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RePower Alice Springs launches survey of community views on energy options
April 04, 2017
RePower Alice Springs is surveying the views of Alice Springs community members about solar and other energy options in our town. RePower Alice Springs is a community group established over 12 months ago to...
Read More ShareClimate Change Exhibition Call Out
April 04, 2017
Last Call Out for contributions! We have 30 artists contributing to this exhibition but have room for a couple more! Send your application form to Watch This Space by next Friday19th May! “Humanity will...
Read More ShareWelcome to New ALEC Staff
March 24, 2017
ALEC welcomes our two new staff members; Alex Read who is our Policy officer (0.6fte) and Laurie May who is our Community Outreach and Engagement Officer (0.4fte). A bit about Alex Hello fellow desert...
Read More ShareA focus on health, science and nutrition on World Kidney Day
March 20, 2017
World Kidney Day event, "That Sugar Film Screening" Thursday 9th March, 2017 The first Inspiring Australia event delivered by the Alice Springs Hub was held on World Kidney Day, Thursday 9th March at the...
Read More ShareAlice Springs residents say no to fracking at NT Fracking Inquiry
March 20, 2017
Alice Springs residents turned out in force to the Alice Springs community consultation component of the NT Fracking Inquiry. More than 250 local residents came to express their concerns over the prospect of developing...
Read More ShareThat Sugar Film Screening - World Kidney Day
March 03, 2017
5pm Thursday 9th March Alice Springs Public Library To highlight World Kidney Day on Thursday 9th March a free public screening of That Sugar Film is being held at the Alice Springs Public Library from 5pm to 8pm....
Read More ShareMake a submission to the NT Fracking Inquiry 6.3.17
March 03, 2017
Alice Springs Community Consultation 5-7pm - Monday 6th March Alice Springs Convention Centre ALEC encourages all community members in Alice Springs who have concerns about fracking to engage with the NT Fracking Inquiry Community Consultation on Monday 6th March....
Read More ShareNew gas generators challenge NT Government renewable energy targets 13.2.17
February 13, 2017
The arrival of 10 new gas-fired engines in Alice Springs on Friday highlights the challenges the Gunner Government faces with achieving renewable energy targets whilst implementing Giles era investments in fossil fuel infrastructure. The...
Read More ShareDelays for Fracking Pipeline, Federal Government needs more time 10.2.17
February 13, 2017
The proposed Northern Gas Pipeline is running behind on its assessment timeline, with delays now coming from the Federal Government, concerned about 'significant impacts' to Federally listed threatened species like the Bilby and the...
Read More ShareHeavy Rains bring new concerns for NT pipeline
January 31, 2017
Recent floods and continuing rainfall in Tennant Creek and the Barkly region bring new concerns with regard to the imminent approval and construction of the Northern Gas Pipeline. The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC)...
Read More Share2017: A Time for Action
January 25, 2017
The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is the peak regional environmental organisation in Central Australia. For 36 years ALEC has worked both on the ground and on government policy to ensure good environmental outcomes...
Read More ShareHigh rainfall in the desert – more weeds, pests and fires 24.1.17
January 24, 2017
Whilst the recent high rainfall in Central Australia is a blessing with flowing rivers and lush green landscapes, there’s another side to the rains that have serious consequences – the increase in weeds, pests...
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