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Spotlight on Alphabet Lane

An isolated couple loses control of a joke about imaginary friends. This darkly funny thriller follows Anna (Tilda Cobham-Hervey) and Jack (Nicholas Denton), a...

Flickerfest returns with best of Australian shorts

Well-renowned and recognised short film festival, Flickerfest, will return to Alice Springs in May as part of its 2026 national tour. Celebrating its 35th year,...

What’s On

Kungkas Can Cook Olive Pink Botanic Garden | Every Friday, April-September, 9-10:30am Enjoy a guided walk through the garden with bush food expert Rayleen Brown, followed...

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Sport

Feds rebound with Rd2 win over Rovers

Round Two of the 2026 TIO Central Australian Football League season opened with a statement from Rovers in the senior women’s division, responding emphatically...

Big save!

Warren Thompson has pulled off a massive save late in the final heat of sprint car racing at Arunga Park Speedway on 11 April. Aside...

Pioneer down Feds in opener

Pioneer had an easy win over Federal in their Reserves opening round clash of the 2026 season at Traeger Park. From the opening bounce, the...

Luke Hayes wins in Finke warm-up

The 2026 Alice Springs Technical Drilling Services Desert Race was a brand new event for the Alice Springs Motorcycle Club. Held in conjunction with the...

Weirs take Ooraminna trifecta

Tim Weir blitzed the field to take the outright victory by a massive margin of 13 minutes as the Weir Family claimed a trifecta...

One goal for Souths in Rovers thumping.

Souths were given a football lesson as Rovers meted out a 21 goal thrashing in the opening A Grade match of the year at...

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Entertainment

New exhibition explores landscapes and identity of Mparntwe

Alice Springs artist Sally Mumford will present a new exhibition, Thirty-six Views of Mparntwe, offering a reflection on the town’s unique landscape and cultural...

Blak queer stars shine at fabALICE

The 2026 fabALICE festival will showcase a powerful First Nations lineup, highlighting a commitment to glitter, culture and celebrating self-expression across all colours of...

Cosentino to bring magic to Araluen stage

Australia’s renowned illusionist Cosentino will bring an evening of wonder to Alice Springs when his new production, Tricked - An Evening of Wonder, arrives...

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...

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Territorians urged to get flu shots as cases rise

Territorians are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated against influenza as the 2026 flu vaccine becomes available across the Northern...

From community to government

Helping make government more accessible and understandable for Aboriginal people and communities is how Tennant Creek local Shalee James is using the First Circles...

Gardeners invited to nematode workshop

Alice Springs gardeners, growers and plant lovers are being encouraged to get hands-on this weekend at a community workshop focused on protecting local plants...

Weather recovery grants for businesses

A new targeted support for tourism and hospitality operators impacted by recent severe weather will receive a cash injection thanks to the establishment of...

Community unites for diabetes

The Alice Springs community will come together to show support and recognise the daily challenges faced by people living with Type 1 diabetes through...

Two men arrested following alleged aggravated assault in Alice Springs

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two men in relation to an alleged aggravated assault and unlawful entry in Alice Springs this morning,...

Ellery Creek Big Hole claims disability advocate.

A 35 year old woman who drowned at Ellery Creek Big Hole in the West Macdonnell Ranges on Sunday 12 April has been named...

Save water, save money

Practical and locally tailored advice to help residents and businesses become more water savvy in the arid climate of Central Australia will be made...

Folk music, desert way

Traditional folk music and a lively community gathering will be at the heart of the 54th Top Half Folk Festival when it comes to...

Recognising achievers in VET

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Northern Territory Training Awards, recognising outstanding achievements in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. Now in its...