Jabiru Articles

Putting in place resources for indigenous employment

WHEN Gabby Gumurdul started work at the Ranger uranium mine last year he worked one week on and then had a week off. Now Mr Gumurdul, from the remote Northern Territory community of Gunbalanya, typically works 60 hours a week, doing a variety of jobs at the mine.

Big Bird Has Loads Of Appeal

Grey nomads turned green with envy when they spotted Stephen Williams touring in a Trakka Jabiru.

Territory Resources Has Big Plans To Supply Global Steel Industry

TERRITORY Resources chairman Michael Kiernan is planning to offload Consolidated Minerals' Kambalda nickel business and its lucrative stake in emerging copper producer Jabiru Metals, raising several hundred million dollars, if he succeeds with a planned $780 million takeover.

Jabiru Takes Prized Mineral Region

JABIRU Metals has won the crowded race for exploration rights to the Benambra copper/zinc deposits in East Gippsland's alpine region.

It's Party Time, Chill With Friends By Pool

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5 Hot Properties in Jabiru

Jabiru is situated in the middle of the Kakadu National Park, which has been given world heritage status. Jabiru is located approximately 250 kilometres southeast of Darwin. Jabiru has a population of approximately 1100 people with the rest of Kakadu having approximately 400 residents. For people who like the quiet life then Jabiru is a paradise, with great fishing, camping or for those who like bird watching or nature walks.

The traditional owners of the Jabiru area are the Mirarr Aboriginals and Jabiru itself is a gateway to Arnhem Land. Jabiru itself caters to tourists and accommodation exists for caravans, bed & breakfast or hotel/motel accommodation. Jabiru was initially settled to service the Ranger uranium mines but has since become a small town, which caters to tourists visiting the amazing sights of the Kakadu National Park.