Alice Springs Town Council

Do you work with or look after young people who are itching to get creative this Winter School Holidays?

Do they want to make their artistic mark on Newland Skate Park?!

Our Newlandia Youth Mural project is the ideal opportunity for them!

Dates & Times to Remember:
💬Deciding on the Design, between 4 - 5pm
Mon 29 June, Feedback from youth on mural draft design

🎨Painting Intensives, between 4 - 6pm
Wed 1, Thu 2, Mon 6, Tue 7, Wed 8 & Thu 9 July (excluding Alice Springs Show long weekend)

📍All sessions will be held at the Newland Park shipping container

Even if they can't make it to the 'official' painting sessions, Keioni Lander of Mulla Mulla Art - the lead artist and mural facilitator - will be hard at work all day (from 9am!) before the sessions, providing plenty of opportunity for any eager youngsters to contribute to the final artwork!

The completed mural will be unveiled on Fri 10 July as part of Newlandia Music and Skate Festival! Make sure you hit going on the Newlandia event too, don’t miss out on any updates ✨

For updates on the Mural, check out our Public Art Map: https://www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/art-map/newlandia-youth-mural

Calling all young creatives! 🎨

The Youth Arts Prize is well underway, and we can't wait to see the amazing artworks being created by young people across Mparntwe/Alice Springs.

Whether you love painting, sculpture, or wearable art, this is your chance to share your creativity, exhibit your work, and be part of a fantastic celebration of local youth talent.

✨ Entries close 10 July 2026
🏆 Prizes to be won, including a $500 People's Choice Award

Ready to enter? Find out more below 👇
https://www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/residents/community/youth/youth-programs.aspx

Don't panic - your wine bottles are still worth 10¢! 🍾

After more than a decade, Council's wine and spirit bottle refund program will come to an end on Saturday 27 June 2026.

The good news? From 1 July 2026, eligible wine and spirit bottles under 3 litres will officially join the Northern Territory's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), making it even easier to claim your 10¢ refund through approved collection points. These can be found in Hartley Street Carpark, Flynn Oval and Ross Par Carpark or Connellan Depot.

📅 Key dates:
• Last refund day through Council: THIS Saturday 27 June
• Program ends: Sunday 28 June
• Wine and spirit bottles join CDS: Wednesday 1 July

Residents can continue to recycle glass bottles at the Regional Waste Management Facility, or claim refunds through local CDS collection points operated by Envirobank.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the program over the years and helped keep Alice Springs clean while diverting thousands of bottles from landfill. 💚

For more information please follow the link below 👇
https://envirobank.com.au/alice-springs-depot/

Say hello to Todd Mall's newest photo spot! 🎨

Todd Mall's colourful new Galah wing mural is officially complete! Created by local artist Karine Tremblay, this vibrant artwork is designed to get people involved - just step in, strike a pose, and let your inner Galah shine ✨Swipe through to see the mural take shape.

Next time you're in Todd Mall, stop by and snap a selfie 📸

A huge thank you to Karine for helping bring more colour, creativity, and fun to the heart of our town centre 💛

📍 Beside Sugar and Spice in Todd Mall, Mparntwe Alice Springs

❄️🎉 Here's what our Winter School Holiday Program has in store for Week 1!

👉 Swipe for the timetable >> or check out the plain text version on our website - link below.

If you'd like to get your hands on a hard copy of the School Holidays Calendar, pop into the Alice Springs Public Library and ask one of our friendly team members!

🔗 More info on our website:
https://www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/residents/community/youth/school-holidays.aspx

🙌 Massive shout out to the Northern Territory Government and NIAA for helping make these school holiday activities possible!

School’s out and the winter holiday fun is just getting started! 🎉

Yesterday, the Northern Territory Government and NIAA, alongside the Alice Springs Town Council team, hit the road with carloads of freshly printed School Holidays Calendars, visiting town camps and schools across Alice Springs to spread the word about the amazing FREE activities on offer these winter school holidays.

From sports and arts to workshops and community events, there’s plenty happening to keep young people entertained throughout the break ☃️

If you'd like to get your hands on a copy of the School Holidays Calendar, pop into the Alice Springs Public Library and ask one of our friendly team members. You can also view a digital copy via the link in below👇

https://www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/residents/community/youth/school-holidays.aspx

🚨🚨 HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨🚨

YES! The wait is over 🔥🔥🔥

🎧 HAVANA BROWN is coming to Mparntwe Alice Springs to headline the NEWLANDIA Music & Skate Festival! 🎉

Join us this NAIDOC Week for an epic day of massive hits, high-energy beats and an unforgettable celebration of music, skate culture and community.

📍 Newland Skate & Play Precinct
📅 Friday 10 July 2026
🎟️ FREE community event

We are SO excited to host DJ royalty in our beautiful town. It's time to ⚡🌙 RUN THE NIGHT!🌙⚡ DJ Havana Brown

More artists, activities and program details coming soon… 👀🛹🎶

🎉 WIN Alice Springs Show Passes! 🎉

Make any purchase with a participating Todd Mall trader and go into the draw to win family and adult single-day passes to the Alice Springs Show.

🛍️ Shop local
🎟️ Win show passes
❤️ Support Todd Mall businesses

To enter, just write your name and phone number on the back of your receipt.
Shop more, enter more - each purchase equals one entry.

Winners drawn: Thursday 2 July at 2pm
Thanks to the Central Australia Show Society for generously donating the tickets.

📢 The June Ordinary Council Meeting of Alice Springs Town Council begins at 5:00pm today - Tuesday 16 June 2026.

Council Meetings are open to the public, and community members are welcome to attend in person or watch via the livestream.

🎥 Watch here from 5pm:
https://vimeo.com/event/5692650/9c4f4c913c

Everyone Belonged this Big Day Out in Harmony ✨

On Saturday 30 May, Mparntwe/Alice Springs came together in a vibrant celebration of connection, culture, and community 🧡

Presented in partnership by Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia and Council, the 27th Big Day Out in Harmony brought our diverse community together for an unforgettable afternoon on the Council Lawns 🌈

🎶 233 performers lit up the stage with music, dance, and pride, including a stunning performance from ARIA-nominated Persian jazz singer, Tara Tiba

🌍 With 21 lively free stalls and activities offered by our local community groups
🍜 A delicious journey around the world, with flavours ranging sweet to spicy and everything in between!

From the performances to the food, the fashion and creativity, it truly was a BIG day of harmony for our community. Thank you to everyone who behind the scenes, our performers, stallholders and those that joined us 💛