Alice Springs Town Council

🚧 Traffic & Road Closures – Night Markets ft. Finke Desert Race 🏁✨

To help create a safe and vibrant event precinct for the Night Markets ft. Finke Desert Race, road closures will be in place around the CBD on Thursday 4 June.

Closed areas include:
• Todd Street (between Gregory Terrace and Stott Terrace) – 6:00am Thursday 4 June to 12:00pm Friday 5 June
• Gregory Terrace (between Leichhardt Terrace and Hartley Street) – 12:00pm to 11:00pm Thursday 4 June
• Southern section of the Hartley Street Carpark – 6:00am to 11:00pm Thursday 4 June

These closures help create a safe, vibrant space for an unforgettable evening of food, entertainment, market stalls and Finke Desert Race action right in the heart of Alice Springs.

From stunt riders in the air to live entertainment and bustling stalls, it’s all part of the epic atmosphere that makes this event so special.

Please allow extra travel time, follow signage and plan ahead if you're travelling into the CBD.

🗺️ View the full event information and site map here: https://www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/residents/community/events/council-events.aspx

Thank you for your support in helping make this a safe and incredible community event.

Thank you to everyone who came to our community consultation event in Yeperenye Shopping Centre last Saturday, we loved hearing your feedback. We've had a few questions about the proposed Differential Rating Model in Council's Draft Municipal Plan, so let's clear up a couple of common misconceptions.

❌ MYTH: Rural properties are charged the same rates as residential properties in town.
✅ FACT: Under the proposed model, the Rural Rate in the Dollar would be set at just 32% of the Residential Rate in the Dollar, recognising that rural residents generally receive fewer direct Council services.

❌ MYTH: Council is changing the rating model to make more money.
✅ FACT: The proposed model changes how rates are distributed across property categories. It does not materially change Council's overall revenue.

❌ MYTH: Ratepayers are footing the bill for projects like the new Library and Todd Mall upgrades.
✅ FACT: Many of Council's major projects are funded through significant Australian and Northern Territory Government grants.

The Draft Municipal Plan is currently out for consultation and we encourage everyone to read the details and have their say before Elected Members consider the final budget in June.

Learn more and provide feedback here https://shorturl.at/cjIGK

Everyone Belongs at Big Day Out in Harmony ✨

Join us TOMORROW Saturday 30 May from 12-4pm on the Council Lawns for Mparntwe/Alice Springs’ biggest multicultural celebration 💛

Enjoy an incredible afternoon of:
🎶 Live multicultural performances ft. special guest Tara Tiba - ARIA-nominated Persian jazz singer & band 🎤
🌍 Fun cultural activities for all ages
🍜 Delicious food from around the world
🌞 Community connection, culture, and celebration

Bring your friends, bring the family, and come celebrate the amazing cultural diversity of Mparntwe/Alice Springs 🌈

Boy oh boy, wowee! TIO Traeger Park is looking a treat ahead of this weekend's AFL clash 😍😍

A huge shout out to our Depot crew, who have spent the past few weeks preparing the ground to national AFL standards and ensuring it looks its absolute best.

It's a fantastic showcase for Alice Springs, we can't wait to see the Melbourne Football Club and GWS Giants in action. We're big fans of the Giants and their socials game, but our hearts lie with the Dees in this one sorry 😅

Fuel up at the Night Markets ft. Finke Desert Race 🏁✨

Celebrate 50 years of the iconic Finke Desert Race with a huge evening of Territory spirit, entertainment and community in the heart of Alice Springs.

📅 Next Thursday 4 June
🕔 5–9pm
📍 Council Lawns | South Hartley St Carpark | Todd Mall

Don’t miss high-flying freestyle motocross from Airtime FMX, plus Finke legends and displays, family-friendly rides, market stalls, food, entertainment and more!

Check out the Gig Guide and Site Map 👇 to help you plan your perfect night 🌟

Bring your friends and family and be part of this milestone celebration 🎉

We apologise that we were unable to livestream May’s Ordinary Council Meeting due to the unexpected failure of a critical piece of technology in the Council Chamber.

We know many in our community value livestream access as an important way to stay informed and connected to Council decision-making, and we regret the disruption.

Parts of the chamber’s technology infrastructure have previously been identified as approaching end of life, with upgrades proposed as part of Council’s upcoming budget. While this specific failure was unforeseen, these works will be prioritised in the new financial year to support more reliable livestreaming into the future.

You can access the recording of yesterday's meeting by clicking this link https://ow.ly/7pZI50Z4y5m

National Simultaneous Storytime today at 11:30 in the Alice Springs Public Library or join our live stream 👉https://vimeo.com/event/5958759?fl=so&fe=fs

📚✨ TODAY’S THE DAY! ✨📚

National Simultaneous Storytime is happening this morning at the Alice Springs Public Library! Join us at 11.30am for a fun community reading of Luna Roo – The Kangaroo Baller or join our live stream 👉https://vimeo.com/event/5958759?fl=so&fe=fs 🦘📚⚽

Bring the little ones along for stories, smiles, and a chance to celebrate reading together with libraries and schools all around Australia.

Planning to head into town early? The National Reconciliation Week BBQ will also be happening on the Council Lawns from 10am–12pm 🌭✨

We can’t wait to see you there!

Unfortunately tonight's Ordinary Council Meeting is unable to be livestreamed due to technical issues. A recording of the meeting will be published on Council's website at a later date.

Council apologies for the inconvenience.

Alice Springs residents are invited to have their say on the concept designs for the new Alice Springs Public Library, with community consultation now officially open! 📚

Residents now have the chance to view and provide feedback on the concept designs for the new purpose-built library.

Visit us at the Todd Mall Markets on Sunday 31 May to explore the designs in person, or view them online and at the library.

This exciting new community space has been shaped by earlier community feedback and is designed to support learning, connection, and discovery for years to come 💛

https://www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/residents/facilities/library/new-alice-springs-library-project.aspx