Alice Springs

Alice Springs conference tackles First Nations housing concerns

The Aboriginal Housing and Homelands conference kicked off today in Alice Springs. It will discuss better ways to improve housing for First Nations peoples in the NT. The Wire’s contributors from 8CCC’s Big Brekky show started asking General Manager of Professional Services with the Central Land Council Dr Josie Douglas about the conference. Image: Image …

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How climate will impact regional communities

Last week, the Federal government released the first pass of the National Climate Risk Assessment, showcasing the risks Australia has in terms of climate change. The assessment identifies 56 nationally significant climate risks across different communities, including water security, food, and regional communities. But how will it benefit regional places such as Alice Springs?  Image: …

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Minister hazy on detail in fighting crime in Alice Springs

The NT Local Government conference held in Alice Springs put forward a number of issues in the Red Centre and Alice Springs surrounding the recent crime and violence experienced. Infrastructure was identified as being needed to short-cut a number of problems which were exacerbating the crime surge. Kristy McBain, Federal Minister for Regional Development for …

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