Public acknowledgment a condition for govt funding
After speeches and a sausage sizzle, the Albrecht Oval carpark extension is officially open – but car parking elsewhere in town remains a vexed question. ERWIN CHLANDA reports.Youngsters, too, got Oz Day awards
Leadership starts early for some as they receive recognition on Australia Day. ERWIN CHLANDA reports.
Social media no way to alert police to crime
Commander Danny Bacon tells the Town Council he is very concerned about social media generating “vigilante activity”. KIERAN FINNANE reports.
Plans to turn Memo Club into Aboriginal 'health hub'
Bowling green will become a car park if the application is approved, reports ERWIN CHLANDA.
Government disappoints on economy, crime fight: Higgins
Government disappoints on stimulus as commercial break-ins shoot up, writes Opposition Leader Gary Higgins (pictured).
'No comment' from Adam Giles on his new mining job
Anti fracking group puts "plum" job for ex Chief Minister with Gina Rinehart under spotlight.
90 become Aussies in Alice on Australia Day
The weather held off, the Town Council opened its doors, the flag was raised and 90 people from 25 countries became Australian citizens.
Chinese New Year tourist market worth chasing?
More than 11,000 Chinese visitors a day to see the 12 Apostles over the next fortnight – a market we're missing out on? ERWIN CHLANDA reports.
Alice police station to stay open 24/7
"People have spoken loud and clear. It is their belief that having on officer at the front counter 24/7 makes them feel safer. We respect that," says Commander Danny Bacon. KIERAN FINNANE reports.
The West MacDonnell Ranges start at the council dump
$30m in council savings are looking for a place to go: Would a car park bring tourists? Editor ERWIN CHLANDA suggests alternatives in our Rest & Reflection series.
Telling the stories of war: we could do so much better
After visiting an Anzac Centenary exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia KIERAN FINNANE reflects on the approach taken at Anzac Hill, where the local experience of war and conflict is entirely absent.
A contribution to our Rest & Reflection series.
