Dawn bids for record - She wants to share glory

OLYMPIC swimming legend Dawn Fraser is aiming for a new world record at this year's Masters Games in Alice Springs.

16,000 set for Show

MORE than 16,000 people are expected to enter Blatherskite Park this weekend for the 49th annual Alice Springs Show.

Hospital's lists 'out of control'

WAITING times at the Alice Springs Hospital are out of control, according to the Territory Opposition.

Council to raise fee for late rate payers

FEES for late ratepayers in Alice Springs were increased from 16 per cent to 19 per cent at this week%u2019s Town Council meeting.

Mission baby-sits as parents drink - Former community boss's shock claim

THE former boss of a remote Central Australian community has accused a charity of babysitting children while their parents drink.

Yippee, I'm an Aussie at last

AN ALICE Springs grandmother who fought a tough seven-year battle against immigration authorities, is finally becoming an Australian citizen.

Ross blasts 'viable' tests - Stop herding us, he says

A NEW "viability test'" for remote Aboriginal communities could force more people into urban areas such as Alice Springs.

$50m plan to fix town camps

TANGENTYERE Council will meet today to consider a $50 million deal to clean up Alice Springs' town camps.

Ex-tip worker tells of asbestos fears

A FORMER worker at Alice Springs' tip is concerned his workmates are not being protected against potentially deadly asbestos.

Intervention `should go on'

AN Aboriginal woman who lost three brothers to alcohol abuse has called for the Federal Government's intervention to be continued.