The Latest Breaking News from Alice

Disaster declarations ripple through South Texas amid water crisis

Small towns around Corpus Christi worry where they’ll fall on the pecking order if the region’s water runs out.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 28

Corpus Christi Water Crisis Spurs Stampede on South Texas Aquifers

Cities, towns, and industrial complexes aim to quickly pump tens of millions of gallons per day in a bid to avert disaster.

Texas Observer · Apr 7

‘She’s a shrewd Green’: meet Alice Springs’ new mayor, determined to rewrite the story of her beloved home town

Criminal defence lawyer Asta Hill says she is putting human rights at the centre of her leadership – without shying away from addressing community safety

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2025

Alice Springs takeaway alcohol restrictions extended

Alcohol restrictions are being extended in Alice Springs with no end date set as figures show a reduction in hospitalisations and domestic violence incidents.

AAP · Jul 20, 2023

Coach Goodwin identifies glaring weakness in Demons

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has pinpointed wayward goalkicking as a problem that must be fixed ahead of his side's Alice Springs encounter with GWS.

AAP · Jun 30, 2023

AP WAS THERE: Uncovering Lyndon B Johnson's stolen election

In 1977, Associated Press reporter James W

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

Lions Club Alice Springs to fold after 59 years due to decline in volunteers

The Lions Club of Alice Springs will soon close down after almost six decades serving its community, but some service groups are finding new ways to attract volunteers.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2023

Youth crime in Alice Springs goes beyond alcohol issues, community warns

Communities have been calling for governments to support Aboriginal-led solutions to tackle youth issues in Alice Springs. With alcohol restrictions back in place, will the heart of this complex issue get solved?

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

Here's some context missing from the Mparntwe Alice Springs 'crime wave' reporting

Content warning: this article contains mentions of racial discrimination against First Nations people, and themes of domestic violence.

The Conversation · Feb 10, 2023

Alice Springs ED doctor says key to youth crime wave solution is to move past 'politics of alcohol'

Emergency doctor Stephen Gourley warns that focusing only on alcohol and not the reasons why people drink — poverty, housing, education and jobs — will not fix the issues plaguing Alice Springs and the rest of the nation.

ABC News · Feb 4, 2023