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What about buffel? Central Australia’s biodiversity crisis ignored by major parties
May 15, 2022
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....
Read More Sharerecap: Senate inquiry into Fracking the Beetaloo Basin
April 04, 2022
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...
Read More Share5 Benefits of Starting an Edible Garden
March 10, 2022
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...
Read More ShareComposting 101
February 17, 2022
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...
Read More ShareThe Joys and Benefits of Composting
February 10, 2022
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...
Read More ShareThere will be no climate justice while we celebrate January 26
January 27, 2022
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....
Read More ShareWater, Climate, Action: 2021 annual report out now
December 08, 2021
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,...
Read More ShareThorny Newsletter: November edition
November 15, 2021
We hope you're enjoying this magnificent rain, and that you've had a chance to head down to the riverbank and watch it flow. The ALEC team are back at our office on 90 Gap...
Read More ShareWhy I volunteer
November 11, 2021
From buffel grass action to raising awareness of dingos to mobilising local people through letter writing, ALEC supporter and Alice Springs resident Jacqueline Arnold has worked tirelessly to protect the desert. We want to...
Read More ShareHelp protect water during Water Week
October 16, 2021
Update: Minister Lawler has the power to overturn the Singleton Station water licence within the next 30 days. Now is the time to take action. Call Minister Lawler and urge her to overturn this unconscionable...
Read More ShareNo plan to offset carbon bomb
October 08, 2021
Fracking the Beetaloo Basin would set off a carbon bomb and increase Australia’s total emissions by up to a whopping 22 per cent - fuelling climate disaster. In 2018, the Gunner Government committed...
Read More ShareProtecting our Parks: 30 Year Masterplan
September 30, 2021
Territorians love their Parks. These Parks are diverse and unique landscapes. They provide protection to flora and fauna, form the cornerstone of conservation for some of the Territory’s most ecologically important waterholes and ecosystems,...
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