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High rainfall in the desert – more weeds, pests and fires 24.1.17
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...
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XMAS Wishes from ALEC's Director
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....
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ALEC Annual Report now online
Another massive year for the Arid Lands Environment Centre!
The ALEC Annual Report for 2015-2016 can be downloaded here
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NT Pipeline Compromises Fracking Inquiry 6.12.16
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...
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No Dakota Access Pipeline, No Northern Territory Gas Pipeline 15.11.16
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...
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Focus of NT Government China Visit Should Be Renewables Not Fossil Fuels 3.11.16
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...
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Concerns with Jemena Northern Gas Pipeline EIS 11.10.16
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...
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Federal Government attacks on renewables dishonest, politically motivated and unhelpful.
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...
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EIS Community Information Evening 5.30pm 5/10/16
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...
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Alice Springs Community Garden Spring Fair this Sunday 2nd October.
Welcome in the season of spring this Sunday 2nd October 10am-1pm at the Alice Springs Community Garden Spring Fair. The Alice Springs Community Garden (ASCG)...
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Labor fracking moratorium a good start but also raises concerns
The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) cautiously welcomes the NT Labor Government’s moratorium on fracking announced this morning, but questions why exploration for unconventional gas...
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RePower Alice Springs welcomes new opportunity for solar powered future
RePower Alice Springs welcomes the opportunity for a solar powered future for our town with the announcement of the new NT Cabinet this week. Whilst...
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