@allisonbitar

Councillor Alice Springs Town Council | Fmr Deputy Mayor | Liveability & Sustainability | Cultural Heritage Management | Business Owner | views my own

 Alice Springs, NT
Joined March 2009
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Many people have told me that the pool is cost prohibitive for families in Alice Springs. At the September Council meeting, Council supported my motion to write to the NTG to fund the pool for free over summer. The NTG have agreed - free pool for the school holidays
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Cake lovers unite. Last Friday, the Mayor held the annual cake auction to raise money for the McGrath Foundation. Cakes of all shapes and sizes were snapped up for a small fortune, in an epic effort for a worthy cause.
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New to Alice Springs? Come grab a New Residents Pack from our reception filled with helpful info and exciting offers from the Town Council! buff.ly/3Ao2VO8 #liveability
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The wait is over, the Adventure Park and Mini Golf at the Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre is open 🎊 1399 people came on Saturday to test out the Adventure Park and I think it got the seal of approval.
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At the Ordinary Council meeting last week: ♻️ Kerbside Recycling business case will go out to consultation in the next month 🛒 Retailers have been put on notice about abandoned trolleys.
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☀️ Due to heat risks, the Citizenship Ceremony in January will be held at the convention centre. We are welcoming our most new citizens ever!
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🚔 The Police and Neighbourhood Watch held a safety expo, I've asked that Council explore partnering with them to hold it in a more visible location next time to increase attendance.
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Did you know you can ask a question of Council at the beginning of our Council meeting? Meetings start at 9. If you can't make it, you can email the question and it will be addressed at the meeting. #accountability #goodgovernance
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Want to know more about irrigation? "Irrigation Made Easy" with Bruce Simmons! 💦🌱 This workshop is a collaboration between ALEC, ASTC & the Alice Springs Community Garden. Free | Places limited bookings essential 👇👇 buff.ly/40kkd9s #sustainability
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Since being elected to Council, I've called for a progress report on our municipal plan's objectives. Today's Council meeting agenda includes an update on our progress. Check it out here: buff.ly/4eWN08H #localgovernment #governance
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Council was recognised for promoting inclusivity, earning the 2024 Cohesive Communities award at the National Awards for Local Government for the fabulous Diwali Night Market and is featured in the Spring issue of Council Magazine. buff.ly/4dXS0IN #alicesprings
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Infrastructure just got a whole lot cooler! The incredible artwork by Ewyenper Atwatye Artists is breathing new life into our city's landscape 💙 Love seeing public spaces transformed into stunning works of art! #StreetArt #InfrastructureRevamp #Alicesprings
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‘voted against an amendment proposed by Yolŋu elder and independent politician Yiŋiya Guyula that 10 to 11 year olds would not be sentenced to a juvenile detention centre’ Kids & their families need intensive support, not prison. abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/u…

NT's lowering of criminal age to 10 'contravened' global treaty obligations, says UN official

A United Nations committee chair is writing to Anthony Albanese on the Northern Territory's new law to lower the criminal age of responsibility, which they say "contravened" Australia's international...

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Transparency is key! Did you know that you can watch the Council meetings online? It's one of the ways council maintains transparency and accountability in governance #GoodGovernance #Transparency #Accountability
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Have you seen the new artwork by @houseofdarwin at the brand-new @intersportalicesprings store? Amazing. #supportlocal #territorytough
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Should you have to get permission to prune trees on your own property? This Council thinks so. buff.ly/3Ynr9S8 #governance
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Game, set, and serve! Alice Springs now has the Northern Territory's ONLY synthetic turf tennis courts! Opened last week, just in time for the Master Games. #liveablility #tennisNT #alicesprings
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We’re committed to upgrading neighbourhood parks! Each year Council budgets for two park upgrades and this year Oleander Park was the first to be finished.
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With new equipment, shade, tables and water, our neighbourhood parks help foster community and make our town more liveable 🛝
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Stay tuned to see which park is next for a glow-up.
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Today the Labor Govt passed laws to increases pay and rights for workers. Super to be paid on paid parental leave & better rights for anyone experiencing sexual harassment at work. Great job @unionsaustralia & everyone who worked for this
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