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Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is central Australia’s peak environmental organisation; defending Australia’s iconic desert country for 40 years. We are a strong and trusted voice for the protection of arid lands, creatures and communities. We work tirelessly toward our vision: healthy futures for arid lands and people.

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Don't Frack the Outback

The Government is trying to fast-track major fracking and gas infrastructure projects in the Territory. We need your support to help stop dangerous new fracking and pipeline projects to protect our land,...
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Singleton Station

The NT Water Controller has granted a licence that could see the eventual extraction of 40 billion litres of groundwater per year - the largest water allocation in Territory history.  Fortune Agribusiness...
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Make a submission: Senate Inquiry into Beetaloo Basin fracking

What is the issue? The Federal Government has committed $50 million to fast track polluting gas fracking in the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory.  The  Government plans to subsidise 25% of...
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Arid Lands Environment Centre appoints new General Manager

June 28, 2021

The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of a General Manager for Central Australia’s peak environmental organisation. Jade Kudrenko will become the General Manager of ALEC as the dedicated and long-standing Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Cocking departs this June....

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Call out to First Nations performers

June 22, 2021

The Arid Lands Environment Centre is hosting a NAIDOC event to acknowledge and celebrate the ongoing work of Arrente custodians who continue to care for and heal country.  Share poetry, song or dance! This special event will take place at the East Side Community...

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Thorny News, winter edition!

June 18, 2021

There's plenty coming up! Keep reading for updates and ways you can get involved this month and next. The Alice Springs Future Grid Reference Group is seeking members! Want to learn more about how the Future Grid team is working to increase renewable energy...

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