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BREAKING: Women lucky to be alive after being swept off flooded causeway

Following a massive overnight downpour that caused havoc through the centre of Alice Springs, two women are lucky to be alive after being rescued...

Hero cop almost swept away in brave rescue attempt

A hero police officer has almost been swept away while attempting to rescue a woman stranded in the Todd River on February 12. The drama...

Boost for public hospitals falls short

Northern Territory public hospitals will receive $3.5 billion in funding over five years from 2026-27, while reforms also aim to secure the long-term sustainability...

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NO TALKIES

An unbeaten 113 run partnership between Tanner Coulthard and Orin Harrison propelled Rovers to an easy win over Wests on January 31. Wests cause wasn't...

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...

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...

Tight finish as Gould snatches pennant

The final round of the inaugural John Healy Pennant produced a cliff hanger result after a surprise turn of events saw David Gould storm...

Westies crush Feds

Federal had a day to forget, going down by 137 runs in their B Grade cricket clash against West at Head Street Oval on...

Drama as Sammy left hanging short of a ton

With the threat of rain, deciding to bowl first paid dividends for Wests as they claimed a relatively easy win over Rovers in round...

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Longer sentences not the solution

Proposed legislation introducing mandatory life sentences for domestic violence murderers has been criticised by advocates, who say the focus should instead be on prevention...

Klein-Boonschate leads side

Alice Springs Cricket Association (ASCA) has announced the final squad for the 2025-26 SACA Country Championship, presented by THINK! Road Safety, from 9-12 February in...

NO TALKIES

An unbeaten 113 run partnership between Tanner Coulthard and Orin Harrison propelled Rovers to an easy win over Wests on January 31. Wests cause wasn't...

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....

Music in language a dream

Tears and a deep sense of joy were felt not only by Warren H Williams, but by those around him, after the acclaimed musician...

Heart nurse honoured

Wendy Corkill is the Centralian Citizen of the Year for 2026. She is a cardiac nurse at the Alice Springs Hospital who has dedicated her...

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...

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...