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UPDATE: Arrests made over aggravated assault

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 19-year-old male in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred earlier this month in Alice Springs. On...

Arrest made over violent disturbance

A 19-year-old male has been arrested in relation to a violent disturbance that occurred in Alice Springs yesterday evening, Sunday. February 8. Police received reports...

Forty years and still going strong

From finding a niche market to infiltrate to proving an old boss wrong, fast forward 40 years and one of Mparntwe/Alice Springs’ main white...

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Sport

NO TALKIES

An unbeaten 113 run partnership between Tanner Coulthard and Orin Harrison propelled Rovers to an easy win over Wests on January 31. Wests cause wasn't...

Bowlers roll with the heat

Jason Hemmings came out on top by the narrowest of margins after a brave 11 bowlers defied the searing heat at Alice Springs Golf...

Snapshot of sport

Crunch time at Arunga Park

The final night of speedway for the year provided plenty of action at Arunga Park on December 13. The Christmas Spectacular had slightly lower entries...

Westies too good for Feds Bs

On a scorching day, West made a tactical move sending Federal into the field after winning the toss as they faced off in the...

Rockets fire up in overtime thriller

The Rockets have emerged victorious in a nail-biting under-16 boys basketball grand final at the Traeger Avenue stadium on December 6. The hard-fought battle...

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Entertainment

Clooney at his smoothest in Jay Kelly

JAY KELLY, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly (George Clooney) and his devoted manager Ron...

Screen brings Hamilton to life

The real-life of one of America's foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Filmed live on Broadway from the Richard...

Alice Springs Cinema’s spotlight film: THE TRAVELLERS

Stephen Seary, a charismatic and successful stage designer, returns to his small hometown in Australia to say goodbye to his dying mother. What was...

The life and times of the Conway Brothers: Whoopee Blues

Whoopee Blues will be screened at Alice Springs Cinema on Thursday, 9 October at 7pm, followed by a special Q&A session led by local...

Favourite journos to let loose

Two of Australia's best and most loved journalists, are packing their bags and coming to the Territory. Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb are bringing their...

Buzzacott launches solo exhibition

A figure ubiquitous with Central Australian art, Kathleen Buzzacott is launching her solo exhibition, Soft Country, at The Roastery this Friday. The exhibition invites visitors...

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Investment into more First Nations housing

Federal funding will see an investment of $600 million in First Nations housing through the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF). The fund, aimed at improving...

Shaping good community

Two bright young leaders from Mparntwe/Alice Springs have been selected to have their voices heard as part of NT Youth Week 2026, helping shape...

Longer sentences not the solution

Proposed legislation introducing mandatory life sentences for domestic violence murderers has been criticised by advocates, who say the focus should instead be on prevention...

Century stand demolishes Wests

An unbeaten 86 by Tanner Coulthard and a top order bowling blitz by David Tudor led a demolition by Rovers Works B Grade over...

Steiner’s change of hands

The Alice Springs Steiner School will see new change this year with a bittersweet goodbye to previous principal Dina Fieck and a welcome to...

Klein-Boonschate leads side

Alice Springs Cricket Association (ASCA) has announced the final squad for the 2025-26 SACA Country Championship, presented by THINK! Road Safety, from 9-12 February in...

Big purse for new bowls tournament

With the Alice Springs Masters Games now less than 10 months away the Alice Springs Bowling Club has announced a new bowls tournament as...

School a part of good health

As schools across the Northern Territory begin the 2026 school year, families and communities are being encouraged to support children returning to school, recognising...

Petrick’s fantastic four at Pioneer Park

Trainer Kerry Petrick dominated the Alice Springs Turf Club meeting at Pioneer Park on Saturday 24 January. Petrick saddled up the winners of four of...

Gliding duo soar to dizzying heights

A Queensland glider pilot has used the Bond Springs airstrip, home to the Alice Springs Gliding Club, as a base to set more than...