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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...

Better plan for buffel

Stronger action on the environmental, cultural and fire risks posed by buffel grass across Central Australia is at the centre of the town’s concerns....

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Sport

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...

Alice cyclists’ tilt at state titles

Fifteen Alice Springs Track (Velodrome) cyclists, including eleven juniors, are heading to the Adelaide Super-Drome to compete in the SA/NT Track State Championships. Alice Springs...

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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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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...

Body of NT man found in car bogged near border

A man believed to be from the Northern Territory has died a lonely death on an unsealed road, in an isolated and remote part...

Nominate a nurse or midwife

Nominations for the 2026 Northern Territory (NT) Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards opened on Tuesday January 27. The awards celebrate the exemplary work of...