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Join the community taking action against fracking
February 05, 2021
Central Australian Frack Free Alliance (CAFFA) is a grassroots movement with the goal to protect our water, health, community and country by opposing unconventional gas extraction in the NT. It is going to be...
Read More ShareFederal legislation fails to protect the environment in Central Australia
February 05, 2021
Professor Graeme Samuel’s final report from his review of our national environmental laws calls for legally enforceable national environmental standards and an independent watchdog. The review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity (EPBC) Act...
Read More ShareBruce Simmons Centralian of the Year
February 04, 2021
Bruce Simmons, our spirited Alice Springs Community Garden convenor, has been awarded Centralian of the Year. A wonderful acknowledgement of Bruce’s leadership and commitment to the Garden and community. Words by Sue Rogers, Communications...
Read More ShareSenator going nuclear on solar, costs the Territory
January 15, 2021
Country Liberal Senator for the Northern Territory Dr. Sam McMahon’s ongoing promotion of nuclear energy and attack on renewable energy, is astoundingly outdated, dangerous and needs to be confronted. Senator McMahon declared “renewables are the...
Read More ShareRed carpet rolled out for gas, waste of taxpayer funds
January 15, 2021
The Territory and Federal Governments are rolling out the red carpet for investors to grow economic activity at all costs, with a gas-fired recovery the crown jewel. More than ever, diligence is required to...
Read More ShareOur focus for 2021
January 15, 2021
2020 was the fourth warmest year on record for Australia, according to provisional data released by the Bureau of Meteorology. As Territorians swelter through another summer of record heat and the likelihood of extreme weather, action...
Read More ShareTwenty desert highlights from 2020
January 15, 2021
2020 was a turbulent year, there is no question about that. The pandemic transcended virtually everything, including sparking greater awareness of the link between human health and planetary health. Despite setbacks, the ALEC community,...
Read More ShareThe battle against buffel: new research and film
December 13, 2020
Buffel grass is one of the worst invaders of arid ecosystems worldwide. First introduced to Australia in the 1870s, buffel grass was actively planted in Central Australia around 1950s after a period of prolonged...
Read More ShareAmadeus to Moomba Gas Pipeline
December 01, 2020
A plan has been revealed for a tax-payer funded pipeline to transport gas from the Amadeus Basin in the Northern Territory to the east coast. Gas is a fossil fuel which produces methane emissions...
Read More ShareSupporter Survey Results
November 25, 2020
Thank you to everyone who took the survey. Understanding what you see are the key environmental challenges and opportunities for desert communities will help shape ALEC's work. As we reach the end of 2020, ALEC...
Read More ShareBuilding a Community Garden Network for Alice Springs
August 28, 2020
10 years ago, we had a vision for a diverse network of thriving gardens spread across Alice Springs that are supported by communities and offer opportunities for local people to learn, grow, harvest and...
Read More ShareCalling all (food) producers!
June 04, 2020
Do you have excess veggies growing your backyard? Are you looking to sell some of your beautiful produce? Gone crazy with COVID baking? Food For Alice is a food project connecting local people with...
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