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Men’s Place officially opens with traditional dances and emotional tributes
Sept 05, 2024
An audience gathered to witness the official opening of the newly created Artwe-kenhe ilthe (Men’s Space) at the Desert Knowledge Precinct, designed by Aboriginal men, for Aboriginal men.
Media Release - Desert Knowledge Precinct launches dedicated Aboriginal men's outdoor space
Aug 26, 2024
The new space has been built by Aboriginal men for use by Aboriginal men. It will serve as a dedicated area for meetings, gatherings, and cultural performances.
40+ rangers trained in fire management over two-day ecological burn
Aug 12, 2024
Rangers, fire services, and organisations came together to carry out a controlled burn of two areas of land at the Precinct, part of Batchelor Institute’s Conservation and Land Management course.
Irrarnte Café reopening brings new energy to the Precinct
June 19, 2024
Meet Shahn, the manager of the newly reopened Irrarnte Café.
Codes 4 Life set to reach more men and boys after licensing agreement
Apr 20, 2024
Michael Liddle first came up with the idea for the Codes 4 Life workshops about 10 years ago, and ever since, they’ve been helping Indigenous men and boys in the NT find a healthier path.
Engaging the community with our renewable future
Apr 16, 2024
We invited community members out to the Desert Knowledge Precinct this month to hear about the work that’s gone into the Alice Springs Future Grid project.
Media Release - Alice Springs can lead on energy transformation, but urgent investment needed
Mar 21, 2024
The Alice Springs Future Grid Project has released its Roadmap to 2030 report, laying out possible ways forward to reaching 50% renewable energy by 2030.
Bustin' the Grass Festival 2023
July 13, 2023
The inaugural BTG Festival was held at the Precinct on Saturday 17 June 2023
Media Release - DKA releases its new Strategic Plan 2023-2025
Mar 14, 2023
Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA) is pleased to announce the release of its Strategic Plan 2023-2025
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