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Fires west of Alice Springs spread, burning an estimated 100,000 hectares

There are five large blazes spreading west of Alice Springs, which have already burnt through an estimated 100,000 hectares.

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Former NT police officer Jared Porch pleads guilty to child abuse material offences

The offending took place while Jared Porch was working as a police officer in Alice Springs and surrounds, with the victims including a six-year-old child.

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Alice Springs traditional owners launch community patrols to increase safety, reduce youth crime

Residents will be able to use an app to "dob in" any public disturbances or antisocial behaviour to the new traditional owner-led patrol.

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Alice Springs tow truck driver says he feels 'no hate' towards attackers, despite losing sight in rock assault

Matt Page hopes he can continue his dream job as a tow truck driver, despite losing sight in his left eye following a random rock attack.

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Bushfire closes more than half of Larapinta Trail in Central Australia

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Lions Club Alice Springs to fold after 59 years due to decline in volunteers

The Lions Club of Alice Springs will soon close down after almost six decades serving its community, but some service groups are finding new ways to attract volunteers.

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Australia’s high court to rule on compensation claims for poor housing in remote community

Residents in Ltyentye Apurte, 85km south-east of Alice Springs, have been engaged in a series of long-running legal battles with the NT government

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Better data will help reduce domestic and sexual violence, inaugural commissioner says

Australia's first Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Commissioner visits Alice Springs to meet frontline workers, acknowledging that better data is needed to set successful targets for the reduction of domestic violence.

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State Indigenous voice model to help guide referendum

The referendum working group tasked with advising the government about enshrining a voice to parliament in the constitution is ready to hold its final meeting.

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Australia Post recommences mail delivery to Alice Springs homes after meetings with NT Police

Mail and parcel deliveries resume today to hundreds of Alice Springs homes, almost a fortnight after Australia Post suspended its service following allegedly violent attacks against a veteran postie.

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Drag and cabaret festival fabALICE returns to Alice Springs to celebrate Red Centre's diversity

It's been a tough few months for the Red Centre but the fabALICE festival is back, and aims to unite the community for a positive reason.

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Community police panel wraps up Walker inquest hearings

A community policing panel and a senior government official will take the stand on the last day in the latest round of hearings at the Walker inquest.

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Crime has dropped in Alice Springs but experts divided on whether alcohol bans are effective

New internal figures from Northern Territory police show a significant drop in crime in Alice Springs since the re-introduction of alcohol restrictions but experts say they are not giving the full picture.

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Alice Springs police data shows drop in reported crimes after strict alcohol laws introduced

Domestic and family violence calls down more than 30% after restrictions came in as advocates warn primary drivers of harm must be addressed

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Concerns Alice Springs health workforce crisis threatening Aboriginal life expectancy gains

Life expectancy gains for Indigenous communities in Central Australia have been hard-won. But there are fears a healthcare staffing crisis in Alice Springs could unravel the progress made.

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Former AFP assistant commissioner fronts inquest into death of Kumanjayi Walker in Alice Springs

A former assistant commissioner of the Australian Federal Police has criticised the executive oversight of the team deployed to Yuendumu to arrest Kumanjayi Walker in 2019, describing it as "totally lacking".

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Australia Post suspends mail delivery to hundreds of Alice Springs homes after alleged attacks

A series of alleged attacks against a veteran Alice Springs postie has prompted a letter telling some residents their mail will stay at the post office for collection.

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Month-long wait expected for some residents evacuated from flood-affected NT remote communities

Authorities say it is likely to be at least a month before residents from two flooded remote communities are able to return to home, as heavy rain and rising rivers isolate more communities and threaten food supplies.

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Community football league games should be held in remote areas, says NT sports minister

Moving Central Australia's community football league back into remote communities will bolster their economic development and help grow the sport, Kate Worden says.

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Coronial inquest into death of Kumanjayi Walker resumes in Alice Springs with NT Police deputy commissioner

After a three-month break, the Northern Territory coroner last week resumed the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, with a focus on the territory's police force.

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Musk duck found in Central Australia for first time probably lost

A species of duck that has not been seen in Central Australia for more than 120 years turns up at the Alice Springs sewage ponds.

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Federal funds to address Indigenous disadvantage must make it to Central Australia, leaders say

Despite a constant flow of money into the territory, Indigenous leaders say life is not improving for remote communities. A critic of the state government says the money is being spent on an "boat ramps, footy games" and an "over-staffed public service".

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ATG Downunder pulls tour and coach business out of Alice Springs

The company, which offers a range of travel services to destinations including Uluru, Kings Canyon and the MacDonnell Ranges, will relocate its assets to Darwin.

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Calls for more remote sporting infrastructure amid Alice Springs community football league ban

A central Australian football team loses the will to train after learning it will not be allowed to play on Alice Springs Town Council sporting fields for this season's community competition.

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Alice Springs ambulances attacked with rocks, as paramedics 'traumatised' by sustained abuse

There are concerns the incidents are "becoming the norm" and taking a toll on people's welfare, as well as hindering attempts to address a shortage of paramedics in the region.

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