Episode 933 Why Stay in Alice Springs? A Call for Community Investment

Hi everyone. Welcome, welcome. Welcome to episode 933 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs. This is your host and presenter Murray Stewart. In this episode, I want to directly appeal to those of my fellow citizens here in Alice Springs who are contemplating leaving this wonderful town. My first question is, why? Yes, why are you leaving? I have no doubt this town is right on the edge of economic and social prosperity. Nothing can boost a town more than the combination of misery and mining. Governments will invest to fix social problems, and private enterprise will invest in mining. Alice Springs has both of these circumstances as we speak. Money is pouring in to address social and criminal issues and also due to the Nolan Basin Mining Project, which will bring many jobs. So why are you leaving? Is it because of the crime? Crime is everywhere. In many other parts of Australia, the crime is worse. Be very careful about what you wish for. Here in Alice Springs, there are many ways to make yourself comfortable and engaged in the community. Before you leave, consider these options. Make your environment and home safe. If you have the finances, invest in security or renovations. If you are renting and can afford it, buy a home in Alice Springs. Your home will grow in value with the coming economic boom. Invest emotionally in Alice Springs. Get involved with a community group or form your own. I founded the Desert Sports Foundation, which continues to flourish and provide support to families. I've had years of enjoyment through my involvement with this organization. Invest financially and emotionally to build a sense of belonging. When you do, you will want to continue making Alice Springs your home. I have done this and have always yearned to return to my home, Central Australia, Alice Springs. It has been a wonderful give-and-take relationship. I want you to have the same feeling of belonging. Invest in our community, and you too can have the sense of fulfillment that I have. Good luck on your journey, whether you stay or go. As someone who has lived here for many years and served as the town's deputy mayor, I would love you to stay. This has been episode 933 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, a Blind Magic Communications production. Thank you for listening.