Centralian Advocate

Project manager Matt Cann in front of the ANZAC Oval redevelopment. PHOTO: PHIL WILLIAMS.

Anzac prepares for battle

A MAJOR refurbishment of the Anzac Oval facility in Alice Springs is in its final stage and nearing completion after months of hard work.

Work starts for open limit trial

Truck on Stuart Highway. PHOTO: PHIL WILLIAMS.

A MULTI-million-dollar upgrade to improve the safety of the road between Alice Springs and Barrow Creek is being done by the NT Government.

Shame an obstacle to stories

Community Legal Education Officer for the Royal Commission Ken Lechleitner.

OVERCOMING "shame" will be one of the biggest obstacles for Aboriginal people wanting to tell their stories to the Royal Commission.

Bit big to throw on a barbie

Wayne 'Krafty' Kraft with the 32 kg camel leg. PHOTO: PHIL WILLIAMS.

WHEN you think about a traditional Australia Day feast, a baked camel leg is usually not the first thing on the menu.

Hot spot's pool open

Children from Santa Teresa take a dip in the pool. PHOTO: PHIL WILLIAMS.

LOCALS living in one of the harshest conditions in Central Australia have been given a sense of relief with the reopening of a community pool.

Jeanette's fifth album coming alive

Jeanette Wormald and renowned producer Michael Cristiano. PHOTO: PHIL WILLIAMS.

AFTER more than seven years, local singer/songwriter Jeanette Wormald is back in the studio to work on her long-awaited fifth album.

Family first priority

Jayden Prior and son Arjay. PHOTO: PHIL WILLIAMS.

FEDERAL two-time premiership big man Jayden Prior cited work and family reasons for his off-season departure from NT Thunder.

Locals picked for Cup

Renee Boardman, Lachie Saunders and Kat Hohepa. PHOTO: PHIL WILLIAMS.

CENTRAL Australia will be well represented in next month’s Imparja Cup at TIO Traeger Park Oval.

Axing bonus will hurt families

Four-year-old Alexandra Miller, with mum Natasha. PHOTO: PHIL WILLIAMS.

ALICE Springs families will face another hit to their budget if the Federal Government scraps the Schoolkids Bonus.

Store brings sweetest selection

Husband and wife team Ronny and Sonia Donnelly from Sweet Heaven. PHOTO: COREY SINCLAIR.

AN all-lollies shop will today open its doors to the community of Alice Springs to give the town a sweet taste of candies from all over the world.

Pump pain pinches patrons

PETROL prices reached a six-year high in Alice Springs this week while retailers continue to profit around 25 cents per litre.

Trio strikes ahead

Ryan Casey will represent the Territory at an under 14 baseball carnival in Adelaide. PHOTO: PHIL WILLIAMS.

THREE Alice Springs players have been selected in the Northern Territory’s baseball team to compete in the 2014 Under 14 National Youth Championships.

Round one action will christen surface

Round one to christen new court surfaces. PHOTO: JUSTIN BRIERTY.

NETBALLERS will be playing on newly resurfaced courts when the 2014 season begins mid-March.

Hooton holds head high as stint ends

Terry Hooton is looking forward to the future. PHOTO: BARRY SKIPSEY.

OUTGOING Alice Springs Turf Club chief executive Terry Hooton departs with the club better placed after his four years at the helm.

Support strong for rising Evolutionary

A NEW nightclub is set to open its doors in March to give Alice Springs night life something it has been missing for years.

NT excels on interns

The 2014 intake of new interns starting at Alice Springs Hospital. PHOTO: Phil Williams.

WHILE Australia is facing an "intern crisis", the NT is leading the way in ensuring a supply of clinical training places for medical graduates.

Council sets 2014 goals

Some of the Alice Springs Town Councillors. PHOTO: JUSTIN BRIERTY.

ALICE Springs Town Council is welcoming 2014 with an abundance of goals as part of the members’ new year’s resolutions.

High cost of being healthy

Shane Wilkinson shops at produce store Desert Fresh. PHOTO: SASHA PETROVA.

AFFORDABLE fresh produce must be made a priority if we are to close the gap in health between those living in remote and urban areas of the country.

View from bridge beckons

Dean Ryan graduated from the Navy officers course. PHOTO: PHIL WILLIAMS.

AN ALICE Springs local has called his graduation from the Navy’s New Entry Officers Course (NEOC) the biggest achievement in his life — so far.

Santa didn't forget Stuart's Well

Stuart's Well owner Peter Murphy. PHOTO: Justin Brierty.

FOR many people it is hard to imagine how businesses in the middle of nowhere take time to celebrate Christmas as the rest of the communities do.

Laser Skirmish scores a hit

Jessica Brown and Corey Sinclair prepare to do battle.

THE metal gun’s weight began to strain my biceps as I crouched down behind the inflatable pillar, which acted as my only protection from the enemy.

Price hike for doctors panned

RURAL health bodies are warning a co-payment imposed on patients visiting bulk-billing GPs could have drastic consequences on Indigenous health.

Indoor pool woes a hot topic

Swimmers practice at the Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre.

CONTINUED heat conditions at the indoor pool vicinity has raised concerns and brought the Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre under fire again.

Support for ambassador

Christine Keji and Hellen Webster are in favour of the application.

THE Zimbabwean community in Alice Springs has put its weight behind its outgoing Ambassador to Australia who sought asylum in Canberra recently.

Christmas motorbike fatality

A 24-year-old man was killed on Christmas Day after crashing his motorbike east of Alice Springs.

Future is bleak for Whitegate

Whitegate town camp on the outskirts of Alice Springs.

THE future of a camp on the outskirts of Alice Springs is now in doubt after the two remaining residents were told they would have to vacate the land.