The Alice Springs Beanie Festival, known for its unique handmade headwear, is holding its 30th and final event. Organizers cite volunteer burnout and the time to end on a high note as reasons for its closure. The festival has showcased thousands of creative beanies and fostered community for three decades.
Victims of Crime NT (VoCNT) is closing its Alice Springs office this week due to funding constraints. CEO Gerard McGeough cited the loss of funding for key programs, including Intensive Case Management Support, as the primary driver, leading to staff redundancies and a significant gap in support for vulnerable individuals.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor visited Alice Springs and met with the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a five-year-old girl allegedly abducted and murdered. Taylor, accompanied by Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, also laid flowers at a memorial and discussed concerns about Indigenous funding and town camp conditions.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor visited Alice Springs and met the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a 5-year-old girl allegedly abducted and murdered. Taylor and Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price laid flowers at a memorial and discussed the need for better town camp conditions and justice. Taylor also questioned the effectiveness of federal funding for Central Australia.
An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi White, 24, who died in police custody in Alice Springs last year, will examine hundreds of witness statements over four weeks starting April 5, 2027. The Director of Public Prosecutions recommended no criminal charges be laid.
An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi White, 24, who died in police custody in an Alice Springs supermarket, will begin in April next year and run for four weeks. Hundreds of witness statements will be examined.
Matthew Bielefeld, a motorcyclist competing in the Finke Desert Race near Alice Springs, died in a crash on the off-road track. The race continued after a minute's silence, with organisers and competitors mourning his loss.
The death of a five-year-old girl in Alice Springs has highlighted the critical housing shortage in the Northern Territory. Her mother had to move to town for specialist services, a common issue for families in the region.
Kumanjayi Little Baby, a 5-year-old Gurindji-Warlpiri girl, was allegedly murdered in Alice Springs after her family moved from a remote community for her special needs, highlighting the NT's insecure housing and gaps in remote services.
A remote Aboriginal community in Australia's Northern Territory is struggling to contain a diphtheria outbreak due to a lack of basic supplies like hand sanitizer and clear public health information. Locals report overcrowded housing exacerbates the spread, with confusion over isolation protocols and vaccine efficacy.
Alice Springs town camp authority CEO Walter Shaw discusses issues like poor housing and safety, exacerbated by the alleged murder of a child. He highlights bureaucratic hurdles with the NT government, while the NT Housing Minister acknowledges delays and commits to reforms. Shaw expresses a desire for Tangentyere Council to manage town camps, promising reduced bureaucracy.
Walter Shaw, CEO of Tangentyere Council, defends his organization's efforts in managing Alice Springs town camps amidst scrutiny following the alleged abduction and murder of a child. Shaw highlights bureaucratic hurdles and calls for government responsibility in housing upgrades, while residents and a senator criticize the conditions and funding.
GWS Giants secure a 49-point win over Melbourne Demons, 19.5 (119) to 9.16 (70), with Finn Callaghan and Clayton Oliver starring, while Melbourne's Kysaiah Pickett scores a contender for goal of the year.
The family of Kumanjayi White, a 24-year-old Indigenous man who died in police custody in Alice Springs, expresses heartbreak after no charges are laid against the officers involved, citing lack of justice and unequal treatment.
A 44-year-old man was found dead in a bed at a home in Alice Springs on Sunday morning. NT police are treating the death as suspicious due to head and lower body injuries and are seeking information.
A significant diphtheria outbreak, primarily affecting Indigenous adults in remote Australian communities, has exposed critical gaps in public health response, vaccine supply, and workforce capacity. Despite early awareness among some health professionals, widespread community information and timely government funding were delayed, exacerbating the spread and leading to hospitalizations and potential fatalities.
The Alice Springs School of the Air, established in 1951, marks its 75th anniversary as the world's oldest institution of its kind. Initially using two-way radios to reach students across 1.3 million sq km of remote Australia, it now utilizes high-speed internet and video calls, transforming education for families in the bush.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated Australia stands with the family of a 5-year-old Aboriginal girl, Kumanjayi Little Baby, found deceased near Alice Springs. A man has been charged with her murder.
A former child protection worker has criticized the NT government's decision to stand down three staff members following the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, calling it a 'knee-jerk reaction' that fails to address systemic issues. The government is introducing new legislation prioritizing child safety.
The West Macs Monster running festival in Alice Springs saw a record number of participants and volunteers despite rain and wind. Mathieu Pangrazzi won the 231km race for the second consecutive year, while Victoria Cole set a new women's record for the 25km race.
A women's ranger camp in Central Australia aims to encourage more Aboriginal women into land and cultural conservation roles, offering skills in digital storytelling, data collection, and traditional practices.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in Alice Springs for displaying a tattoo of a swastika on his leg.
A 49-year-old man using a mobility scooter has died after being hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing in Alice Springs.
People in central Australia's tourism industry say drive tourism is down, with some wayside inns around Alice Springs reporting about a 75 per cent drop in overnight stays.
