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Doing business & staying in touch

Darwin
Darwinians usually lead a casual, outdoor lifestyle, which is not surprising given the heat, humidity and tropical feel of Darwin. The annual build-up (around December) reputedly gives the locals frayed edges, but generally life is slow-paced and relaxed. Business interactions have long reflected this, though the boom in mining and other industries has changed this in some circles. Dress codes are fairly casual, taking into account the city's tropical environment. Business hours are generally 0830-1700.

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Major convention centres in Darwin are The Carlton Hotel, Darwin Entertainment Centre, Skycity Darwin, Marrara Indoor Sports Stadium and the Crowne Plaza Darwin. The Alice Springs Convention Centre boasts seven large function suites that have a total capacity of 2,000 people, 140 hotel rooms and the latest conference facilities. Other major convention centres in Alice Springs are Araluen Arts Centre and Plaza Hotel Alice Springs. There is also a number of resort convention facilities outside the cities, such as at Ayers Rock Resort.

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