THE ESSINGTON SCHOOL Education

GLOBAL THINKING, TERRITORY SPIRIT

What remains, though, is staying true to the philosophy of never allowing a student to fall behind. It’s not so much a revolution at The Essington School in Darwin as a reminder of its strong community roots and sense of purpose. The school, which continues to achieve by far the best NAPLAN scores in the Territory and dominate the NTCET’s...

Department of Trade Business and Innovation Business

PICK OF THE CROP

Seven properties are now taking part in a cotton-growing trial. NT Department of Primary Industry and Resources restarted cotton research at the Katherine Research Station in 2018 to increase understanding of yield, fibre quality, and disease and pest resistance, to support industry viability assessments. The research, combined with Territory...

Home Improvement Scheme Business

HUMAN TOUCH REAPS REWARDS

The scheme was so popular that the Northern Territory Government extended funding for the Home Improvement Scheme from $30 million to $100 million to ensure as many Territorians as possible could benefit from the program. The Department of Trade, Business and Innovation are now flat out processing and auditing the applications. The scheme is...

Nutrien Ag Solutions Business

SERVING THE COMMUNITY

The company’s generations of experience have made them experts in a range of different farming areas, including precision farming services, rural merchandise, animal health, fertiliser, agricultural services, water, finance, insurance, and the marketing of livestock, real estate and wool. Nutrien Ag Solutions are the largest distributor of...

Top Didj Cultural Experience Issue 28

CUDDLES, CULTURE AND CREATION

While Covid-19 has halted tourism around the Territory and the world, the team at Top Didj have remained active. “There’s been little rest here — building of our new art gallery is underway and lots more is keeping us busy,” says owners Alex and Petrena Ariston. The wallabies are missing the extra cuddles and treats, but artist Manuel...

Katherine Outback Experience Issue 28

GREAT EXPERIENCE

“We thought we had all bases covered with tourism in the dry season and a national touring show during the Territory’s wet season. Never in our wildest dreams had we factored in a total nationwide lockdown,” says founders Tom and Annabel Curtain. With numerous animals to feed daily and keeping staff employed, they’ve scarcely...

Hohn's Anything Metal Business

METAL MAGIC

“We stock a wide range and work with top quality Australian steel, stainless steel and aluminium,” says owner Craig Hohn. They can fold, cut, bend, drill, mill it and more — as they say, they can do anything, even repair or modify anything metal. “We’re the only Katherine steel supplier that can also cut and fabricate to a...

Polly's Wealth and Empowerment Issue 28

DISCOVERING BEST IN YOU

“Success starts with a vision, the right attitude and a strong belief,” says Polly Hohn, founder of Polly. “Doing your absolute best isn’t luck, it’s a guarantee for success.” Today, Polly is a wealth and empowerment coach, mentoring people on mindset and strategy to create their dream life and workspace — a business she started...

Katherine Issue 28

COLOURFUL CHARACTERS BREED SUCCESS

Mayor Fay Miller arrived in Katherine a year after the first Mayor, Patricia Davies, had completed her term – and found she was still held in high regard by the community. Pat was followed by Jim Forscutt, who became the longest-serving Mayor by being in office for 16 years and a councillor for 23 years. Even today, he is recognised...

Katherine Issue 28

MURALS CAPTURE RICH HISTORY

Regional Arts chair Thomas Manning says the project was designed to celebrate significant and inspirational people from across the entire Big Rivers region, with the town as the meeting place for all local people and cultures. There are nine murals with others being added. They are part of Katherine Town Council’s overall CBD Revitalisation...

Katherine Town Council Business

TRANSFORMING KATHERINE

“The square’s natural prominence will create green space for the community to relax and socialise while also benefiting the surrounding businesses,” says Katherine Mayor Fay Miller. “It will totally transform the area, adding colour and vitality to the CBD.” Designed by Darwin architects, the Ashford Group, the focus is on shade,...