrew Hopper.

IF WE CAN HELP THE INDUSTRY GROW, PRESENT VENUES WELL AND PRODUCE A GOOD PRODUCT, THE TERRITORY WILL BENEFIT.” AND THAT IT CERTAINLY DOES.

NTMEC’s diverse and capable team shares the same vision, with a holistic view of what makes events work and how others can leverage off of them.

“I am immensely proud of the effort the team puts in and how much pride they take in what they do,” says Andrew.

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WHEN‘IF’

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THE LAST TIME WE MET CLINTON HOFFMANN HE CUT AN ENVIABLE FIGURE OF STYLE AND CHARISMA ON THE COVER O F T H E J U LY E D I T I O N O F D A R W I N L I F E M A G A Z I N E .

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Having just secured funding for DriveAbout ™, an animated app in Indigenous languages currently in development by his company Ambrose Business Solutions to assist the indigenous community in obtaining their drivers licence, Clinton was the epitome of success. Yet behind the scenes he was dealing with a devastating tragedy.

Shortly after the cover photo was taken, and before it appeared in the magazine, one of Clinton’s closest friends committed suicide.

Citing his relationship with the person he refers to fondly as “ Twinkles” as that of a brother, Clinton turned to his life coach, leading therapist Barry Hogg from Camp Eden.

“Since I’ve met Barry, he’s helped navigate the highs and lows of life, entrepreneurism and business, and provided some really good tools that I believe have helped me through,” he says.

While Clinton has been a long time advocate of the benefits of psychotherapy, he understands that it does not

seem to be at the forefront of Australian male culture, and aims to change that perception.

At the time of Twinkles death he had just developed a digital survival guide for business based on a popular animation the ’10 reasons businesses fail’, effectively creating digital tools to help business people survive and prosper.

Clinton wanted to create better tools to assist men with their mental health, and rather than a survival guide, he decided to develop an app to tackle mental health issues head on. He secured rights to animate the Rudyard Kipling poem “If ” - one of his and Twinkles favourite poems.

“I’m pretty sure if every Australian male that needed help went to a health professional tomorrow, there’d be not enough health professionals. I thought that in our digital age, and especially in the education technology space that I work in, I can build a survival guide for men. I used the “If ” poem as my content delivery system as historically it’s been

a poem that has been handed from father to son,” says Clinton.

By bringing the power of animation to one of Kipling’s greatest works, coupled with the narration by Jack Thompson, Clinton has enabled the poem’s message of maintaining a balance, building self-confidence and facing the world bravely to reach a wider audience.

Slated for completion in mid 2017, the If app will contain 36 four-minute videos with his therapists. Backed by clinical psychologists, it provides the tools to enable all men to effectively manage their mental health, from serviceman to FIFO workers, tradies, men of the land or yuppie mates, wherever they are in the world at anytime of the day.

When it comes to a quote from the poem that resonates most with Clinton, he only has to look back on the events of the past six months for an answer.

“2016 for me was very much triumph and disaster, but a positive will come out of this.”

when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you,

If you can keep your head

if you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,

WE’RE LOOKING TO CROWDFUND THE IF APP DEVELOPMENT. If you’d like to help, I think that together we can build something really special.

But make allowance for their doubting too;

Please get behind the IF App. We’re offering a heap of great rewards. And the best reward of

If you can wait

all? Making sure your mate gets the help and support he needs - before it’s too late.

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and not be tired of waiting,

or being lied about,

NEVILLE

PANTAZIS

don’t deal in lies, or being hated,

don’t give way to hating,

IF YOU CAN MAKE ONE HEAP OF ALL YOUR WINNINGS AND RISK IT ON ONE TURN OF PITCH-AND-TOSS, AND LOSE, AND START AGAIN AT YOUR BEGINNINGS and yet don’t look too good,

AND NEVER BREATHE A WORD ABOUT YOUR LOSS;

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o me, this section of the poem rang true in the sense of what I went through during the Global Financial Crisis.

One moment I was doing very well thanks to a strong share market, then all of a sudden the whole thing was taken away and I was left standing there like millions of others thinking “What just happened?”

nor walk too wise:

if you can dream -

It’s interesting that Kipling says “Never breathe a word about your loss”, because people encourage us to not bottle things up.

Sometimes however others don’t need to hear it because they’re probably going through the same thing themselves, or have their own issues and problems that they’re dealing with.

and not make your dreams your master;

There comes a point in your journey when you need to stop talking about it and get on with life. That’s the simplicity of it, and it’s the lesson that I learnt.

In my life I’ve had some really great highs and some devastating lows, so when I did turn to people and ask for support, it was about how to deal with the crisis in front of me, whether it be financial or coping with separation and the loss of a loved one.

This is an interesting tool that makes things a lot clearer for people. Jack Thompson’s voice is so powerful, and the animation is creative and constructive towards helping men in need know which direction to take.

Neville is Store Manager of Parap Fine Foods.

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KARL

SECONDIS

and not make your thoughts your aim; if you can think -

if you can meet with truimph

and disaster

and treat those two impostors just the same;

AND SO HOLD ON WHEN THERE IS NOTHING IN YOU EXCEPT THE WILL WHICH SAYS TO THEM: “HOLD ON!”

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or me, 2016 has been quite a confronting year.

I was very close to Twinkles. I was emcee at his wedding, and our wives are very close friends as well. His passing came crashing down on us when my wife and I were in the early stages of separating.

While we see the journey forward as amicable and positive – we refer to it as “conscious uncoupling” the situation has created a lot of personal challenges for me.

I’m the same age as Twinkles, and to see his young boys speak at his funeral was heartbreaking. That for me was a reminder that when things are tough and you are having some dark moments, you just need to

hold on. Giving up is not an option because it has such an impact on people on so many levels.

Normally I’m a bit of a closed book, and I don’t like to let people in and see my weaknesses. This poem and app is all about getting men comfortable with the idea that it’s ok to talk about what is going on for you.

It’s a tool that we can tap into to give us resources that are relatable and we can engage with to help us move away from some of those negative thoughts that might be floating through our minds.

Karl is the Director of One Real Estate

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YOURS IS THE EARTH AND EVERY THING THAT ’S IN IT

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if you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken

twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,

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ou are not born with the emotion FEAR. We are actually taught it by being continually told as a child the word NO. No don’t do that. No don’t touch that. So on and so on. So without realising what we are do, we are programming our children that our first response is No, thus creating fear in what we do.

I read this line in Kipling’s poem, to remind me constantly that anything is possible. We are on this earth for such a short time, and it is not a dress rehearsal.

You may make and will make many mistakes in life, that’s ok, its ok if we learn from our mistakes.

We must continually remind ourselves to move away from our fears and always remember the world is our oyster.

David is the Managing Director of LJ Hooker Darwin.

if you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone

Or watch the things you gave your life to,

and so hold on when there is nothing in you

Expect the Will which says to them; “Hold on!”

“OR WATCH THE THINGS YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE TO, BROKEN, AND STOOP AND BUILD EM UP WITH WORN OUT TOOLS” In 1986 I met an amazing Yolngu Aboriginal man in Yirrkala near Nhulunbuy in north east Arnhem land in the Northern Territory of Australia. We went on to work together for the next 25 years, he as the lead singer and me as the manager of the band Yothu Yindi.

In 2013 he passed away after a long battle with kidney disease. Over the last three years I have dealt with grief having lost a friend and colleague and grief for the perceived winding back of the positive progress we believed we had played a small part in.

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue if all men count with you,

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BYRON

HENDERSON

RISKING YOUR WINNINGS, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY IF YOU LOSE, START AGAIN AT THE BEGINNING AND DON’ T BLAME OTHERS.

broken,

And stoop and build ‘em up with your worn out tools:

If you can make one heap of all your winnings

After moping around for a while I realised that with all the skills I gained during that journey I still have the capacity to contribute.

I realised I needed to reinvent myself or it was not going to be pretty, being depressed is no fun.

A couple of weeks ago my 12-year-old son Lennon was feeling particularly unhappy, so I read him the poem. Afterward he said “ Thanks Dad” and went to sleep. This poem is as relevant today as when it was written.

Alan James OAM is the General Manager of Darwin Entertainment Centre.

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and risk it on one turn of pitchandtoss,

and loose, and start again at your beginnings

and never breathe a word about your loss;

’m a big believer on having a crack at what you want, but always keep an “internal locus of control”; you are always in control of your events and outcomes. A great coach John Colbert taught me this and it’s one of the most important things I’ve ever learnt.

Men by nature are competitive and don’t often like to express their feeling or ask for help. The app is so very important as men (and women) can use the app in a comfortable environment without feeling exposed or vulnerable, to get the help and advice they need.

One of my good mates at school Clinton “Goose” Mitchell took his life aged just 17. It’s the most tragic event I have seen. My friends and I still think about him today. If this app can help 1 person then it will be a tremendous success. We all need to spread the word and look out for each other. RIP mate.

Byron is the Chief Executive Officer of the Automobile Association of Northern Territory Inc (AANT) Director of the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) and Chair of Kidsafe NT

if neither foe nor loving friends can hurt you,

but none too much;

if you can fill the unforgiving minute

with sixty seconds’ worth of distance run

yours is the earth and everthing that’s in it

And which is moreyou’ll be a man, my son!

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or as many couples who say “I could never work with my spouse” there are as many who are doing it. Some well, some not so well. No matter what working with your spouse can be a really rewarding and fun thing to do providing together you set up some fundamentals that outline the way in which you work.

Really understand WHY you have chosen to go into business. Keep those reasons as part of the why, you are in business. They may even form part of the businesses vision and be reflected in the values you create in the business.

Couples have been in business together for centuries, yet it may not have appeared that way due to the type of functions that each performed. Take the Queen and Duke, they are in business, their business is running the sovereign and each has their roles and responsibilities.

For those already in business, ensure you do a business health check to see how you’re going and achieving what you wanted to achieve in the very beginning. Reflect and ask yourself; What were the reasons you chose to go into business? What was it that you wanted to achieve? What agreements did you make between each other? Maybe one of you stopped studying, gave up a career, or changed direction to help with business? If so what agreement did you have? Did you have a timeline? If so what was it?

Regardless of whether you’re already in business together, or thinking about it, here are some great tips to remember:

DIVIDE AND CONQUER So, you go into business together without considering each of your skills, strengths and technical knowledge. It’s important to be clear about what each will do so that you don’t collide with each other. There is no point in each of you doing the same thing. So, divide up the skills and each one to take full control and responsibility of that area.

KEEP PERSONAL AND BUSINESS ISSUES SEPARATE No talking work in the bedroom, it’s your sacred place together. Remind one another that this area is out of business bounds.

Have regular workplace meetings to keep each other up to date on what is happening.

When you get home, talk about work for only 30mins. The topics should not be operational, rather the light hearted and funny things that happened during the day. If there is a significant event that is creating stress, then ask for time with your partner and allocate a quiet place when each of you can listen and respond with kindness.

even when it might not be what you agree with. In front of staff and customers back each other trust what they are doing, that you have each other’s back. It’s a privilege to work with your partner so trust them.

UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE GETTING INTO Really know that this will change your life.

You may need to make sacrifices regarding family or your savings. You may not be able to travel as easily as you used to or go on regular holidays. Know that you don’t get paid for days off and you may sometimes not even get paid. Some nights you might not sleep and some days you will be so excited the way your customers and/staff responded.

One of the most important aspects of working together is that you need to have a united front, do not fight in front of staff. Allow staff to see you as two individuals that they work with, not the work version of their Mummy and Daddy.

WORKING TOGETHER CAN BE SO MUCH FUN AND REALLY REWARDING, EXPLORE THE OPTIONS BEFORE YOU GO INTO IT.

MAKE TIME FOR YOUR RELATIONSHIP Even though you are at work together you may not see each other, you are unlikely to share an intimate moment. So, make a day or evening within your calendar that will have you being a couple, could be a friend’s party or the movies or just an evening on the couch.

Speak kind words and most of all appreciate and recognise each other’s contribution. Give each other a hug they are free!

If you’re in business with your partner or thinking about it, give us a call to help!

TRUST EACH OTHER FULLY As each of you will be working in your own areas you need to trust and support the other

Power Couple, Annette and Douglas Gillanders are specialist business coaches who have spent sixteen years coaching couples in business.

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Economic Summits

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The economic summits will shape the future development of the Northern Territory by developing a long-term vision that will shape the next 10 years of the Northern Territory’s economic development.

The Northern Territory Government is holding a series of economic summits across the Northern Territory in partnership with independent consultants Deloitte.

Key topics being considered through this process include: • creating jobs in the economy • the right place to invest in infrastructure spending • stemming the population outflow • innovation in the Territory economy • regional growth • Indigenous economic engagement.

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HOW WE’LL GET THERE

The summit series is being delivered in four phases between October 2016 and March 2017.

The first phase of consultations has been held in Darwin, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs with industry groups, business, regional economic development committees and local stakeholders.

The initial consultations revealed a number of common issues across industries and locations. Challenges around the key factors of production - land, labour and capital featured strongly as did enterprise and innovation, connectivity, relationships and liveability.

From these issues raised, six preliminary factors or ‘levers’ have been refined which we can utilise to accelerate economic growth: • Land • People • Capital

• Enterprise and innovation • Connectivity • Liveability

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These levers will be the focus of the second phase of the summit process to develop principles, targeted strategies and recommendations.

Territorians can keep up to date with the summit’s progress and provide their input at economicsummit.nt.gov.au

GET IN TOUCH

Northern Australia Development Office 76 The Esplanade, Darwin Phone: 1800 733 458 Email: territoryeconomicsummits@nt.gov.au

BUSINESS

Xylem Water Solutions

W O R D S B Y M I C H E L L E S TA C P O O L E

IN NATURE, XYLEM REFERS TO THE SUPPORTING TISSUE IN PLANTS THAT TRANSPORTS WATER AND NUTRIENTS FROM THE ROOTS TO THE LEAVES AND SHOOTS.

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ylem, a leading global water technology company, mirrors this process by solving client’s water challenges and setting industry standards for fluid technology.

“We are a provider of solutions to problems and issues that involve water,” says Darwin Branch Sales Manager Chad Keightley.

With a catch-cry of “Let’s Solve Water”, the company also has a strong presence in the original equipment manufacturing space, and is involved in all aspects of the water cycle, including extraction from natural sources such as dams and rivers, water treatment, and the transport of waste water.

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According to Chad, with a huge array of analytical equipment on hand the team is able to monitor key metrics at every point of the water transport and treatment process, and their outstanding expertise in water filtration enables them to provide products that facilitate all grades of filtration, including reverse osmosis.

Located in Yarrawonga, Chad and the team also specialize in providing and servicing industrial pumps for sewerage, mining, construction, agriculture, aquaculture, and sea water applications, and have a fleet of rental pumps, both electric and diesel, designed for mine site dewatering applications.

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OUR TRADITIONAL BUSINESS HERE IN DARWIN HAS BEEN PUMPING WATER AND WASTE WATER HOWEVER AS A COMPANY WE ARE EXCITED BY THE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES WITH OUR WATER TREATMENT AND ANALYTICAL EQUIPMENT,” SAYS CHAD. While backed by the power of a global organization, Xylem Darwin operates as a local company, providing a hands-on and intimate approach to the water requirements of Territory businesses and industry.

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PROFESSIONALS IN NURSING AND CARE TRAINING RTO Code 40674

OUR ORGANISATION OFFERS SUPPORT, DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONALISM MAKING YOUR TRAINING JOURNEY A PLEASURE TO UNDERTAKE. We offer the following qualifications: • HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing* • CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability* • CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support • CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support* Streams: Aged Care, Disability or Home Care • HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance* • CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services • CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services * NT Government subsidised positions available to eligible candidates

To enrol or register your interest in one of our courses, please contact us on (08) 8927 5995 or email: admin@fox.edu.au

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NEW BUSINESS Ter ritor y Finance Group

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PUTTING CLIENTS FIRST WHEN JOHANNES BALUYOT A N D PAT R I C I A Y O V A N O V I C H J O I N E D F O R C E S T O C R E AT E T E R R I T O R Y F I N A N C E G R O U P, I T WA S W I T H O N E G O A L I N M I N D. TO OFFER EXCEPTIONAL CLIENT FOCUSED FINANCIAL ADVICE.

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“We noticed a gap in the Darwin market when it came to customer service. We pride ourselves on going the extra step for a client, and that’s why we have such a good partnership. Our clients are everything,” says Johannes.

With over ten years experience within the banking industry specialising in customer management, Johannes has helped many clients at all stages of their life cycle achieve their goals.

“It’s about really understanding the client’s current position, what their future goals are in terms of where they would like to be financially, and then tailoring advice to suit,” he says.

Citing his ability to build strong relationships, his enthusiasm for achieving his clients goals, and his passion for their financial wellbeing among his key attributes, Johannes focuses his core business in the commercial space, assisting start ups, small to medium businesses, and those looking to expand their business opportunities.

A very proud born and bred Darwinian, Patricia is passionate about her “home” and the lifestyle that locals have become accustomed to. She has also been a Small Business Owner, as well as a Youth Worker,

Community Services Coordinator and has been a volunteer Alcohol and Other Drugs worker and Crisis Line Counsellor.

Patricia looks after the residential lending of the business, which entails first home buyers, purchasing an investment property, re-financing for debt consolidation and car loans.

Patricia believes in putting clients best interest first and when providing advice, puts herself in the client’s shoes.

“Everyone has a journey, and comes to us for different reasons. Whether they are excited about purchasing their first home, or they are in experiencing financial difficulty and requires assistance, we aim to understand, and use all of our resources to find the best possible options available,” she says.

Territory Finance Group offers the flexibility to visit clients in their own home, afterhours and weekends, as well as the ability to access products available from every lender in the market. Territory Finance Group is also able to assist those who have had adverse credit and may not qualify with main steam lenders.

“We sit on your side of the table. It’s not just about writing a loan. It’s about building relationships,” says Patricia.

08 8947 0608 107 Boulter Road Berrimah NT 0828 info@milkwood.nt.edu.au

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BRISBANE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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With the highest academic outcomes among Queensland boarding schools, now is the time to open the doors of opportunity for your son to enjoy life as a Brisbane Grammar School boarder.

As a leading boys’ school, BGS offers a supportive approach to boarding, along with unparalleled opportunities.

Our boarders have doorstep access to state of the art facilities and exceptional academic support. Through his interaction with a diverse range of people and experiences, your son will develop his emotional and intellectual intelligence, making lifelong friends along the way.

enrolments@brisbanegrammar.com +61 7 3834 5200 www.brisbanegrammar.com

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LEARNING IS NOT ATTAINED BY CHANCE, IT MUST BE SOUGHT FOR WITH ARDOUR AND ATTENDED TO WITH DILIGENCE – Abigail Adams ELC to Year 12

Providing over 35 Years of Quality Christian Education with Academic Excellence.

Our Vision

Marrara Christian College seeks to be a learning community where parents and staff partner together, and where students are nurtured through a loving, biblically based school curriculum to build their faith, character and desire to serve.

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DESBINA

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I came to Henbury School when I was in year 8. I was a bit shy at first but I’ve learnt to speak clearly because I get to practice lots.

I was nervous when I first started at Henbury. I use to visit the school farm a lot and help out with the chickens and rabbits. It made me feel calm.

Work experience has helped a lot because I know what to do now; how to use a barista coffee machine and work a cash register. I know I like to work inside as I don’t like the heat.

I like to do things with my hands. I started work experience in year 7 at Crocodylus Park. Since then I have had work experience at the Furry Godmother, Crocosaurus Cove and in the school’s café. I know how our school’s aquaponics set up works and how to keep the tanks looking fresh and clean.

Desbina completed a Barista training course this year and is enrolled in the Certificate II in Salon Assistant next year.

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Jye completed the Certificate II in Aquaculture at CDU this year. When he finishes year 12, Jye wants to get a job in a zoo or as a ranger.

8997 7077 • www.henburyschool.org.au

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y proving the intrinsic value of a person with special needs, and what they can undoubtedly add to a workplace, we knew that more opportunities would continue to develop in the future. Our journey was building quality education beyond classroom walls and the school fence line by developing our own in-house job training and upskilling opportunities.

Henbury School has an Opportunity Shop on Aralia Street, Nightcliff. From school they run several enterprises including a garden crew, Sense-ational Designs (textiles and screen printing), a café and a beverage trailer. For more information or to book their services contact the school on 89977077.

HAMISH YEAR 12

I’m nervous but excited about leaving school. I’m a lot more confident and can catch public transport around town.

I feel like I’m prepared to work as I’ve done a lot of work experience and completed Certificates in Bakery, Hospitality, Cookery, Barista, Business and Retail. I also completed a Certificate in Conservation and Land Management so I know that’s not for me.

Hamish graduated from Henbury School this year. He is working closely with Darwin Skills Development Scheme to find employment. Hamish would like to get a job in a cafe or bakery.

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EDUCATION

Essington School

PERFORMING ARTS

PERFORMING AT A NATIONAL STANDARD Dance performances are a regular event at The Essington School Darwin

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Phone 8985 0100 or email administration@essington.nt.edu.au for further information.

Essington dance students each year travel to Singapore to complete a dance extension course

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ver the past few years, The Essington School Darwin has built a strong foundation in Music and Performing Arts programs and Media Studies. The School has long been recognized for its outstanding and comprehensive music programs. In 2006 the School achieved national attention when it was identified by the Federal Taskforce reviewing music education as one of twenty ‘exemplary’ music schools in Australia.

The success of the school’s performing arts program over the last ten years can be seen in the growth in performing arts programs – and students studying in this area. It can also be seen in the number of students winning places in national performing arts academies.

At the end of 2016 three Essington students were accepted out of thousands nationally for limited places at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA), Sydney, and the Western Australia Academy of Peforming Arts (WAAPA), Perth. All three students have been long term students at the school, two having attended the school from Preschool to Year 12.

Roman Delo has been offered places at both NIDA and WAAPA in 2017, and has chosen to study at NIDA. Millie Hunt and Demi Tcha have been offered two of the twenty places available nationally to school students each year and will commence there in 2017.

Principal David Cannon said:

THE PERFORMING ARTS IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR OVERALL PROGRAMS AT ESSINGTON. WE BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A CREATIVE CAPACITY IN ALL CHILDREN THAT CAN BE FOSTERED AND ENCOURAGED. THIS ALLOWS STUDENTS TO BUILD THEIR ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND TEAM WORK.” DARWINLIFEMAG.COM

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Media Arts has become a successful part of the Arts program at Essington with two teams in 2015 and 2016 winning national short film awards

Grace Halliwell and friends from the dance class of 2014, seven of whom will be studying nationally in the performing arts in 2017

Facilities are currently being refurbished at the School to provide a new Dance/Drama Studio for 2017.

In 2016 the School’s media studies programs and radio recording facilities were expanded with the addition of a television studio. Middle School students have been producing videos and short road safety videos in the studios. In 2015 and 2016 students won in both years two national film awards.

Enrolment places are limited and early applications are encouraged.

The School is currently taking application for enrolments for 2015 and 2016.

Please Phone: 8985 0100 or email administration@essington.nt.edu.au for further information.

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RESPECT, EXCELLENCE, COURAGE AND PRIDE.

BAKEWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMITTED TO DELIVERING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION.

PAUL NYHUIS, PRINCIPAL SAYS,

ONE OF THE KEY FACTORS MAKING BAKEWELL A ‘SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE’ IS THE CLOSE CONNECTION WE HAVE WITH OUR COMMUNITY. WE BELIEVE OPTIMAL LEARNING OCCURS WHEN THE SCHOOL, HOME AND COMMUNITY WORK TOGETHER IN PARTNERSHIP.”

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08 8931 0487 • Forrest Parade, Bakewell NT 0832 • e. admin.bakewell@ntschools.net

THE BAKEWELL CODE OF CONDUCT WHICH IS “BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE AND BE PART OF THE SOLUTION” IS EMBEDDED IN THE WHOLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY INCLUDING STAFF, STUDENTS AND PARENTS.

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akewell is the largest primary school in the Northern Territory, with over 800 students from preschool to Year 6. They take great pride in being the ‘School of Choice’ for families within the priority enrolment area of Bakewell, Gunn and Johnson.

As an Independent Public School they are committed to ongoing school improvements and are consistently creating learning experiences through innovation, providing students with the opportunity to achieve their highest potential.

This is underpinned by the Bakewell Code of Conduct which states: Be respectful, Be responsible and Be part of the solution.

Standards and expectations are high with an unwavering and relentless focus on quality teaching and learning.

Bakewell staff are committed to supporting the whole child to achieve, not only academically but also socially.

Bakewell makes it their responsibility to ensure every child’s needs are met and adjust the curriculum accordingly to ensure all students are engaged and learning at their level.

Bakewell Primary provides an outstanding Early Years Program which is complimented by the Bakewell School Supported Playgroup. This program caters for parents and their children aged 0-4 years.

In addition to the outstanding Early Childhood Unit they also offer an extensive range of programs and services across the whole school. Including a 1:1 iPad program for primary students, Academic Advancement Classes, Chinese Languages, Guided Reading and a Peer to Peer Program. Student wellbeing and positive relationships are paramount and as such there is a wellbeing support program which includes a fulltime school counsellor.

Student achievement in the areas of literacy and numeracy is a priority at Bakewell. With many specialist programs being offered in Science, Technology, Visual Arts, Preforming Arts and Physical Education.

One of the key factors making Bakewell a ‘School of Excellence’ is the close connection they have with parents and the local community. Principal Paul Nyhuis says “We believe optimal learning occurs when the school, home and community work together in partnership.”

The school grounds and facilities provide a safe and fun environment for the students to socialise and develop life-long skills. This coupled with the programs and services on offer at Bakewell Primary School ensures every student from preschool to Year 6 has the opportunity to be a successful learner and a capable and confident global citizen.

Staff and students aspire to the Bakewell Mantra which is positive relationships and high expectations.

Cindy McLaren, Assistant Principal says, “At Bakewell Primary School we nurture the whole child academically and socially – when we put on our uniform we are proud of our school.”

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Family Day Care In Home Care Out Of Home Care

Darwin Palmerston Rural Area Katherine 08 89 322 457 • E: admin@kentish.org.au

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LEADING

THE WAY T: (08) 8927 8899 • F: (08) 8927 2127 E: sandersons.middle@ntschools.net PO Box 189 Karama NT 0813 Matthews Road Wulagi NT 0812

Sanderson Middle School provides students with the opportunity to be part of their Leading Learner Program. The Program supports, extends and challenges academically gifted students to develop the practices and skills for successful life choices and careers.

After attending Enrichment Classes at Sanderson Middle School as a Year 6 student, Alyssa Perkins decided Sanderson Middle School was the school for her. “The classes were challenging with friendly teachers and students. These classes helped me to decide I could get a good education at

Sanderson”. Alyssa is now leading the way in the Leading Learner Program.

Sanderson Middle School offers two language choices in Japanese language and Indigenous dialects. As an Indigenous student, Alyssa said “I am very excited about the opportunity to learn a different Indigenous language to the one my family speaks at home”.

Sanderson Middle School also offers an extensive music program and has the NT School of Music on campus.

Sanderson Middle School thrives for Excellence in Learning.

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