
Next Gen North
Join Stuart Cook on the new Next Gen North Podcast, where we discuss big ideas for the Northern Territory. With a range of guests from locals, business owners, political figures and more.
Episodes
57 episodes
Daryl Guppy: Darwin local trading expert with international reputation
Is trading really just gambling?Or can you predict market movements with the right strategy?In this episode, a Darwin local trading expert Darryl Guppy reveals how he turned $2,000 into a fortune by focusing on one thing—price cha...
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Episode 56
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1:32:40

The $47M Boom: How Jennie Hughes Brought Netflix to the Northern Territory
Discover how Jennie Hughes transformed the Northern Territory into a global film hotspot, bringing Netflix’s ‘Territory’ and $47M to the economy.From her start at Virgin to empowering Indigenous filmmakers, learn how the NT’s ‘frontier ...
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Episode 55
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1:07:02

Sharks, Crocs, and Machetes: A True NT Adventure
This is the story of a lifetime. Meet Matt Mitchell, a commercial diver turned successful entrepreneur with OceanTech in the NT. Matt’s life reads like an adventure novel: from surviving encounters with crocodiles and a brutal machete attack to...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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1:03:14

Darwin's Fight for Survival: Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis' Plan to Save Australia's Tropical Capital
Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis opens up about Darwin's transformation from a struggling tropical city to Australia's strategic northern gateway. In this compelling conversation, he reveals the innovative projects reshaping Darwin - from powering 1000...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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1:11:23

Surviving Trauma & Building a Hot Sauce Empire
Aaron Hargreaves’s life is a testament to resilience. After surviving trauma, facing disability, and losing everything, he built Darwin Chili Company from the ground up. In this episode, Aaron shares how BBQ and chili helped him rediscover his ...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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1:39:22

NT’s $40 Billion Solar Gamble – Can It Power the Future?
Is NT About to Change the Global Energy Game? In this episode, Stuart Cook sits down with Jett Street to unpack SunCable’s $40 billion renewable energy project – one of the boldest ventures in Australia’s histor...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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1:08:15

Transparency vs. Secrecy in NT Politics
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart Cook Today’s Guest: Lucio Matarazzo The Northern Territory is fac...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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1:06:23

The Esplanade Series: Part 3 -$7 Billion Vision
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart Cook Today’s Guest: Craig Doyle What if $7 billion could compl...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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53:04

The Esplanade Series: Part 2 – Reviving the Heart of Darwin: The RSL Story
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart Cook Today’s Guest: Stephen Glost & Paul Winter Darwin RSL...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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50:31

Inside NAAJA: The Scandal Affecting Aboriginal Justice
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart Cook Today’s Guest: Chris Walsh & John Lawrence What’s going ...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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45:26

The Esplanade Series: Part 1 - Big Ideas for Darwin’s Future
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart Cook Today’s Guest: Michael Anthony Darwin’s Esplanade holds unta...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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1:28:01

"The Northern Territory gives you stories you can’t make up." Amy Hetherington’s
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart Cook Today’s Guest: Amy Hetherington Amy Hetherington, Darwin...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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1:09:35

Amye Un: Surviving War, Building a Laska Empire, & Fighting Injustice
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart Cook Today’s Guest: Amye Un Get inspired by the incredible journey of Amye Un, Darwin’s beloved ‘Laksa Queen’. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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1:12:44

Finding Your Life's Purpose: Insights from a Fulfilled Coach
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart Cook Today’s Guest: Joel Benesha Joel Benesha shares his incredib...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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1:49:35

A Parent’s Nightmare: Chris Whitrod Sold His Darwin Home to Save Daughter
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart Cook Today’s Guest: Warren Ebert In this powerful episode of Next Gen North, Chris Whitrod shares an em...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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1:10:34

The $600M Bet on Darwin: Warren Ebert’s Vision for the North’s Future
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart Cook Today’s Guest: Warren Ebert Join us for a deep dive with Warren Ebert, the driving force behind...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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1:02:28

Buffalo Hunting to MasterChef: Robby Cooper’s Inspiring Journey
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart Cook Today’s Guest: Robby CooperWhat does it mean to grow up in Northern Territory’s rich cultural landscape, from buf...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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45:40

Luke Gosling Reveals Darwin's Crucial Role in Australia's Defence Future
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart Cook Today’s Guest: Luke Gosling In this special episode of the Next Gen North Podcast, we sit down wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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1:25:40

How MasterChef Alumni Daniel Lambell is Shaping Darwin’s Food Scene
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart CookToday’s Guest: Daniel Lamble Behind the Flames: Daniel Lambell’s...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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1:26:29

David Willing’s Journey: Why he didn't wait 10 years to start a business
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart Cook Today’s Guest: David Willing Mastering the Art of Distillation:...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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1:02:07

Adventures Beneath the Surface: The Untold Story of a Modern-Day Pearl Diver
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart Cook Today’s Guest: Will Hanigan The Journey of Wil...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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1:31:24

Next Gen North Episode #34 - D'Arcy Short
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/@NextGenNorth Our Host: Stuart Cook Today’s Guest: D’Arcy Short Ever wondered what it takes to go from playing cricket in the Northern Terri...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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40:13

Next Gen North Episode #33 - Russell Jeffrey
AFL Legends, Family Legacy & the Untold Story of Cyclone Tracy In this must-watch episode of Next Gen North, we sit down with the legendary Russell Jeffrey—Cyclone Tracy survivor, AFL trailblazer, and a key figure in the Northe...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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1:31:32

Next Gen North Episode #32 - Christopher Walsh
In this powerful episode, Stuart Cook welcomes back political analyst and journalist Christopher Walsh for a hard-hitting discussion on the aftermath of the recent election and its profound impact on the Northern Territory.From the downf...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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1:02:14

Next Gen North Episode #31 - Dr Sabtir Aulakh
In this episode of the Next Gen North podcast, Dr. Sabtir Aulakh, a pioneer in regenerative medicine, takes us on an inspiring journey through the evolving landscape of health and wellness in the Northern Territory. Originally from Punjab, Dr. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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53:35
