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'On Country' football league an opportunity to bring communities together – but we need more government funding

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Alice Springs mayor sorry for writing letter of support for Singleton project without consulting council

Matt Paterson says he "made a mistake" in writing a letter on behalf of council supporting the controversial Singleton project without consulting other councillors first.

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Alice Springs Hospital sees sharp fall in domestic violence cases since return of alcohol bans

The Central Australian town of Alice Springs had, for months, been dealing with high levels of assaults and alcohol-related hospital presentations, but new figures suggest that's begun to ease since the Northern Territory government reinstated liquor bans.

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No resolution for Central Australian football competition as first round draws closer

One month since the Alice Springs Town Council resolved to withdraw support for the upcoming Central Australian community football competition, there is no resolution in sight.

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Two marsupial species discovered at ancient fossil bed south of Alice Springs

Paleontologists working at an undisclosed fossil bed in the Northern Territory's outback have discovered at least two new marsupial species, including a wombat-like creature with a "pretty powerful bite".

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Alice Springs Aboriginal artist develops health promotion material for vision loss prevention

First Nations artist Curtis Haines is moving in a different direction to his contemporaries, creating art on how to maintain eye health and the steps to seek help and receive treatment.

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Alice Springs Pizza Hut, IGA damaged in weekend crime spree

At least three cars were stolen in Alice Springs at the weekend, with one involved in causing serious damage to a Pizza Hut shop front.

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Bushfire tears through Alice Springs rural area destroying home and other structures

At least one home has been destroyed and several other dwellings have been impacted by a bushfire that tore through an Alice Springs rural area Friday afternoon.

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Seeni and Shameina's journey of love and change continues in Alice Springs

Shameina relives her family's own migration experience as her husband Seeni becomes one of Australia's newest citizens.

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Rangers from across Central Australia come together to share knowledge and hone their skills at training camp

The annual event brings together 20 ranger groups from Central Australia and includes sessions on catching venomous snakes, operating side-by-side vehicles and first aid.

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Fires west of Alice Springs spread, burning an estimated 100,000 hectares

There are five large blazes spreading west of Alice Springs, which have already burnt through an estimated 100,000 hectares.

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Former NT police officer Jared Porch pleads guilty to child abuse material offences

The offending took place while Jared Porch was working as a police officer in Alice Springs and surrounds, with the victims including a six-year-old child.

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Alice Springs traditional owners launch community patrols to increase safety, reduce youth crime

Residents will be able to use an app to "dob in" any public disturbances or antisocial behaviour to the new traditional owner-led patrol.

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Alice Springs tow truck driver says he feels 'no hate' towards attackers, despite losing sight in rock assault

Matt Page hopes he can continue his dream job as a tow truck driver, despite losing sight in his left eye following a random rock attack.

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Bushfire closes more than half of Larapinta Trail in Central Australia

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Lions Club Alice Springs to fold after 59 years due to decline in volunteers

The Lions Club of Alice Springs will soon close down after almost six decades serving its community, but some service groups are finding new ways to attract volunteers.

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Australia’s high court to rule on compensation claims for poor housing in remote community

Residents in Ltyentye Apurte, 85km south-east of Alice Springs, have been engaged in a series of long-running legal battles with the NT government

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Better data will help reduce domestic and sexual violence, inaugural commissioner says

Australia's first Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Commissioner visits Alice Springs to meet frontline workers, acknowledging that better data is needed to set successful targets for the reduction of domestic violence.

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State Indigenous voice model to help guide referendum

The referendum working group tasked with advising the government about enshrining a voice to parliament in the constitution is ready to hold its final meeting.

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Australia Post recommences mail delivery to Alice Springs homes after meetings with NT Police

Mail and parcel deliveries resume today to hundreds of Alice Springs homes, almost a fortnight after Australia Post suspended its service following allegedly violent attacks against a veteran postie.

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Drag and cabaret festival fabALICE returns to Alice Springs to celebrate Red Centre's diversity

It's been a tough few months for the Red Centre but the fabALICE festival is back, and aims to unite the community for a positive reason.

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Community police panel wraps up Walker inquest hearings

A community policing panel and a senior government official will take the stand on the last day in the latest round of hearings at the Walker inquest.

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Crime has dropped in Alice Springs but experts divided on whether alcohol bans are effective

New internal figures from Northern Territory police show a significant drop in crime in Alice Springs since the re-introduction of alcohol restrictions but experts say they are not giving the full picture.

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Alice Springs police data shows drop in reported crimes after strict alcohol laws introduced

Domestic and family violence calls down more than 30% after restrictions came in as advocates warn primary drivers of harm must be addressed

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Concerns Alice Springs health workforce crisis threatening Aboriginal life expectancy gains

Life expectancy gains for Indigenous communities in Central Australia have been hard-won. But there are fears a healthcare staffing crisis in Alice Springs could unravel the progress made.

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