Check out this lightning strike 🌩️ A severe thunderstorm has hit Alice Springs with dozens of large tree branches falling across town, including in Braitling, the Gap and the CBD. There have also been reports of widespread power outages and large hailstones falling. The Bureau of Meteorology says damaging winds that swept through the town reached 115km/h. Share your photos below. More from ABC Alice Springs πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: https://ab.co/46YyzwV πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: http
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Check out this lightning strike 🌩️ A severe thunderstorm has hit Alice Springs with dozens of large tree branches falling across town, including in Braitling, the Gap and the CBD. There have also been reports of widespread power outages and large hailstones falling. The Bureau of Meteorology says damaging winds that swept through the town reached 115km/h. Share your photos below. More from ABC Alice Springs πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: https://ab.co/46YyzwV πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: http
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The ABC has 'lost the plot' after defending 'irresponsible' reporting in Alice Springs
The ABC has 'lost the plot' after defending 'irresponsible' reporting in Alice Springs
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Slithering into Sunday like... 🐍 🐍 πŸŽ₯: ABC Alice Springs More from ABC Alice Springs πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: https://ab.co/3YqZyh2 πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: https://ab.co/3YtYKYS πŸ“» Listen to ABC Alice Springs: https://ab.co/3s1k242 β˜€ Local Weather: https://ab.co/44Vy5qe | ABC Alice Springs
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Slithering into Sunday like... 🐍 🐍 πŸŽ₯: ABC Alice Springs More from ABC Alice Springs πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: https://ab.co/3YqZyh2 πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: https://ab.co/3YtYKYS πŸ“» Listen to ABC Alice Springs: https://ab.co/3s1k242 β˜€ Local Weather: https://ab.co/44Vy5qe | ABC Alice Springs
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How's this for a view from the window seat?! β˜”οΈπŸ›¬ Hailey Martin captured this flying into Alice today - where there's been 11mm at the airport so far since 9am! What's it like at your place? More from ABC Alice Springs: πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: ab.co/3csiZCx πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: ab.co/3ae0QXR πŸ“» Listen to ABC Alice Springs: ab.co/3R3V9Mo β˜€οΈ Local Weather: ab.co/3wyQbzm | ABC Alice Springs
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How's this for a view from the window seat?! β˜”οΈπŸ›¬ Hailey Martin captured this flying into Alice today - where there's been 11mm at the airport so far since 9am! What's it like at your place? More from ABC Alice Springs: πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: ab.co/3csiZCx πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: ab.co/3ae0QXR πŸ“» Listen to ABC Alice Springs: ab.co/3R3V9Mo β˜€οΈ Local Weather: ab.co/3wyQbzm | ABC Alice Springs
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UPDATE: Robinson sustained an incident around the 77 km mark. Still racing. Beau Robinson is hungry for a win at this year’s Finke Desert Race. He started this morning in second position after clocking a good time in prologue. He’s hoping he can hold on and catch Toby Price. More from ABC Alice Springs πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: https://ab.co/43DAo0k πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: https://ab.co/43J3Xxp πŸ“» Listen to ABC Alice Springs: https://ab.co/43o8h5i β˜€ Local Weather: https://ab.co/3CdLR
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UPDATE: Robinson sustained an incident around the 77 km mark. Still racing. Beau Robinson is hungry for a win at this year’s Finke Desert Race. He started this morning in second position after clocking a good time in prologue. He’s hoping he can hold on and catch Toby Price. More from ABC Alice Springs πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: https://ab.co/43DAo0k πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: https://ab.co/43J3Xxp πŸ“» Listen to ABC Alice Springs: https://ab.co/43o8h5i β˜€ Local Weather: https://ab.co/3CdLR
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Alice Springs' traditional owners have launched a new community patrol, in an effort to tackle ongoing crime and violence in the town. The patrol group, run by native title body Lhere Artepe, has been walking and driving through the CBD until the early hours of the morning, trying to reach out to young people and connect them with the support they need. More from ABC Alice Springs πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: https://ab.co/3jcvPIt πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: https://ab.co/3kHeesO πŸ“» Listen
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Alice Springs' traditional owners have launched a new community patrol, in an effort to tackle ongoing crime and violence in the town. The patrol group, run by native title body Lhere Artepe, has been walking and driving through the CBD until the early hours of the morning, trying to reach out to young people and connect them with the support they need. More from ABC Alice Springs πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: https://ab.co/3jcvPIt πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: https://ab.co/3kHeesO πŸ“» Listen
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Once a storied watering hole for locals and tourists, Bojangles Saloon in Alice Springs thrived on a lively reputation for cheeky shenanigans. But three years ago, its doors were bolted shut. Now, they’re about to open. More from ABC Alice Springs πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: ab.co/3fN2Edv πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: ab.co/3ae0QXR πŸ“» Listen to ABC Alice Springs: ab.co/3ToJIPQ β˜€οΈ Local Weather: ab.co/3UBnQBN | ABC Alice Springs
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Once a storied watering hole for locals and tourists, Bojangles Saloon in Alice Springs thrived on a lively reputation for cheeky shenanigans. But three years ago, its doors were bolted shut. Now, they’re about to open. More from ABC Alice Springs πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: ab.co/3fN2Edv πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: ab.co/3ae0QXR πŸ“» Listen to ABC Alice Springs: ab.co/3ToJIPQ β˜€οΈ Local Weather: ab.co/3UBnQBN | ABC Alice Springs
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Here’s what Alice Springs residents think of the curfew. Download the ABC NEWS App: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp Subscribe to ABC Newsmail: https://ab.co/abcnewsmail | ABC Darwin
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The Northern Territory town of Alice Springs has woken up from its first night without youth curfews since March 27. There is still a highly visible police and social work presence throughout the town. Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC News
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Alice Springs residents are celebrating the recent transformation of the town's normally arid surrounds, into a lush desert oasis. As locals take the opportunity to enjoy a swim in the flowing Todd River, a host of native species are also emerging from the undergrowth to take advantage of abundant summer rain. | ABC News
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Residents of an Alice Springs apartment complex have been left in shock, after waking up to find all their car windows smashed. While Northern Territory Police are investigating, some of the victims say they're considering leaving town after repeated attacks. More From ABC Alice Springs πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: ab.co/3XLxhB4 πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: ab.co/3XLxioC πŸ“» Listen to ABC Alice Springs: ab.co/3H6Znkp β˜€ Local Weather: ab.co/3H8Jk5E | ABC Alice Springs
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Northern Territory Police say the driver of a car that crashed into a power pole in the Alice Springs CBD on Thursday evening was having a medical emergency. They say around seven o'clock the SUV became entangled with the pole's guide wire and ended up suspended in mid-air. Watch Commander Alistair Gall said the driver had bumped the vehicle in front at the Stott Terrace traffic lights before reversing at high speeds. UPDATE 12.20PM FRIDAY 27 MAY: NT Health say the male driver has been admitted
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Hail in Alice Springs?! β„οΈπŸŒ¨οΈ An unexpected storm hit Alice Springs on Sunday afternoon, with heavy rain, wind and even some hail lashing parts of the town. Check out these pea-sized hailstones in Eastside! More from ABC Alice Springs πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: https://ab.co/46YyzwV πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: https://ab.co/49kBPUW πŸ“» Listen to ABC Alice Springs: https://ab.co/3Mxq83n β˜€ Local Weather: https://ab.co/3smU1fY | ABC Alice Springs
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UPDATE: The man has been rescued by swift water rescue crews. He was able to walk and was taken to hospital in an ambulance. EARLIER: A man is trapped in the rapidly flowing Todd River in Alice Springs after his car was swept off the Wills Terrace causeway overnight. Rescue teams have secured him with ropes and a harness and are continuing their efforts to get him to the bank. πŸ‘‰ The Northern Territory Emergency Service advises that people should: * avoid driving into water of unknown depth and
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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro joins Adam Steer live on radio this morning to answer questions about some of the territory's top issues. Download the ABC NEWS App: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp Subscribe to ABC Newsmail: https://ab.co/abcnewsmailβ€” and ABC Alice Springs | ABC Alice Springs
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Alice Springs residents have spent their first night under restrictions amid a crackdown on antisocial behaviour. When news is breaking, stay in the know. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC News
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Here’s what has happened in the first week of the fortnight-long Alice Springs curfew. 🎀 Lillian Rangiah Download the ABC NEWS App: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp Subscribe to ABC Newsmail: https://ab.co/abcnewsmail | ABC Alice Springs
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A two-week youth curfew will be imposed in Alice Springs following recent unrest in the town. Northern Territory Chief Minister Eva Lawler will declare an "emergency situation" in the Alice Springs CBD, announcing an additional 58 police officers will be deployed to combat crime and antisocial behaviour. Personalise your news & stay in the know with the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC News
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We love to see it 😍 Alice Springs residents making the most of Boxing Day with a frolic in the normally dry Todd River. With the causeway closed to vehicles, Schwartz Crescent is a popular spot to soak it in. It follows several days of heavy rain across much of Central Australia. More from ABC Alice Springs πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: ab.co/3W6zSEE πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: ab.co/3W4eZK6 πŸ“» Listen to ABC Alice Springs: ab.co/3HGZqDT β˜€ Local Weather: ab.co/3HGZraV | ABC Alice Springs
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Wow ! 😍 Uluru has received another huge amount of rain, with the Bureau of Meteorology reporting a drenching of 57mm in the last 24 hours. πŸ”ŠTurn up the volume to hear the power of the cascades tumbling down the sides of the rock ! Thanks to Altair Byaltair for sharing the video, taken around 5pm yesterday. πŸ™πŸ™ πŸ“° More Alice Springs News: bit.ly/ABCAliceSpringsNews πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: bit.ly/AbcNtNews πŸ“» Listen to ABC Alice Springs: bit.ly/ABCAliceSprings | ABC Alice Springs
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On the back of the Northern Territory Arts Minister Chansey Paech calling for a national investigation into "alarming" allegations of unethical practices and interference by white assistants at the Tjala Art Centre part of the APY ACC, the Federal Arts minister, Tony Burke says he's considering an investigation into claims of cultural theft. A statement by the APY ACC β€” that has since been removed from its website β€” had "strenuously" denied "the over-arching narrative that APY ACC art and any ar
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Widespread flooding in the Barkly tablelands over the weekend. Lake Nash station received over 550 mm of rain from Friday to Sunday. There has been no damage reported to homestead or equipment with significant falls in the west of the property. πŸ“ΉErin Gibson, station manager at Lake Nash Station. | ABC Alice Springs
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Ben Burgess is the first one across the line for the 2025 West Macs Monster! He’s broken the record for the 128km by just under 3 hours with a time of 16:36:17. Hailing from Melbourne he’s been travelling the country in his Ute running ultras marathons. Congrats Ben on the fastest 128km Monster! Get the news that matters to you straight from the source. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC Alice Springs
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Beneath the Alice Springs β€˜crime wave’ are complex issues – and a lot of politics
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Alice Springs women, vulnerable residents say there's 'a lot of fear' over violent crime
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"Now it's a case of rest up, lick our wounds, go back and fix everything up a bit now." Undoolya Station manager Ben Hayes said an estimated 60 percent of his family's station, east of Alice Springs, was burnt earlier this week. More from ABC Alice Springs πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: https://ab.co/46YyzwV πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: https://ab.co/49kBPUW πŸ“» Listen to ABC Alice Springs: https://ab.co/3Mxq83n β˜€ Local Weather: https://ab.co/3smU1fY | ABC Alice Springs
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Who says you can’t go wakeboarding in the middle of the desert? πŸ„β€β™‚οΈ The small community of Ali Curung, 170km south of Tennant Creek is usually dry and arid. But following several days of heavy rain, watersports are on the cards. Video: David Ison More from ABC Alice Springs πŸ“° Local Alice Springs News: ab.co/3W6zSEE πŸ“° More Northern Territory News: ab.co/3W4eZK6 πŸ“» Listen to ABC Alice Springs: ab.co/3HGZqDT β˜€ Local Weather: ab.co/3HGZraV | ABC Alice Springs
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Woah! Look at all that water in the Todd River passing through the Alice Springs Telegraph Station. Central Australia has seen significant rainfall over several days leaving the arid zone wet and humid. πŸŽ₯ ABC Alice Springs, Meredith Lake | ABC Alice Springs
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The youth curfew in Alice Springs has been extended until the end of the NT school holidays. Matt Paterson, the Mayor of Alice Springs has welcomed the extension and says the rise in police presence in the town has had a dramatic effect. Personalise your news & stay in the know with the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC News
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An Aboriginal woman's fight for financial freedom has revealed what experts say is a deeper problem of "culturally biased" cognitive exams, as part of the NT's Public Guardian and Trustee system. An Aboriginal woman recovering from a traumatic brain injury in the remote Northern Territory was forced to live beneath the poverty line while under financial guardianship, legal documents show. Official figures show the number of Indigenous people under guardianship orders in the NT is growing, adding
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