Tuncks Road Causeway, Schwartz Crescent, Wills Terrance, Taffy Pick Crossing, Honeymoon Gap Road and Palm Circuit are currently closed. Remember, if it's flooded, forget it.
Kerbside rubbish collection scheduled for Good Friday (3 April 2026) will instead occur on Thursday 2 April 2026 due to the landfill being closed for the public holiday.
Councillor Damien Ryan brings decades of leadership, community service, and local government experience to the Alice Springs Town Council. Well known to the community, he served as Mayor of Alice Springs from 2008 to 2021. He also represented the Territory on a broader stage, serving as President of the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (2012–2020) and Chair of the Central Australian Health Service (2013–2017). He has also contributed to many other boards and committees, including the Australian Local Government Association, NT Grants Commission, and NT Heritage Council.
Outside of local government, Councillor Ryan has worked in retail photography and continues to apply his skills and experience in his current role with MacDonnell Regional Council. He has a long history with community events, including more than four decades of involvement in coordinating and assisting the Tatts Finke Desert Race (1976–2021).
In his spare time, Councillor Ryan enjoys photography, walking, and spending time with his grandchildren.