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Delays 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...
Read More ShareXMAS Wishes from ALEC's Director
January 24, 2017
G'day folks, what a year it has been! 2016 will resonate with many as a year that brought as many challenges as it did opportunities. At an organisational level, ALEC not only survived the...
Read More ShareALEC Annual Report now online
December 09, 2016
Another massive year for the Arid Lands Environment Centre! The ALEC Annual Report for 2015-2016 can be downloaded here
Read More ShareNT Pipeline Compromises Fracking Inquiry 6.12.16
December 09, 2016
The Arid Lands Environment Centre welcomes the broader scope of the terms of reference and the appointment of Justice Pepper as chair for the NT fracking inquiry announced by the NT Government over the...
Read More ShareNo Dakota Access Pipeline, No Northern Territory Gas Pipeline 15.11.16
November 22, 2016
Members of the Arid Lands Environment Centre and the Central Australian Frack Free Alliance gathered today in support of the campaign led by the Standing Rock Souix Tribe against the Dakota Access Pipeline in...
Read More ShareFocus of NT Government China Visit Should Be Renewables Not Fossil Fuels 3.11.16
November 03, 2016
The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is very disappointed that the NT Government’s focus in China this week has been on building support for oil and gas projects, instead of building relationships and support...
Read More ShareConcerns with Jemena Northern Gas Pipeline EIS 11.10.16
October 11, 2016
The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) is the peak regional environmental organisation in Central Australia. ALEC’s vision is for ‘healthy futures for arid lands and people’. For 36 years ALEC has worked both on...
Read More ShareFederal Government attacks on renewables dishonest, politically motivated and unhelpful.
October 10, 2016
RePower Alice Springs condemn comments made this week by Federal Government Ministers, including Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Minister Barnaby Joyce and Senator Nick Xenophon, blaming renewable energy for the South Australian blackouts. Experts have...
Read More ShareEIS Community Information Evening 5.30pm 5/10/16
September 30, 2016
One of the jobs that ALEC does is to make comment on projects that are likely to have significant impact on the environment. ALEC has reduced capacity to do this job and relies heavily...
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