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Intrepid Invests $2M in Outback Australia Tourism Haven
Innovation4d ago

Intrepid Invests $2M in Outback Australia Tourism Haven

A global tour operator is betting big on Central Australia's future with a major investment in a historic outback property. The move signals growing confidence in regional tourism despite global uncertainty.

ABC Australia2 min read
Maggie Beer Brings Joy and Nutrition to Outback Aged Care
Acts of KindnessMar 19

Maggie Beer Brings Joy and Nutrition to Outback Aged Care

Australian culinary icon Maggie Beer traveled to Alice Springs to train staff at Purple House, an Aboriginal health organization, in creating nutritious meals for elderly dialysis patients. The initiative aims to combat malnutrition while keeping Indigenous elders living on their traditional homelands.

ABC Australia3 min read
Alice Springs Moves Citizenship Ceremony Off Jan. 26
SolutionsFeb 25

Alice Springs Moves Citizenship Ceremony Off Jan. 26

Alice Springs Town Council voted to move citizenship ceremonies away from January 26, joining over 80 Australian councils creating a more inclusive celebration for new citizens. The change aims to separate joyful welcomes from a date many First Nations people observe as a day of mourning.

ABC Australia2 min read
Pilot Flies 1,266km Without Engine in Australian Outback
Community HeroesFeb 20

Pilot Flies 1,266km Without Engine in Australian Outback

A Queensland glider pilot just soared 1,266 kilometres across the Australian outback without a single drop of fuel, setting a new continental record. David Jansen's 10-hour flight from Alice Springs to South Australia proves what's possible when human skill meets perfect natural conditions.

ABC Australia2 min read
500 Honor Folk Legend Ted Egan at NT State Funeral
Community HeroesFeb 17

500 Honor Folk Legend Ted Egan at NT State Funeral

Hundreds gathered in Alice Springs to celebrate Ted Egan, a 93-year-old folk musician, land rights champion, and former Northern Territory administrator whose life bridged cultures and lifted voices. His legacy of 30 albums, 15 books, and deep connections with Indigenous communities shows how one person's genuine listening can shape an entire territory.

ABC Australia2 min read
Outback Town Fights to Keep Free Cool Haven Open Longer
Acts of KindnessJan 19

Outback Town Fights to Keep Free Cool Haven Open Longer

In Alice Springs, where temperatures hit 40°C and beyond, residents are petitioning to extend their public library's weekend hours. The library is the town's only truly free, air-conditioned public space where anyone can escape extreme heat.

ABC Australia2 min read