Arrest made for assault on workers
The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 17-year-old male after he threatened staff at two stores in Alice Springs early in the day...
Boost for rural mental health initiatives
In a bid to strengthen mental health support in rural Australia, the Central Australian remote community of Atitjere will be one of 17 communities...
Ribbon cut to open new op shop
A new era for the Uniting Church Op Shop in Todd Mall began on December 6.
After many years in the much loved 'teeny' shop...
Local grads driving health workforce
A cohort of 35 Flinders University students from the Northern Territory, including 22 newly qualified doctors celebrated their graduation in Darwin on December 15.
Among...
Continuing to deliver for Central Australia
With just one more sleep until Christmas and the New Year fast approaching, we often reflect on the year that was.
This year, I feel...
Call for info on aggravated assault
The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating an aggravated assault that occurred in Alice Springs on Saturday, December 20.
It is alleged at 2:30pm, a...
Year of changes and challenges
As we come to the end of 2025, I’ve been reflecting on what has been a significant year for Alice Springs/Mparntwe – a year...
Giving that sparks opportunity
The art of giving is something many people prefer to do quietly and for local altruists Kelly and Glenda McCarthy, it’s a practice they’ve...
New owners McLovin’ Alice
It's been just over a couple of months since new McDonald's licensees, Charissa and Aaron Sharp, and their toddler son Harry arrived in Central...
Ceasing puberty blockers for under-18s sparks backlash
Children under the age of 18 will no longer be able to access puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones through the Northern Territory public health...
2025 in pictures
The Centralian Today's photographer Phil Williams has compiled a visual chronicle of 2025 with his best news images of the year, drawing from thousands...
