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ABC Alice Springs

Locality: Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 8 8950 4711

Address: Cnr Gap rd and Speed st 0870 Alice Springs, NT, Australia

Website: www.abc.net.au/alicesprings

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25.01.2022 It's been a tough year for everyone We've been separated from family, lost jobs, and watched the world change. This year ABC Alice Springs is teaming up with Vinnies for the NT Christmas Appeal to help out Territorians in need. Even a small donation can make a difference! ... If you'd like to help, here's where you can donate: https://ab.co/2Vk8s0j

23.01.2022 "ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE." NAIDOC week in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) has culminated in celebrations on the council lawns today, with music, face painting, speeches and a smoking ceremony. Also for the first time, four flags have been raised: Aboriginal, Torres Straight, Northern Territory and Australian. ... Mparntwe was set to be the host town for NAIDOC week in 2020, but Covid-19 restrictions meant it couldn't happen. Don't worry though, Central Australia will still be the face of NAIDOC in 2021! How have you celebrated NAIDOC week this week?

22.01.2022 "In the last four months we've been able to identify and track well over 50 drones, which is concerning for us from a safety perspective." Urgent warnings for drone operators trying to get a glimpse of the Asia Pacific Airline Storage facility at Alice Springs airport https://www.abc.net.au//alice-springs-airport-war/12878098

22.01.2022 YOUR LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2ND Police are asking Alice Springs motorists to avoid the Stuart Highway between Schwartz Crescent and Wills Terrace after a crash this morning. A Northern Territory Senator says the NT's two federal parliamentary seats are expected to be secured for the foreseeable future.... A member of the Northern Territory's Economic Reconstruction Commission says the NT needs to be proactive about appointing a Major Project Commission. Tap the link below to listen!

21.01.2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED 4:54 PM for people in parts of Lasseter district. Gusty thunderstorms are continuing over the southwest Lasseter District. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours... Locations which may be affected include Yulara, Kaltukatjara and Uluru. The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should: * secure loose outside objects * ensure pets and animals are safe * avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten * pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears * avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current * for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au The next warning is due to be issued by 7:55pm.

19.01.2022 'IT'S DISGUSTING,' SAYS TOURISM CHAIR LISTEN: 5:44 Tourism Central Australia weighs-in on recent shocking footage uploaded to social media.

17.01.2022 HAPPY SUNDAY Magical Karlu Karlu (Devil's Marbles) , Northern Territory. Amazing that this particular boulder doesn't just roll away ... @jodibilskephotographics Find out more about Karlu Karlu https://bit.ly/393IcPN

15.01.2022 Stunning sunrise for early commuters this morning. Heading for a maximum of 38 degrees. Slightly cooler than the weekend Did you get a pic from your place?

14.01.2022 FULL CIRCLE: DR BUBBLE RETURNS TO THE RED CENTRE Meet Kurt Murray and Iulia Benze who have been stuck in Australia since COVID-19 struck earlier this year- read why it’s a full circle for Kurt.

13.01.2022 SATURDAY SNAP Wow - Nothing like a good lightning strike! Thanks to Brandon Clark for this composite snap taken just south of Tennant Creek

13.01.2022 LOCALS IN QUARANTINE FREE TO GO! Travellers caught up in Alice Springs hotel quarantine are slowly being released from the Todd Facility this morning after South Australia was revoked as a hotspot at 9am. Others who were transferred to the Howard Springs facility were flown back to Alice Springs earlier this morning.... Steve Brouwer is very excited to be finally going home! Nick Oliver

12.01.2022 Were you caught in the dust storm that rolled through Alice Springs this afternoon? Mayor Damien Ryan was at the top of Anzac Hill and took this photo of the town being blanketed by the dust.

11.01.2022 SHED FIRE IN INDUSTRIAL AREA NT Police have confirmed there is a shed fire in Elder Street. Fire units are in attendance, Police ask anyone in the area to slow down and follow any instructions.... More to come:

11.01.2022 MT GILLEN CLIMB SET TO CLOSE From March 2021 access to the unauthorised trail will be closed. The trail starts adjacent to Flynn's Grave and goes up the slope of Mt Gillen. The site is a major sacred site and the stories are known only to senior Mparntwe custodians.... The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security say the climb will be closed at the request of Traditional Custodians and concerns for public safety on the unmaintained trail. Chris Day Senior Director Parks and Wildlife Operation says that from today access will be restricted and from March 1 2021 fines will apply for anyone who climbs.

10.01.2022 MT GILLEN WALK CLOSED An unauthorised trail leading to the summit of Mt Gillen in Alice Springs has officially been registered as a sacred site, meaning official permission is required to hike to the summit.

10.01.2022 #LIVE: Join us for the third event of the National Aboriginal Press Club, which is being held in Darwin today.

09.01.2022 CHRISTMAS LOVE FROM OUTBACK AUSTRALIA Local filmmaker Chris Tangey has curated another Christmas video filled with stunning landscapes from outback Australia. A Christmas greeting from outback Australians to city Australians, and inviting them to visit their own outback next year.... : Alice Springs Film and Television

08.01.2022 37-year-old Yun-Seob Shin, also known as Lynus Shin, had been working at a cafe in Alice Springs for seven weeks but didn't turn up for a shift on Saturday morning.

08.01.2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING CANCELLED 11:20pm Tuesday 1st December Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours.... Locations which may be affected include Yuendumu, Ti Tree, Papunya, Watarrka, Nyirripi and south west Tanami District near WA border. The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should: * secure loose outside objects * ensure pets and animals are safe * avoid remaining in the open when storms threaten * pull over if it is raining heavily and you cannot see, park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears * avoid driving into water of unknown depth and current * for emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones, contact the NTES on 132 500. For more safety tips visit www.securent.nt.gov.au The next warning is due to be issued by 6;40pm.

05.01.2022 Incredibly sad news out of Kintore this afternoon. NT Police detectives are on their way out to the community, about 530km west of Alice Springs, after a toddler drowned earlier today. Limited information is known at this time and a report will be prepared for the coroner. ... https://www.abc.net.au//child-drowns-in-remote-co/12944116

04.01.2022 It's finally happening! Alice Springs will get its own version of the 'myDarwin' discount voucher scheme, 'myAlice', on December 11. You will be able to get $40 worth of discounts every day to spend on local businesses who are signed up to the scheme, until the money runs out.... What are you keen to get a discount on?

01.01.2022 It's a chuckout! What's your little one's fave toy?

01.01.2022 Help bring a bit of cheer to another Territorian this Christmas. This year ABC Alice Springs are asking Territorians to dig deep and donate to Vinnies NT as part of our annual Christmas Appeal. St Vincent de Paul is a not-for-profit organisation who work with some of the most vulnerable people in the community including the elderly, the homeless and those living in poverty. ... It’s been a tough year for the NT community ,charities like Vinnies NT have seen an increase in the request for help. Throughout the year St Vincent de Paul offer accommodation services, emergency relief, disaster recovery, maintenance and support services across the Northern Territory. Hop online to donate https://ab.co/3o8Maeg