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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...

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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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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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Momentum for date change

The 2026 Citizenship Ceremony on Australia Day this year is likely to be the last on January 26 for the foreseeable future in Central...

Heart nurse honoured

Wendy Corkill is the Centralian Citizen of the Year for 2026. She is a cardiac nurse at the Alice Springs Hospital who has dedicated her...

Pavers removed as Mall upgrade begins

The latest revitalisation of the Todd Mall has begun with the first pavers being removed last week. The $20 million revamp follows months of community...

Hundreds farewell respected Elder

Following his death on December 18 at the age of 79, Geoffrey Shaw OAM was farewelled at a funeral service in Alice Springs on...

Fire ban period extended across Central Australia

The current fire danger period in Alice Springs and the Barkly along with several other Central Australian fire zones have been extended. Chief Fire Control...

Lovegrove fire quickly controlled

A grass fire has burnt a small area not far from a town camp on Lovegrove Drive on Friday evening, January 30. Around 8.30pm the...

Partjima showcasing First Nations talent

Parrtjima 2026 will welcome a lineup of First Nations artists and celebrated performers to Mparntwe/Alice Springs as part of this year’s program. Proud Malyangapa and...

Pride on show at Oz Day run

Around 200 people of all ages came out for some early morning fun on Australia Day. Australian Flags and various interpretations of a national costume...

What’s On

All Abilities Program Multiple venues | February Sign up for the Alice Springs All Abilities Program, including Open Para Futures, Boccia for Beginners and swimABILITY. Designed for...

More than 1100 sign petition for Hill to resign

The chains of office are likely to be weighing heavily on Alice Springs Mayor Asta Hill following her decision to spurn 85 residents who...