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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

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25.01.2022 Everyone does Christmas a little bit differently What does your day look like? Let us know!

25.01.2022 Merry Christmas Alice Springs! Show us what your place looks like in the comments Stay safe and have a great day today

24.01.2022 What do you think of the new $100 note? It entered general circulation earlier this week in Australia The Reserve Bank of Australia says: "it may take some time before you see one in the wild, but the existing $100 banknote can continue to be used. In fact, all previous banknotes issued by the Reserve Bank retain their legal tender status and can continue to be used."... : Reserve Bank of Australia

24.01.2022 Northern Territory Police say they have found the body of a man believed to be 37-year-old Yun-Seob Shin, who went missing near a remote campground in Central Australia.

24.01.2022 #BREAKING: South Australia has been added to the NT's list of declared COVID-19 hotspots, effective immediately. South Australians who enter the Territory today will be given a choice to turn back, or undergo 14 days of mandatory quarantine. Anyone who arrives from SA today or tomorrow will not have to pay for quarantine. The state has recorded 17 cases overnight, and hundreds are in isolation after an 80-year-old woman tested positive at a hospital in Adelaide yesterday.

24.01.2022 'IT'S DISGUSTING,' SAYS TOURISM CHAIR LISTEN: 5:44 Tourism Central Australia weighs-in on recent shocking footage uploaded to social media.

23.01.2022 HAPPY SUNDAY Remember this awesome pic from earlier in the year ? Photographer Matt B waited hours for the perfect moment to create this magical sunrise shot at Lake Bonney in South Australia... We think it paid off What do you reckon ? #BestOf2020 : @mmarrky via Instagram #abcmyphoto

23.01.2022 SATURDAY SNAP Wow - Nothing like a good lightning strike! Thanks to Brandon Clark for this composite snap taken just south of Tennant Creek

23.01.2022 "Given the increase in liquor consumption and alcohol-related harm since mid-2019 in the Barkly, it is in the public interest and would have a beneficial impact on the community to further vary takeaway license conditions in the Barkly," the Liquor Commission's report read. https://www.abc.net.au//liquor-commission-recomme/13039446

22.01.2022 INDIGENOUS MARATHON PROJECT "I'll never forget this moment" - Peter Miller Koncz Congratulations to all the runners who competed in last night's Indigenous Marathon Project Midnight Marathon. ... Participants usually travel to the USA to compete in the New York Marathon, but the pandemic got in the way of those plans. Instead the event was held here in Alice Springs, in the cool of the night. Organisers and runners say it was a huge success.

22.01.2022 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

21.01.2022 VIRTUAL AQUARIUM IS IN! The campaign of one local man to have an aquarium has seen a virtual aquarium finally placed in the palliative care unit in Alice Springs. What do you think? : Bev Maskell

21.01.2022 #LIVE: Join us for the third event of the National Aboriginal Press Club, which is being held in Darwin today.

21.01.2022 WEEKEND DILEMMA You’re already a parent but friends and family keep asking when the next baby is coming along. Is it any of their business? Today we’re asking...

21.01.2022 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.

21.01.2022 We are all stranded. After the NT closed its borders to South Australia, remote bus companies which ferry residents across the border were forced to cease services. Now, the APY Lands community is going into lockdown and some residents have been left stranded on the wrong side of the border. ... https://www.abc.net.au//apy-lands-closing-off-sou/12891194

21.01.2022 The Australian Defence Force says it will remain on the Territory's borders for another month, after originally planning to pull its resources from border duties as of today (October 31). A Department of Defence spokesperson says the ADF members will continue assisting on the Territory's borders until the 30th of November, in light of the risk of coronavirus on the NT's vulnerable Indigenous communities. The NT's borders are now open for most state and territory visitors to t...ravel through without quarantining, except those from Victoria. It will open its borders to regional Victorians on November 2, and Chief Minister Michael Gunner says he expects people from Melbourne to be allowed to visit the region without quarantining by Christmas.

20.01.2022 RED CENTRE GARLIC A training farm in a remote community has teamed up with Australia's biggest garlic producer to trial some garlic varieties in the centre. Things are looking pretty promising so far. ... Read more below

20.01.2022 The NT's Chrissie Davis is a karate expert who packs a punch like Bruce Lee. She sees herself as a role model to the girls in her town, and said she wants to take it further by entering a career in policing. https://www.abc.net.au//nt-karate-takes-alice-sp/13037474

19.01.2022 RAIN FOR SOME PARTS OF THE DESERT was there rain at your place there was a pretty awesome lightening show overnight as well? 14mm fell out at the Alice Springs Airport. This amazing photo from one from one of our listener shows the rainfall at Ellery Creek yesterday afternoon. How much fell at your place?... : Emma Haylett

19.01.2022 #LIVE Chief Minister Michael Gunner is announcing new COVID-19 measures alongside the Chief Health Officer and Police Commissioner.

19.01.2022 #LIVE COVID-19 update with Acting NT Chief Minister Nicole Manison and Chief Health Officer Hugh Heggie. The NT has declared Greater Brisbane a coronavirus hotspot, effective immediately. MORE: http://ab.co/3npXWQL

19.01.2022 Now THAT’S a sunset! Thanks to Tim Fernando for snapping this stunning shot at the Ilparpa claypans tonight. Amazing

18.01.2022 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.

18.01.2022 HAPPY HALLOWEEN COVID-19 can’t stop the spooky ghouls and ghosts in Alice Springs this All Hallows’ night.

16.01.2022 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?

16.01.2022 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

16.01.2022 "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?

15.01.2022 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

14.01.2022 Is there ANYTHING better than a desert storm?! Check out those clouds! Thanks to Claire Ryan for this video from yesterday..

14.01.2022 It's a chuckout! What's your little one's fave toy?

14.01.2022 BORDER COPS LIGHT UP FOR XMAS Chistmas has arrived at the NT/SA Border Check Point. Officers have 'officially' called the festive season - wish them a Merry Christmas if you're passing through ... NT Police

13.01.2022 "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

13.01.2022 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.

12.01.2022 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:

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 #BREAKING: The NT has declared Greater Brisbane as a hotspot, effective immediately. Chief Minister Michael Gunner said this includes the council areas of Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton and Redlands. Anyone arriving in the Territory from these regions must enter mandatory quarantine.... A flight from Brisbane is expected to land in Yulara this afternoon, another is expected in Darwin just before half-past twelve local time. Passengers will be given the option to return to Brisbane. LIVE BLOG: http://ab.co/3i0tg7y

10.01.2022 NEW HOSPITAL PRECAUTIONS If you have visited the Alice Springs hospital since South Australia was declared a hot spot yesterday, you might have noticed a few changes... Because of the high traffic between our hospital and Adelaide a few new precautions are in place for the time being: ... - Specialists from Adelaide will not be visiting Alice Springs but will still be doing telehealth - Patients are only allowed one visitor at a time - Everyone at the hospital is required to wear a mask and sanitise their hands before entering

10.01.2022 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.

10.01.2022 Over four consecutive weeks follow iconic Australian stories featuring sporting legends Peter Brock, Steve Waugh and Wayne Gardner, plus Walkabout Wickets the little-known story of the first all-Indigenous cricket team to tour the UK. Tune in Tuesday nights in November at 8.30pm (AEDT) on ABC TV + iview. For more: https://iview.abc.net.au/collection/sporting-legends #TrailblazersABC #BrockABC #WalkaboutWickets #WaughABC #WayneABC

09.01.2022 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?

09.01.2022 Social Services minister Anne Ruston is under fire from Labor and Aboriginal organisations for not reading the draft review before introducing legislation that would see the cashless welfare card rolled out across the Northern Territory.

09.01.2022 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

08.01.2022 The Sandover River is flowing! It last flowed in March 2019. When it flows it cuts the Utopia Homelands - 200km north west of Alice Springs - in half. ... Ley Kunoth

06.01.2022 Top stories this week in Warlpiri

06.01.2022 From today, thousands of businesses, venues and service providers across the NT will be required to collect the contact details of customers all in the name of safety. What you need to know

06.01.2022 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

06.01.2022 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!

06.01.2022 OUTBACK WATERHOLES FULL- BUT DON'T DRINK AND DIVE Chris Day, Senior Director Southern Region Parks and Wildlife in the Northern Territory issues a stern warning to those who want to mix alcohol and unruly behaviour at Central Australian waterholes.

06.01.2022 The NT has officially reopened to regional Victoria! Who are you looking forward to seeing again? Residents and travelers from the region, who have not entered a hotspot, can freely enter the NT without quarantine.... Greater Melbourne remains a declared hotspot. MORE: https://ab.co/34KsaaX

06.01.2022 NEW RULES FOR CONTACT TRACING Patrons will have to provide their name and phone number and the the date and time of entry at hundreds of venues across the NT. How do you feel about a "COVID-safe check-in system?"

05.01.2022 Good morning Alice Springs Since the recent rain, the rivers in the desert have been putting on quite the show. How stunning are these shots? Share your below! ... : Mei Ling Stark

05.01.2022 Let us know... Are fruit mince pies a must-have at Christmas time, or do you avoid them?

04.01.2022 Passengers from this afternoon's flights from Adelaide have arrived at the Todd Facility in Alice Springs to begin their two weeks of mandatory supervised quarantine. Earlier today, the NT Government declared all of South Australia a Covid-19 hotspot, following a rise in cases in that state.

03.01.2022 #LIVE: Chief Minister Michael Gunner and NT Chief Health Officer Hugh Heggie with a COVID-19 update.

03.01.2022 HOW GOOD IS THIS ? Australia has recorded its first day of ZERO community transmission of COVID-19 in almost five months Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt MP says the National Incident Centre has advised it's the first time the country has achieved the feat since June 9.... MORE: https://ab.co/3jKJsc8

02.01.2022 SATURDAY SNAP Hey Mt Sonder, we see you over there! Thanks to Michael Betteridge for this pic, taken at Two Mile in the West MacDonnell Ranges..