Alex Barwick
Alex Barwick is a senior broadcaster and Drive Presenter for the ABC in Alice Springs/Mparntwe. She has worked for the ABC since 2007 in Alice Springs, Darwin and Albany. She has hosted national radio programs Australia Wide and Australia All Over. She loves regional Australia and cares deeply about sharing stories from the heart of the country. She is focused on gender inequity, racial discrimination, domestic family and sexual violence, and Territory politics. She is also a Walkley finalist. You can follow her on Twitter at @_AlexBarwick
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Group 'sprayed with boiling oil' after shock absorber explodes at Finke Desert Race campsite
NT Police have revealed further details of a Finke Desert Race campfire explosion which left six Victorian men with significant burns.
Everyone has an opinion about Pine Gap, but no-one wants to talk about it
Journalist Alex Barwick has lived in Alice Springs for 16 years but she's only recently dared to investigate Pine Gap, the ultra-secretive US spy base in her own backyard.
At a wild Pine Gap protest in 1985, four blokes on bicycles stared down the US military
In the 1980s there was a series of huge protests at the secretive US military base Pine Gap. In one David and Goliath tale, a bloke called Bob Boughton and his mates would face off against one of the world's largest military planes … with their bikes.
When the US put Australia on nuclear red alert, no-one told the prime minister
During the 1972 election campaign, Gough Whitlam promised to lift the lid on Pine Gap and share its secrets. Ultimately, as prime minister, he was left out of the loop.
In a secluded desert valley lies the most secretive place in Australia, where the US eavesdrops on the world
In the 1960s Alice Springs saw an economic lifeline when America promised to build a space base on the edge of town. But once its bizarre, oversized golf ball-like structures were built, mysterious things started happening.
Indigenous elder Dr MK Turner OAM remembered as 'jewel of Alice Springs' after passing
The Arrernte elder, artist and author was a recipient of an Order of Australia Medal in 1997 for her work in the First Nations community in Central Australia.
Women avoid one of Alice Springs' most popular walking trails in wake of indecent assaults
As police increase patrols in areas where assaults have occurred, some women are opting to carry personal alarms or exercise without headphones.
'Very rarely seen' marsupial with 'silky' golden fur spotted near Uluru
The marsupial mole is completely blind, "swims" through the desert sand and rarely ventures above ground. But one eagle-eyed traveller is in "disbelief" after spotting one attempting to cross the road.
Brave mum has law changed so her brain can help others
A woman who fought to have tissue donation laws changed keeps defying her terminal diagnosis by completing desert challenges.
NT government 'inaccurate' in claiming Beetaloo Basin fracking risks have been addressed
The Federal Member for Lingiari claims a key recommendation around water use has not been implemented despite plans to allow fracking in the region, and it has left traditional owners, environmentalists and pastoralists with serious concerns.
'Cool dad' to attempt epic back-to-back Larapinta Trail ultramarathons
After studying YouTube videos, one of two international runners in the gruelling West Macs Monster outback challenge wants to make the most of his trip to Australia and attempt something no-one's tried before.
'Horrified' arts minister calls for national probe into 'damaging' Indigenous art claims, puts galleries on notice
The Northern Territory arts minister is calling for a national investigation into allegations of interference by white assistants that are creating "reputational damage" to the Indigenous art industry.
Cover-up claims, drug allegations, mass staff resignations plague bush council
Former Barkly Regional Council staff say they want a report released to the public of claims of bullying, mismanagement and the mass resignation of staff.
Alice Springs mayor apologises for writing letter supporting controversial project without consulting council
Matt Paterson says he "made a mistake" in writing a letter on behalf of council supporting the controversial Singleton project without consulting other councillors first.
Leaking roofs, low fences and closed doors: Women's shelter unable to accept a single client since opening
It was supposed to provide a crucial safe space for Yolngu women and children fleeing domestic and family violence, but operators claim this new shelter cannot operate due to safety risks.
NT Police Commissioner rebuffs rumours he's quitting, defends handling of crime surge
The territory's top cop says he is still questioning why crime is hitting record rates in the jurisdiction but his agency is not to blame.
Data 'silos' giving inaccurate picture of domestic violence prevalence across Australia
Australia's first Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Commissioner visits Alice Springs to meet frontline workers, acknowledging that better data is needed to set successful targets for the reduction of domestic violence.
Claims NT public health system 'poaching' nurses from Aboriginal-controlled clinics by offering $500K salaries
Life expectancy gains for Indigenous communities in Central Australia have been hard-won. But there are fears a healthcare staffing crisis in Alice Springs could unravel the progress made.
Rare sighting of bird 'like Beyonce, Prince and Elvis all turning up at once'
A species of duck that has not been seen in Central Australia for more than 120 years turns up at the Alice Springs sewage ponds.
Anger, hurt at Alice Springs ban on remote football players
A central Australian football team loses the will to train after learning it will not be allowed to play on Alice Springs Town Council sporting fields for this season's community competition.
Outback community says fish 'rained from the sky' in freak weather event
This isn't the first time locals in Lajamanu, a community 560 kilometres south-west of Katherine on the northern edge of the Tanami Desert, have witnessed fish falling from the sky.
This aspiring singer from Alice Springs hopes to follow in Jessica Mauboy's footsteps
A reboot of Australian Idol will see the spotlight on 22-year-old Naomi Gipey, who was shocked by a knock at her door from Grammy winner and Australian Idol judge Meghan Trainor after several auditions online.
It was the only home they knew. Now, these Stolen Generations survivors are fighting for its future
The St Mary's Hostel in Alice Springs was home to hundreds of Aboriginal children, many forcibly removed from their families. But now, its future hangs in the balance.
Bigger states, federal government have to help offset emissions 'if they want our gas', NT Chief Minister says
Natasha Fyles says the federal government and states with gas shortages must work with the Northern Territory if new supplies from the Beetaloo Basin are to be unlocked and all carbon emissions offset as promised.
NT chief minister insists Don Dale can accommodate Alice Springs detainees
The majority of young people being held in detention in Alice Springs will be temporarily moved to the notorious facility next year.