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As we age, the structure of our skin starts<br />
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PROVIDING EMERGENCY SUPPORT SINCE<br />
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Penguin Ice is committed<br />
to employing locally<br />
and supporting local<br />
community groups.<br />
Whilst the name will be recognised<br />
by most, the business has seen a<br />
major overhaul in recent times and<br />
has emerged as a Territory household<br />
name under the direction of <strong>Darwin</strong>born<br />
Managing Director and NT<br />
Young Achiever Small Business finalist,<br />
Nathan Cooper.<br />
Being the only locally owned and<br />
operated ice manufacturer in<br />
<strong>Darwin</strong>, Penguin Ice is committed to<br />
employing locally and supporting local<br />
community groups.<br />
“Supporting local business has many<br />
advantages,” said Nathan. “Instead of<br />
money flowing outside of the Territory,<br />
money circulates back into the local<br />
economy, supporting other local<br />
businesses and ensuring more jobs are<br />
available for local residents.”<br />
Their well-known 5kg tube ice<br />
bags with a handle for ease of<br />
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block ice products are a favourite with<br />
the locals and have likely made an<br />
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fishing, BBQ or outdoor adventures.<br />
All packaging is fully LDPE4 foodapproved<br />
recyclable plastic, helping to<br />
reduce their carbon footprint.<br />
Penguin Ice also supplies major<br />
events in the NT including Bass In The<br />
Grass and the V8 Supercars, as well<br />
as supplying a range of businesses<br />
from major multinationals including<br />
Woolworths, Coles, BWS, Liquorland,<br />
BP and Cellarbrations to smaller<br />
local events, corner stores and local<br />
commercial fishermen.<br />
Selling a frozen product in the<br />
Territory might seem easy but<br />
manufacturing and storing in the<br />
harsh weather conditions of the Top<br />
End is an ongoing challenge. There is<br />
considerable infrastructure behind the<br />
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And for the most important question,<br />
what would we find in Nathan’s own<br />
eski?<br />
“You will most likely find a few cans of<br />
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Grey Goose vodka, soda water, fresh<br />
limes and of course, Penguin Ice.”<br />
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<strong>Darwin</strong><br />
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Celebrating <strong>10</strong> years in 2019, <strong>Darwin</strong> <strong>Life</strong> has printed 95 editions, snapped<br />
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THROUGH THE LIMITED VISION OF HIS<br />
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THE START LIGHTS AHEAD. HE’S RESTRICTED<br />
BY THREE LAYERS OF PROTECTIVE CLOTHING<br />
AND A TIGHT SAFETY HARNESS STRAPPING<br />
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OLD DARWIN LOCAL AND MOTOR RACING<br />
DRIVER THOMAS MAXWELL.<br />
Not so long ago, Tom said his dream was racing European Formula 1 or nothing. Casey Stoner<br />
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encouraging. But aspirations can take a different turn very quickly in the motorsport industry.<br />
Tom’s love for motorsport really took off when he began racing go-karts at <strong>10</strong> years old.<br />
His competitive spirit was quickly drawn into the thrill of racing and it wasn’t long until he<br />
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the leap half way around the world to compete in the British Formula 3 competition. From here,<br />
Tom advanced to race in the European Formula Renault Championship in pursuit of his ultimate<br />
victory – racing Formula 1. Relocating to the other side of the world to race just two divisions<br />
below Formula 1 on some of the world’s best tracks is a rev-head’s dream, and this fact isn’t lost<br />
on Tom.<br />
‘I think it was probably one of the most exciting things I’ve done in my life… to throw myself<br />
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THOMAS<br />
MAXWELL<br />
straight in the deep end and see if I would float or sink or<br />
swim.’<br />
Idling at the traffic lights I often try to imagine what a driver is<br />
feeling sitting at the grid before a big race. Tom laughs at my<br />
comparison and says after handling race cars it’s hard to get a<br />
kick out of driving the family Hilux to Woolies.<br />
‘When you put your foot down and nothing happens it’s quite<br />
disappointing so you don’t get that same thrill when you give<br />
it a rev.’<br />
Rather, waiting on the grid to start his first international<br />
race was utterly nerve wracking. Staring down the track in a<br />
completely different car half way around the world from home<br />
understandably opened the door for doubt to creep in and<br />
ask; what if you’re just not good enough? Tom<br />
described these last few moments before the<br />
race like a test. The last opportunity to cram<br />
the game plan in whilst he still had the spare<br />
brain capacity. Going over where he wanted<br />
to make a move on the inside of a competitor<br />
and focussing on what he wanted to achieve<br />
helped dispel the nerves.<br />
‘Once the lights go and it all starts you don’t<br />
have time to be thinking about that, it’s all<br />
subconscious from then on.’<br />
Although starting out amongst international<br />
competition was daunting, it wasn’t the<br />
biggest hurdle Tom felt he faced in the move.<br />
‘The driving level (overseas) itself wasn’t too<br />
bad to adjust to, it was more the living on the<br />
other side of the world away from family that<br />
was more tricky.’<br />
Moving so far from family comforts in <strong>Darwin</strong><br />
was a big learning curve, but like any 17-yearold,<br />
Tom had a survival meal up his sleeve.<br />
‘My speciality was a stir fry. A few vegies,<br />
noodles and stir fry sauce, just bang it all in a<br />
pan and you’re ready to go!’<br />
The financial logistics of racing in Europe was<br />
another huge obstacle in Tom’s career. With<br />
so much money involved in motorsport it’s<br />
often assumed drivers are being paid well for<br />
the stickers on their car, but this is far from<br />
reality for up and coming drivers.<br />
‘Unfortunately, that’s the way motorsport<br />
is… it doesn’t really give a lot of people a fair<br />
opportunity to have a crack at it… it’s super<br />
expensive if you don’t have the right support,’<br />
Tom explained.<br />
By super expensive, he means he wasn’t paid<br />
for any driving in Europe and had to source<br />
funds for all car maintenance, mechanics,<br />
engineers and damage. On top of this,<br />
finding sponsors in Europe to back a young<br />
Australian driver was no easy feat.<br />
‘A lot of the connections I had in Australia<br />
didn’t have much benefit being promoted on<br />
the other side of the world.’<br />
After learning how cut throat and expensive<br />
the motorsport industry is for young drivers, I<br />
was curious to know whether he still felt the<br />
dream was Formula 1 or nothing.<br />
For the first time in the interview, I heard his<br />
heart sink a little as he chuckled, ‘That might<br />
be a little bit of an old dream.<br />
‘I would’ve loved to continue pursuing F1 but<br />
it wasn’t financially achievable to be able to<br />
go up to the next few levels.<br />
‘At the moment it’s solely about becoming a<br />
professionally paid racing driver.<br />
‘That’s why I’ve come back to race Porsche<br />
in Australia, to pursue this different style of<br />
racing referred to as GT or sport racing.’<br />
Tom admitted putting the Formula 1 dream<br />
on the back burner was hard, but he’s not one<br />
to be defeated and dwell on disappointment.<br />
His determination to gain a foothold in the<br />
racing industry is tangible when he talks<br />
about his current opportunity in Australia’s<br />
Porsche Carrera Cup. His optimism rarely<br />
falters and he doesn’t view the transition to<br />
a Porsche double the weight of his previous<br />
open wheeled car as a setback, but rather<br />
another challenge to overcome.<br />
So, what’s next?<br />
Despite the extraordinary experiences Tom’s<br />
had he’s still an Australian racing die-hard<br />
at heart and is looking forward to the<br />
opportunity to race Bathurst.<br />
‘It’s something I’ve watched as a kid for a lot<br />
of years so to be able to have a go myself is<br />
going to be pretty special.’<br />
Looking further down the track, Tom<br />
is aiming to return to Europe in the<br />
international Porsche championship. But for<br />
now, when he’s not preparing to face off on<br />
Aussie tracks, you’ll find Tom lapping up the<br />
NT lifestyle either reeling in barramundi or<br />
watching Essendon, with an occasional CC<br />
and Dry in hand.<br />
Deep down, the thought of motorsport not<br />
being a part of his life is so unimaginable Tom<br />
will throw everything he has at it and there’s<br />
a sense it won’t be long before Thomas<br />
Maxwell is a household name.
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CELEBRATING ITS 24TH BIRTHDAY IN 2019, ALLORA GARDENS NURSERY<br />
IS PROUD TO BE A PART OF DARWIN AND THE TOP END COMMUNITY.<br />
For<br />
everything<br />
flora go<br />
to allora ...<br />
Estelle, her daughter Tiffany, and the highlyskilled<br />
and passionate team strive to deliver their<br />
customers the best experience, while specialising<br />
in quality plants and garden products. They have<br />
combined their expertise with an ambience<br />
that makes Allora Gardens Nursery a must-visit<br />
destination. Pop in, stroll around and admire the<br />
latest plants, giftware and statues or relax and enjoy<br />
the visit with tea, scones or a home-made mint<br />
drink at any time in the café.<br />
There is plenty of gorgeous colour in the nursery<br />
at this time of the year and as for delightful smells,<br />
Allora has freshly grown tomatoes, mint, basil,<br />
stevia, parsley, thyme, sage and some of the hottest<br />
chillies ever! There is also a huge range of fruit trees<br />
from tropical apples, pears, bananas and citrus; all of<br />
which can grow and thrive here in the Top End. Yes,<br />
Allora Gardens Nursery are citrus canker free, ask the<br />
team if your area is affected.<br />
Most of Allora’s plants are grown right here in the<br />
production nursery behind the garden centre.<br />
Grown to withstand local weather conditions, you<br />
can take them home and be confident that they<br />
will survive in your garden for many years to come.<br />
Have YOU seen our giant dinosaurs? The kids love<br />
them!<br />
Check out our amazing water features, some have a<br />
solar pump which makes them an affordable option<br />
for the garden.<br />
At Allora Gardens Nursery, the team can provide<br />
garden advisory visits to your home, landscaping,<br />
regular garden maintenance, irrigation repairs and<br />
much more. They can identify your garden pests<br />
and diseases and problem solving is a speciality!<br />
Pop onto the website www.alloragardensnursery.<br />
com.au and join the Garden Club to keep up to<br />
date with all the latest and greatest that goes on in<br />
the gardening world.<br />
Like us on Facebook.<br />
Happy gardening.<br />
0889 844 006<br />
Cnr Lagoon Road & Stuart Highway<br />
Berrimah, NT<br />
info@alloragardensnursery.com.au<br />
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THE<br />
BIG<br />
MOWER<br />
www.thebigmower.com.au<br />
AKRON<br />
GROUP<br />
NT<br />
www.akrongroupnt.com.au<br />
The AKRON<br />
GROUP NT Pty<br />
Ltd is a Northern<br />
Territory owned<br />
and operated<br />
construction<br />
company.<br />
The Company<br />
Headquarters are<br />
located in <strong>Darwin</strong>.<br />
Established in 1961,<br />
the Akron Group<br />
NT has evolved<br />
and diversified to<br />
become the broad<br />
capability platform it<br />
is today.<br />
The Big Mower is Northern Territory’s largest outdoor power equipment store. We pride ourselves as<br />
being the largest territory owned and operated outdoor power equipment dealership. We have been<br />
providing quality power equipment, sales, spare parts and service for two decades.<br />
infrastructure | resources | building | waste management<br />
1<strong>10</strong> Coonawarra Road Winnellie<br />
0820 Northern Territory<br />
08 8943 <strong>10</strong>00<br />
www.territoriacivil.com.au<br />
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Territoria Civil has a<br />
proud history delivering<br />
projects that keep<br />
Territorians connected.
ESTELLE’S<br />
FLORIST<br />
ESTELLE’S FLORIST BEGAN ITS JOURNEY WITH A SMALL POP-UP SHOP IN<br />
CASUARINA SHOPPING SQUARE DURING CHRISTMAS 2017.<br />
Get it<br />
fresh, pick<br />
up from<br />
the best!<br />
Finally fulfilling a life-long dream of owning her<br />
own florist shop, Estelle was then on a mission.<br />
During this time, along with the excitement<br />
and enjoyment fresh flowers brought into her<br />
busy schedule, she took on the task of bumping<br />
through all the road blocks and popped up in the<br />
Gateway Shopping Centre for a short time before<br />
establishing her full time florist centres at Hibiscus<br />
Shoppingtown, Coolalinga Central and Allora<br />
Gardens Nursery, where she is grateful to have an<br />
amazing, talented, skilled and passionate team<br />
working in her business supporting her lifelong<br />
goals.<br />
Estelle and her team have a “yes, we can” approach;<br />
specialising in unique gifts and fresh flowers from<br />
natives, lilies and tropicals to roses, dried and<br />
artificial arrangements, gorgeous scented candles,<br />
diffusers, chocolates, baby and gift baskets,<br />
Kokedama, terrariums and potted indoor plants,<br />
statues and more. From decorated archways,<br />
flower-framed mirrors, photos booths, beautiful<br />
flower crowns, fresh flowers for cake decorating<br />
and rose petals for the special someone.<br />
Fresh flowers clean the air, brighten up rooms<br />
and moods and can complement interior design.<br />
It’s commonly known that the colour green can<br />
help reduce stress levels - a big positive of indoor<br />
potted plants - but adding a boost of natural<br />
colour with fresh flowers can also promote<br />
stronger emotions of wellbeing and happiness<br />
due to their association with positive life events.<br />
Flower power is so potent that, for some patients, it<br />
may prove to be a viable treatment option for mild<br />
forms of depression, stress and anxiety.<br />
Estelle’s Florist delivers throughout the Territory,<br />
Australia and overseas and are registered<br />
and certified florists with Interflora and Petals<br />
worldwide.<br />
Pop into any store or purchase the beautiful<br />
flowers and products online, hand selected and<br />
fresh from the garden.<br />
0419 172 227<br />
Hibiscus Shoppingtown<br />
0499 011 755<br />
Coolalinga Central<br />
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ABBFAB<br />
www.abbfab.com.au<br />
At ABBFAB we’re committed<br />
to providing quality<br />
precision cutting (with<br />
Waterjet Technology),<br />
design, custom fabrication,<br />
repairs and maintenance<br />
services to the Top End.<br />
We service individuals and<br />
businesses in the Mining,<br />
Construction & Engineering<br />
Industries. Conveniently<br />
located in Berrimah, our<br />
fully equipped Workshop<br />
offers our services in-house<br />
and mobile to <strong>Darwin</strong>,<br />
Palmerston, Rural and<br />
Remote Areas.<br />
ALLORA<br />
GARDENS<br />
NURSERY<br />
www.alloragardensnursery.com.au<br />
The highly acclaimed and<br />
strategically located nursery<br />
on the Stuart Highway offers<br />
weekend hobbyists and the more<br />
serious gardeners and professional<br />
landscapers an amazing range<br />
of plants, seedlings, garden<br />
equipment, pottery and advisory<br />
services seven days a week.<br />
NURSERY<br />
arnhemnursery.com.au<br />
THE HOME OF<br />
08 8988 1351<br />
55 Arnhem Highway Mcminns Lagoon<br />
sales@arnhemnursery.com.au<br />
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I-MED<br />
RADIOLOGY<br />
NETWORK<br />
I-MED.COM.AU<br />
INTRODUCING I-MED<br />
RADIOLOGY, DARWIN’S ONLY<br />
FULLY COMPREHENSIVE<br />
MEDICAL IMAGING PROVIDER.<br />
At I-Med Radiology, patient care is at the<br />
centre of everything they do. They strive to<br />
create a warm and comforting environment<br />
in all their clinics while consistently delivering<br />
high quality health care to every patient, every<br />
time.<br />
I-MED Radiology has been providing medical<br />
imaging services to the Top End community<br />
for 25 years and many of their team have been<br />
with them since the beginning. Their highly<br />
respected on-site Radiologists and expertly<br />
trained and compassionate staff ensure all<br />
patients visiting their modern clinics receive<br />
a caring, professional and clinically superior<br />
service.<br />
With four conveniently located clinics<br />
(Casuarina, Palmerston, <strong>Darwin</strong> Private<br />
Hospital and the Royal <strong>Darwin</strong> Hospital)<br />
I-Med Radiology offer <strong>Darwin</strong>’s only fully<br />
comprehensive range of medical imaging<br />
services from general x-ray, through to CT, MRI,<br />
ultrasound, 3D mammography, fluoroscopy,<br />
bone mineral densitometry, interventional<br />
procedures, nuclear medicine and dental<br />
imaging.<br />
As part of their commitment to the Top<br />
End, I-Med Radiology regularly sends expert<br />
teams and equipment to Arnhem Land,<br />
providing vital medical imaging services to<br />
remote indigenous communities, otherwise<br />
disadvantaged by distance.<br />
“Maintaining our position at the cutting edge<br />
of technology is an important part of our<br />
service delivery, enabling us to ensure superior<br />
clinical outcomes in a cost effective and<br />
efficient manner” Nicholas Horsley, Regional<br />
Manager, I-Med Radiology (NT)<br />
As a member of the national I-MED Radiology<br />
Network, they are uniquely placed to support<br />
the medical imaging requirements of the<br />
Top End, with access to Australia’s largest<br />
private medical imaging network of 250<br />
clinics, over 300 Radiologists and 3,000 staff.<br />
Their dedication to providing not only the<br />
region, but also visiting interstate Physicians<br />
and the <strong>Darwin</strong> fly-in fly-out community<br />
with the highest standard of radiologist and<br />
staff expertise, technology and patient care<br />
cements why they are the medical imaging<br />
provider of choice in the NT.<br />
To learn more about our extensive network and<br />
services, please visit i-med.com.au<br />
comprehensive<br />
care<br />
uncompromising<br />
quality<br />
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AIR-CON NEED<br />
A SERVICE OR REPAIR?<br />
AIR CONDITIONING AND ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS<br />
08 8947 7022<br />
4-4<strong>10</strong> Stuart Highway,<br />
Winnellie NT<br />
We provide interest<br />
free payment options.<br />
AU19882<br />
www.aesolutionsnt.com<br />
Supagas<br />
SUPAGAS IS A LEADING SUPPLIER OF LPG,<br />
INDUSTRIAL, MEDICAL, SPECIALTY AND HELIUM<br />
GASES IN AUSTRALIA. WE ARE FAST-GROWING<br />
NATION-WIDE COMPANY AND ARE RAPIDLY<br />
BUILDING A REPUTATION FOR GROWTH AND<br />
SUCCESS BASED ON EXCEPTIONAL ‘YES WE<br />
CAN’ CUSTOMER SERVICE AND OFFERING<br />
QUALITY PRODUCTS.<br />
AUSTRALIA<br />
TERRITORY WIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICES<br />
INDUSTRIAL<br />
COMMERCIAL<br />
DOMESTIC<br />
SOLAR SYSTEMS<br />
AIRCONDITIONING<br />
Supagas has been providing gas services since 1985. From<br />
initially selling and refilling forklift gas, Supagas now has an<br />
extensive range of gases, particularly LP gas for domestic<br />
households who are looking to get off the grid and choose<br />
something more self-sufficient and cost effective. From<br />
domestic cooking, heating solutions, hot water, as well as<br />
your BBQ needs.<br />
Supagas’ state-of-the-art facilities allows us to offer multiple<br />
gas types, gas products as well as run specialised laboratories<br />
to mix and test specialty gas. This helps to better service our<br />
customer’s needs and requirements.<br />
Today, Supagas has multiple distribution centres, branches<br />
and agencies growing nation-wide and provides fast and<br />
reliable service as well as free delivery to ensure quality<br />
service every time.<br />
Supagas, with its strong focus on customer service delivers<br />
products to its customers at competitive and advantageous<br />
prices, so whenever you need gas, Supagas is there.<br />
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For more information, call Supagas on<br />
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DARWIN<br />
CONTAINER<br />
SERVICES<br />
www.darwincontainerservices.com.au<br />
8984 3092<br />
PO Box 38786, Winnellie NT 0821<br />
info@<strong>Darwin</strong>ContainerServices.com.au<br />
Starting in the Territory as a small taxi truck<br />
service in 1978, family-owned business<br />
<strong>Darwin</strong> Container Services (DCS) has grown<br />
to provide specialised logistics services<br />
across the Top End and Australia with a focus<br />
on container services, storage, wharehousing<br />
and focusing on over-dimensional<br />
specialised freight.<br />
Owners Peter and Estelle Cornell raised<br />
son and now Managing Director, Christian<br />
Cornell within the transport and logistics<br />
industry, giving him the foundation to<br />
achieve his goals in life while doing what<br />
he loves. With a Certificate 3 in Mobile<br />
Plant Technology and a variety of licences,<br />
Christian can drive, operate and fix almost<br />
any vehicle and loves the variety and<br />
opportunities that come from working<br />
within the Top End and Australia wide.<br />
A “can-do” attitude has seen DCS overcome<br />
a range of logistic challenges throughout<br />
their operations, distinguishing themselves<br />
as recognised problem-solvers within the<br />
industry, Christian and his busy motivated<br />
team take pride and care in all they do.<br />
DCS welcome challenging and unusual<br />
work and are the obvious choice for many<br />
major companies in both Australia and<br />
overseas. With a large fleet and range of<br />
services available, DCS can do anything from<br />
relocating houses to installing ATM’s and<br />
safes of all shapes and sizes across Australia.<br />
Over the years, projects have taken DCS far<br />
and wide; including relocating F18s, yachts,<br />
complete houses, sheds, supporting many<br />
of the World Solo Car races and helping to<br />
create whole new suburbs.<br />
Variety NT and Friends of Adelaide River<br />
Train Museum is just a couple of the many<br />
charities and community organisations<br />
supported by <strong>Darwin</strong> Container Services and<br />
the Cornell Family.<br />
<strong>Darwin</strong> Container Services<br />
are award winning, family<br />
run, locally based transport<br />
specialists. With deep networks<br />
across Australia and a can<br />
do approach, DCS take pride in<br />
getting the job done right.<br />
“In my spare time I enjoy being with family, motor bike<br />
riding and I was fortunate as a young boy to race cars,<br />
which I’ve just got back in to. If you love what you do, you<br />
don’t work a day in your life.”
DARWIN<br />
RECYCLING<br />
WWW.DARWINRECYCLING.COM.AU<br />
Located at 9 Jolley Street, Woolner, <strong>Darwin</strong><br />
Recycling is a local recycling specialist and<br />
scrap yard for non-ferrous metal needs. With the<br />
largest stripping machine in Northern Australia,<br />
nicknamed “Kermit” for its bright green colour,<br />
<strong>Darwin</strong> Recycling can strip and separate plastic<br />
from copper wire and steel armoured cable.<br />
Recycled plastic goes in to making lightweight<br />
pavers as a substitute for sand.<br />
“When you recycle with <strong>Darwin</strong> Recyclers, rest<br />
assured that your copper and plastic that Kermit<br />
eats or processes is not going to landfill.” said<br />
owner-operator, Gerard “Frenchy” French, a former<br />
tourism operator who saw an opportunity in<br />
recycling five years ago, starting with cables and<br />
expanding to include all non-ferrous materials.<br />
Buying used batteries and all non-ferrous scrap<br />
metals for recycling including copper, cables,<br />
stainless steel, used batteries, electrical cables,<br />
electric motors, radiators, air conditioning units,<br />
brass, bronze and aluminium, <strong>Darwin</strong> Recycling<br />
provides a helpful and friendly service to both<br />
domestic and commercial customers, paying cash<br />
at the scales.<br />
When you recycle<br />
with <strong>Darwin</strong><br />
Recyclers, rest<br />
assured that your<br />
copper and plastic<br />
that Kermit eats<br />
or processes is not<br />
going to landfill.<br />
Gerard French<br />
“The strangest thing that has come through the<br />
yard was a copper witch’s cauldron! It had a big<br />
witch’s head on the cauldron and copper pipe<br />
for legs!”<br />
EPA licensed to pick up, transport and store certain<br />
materials, site pick-ups for commercial quantities<br />
and commercial yard clearances are part of the<br />
service available from the professional and friendly<br />
team, available across the Top End.<br />
<strong>Darwin</strong> Recycling is committed to supporting<br />
local and ensuring employment opportunities<br />
for indigenous people. A reputable company that<br />
works closely with police and deals with reputable<br />
buyers and sellers, caretakers on site reduce the<br />
risk of crime.<br />
“We weigh, pay and have you on your way. So<br />
if you have got some electrical cable, batteries,<br />
stainless steel, brass or other non-ferrous material,<br />
support local and give Frenchy and the team a<br />
call!”<br />
0447 733 779<br />
9 Jolly Street Woolner<br />
info@darwinrecycling.com.au<br />
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Fine Lines &<br />
TM<br />
TM<br />
AUTHORISED TREATMENT PROVIDER<br />
Rewrite<br />
Your Skin’s History<br />
allure<br />
aesthetics<br />
Conveniently located in<br />
<strong>Darwin</strong> City providing<br />
Aesthetic services provided<br />
that are result driven, try the<br />
newest treatment on offer.<br />
www.allureaesthetics.com.au<br />
Wrinkles<br />
Acne<br />
Scarring<br />
Skin<br />
Tightening<br />
Stretch Marks<br />
Pigmentation<br />
Enlarged<br />
Pores<br />
Hair Loss<br />
...and more<br />
Sandra McHenry<br />
Sandra (Owner & Managing Director) has been involved in the Aesthetic<br />
industry since 2006. Sandra returned to her hometown, <strong>Darwin</strong> in 2007<br />
where she owned and operated a large chain within aesthetic industry.<br />
Sandra has now branched out on her own and is committed to providing a<br />
new and exciting menu of treatments for her wonderful clients.<br />
westpac<br />
www.westpac.com.au<br />
For us banking in the NT is more than just a transaction.<br />
Territorians are a diverse and resilient bunch. But in tougher times,<br />
our deep understanding of our customers’ goals enables us to<br />
help them navigate challenges and risks.<br />
We have a diverse, talented team of business bankers which<br />
includes both long-term Territorians and converts who now call<br />
the NT home. Our team is passionate about everything that’s<br />
great in the Territory – from the rich culture, amazing landscapes<br />
and experiences, to its unique culinary delights.<br />
NONE OF YOUR BEESWAX NT<br />
Beeswax wraps are the all natural reusable option<br />
to cling wrap which will keep your food fresh longer<br />
All lovingly handmade in the NT using local and Australian products<br />
Also stocking stainless steel smoothie cups, straws, pegs, reusable produce bags,<br />
bamboo toothbrushes and much more<br />
Offering online, wholesale, fundraising orders as well as workshops and local markets<br />
NONE OF YOUR BEESWAX NT 0415 480 496 cassidy.jay.dixon@outlook.com
EMBELLA<br />
embella.com.au<br />
Tropical treasures await at the<br />
stunning Embella Boutique,<br />
filled with sparkling silver<br />
jewellery and luxe bohemian<br />
fashion.<br />
Married<br />
by moo<br />
Check out her website:<br />
www.marriedbymoo.com.au<br />
“Narrator of your awesome love story”. Amanda<br />
is a local <strong>Darwin</strong> girl creating and delivering<br />
unforgettable, fun, relaxed ceremonies to start<br />
your big day the right way.<br />
estelle’s<br />
florist<br />
www.estellesflorist.com.au<br />
Estelle’s Florist is unique! We specialise<br />
in local territory grown tropical flowers,<br />
and deal direct with the flower growers<br />
themselves. Our joy and passion is to<br />
provide fine fresh flowers, foliage and gifts<br />
with a first class experience no matter what<br />
the customers budget.<br />
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La Crèche<br />
on the Avenue<br />
www.lacreche.com.au<br />
Caring for, educating and<br />
nurturing babies and<br />
children from 6 weeks to five<br />
years; in a nurturing, fun and<br />
loving environment.<br />
courses starting soon!<br />
BOOK NOW<br />
After Hours<br />
Language Programs<br />
FOR SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS<br />
TRANSITION TO YEAR 12<br />
French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Greek,<br />
Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, Korean,<br />
Timorese-Portuguese Mon-Wed 4pm-6pm,<br />
Sat <strong>10</strong>am-12:30pm Fees: $<strong>10</strong>0 per term per<br />
student Sports and cultural vouchers accepted.<br />
Bus pickup service from some schools<br />
W: https://ntschools-dedlcl.libguides.com/dlc<br />
PHONE 8997 7000 FOR INFORMATION<br />
ART PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
LANGUAGES COOKING<br />
MUSIC FITNESS<br />
HEALTH SEWING<br />
Learn new skills!<br />
Meet new people!<br />
Learn in a relaxed &<br />
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What would<br />
you like to<br />
learn?<br />
www.adultshortcourses.com<br />
1 Nemarluk Dr, Ludmilla NT 0820<br />
adult.shortcourses@ntschools.net<br />
0452 135 400<br />
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uilding<br />
for your<br />
future<br />
www.sitzler.com.au<br />
Sitzler Pty Ltd is one of the<br />
largest privately owned<br />
and operated construction<br />
companies in Northern<br />
Australia. Established in 1976<br />
we have a proven track record<br />
of delivering successful projects<br />
from <strong>Darwin</strong> through to<br />
Adelaide. At Sitzler we enable<br />
total project solutions through<br />
commitment to excellence in<br />
everything that we do.<br />
Visual<br />
Security NT<br />
www.visualsecuritynt.com.au<br />
www.chungwahnt.asn.au<br />
One of Australia’s oldest Chinese<br />
Temples in active use by the<br />
followers of Tao, Confucius and<br />
Bhudda. Come and experience<br />
some unexpected serenity in<br />
the middle of a vibrant city. The<br />
adjacent Museum chronicles<br />
the experiences and lives of the<br />
Chinese community in <strong>Darwin</strong><br />
and the Northern Territory since<br />
1874 through photography,<br />
memorabilia and the family<br />
trees of the pioneering Chinese<br />
families. The displays feature<br />
a model of the old <strong>Darwin</strong><br />
Chinatown and depict the<br />
contribution by the Chinese<br />
community to the World War<br />
II effort.<br />
Proudly NT owned and operated since 2003. Founded by our<br />
managing director Jim Kelly, Visual Security specialises in the<br />
following:<br />
• General Security<br />
• Mental Health / Remote Shelter<br />
• Crowd Control<br />
• K9 Security Units<br />
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I used to say… I have had a<br />
colourful life… and I have actually<br />
manifested the colour to be an<br />
integral part of my life.<br />
E @sophrosynehealing<br />
COACH<br />
brett<br />
Children Need To Be Active<br />
All children should take part in some type<br />
of fitness related activity. Fitness related<br />
activities include; playing sports, being a<br />
part of a club or group. Being active from a<br />
young age has many benefits such as:<br />
• Helps with child growth and development-<br />
develops muscle strength,<br />
improves cardio vascular capacity and<br />
keeps bones strong<br />
• Improves brain function<br />
• Improves balance, flexibility, coordination<br />
and strength<br />
• Supports in the development of gross<br />
and fine motor skills<br />
• Assists children with developing lifelong<br />
habits.<br />
• Enhances children’s self esteem<br />
• Provides opportunities for children to<br />
develop social skills<br />
Being active encourages children to<br />
exercise but also teaches children honesty,<br />
persistence resilience, leadership skills and<br />
how to be a member of a team. Children<br />
need to be encouraged to give up screen<br />
time and get outside and be active.<br />
www.crossfit-territory.com<br />
#trainwiththebest<br />
Complete Plumbing<br />
Solutions NT is a locally<br />
owned and operated<br />
plumbing business servicing<br />
<strong>Darwin</strong>, Palmerston and<br />
rural areas across the Top<br />
End. Established in 2018,<br />
we have quickly grown to<br />
be the trusted ‘local bloke’<br />
for all things plumbing.<br />
With honest quotes and fair<br />
prices we pride ourselves on<br />
being your go-to, reliable<br />
plumbing solution.<br />
+61 499 992 117 • brett@cpsnt.com.au E
BRYCE<br />
FULLWOOD<br />
DARWIN’S OWN V8 SUPERCARS SUPER2<br />
SERIES DRIVER BRYCE FULLWOOD HAS<br />
BEEN BUSY SINCE DARWINLIFE LAST<br />
CAUGHT UP WITH HIM IN 2018.<br />
Since re-joining former team MW<br />
Motorsport after a run of technical<br />
difficulties and challenges with<br />
Matt Stone Racing in 2018, Bryce<br />
has started this year strong, with<br />
a first-round win in Adelaide in<br />
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Returning to the Nissan Altima<br />
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Bryce has also recently been<br />
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The benefits of strength training<br />
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I struggle to get off the ground<br />
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Will everyone else be fitter than me? I don’t<br />
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Yots Greek Taverna is a one of <strong>Darwin</strong>’s leading<br />
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Recently moving to a new home at<br />
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Doo Fitness Centre, Nikki Milton, says<br />
the new location next to Turbo’s Tyres<br />
means you could spend that waiting<br />
time for your car productively by fitting<br />
in a workout next door!<br />
“The new location has a way<br />
better vibe and is definitely a more<br />
welcoming environment,” said Nikki.<br />
Humpty Doo Fitness is Nikki’s second<br />
home and having two kids, that<br />
welcoming environment also means<br />
the gym is family friendly. A creche<br />
upstairs that operates Monday to<br />
Friday between 9.00am and <strong>10</strong>.00am<br />
gives parents the opportunity to<br />
practice some self-care by either<br />
participating in a group class<br />
(including the Les Mills program) or<br />
working out in the gym area, featuring<br />
free weights, cardio machines<br />
and more. The gym offers flexible<br />
memberships and is open 7 days a<br />
week, from 5.00am Monday to Friday,<br />
Saturday 7.00am to 11.00am and<br />
Sunday 8.30am to <strong>10</strong>.30am.<br />
“We all know how hectic life can feel<br />
sometimes. Humpty Doo Fitness is<br />
a place where time and the outside<br />
world don’t matter for a little while.”<br />
Nikki loves helping people achieve<br />
their goals for their bodies and says<br />
it’s never too late to start. Humpty<br />
Doo Fitness offers free personalised<br />
programs and reassessments for<br />
members, from beginners to seasoned<br />
gym bodies.<br />
“I think it’s up to the individual. As with<br />
anything, you have got to want it for<br />
the changes you want to happen.<br />
Nobody can exercise for you. You<br />
either look after yourself or you don’t.<br />
There is no quick fix and no secret pill.<br />
It’s about hard work and not putting<br />
heaps of food and alcohol in your<br />
mouth, creating a calorie deficit. Eat<br />
less, work hard but always remember<br />
there is gym and there is life, there has<br />
to be a balance.”<br />
21 Vereker St , Humpty Doo<br />
hdoofitness@outlook.com<br />
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After completing an accounting degree, The<br />
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There’s been a lot of cool things in the last<br />
<strong>10</strong> years, like Felix Baumgartner’s jump from<br />
outer space in 2012.<br />
Here at UB Cool we like to keep our feet on<br />
the ground but with our <strong>10</strong>th <strong>Anniversary</strong><br />
this July 1st we will be celebrating Territory<br />
Day with a “Thank You” to all Territorians.<br />
Managing Director - Steve Johnstone came<br />
to <strong>Darwin</strong> in 2006 for a 3 month holiday, in<br />
what has become a familiar storey for many<br />
Territorians, as he never left and in 2009 UB<br />
Cool Pty Ltd was launched with 3 employees<br />
and still today employs those 3 original<br />
Tradies.<br />
Long term staff is the key for any business,<br />
along with training staff, UB Cool have<br />
signed up over 18 Apprentices over the past<br />
<strong>10</strong> years.<br />
Reflecting back, it’s been a very busy <strong>10</strong><br />
years for everyone in <strong>Darwin</strong> and the team<br />
at UB Cool have stood up to every challenge.<br />
The devastation of their Warehouse fire in<br />
2018 being their biggest challenge, but<br />
with strong devoted staff and community<br />
support they bounced back and are<br />
proud to be back in Winnellie with a new<br />
Warehouse / Showroom.<br />
Supported by major air-conditioning brands,<br />
Panasonic, Fujitsu and Mitsubishi Electric<br />
with factory support in new products, tech<br />
support & training along with in house parts,<br />
supply and warranty services.<br />
“When you find something, you enjoy then<br />
stick to it”, is a motto throughout Steve’s<br />
life and his passion for the air-conditioning<br />
industry has seen UB Cool become <strong>Darwin</strong>’s<br />
split system specialist, supplying & installing<br />
over 25,000 air-conditioning units in the last<br />
<strong>10</strong> years.<br />
But it’s not all about installing split systems,<br />
UB Cool proudly stand behind every airconditioner<br />
they install with Warranty and<br />
Service Department.<br />
With a community such as <strong>Darwin</strong>, repeat<br />
customers are paramount to a small business<br />
and UB Cool would like to say a big Thank<br />
You to all our customers for supporting<br />
us throughout the last <strong>10</strong> years and look<br />
forward to another <strong>10</strong> years of making<br />
<strong>Darwin</strong>ian’s cool.<br />
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WWW.VISUALSECURITYNT.COM.AU<br />
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SECURITY<br />
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JIM KELLY MOVED TO DARWIN IN<br />
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Jim credits his team for the success of the<br />
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“Providing good jobs for good people is my<br />
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Visual Security can respond to any security<br />
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Being on call 24/7, Jim enjoys down-time<br />
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A strong core is the base for most<br />
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Superman Hold<br />
Heel Taps<br />
V-Ups<br />
Tuck Ups<br />
Plank Variations<br />
Butterfly Sit-ups<br />
Dead Bugs<br />
Russian Twists<br />
From this list of exercises<br />
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WORK: <strong>10</strong> secs REST<br />
Alternating Between Hollow<br />
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(*can also add more then 2<br />
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EXAMPLE 2<br />
5 rounds of:<br />
40 secs WORK: 20 Secs REST<br />
1st round: Hollow Rocks<br />
2nd round: Butterfly Sit-ups<br />
3rd round: V-ups<br />
4th round: Superman Hold<br />
5th round: Russian Twists<br />
EXAMPLE 3<br />
3 rounds of:<br />
<strong>10</strong> Hollow Rocks<br />
<strong>10</strong> V-Ups<br />
<strong>10</strong> Tuck ups<br />
<strong>10</strong> sec Hollow Hold<br />
1 min REST<br />
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(08) 8981 6655<br />
Shop 5, Parap Place<br />
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DC<br />
Celebrating their 20th anniversary in<br />
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are the team to see for commercial,<br />
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Australia, South Australia, Northern<br />
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“I love walking into a restaurant and<br />
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The equipment isn’t limited to<br />
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I love walking into a<br />
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Arafura Catering Equipment are also proud to give back<br />
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schools, indigenous communities and tertiary education,<br />
and sponsoring local hospitality events including the<br />
Aristocrat Technologies Awards for Excellence and Gold<br />
Plate Awards through Hospitality NT.
holiday<br />
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Yknot<br />
Fishing<br />
Charters<br />
www.yknotfishing.com.au<br />
Yknot Fishing Charters is<br />
located in <strong>Darwin</strong>, Northern<br />
Territory, Australia.<br />
We specialise in Bluewater<br />
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Departing Most Days From<br />
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US ON<br />
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reliable barge services, trusted local knowledge<br />
and our customer-first approach to service.<br />
2 Pearl Court, East Arm NT 0822<br />
www.shorelandsgroup.com.au<br />
enquiry@shorelandsgroup.com.au<br />
08 8932 3344<br />
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FUEL<br />
CALIBRATION<br />
SERVICES<br />
www.fcsnt.com.au<br />
At Fuel Calibration Services Pty Ltd we provide metering,<br />
hydrostatic testing and tanker repairs with all certificates supplied<br />
on-the-spot.<br />
Backed by more than 30 years’ combined industry experience,<br />
our technicians work with clients in the oil and gas, mining,<br />
petrochemical, defence and aviation sectors. Not only governed<br />
by independent bodies such as the NATA and NMI, we also aim to<br />
deliver the highest standard of service possible.<br />
As the largest ice<br />
manufacturer<br />
in the Northern<br />
Territory, Penguin Ice<br />
manufacture a quality<br />
product keeping<br />
Territorians “cool” no<br />
matter the situation!<br />
penguin ICE<br />
www.penguinicesales.com.au<br />
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www.crossfit-territory.com<br />
#trainwiththebest<br />
sitzler<br />
www.sitzler.com.au<br />
From humble beginnings in Alice Springs in<br />
1957, Sitzler have gone on to become one of the<br />
most recognised construction specialists in the<br />
Northern Territory.<br />
Their locally based team is comprised of<br />
long-term experienced industry professionals,<br />
something that the company prides itself highly<br />
on. Over 20% of their current workforce have<br />
between <strong>10</strong> and 20 years of service so it’s easy<br />
to see how the company has maintained its<br />
business model throughout the years.<br />
Exercise and<br />
Mental Health<br />
COACH<br />
Michaela<br />
ABBFAB<br />
www.abbfab.com.au<br />
ABBFAB offers precision cutting with<br />
waterjet technology, boilermaking and<br />
welding solutions to individuals and<br />
businesses in <strong>Darwin</strong>, rural and remote<br />
area. Our workshop is conveniently<br />
located in Berrimah and is fully equipped<br />
to fabricate or repair your next project<br />
and equipment. Together with our valued<br />
team of tradesman we are dedicated to<br />
providing quality service and finished<br />
product to the client.<br />
It’s common knowledge<br />
that exercise is good for<br />
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what are the effects of<br />
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ENSURE YOUR BUILDING<br />
GETS<br />
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aN NT Registered<br />
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and managing<br />
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ELIZABETH ASHTON<br />
Prior to a Residential or Commercial building being<br />
constructed, renovated, altered or demolished, it’s<br />
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Being locally owned and operated we understand the<br />
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WE ARE PLEASED TO BE ABLE TO<br />
OFFER A PERSONALISED SERVICE<br />
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At Tick of Approval, we place emphasis on providing<br />
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TICK OF APPROVAL 08 8947 2465<br />
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HARVEY<br />
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www.harveydistributors.com.au<br />
scrap<br />
into<br />
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We buy scrap copper, scrap batteries, and all nonferrous<br />
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<strong>Darwin</strong> Recycling is a scrap yard and recycling business<br />
based in <strong>Darwin</strong> NT.<br />
A huge range of<br />
cleaning chemicals,<br />
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With brands like<br />
Jasol, Septone,<br />
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WORKSHOP<br />
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Tivendale NT 0822<br />
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admin@ybe.com.au<br />
www.ybe.com.au
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prodagiroofing.com<br />
prodagiroofing@gmail.com
CRYSTAL<br />
POOLS<br />
www.crystalpoolsnt.com.au<br />
At Crystal Pools we offer a wide range of products and services. With our<br />
retail and on-line shop, you can shop for all your chemicals and accessories<br />
any time. Our free water testing program helps you understand the water<br />
chemistry of your pool insuring that your water is always safe to swim in.<br />
We also provide maintenance programs, pool equipment installations and<br />
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Check out our gym.<br />
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WWW.FCSNT.COM.AU<br />
FUEL<br />
CALIBRATION<br />
SERVICES<br />
Operating in the Territory since 2011, Fuel<br />
Calibration & Tanker Repair Services has created<br />
an industry-leading service and is well known<br />
for its excellence in equipment calibration, hose<br />
testing, tanker repairs and servicing.<br />
Being fully NATA ISO17025 accredited, the<br />
highly skilled team have the capability to<br />
calibrate many types of equipment including<br />
pressure, torque, flow and hydrostatic testing<br />
of hoses and fittings. From very large fuel<br />
terminals to the smallest of gauges and<br />
pressure relief valves, nothing is too tough.<br />
Fuel Calibration & Tanker Repair Services also<br />
conducts testing and repair on trucks, tankers<br />
and trailers including SLP inspections. Servicing<br />
a multitude of industries including defence,<br />
mining, aviation, transport and petroleum it is<br />
highly valued for its accuracy and integrity.<br />
The team love working in the Territory and<br />
supporting other locals with their endeavours<br />
and projects, such as students from Charles<br />
<strong>Darwin</strong> University with the ongoing<br />
development of their 3D metal printer.<br />
“Supporting our community, local businesses<br />
and the people and families behind the<br />
businesses has always been a priority for us,<br />
especially now during these tough economic<br />
times,” says director Terri Ritchie.<br />
Part of Fuel Calibration & Tanker Services’<br />
commitment to its customers is its ability to<br />
provide service wherever customers are located<br />
throughout the Territory.<br />
“We travel far and wide and into some of the<br />
most remote areas, including offshore projects,”<br />
says Terri. “The people we meet throughout our<br />
travels, their professionalism and enthusiasm<br />
are some of the highlights of the job.”<br />
With each new job, there are many varied<br />
challenges, but Fuel Calibration & Tanker Repair<br />
Services are well placed to meet them, with<br />
new specialisations on the horizon.<br />
Check out the website for further information<br />
www.fcsnt.com.au<br />
08 8947 4700<br />
26 McKinnon Rd, Pinelands NT<br />
info@fcsnt.com.au<br />
We offer our clients<br />
dedication to accuracy<br />
and honesty and strive<br />
to provide the highest<br />
standards to support<br />
their work.<br />
FCSNT<br />
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AE<br />
Solutions NT<br />
www.aesolutionsnt.com<br />
AE Solutions NTis a local Air Conditioning and Electrical<br />
business servicing the <strong>Darwin</strong>, Palmerston and Rural areas<br />
since 2005. We specialise in Domestic and Commercial Air<br />
Conditioning and Electrical repairs, installation, servicing<br />
and maintenance as well as Appliance repairs and<br />
installations and spare parts.<br />
FUEL<br />
CALIBRATION<br />
SERVICES<br />
www.fcsnt.com.au<br />
At FCS, we provide top-tier calibrations<br />
and maintenance within the shortest<br />
possible turnaround time. Priority<br />
calibrations are handled promptly by our<br />
expert technicians when needed.<br />
ROOFING<br />
prodagiroofing.com<br />
Professional Roofing On Demand -<br />
P.R.O.D.AGI prides itself as one of the<br />
Northern Territory’s leading privately<br />
owned & operated Roofing Companies.<br />
We are proud <strong>Darwin</strong> born locals, thus<br />
our organisation has earned an excellent<br />
reputation over the last 30 years for<br />
fast, high quality workmanship and<br />
frequently carries out large projects for<br />
Defence Housing Associations, private<br />
clients, local construction companies,<br />
local authorities and major insurance<br />
companies, throughout <strong>Darwin</strong> and<br />
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PRECISION WATERJET CUTTING<br />
Using Waterjet technology, our precision cutting service can cut ALL materials up to 150mm thick (in some cases thicker) and with the<br />
5-Axis cutting head we offer straight-line, bevel and countersunk cuts. That’s all steel types (including stainless), aluminium, speciality<br />
metals, glass, marble, ceramic, composites, granite, plastic, foam, rubber, wood, composite products, gasket materials, vinyl, Teflon<br />
and everything in between! The 6x3m Waterbed will accommodate the largest of sheets and provide accuracy with the smallest of<br />
tolerances for intricate designs. Our in-house designer can develop your ideas to get the product you want.<br />
DESIGN, FABRICATION & WELDING<br />
Our team can custom fabricate, maintain and repair all steel and aluminium in our workshop or with our mobile onsite service.<br />
Including Heavy Fabrication for Mobile & Fixed Plant, Machinery & Equipment, Boat Modifications, Ute Trays, Canopies and Tool<br />
boxes. Talk to us today about your next business or recreation project!<br />
We cut ALL materials for every purpose.<br />
Let us bring your ideas to life<br />
08 8947 4501<br />
info@abbfab.com.au<br />
786 Stuart Hwy, Berrimah NT 0828<br />
www.abbfab.com.au<br />
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THE BIG MOWER<br />
ELECTRICAL<br />
SOLUTIONS<br />
ELECTRICAL |SOLAR | AIR CONDITIONING<br />
Our unmatched product knowledge and technical expertise in the outdoor power<br />
equipment industry will guarantee that you’ll be receiving the best product for your<br />
needs. Our wide selection of power equipment for sale includes a wide range of mowers,<br />
chainsaws, brush cutters, blowers, generators, engines, chippers and mulchers from<br />
Australia’s leading manufacturers.<br />
Design your dream shed<br />
in 3D on our website<br />
IR Electrical offer high quality electrical, solar<br />
and air conditioning services all over <strong>Darwin</strong><br />
and rural areas. Striving to provide a service<br />
which is punctual, polite, clean and precise,<br />
IR Electrical’s electricians are not happy until<br />
the customer is <strong>10</strong>0% satisfied.<br />
0437 850 434<br />
AREA STEEL CONSTRUCTION<br />
www.areasteel.com.au<br />
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COMPLETE<br />
PLUMBING<br />
SOLUTIONS NT<br />
BRETT SOUTH STARTED COMPLETE PLUMBING SOLUTIONS IN<br />
APRIL 2018. WITH OVER TEN YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITHIN<br />
THE INDUSTRY, BRETT SAW THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE<br />
NEXT STEP IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMBINED<br />
TWO OF HIS PASSIONS, HIGH-LEVEL CUSTOMER SERVICE AND<br />
QUALITY PLUMBING, TO CREATE HIS OWN BUSINESS.<br />
Focusing largely on small to medium projects,<br />
Complete Plumbing Solutions aims to do<br />
the little things well. Whether it’s a single<br />
garden tap service or a full plumbing system<br />
for a brand-new home, Complete Plumbing<br />
Solutions maintains constant communication<br />
and engagement with all parties across all jobs.<br />
Destined to become a strong competitor in the<br />
NT’s plumbing industry, Complete Plumbing<br />
Solutions are committed to delivering high<br />
quality work at an affordable price that suits all<br />
budgets.<br />
“We stand by what we say, if you’re not happy –<br />
we’re not happy,” said owner, Brett.<br />
While digging holes and working on roofs<br />
can be challenging during the build-up<br />
season, the unique nature of working within<br />
the Territory has seen Complete Plumbing<br />
Solutions undertake some interesting jobs,<br />
including flying out to a remote community<br />
shortly before Christmas to fix an urgent burst<br />
pipe to get the local school and shop back up<br />
and running, which Brett says was good to be<br />
involved with.<br />
“Keeping a small family business like ours<br />
moving helps us to be able to live really, and<br />
it gives us an opportunity to create a positive<br />
work environment around us in the small<br />
community and give back by supporting<br />
others in the same boat.<br />
We also recently helped in assisting a friend run<br />
a ‘Walk 4 Brain Cancer’ fundraiser which was<br />
wonderful to get involved with. To be part of a<br />
small community of locals who band together<br />
to get one person’s idea off the ground and<br />
running was great.”<br />
0499 992 117<br />
brett@cpsnt.com.au<br />
We stand by what we<br />
say, if you’re not happy<br />
– we’re not happy<br />
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AREA STEEL<br />
CONSTRUCTION<br />
WWW.AREASTEEL.COM.AU<br />
AREA STEEL CONSTRUCTION<br />
IS CELEBRATING 25 YEARS IN<br />
BUSINESS THIS YEAR.<br />
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our constructions stand<br />
the test of time, and the<br />
test of the Territory.<br />
JEFF GREEN - managing director<br />
After Cyclone Tracy hit, Jeff Green<br />
moved to <strong>Darwin</strong> at fourteen<br />
years old to help his father with<br />
the rebuilding effort. Seeing<br />
the destruction that Tracy had<br />
caused motivated Jeff to ensure<br />
that structural integrity was at the<br />
forefront of his work, something<br />
that he continues to drive at Area<br />
Steel Construction today.<br />
The company specialises in<br />
hot form fabricated sheds,<br />
houses, and carports, where<br />
heavy-duty structural steel<br />
is welded together, resulting<br />
in a significantly stronger<br />
structure, perfect for the cyclonic<br />
conditions of the Territory.<br />
“Our constructions, stand the<br />
test of time, and the test of<br />
the Territory,” says Managing<br />
Director, Jeff Green, a qualified<br />
boilermaker of thirty-eight years.<br />
The team is well known for<br />
their level of service, with<br />
customers on their Facebook<br />
page regularly praising their<br />
quality of workmanship and<br />
professionalism.<br />
Area Steel Construction is<br />
committed to excellence, and all<br />
its onsite staff are trade qualified<br />
and certified so customers can<br />
be assured of their knowledge,<br />
expertise, and quality of work.<br />
They are also registered builders,<br />
making their workmanship<br />
accountable to professional<br />
standards, providing another<br />
layer of assurance when<br />
purchasing from Area Steel<br />
Construction.<br />
sheds@areasteel.com.au<br />
(08) 8988 4531<br />
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engage<br />
grow<br />
achieve<br />
education.nt.gov.au<br />
Through the delivery of high quality early learning and<br />
school education programs, Northern Territory government<br />
schools are giving children and students the opportunity to<br />
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Schools in the Northern Territory are focused on ensuring<br />
that children are engaged and learning at school, so they<br />
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There is a shared commitment between schools and the<br />
Northern Territory education system to give every young<br />
Territorian the opportunity to engage, grow and achieve.<br />
The Northern Territory Department of Education provides<br />
high quality education services for over 43,000 students<br />
across 152 schools.<br />
As a mother,<br />
the happiness and well being of<br />
my son are what I strivE TO ACHIEVE.<br />
In order for this to happen I just ensure what he sees everyday is<br />
determination, grit and the ability to develop physical and mental<br />
skills.<br />
COACH<br />
Charmaine<br />
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#trainwiththebest<br />
Crossfit has played a major part in helping me develop the health<br />
and confidence I need to manage my everyday life and I couldn’t be<br />
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The ability to eat healthy is becoming a bigger challenge on a daily<br />
basis for both adults and children. I am not perfect but I make a huge<br />
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result my son loves helping out in the kitchen and has learned what is<br />
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The energy is always there to keep pace with my 6year old son and<br />
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memories and actions will be reflected upon for years to come.<br />
Being a mother has taught me strength and patience and dealing<br />
with fears I never knew existed. I wouldn’t change it for the world and<br />
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Marrara seeks to be a<br />
learning community<br />
where parents<br />
and staff partner<br />
together. A place<br />
where students are<br />
nurtured through a<br />
loving, biblical based<br />
school curriculum<br />
to build their faith,<br />
character and desire<br />
to serve.<br />
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www.darwinchildrensclinic.com.au<br />
DARWIN<br />
CHILDREN’s<br />
CLINIC<br />
<strong>Darwin</strong> Children’s Clinic aims to provide the highest quality of care<br />
for all children through innovation and collaboration across health<br />
disciplines.<br />
The <strong>Darwin</strong> Children’s Clinic is a new concept in children’s healthcare<br />
in <strong>Darwin</strong>. We aim to become a clinic providing comprehensive,<br />
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issue. Our space is large, friendly, relaxed and fun to help children and<br />
parents feel at ease and enjoy their experience. We are conveniently<br />
located next door to Carpentaria Disability Services who provide high<br />
quality therapeutic services for children requiring early intervention.<br />
<strong>Darwin</strong><br />
Languages<br />
Centre<br />
ntschools-dedlcl.libguides.com/dlc<br />
After Hours<br />
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<strong>Darwin</strong><br />
ADULT SHORT<br />
COURSES<br />
www.adultshortcourses.com<br />
No commitment, learn as you go!<br />
We are committed to creating an educational atmosphere that makes learning<br />
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Our short courses are intended to empower adult learners to tackle challenges<br />
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NEW BEGINNING<br />
1989 - 2019<br />
NEW PRINCIPAL<br />
‘CREATING THE DIFFERENCE’<br />
The Essington International School <strong>Darwin</strong> offers a seamless education model from the modern<br />
Montessori Pre-School through to an accelerated Senior Secondary College embedded with<br />
Charles <strong>Darwin</strong> University. Enrolments are limited and early enrolments are encouraged<br />
The Northern Territory’s only International school<br />
The Northern Territory’s only non-denominational independent school<br />
The Northern Territory’s only parent-run school<br />
TO STRIVE TO SEEK TO FIND<br />
For more information about The Essington International School <strong>Darwin</strong> and the<br />
enrolment process contact us on 8985 0<strong>10</strong>0 or visit www.essington.nt.edu.au
POST BABY<br />
COACH<br />
stacy<br />
HAVING CHILDREN IS ONE OF THE GREATEST<br />
EXPERIENCES IN LIFE. GETTING BACK INTO<br />
SHAPE AFTER CAN BE ONE OF THE HARDEST.<br />
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Lack of sleep and time management can<br />
be huge barriers not to mention feeling<br />
insecure with our post baby body and being<br />
away from baby. But there are plenty of<br />
benefits to getting back to the gym. Not<br />
only does exercise help us lose some of those<br />
pregnancy kilos, but more importantly it is<br />
great for our mental health. Spending time<br />
with other like minded adults can be really<br />
important when we spend all our time with<br />
a new baby. That one hour away to devote<br />
to ourselves and our physical and mental<br />
wellbeing is invaluable as a parent. There will<br />
always be plenty of excuses not to do it but<br />
it’s important to start. If you used to train 6<br />
days a week, start with 3 and build up from<br />
there. Remember that your body will need<br />
time to get back to where it was, start slowly,<br />
scale your workouts back, and just keep<br />
showing up, even if somedays you can’t give<br />
<strong>10</strong>0%. It took your body 9 months to create<br />
another human, give it the same amount of<br />
time to return to it’s formal glory!<br />
Getting back to the gym or any exercise<br />
routine after having a baby can be difficult.<br />
Being tired and trying to find time in a busy<br />
schedule can be challenging. These days<br />
we are more aware that the mental health<br />
benefits of exercise are just as, if not more,<br />
important than the physical ones. Taking<br />
just one hour a day, a few times a week to<br />
exercise, will make us better parents, and with<br />
most gyms offering child minding there are<br />
no excuses. As soon as you get the all clear<br />
from your doctor to resume normal physical<br />
exercise get started! It might be just getting<br />
out for a 30min walk everyday for a week, and<br />
then back to the gym. I remember my first<br />
workout post baby. We did some running<br />
and I remember feeling things giggle from<br />
places that never giggled before. I was the<br />
last one to finish the workout and I was a<br />
little embarrassed. But as I lay on the floor<br />
recovering I never felt better. Start slow, scale<br />
your workouts back, and just keep showing<br />
up. It took your body 9 months to create<br />
another human, give it the same amount of<br />
time to return to it’s formal glory!<br />
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