As many readers know, buffel grass has a storied and complicated history in the NT, with first introductions traced back to the saddle bags of Afghan cameleers in the 1800s. It was subsequently introduced...

26 October 2024 ‘Water is precious in the desert’ exhibition in Sydney on Gadigal Lands. A wonderful opportunity to celebrate and showcase the Water Justice Project partnership between Arlpwe Art and Culture Centre, Running...

October 2024 Connecting, sharing and strategising to improve buffel grass management across NT and SA. Working together for national action, coordination and a Weed of National Significance listing in 2025. Excellent multi-day workshop at...

Arid Zone Field School Under the stunning river red gums (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) along the Lhere Mparntwe ALEC’s Policy Officer, Alex Vaughan was fortunate enough to meet over 20 students from Charles Darwin University and...

Thanks to Protect Big Rivers for inviting our arid lands delegation to your community meeting with new environment minister, Lauren Moss, to discuss concerns about water security. Kaytetye women, Violet Downs and Maureen O’Keefe,...

Despite the NT News stating on the 4th of April that ‘Environment is at the forefront for voters’ it appears that neither major party has interest in protecting Central Australia’s unique and diverse environments....

Reflections from the recent senate inquiry Last week the senate inquiry into fracking in the Beetaloo basin, Northern Territory came to Darwin. The senate inquiry was originally formed to examine the validity of a...

Growing your own produce is a simple step you can take to help the planet, while improving your health and well-being and saving money. You will also enjoy the added reward of knowing you...

Composting is easy and once you learn the basics you’ll be hooked as you transform your food and garden scraps into ‘black gold’. With less greenhouse gas emitting waste sent to the landfill, and...

Did you know that almost 40% of waste in our landfill in Alice Springs is compostable organic material? Turn your kitchen waste into 'black gold' and reduce your footprint on the planet. Composting your...

This Wednesday, January 26, 2022, recognised by many as Invasion Day or Survival Day, marks 234 years since British invasion on this continent and the start of violent colonisation that continues to this day....

ALEC's goal is to protect our arid home, and ensure the arid lands are biodiverse and resilient. We're proud to present our 2021 annual report: Water, Climate, Action. The report shows the incredible energy that ALEC,...