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Alice Springs

American

noun

a town in Northern Territory, in central Australia.

Alice Springs British

noun

Former name (until 1931): Stuart. a town in central Australia, in the Northern Territory, in the Macdonnell Ranges. Pop: 23 640 (2001)

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"In some ways you could say we've actually seen some of the best of the community in the absolute worst of times," says Asta Hill, the mayor of Alice Springs.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

In Alice Springs, that number is closer to 20%.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Her mother described her as a "princess" in a statement read out at a vigil held for her at Alice Springs.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Jefferson Lewis was arrested late on Thursday night local time in Alice Springs, after being seen by members of the local community and reportedly attacked.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

He left Alice Springs on the overland line on the 14th of March to examine the hitherto unknown country to the north and west of Lake Amadeus.

From The Explorers of Australia and their Life-work by Favenc, Ernest

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