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Murray Stewart discusses local civic engagement and encourages listeners to share their ideas for the future of Alice Springs.

Episode 1527: Blind Magic in Alice Springs — Murray Stewart hosts a passionate call-to-action about ideas, solutions and the future of his town. Murray opens with a broad theme: there are no bad ideas and small, daring solutions can grow into world-changing movements. He urges listeners not to keep their ideas hidden but to share them boldly.The episode focuses on local civic engagement through the Alice Springs Ratepayers Association. Murray explains why holding the mayor and council accountable matters, but stresses he prefers collaboration over constant conflict. He revisits past town initiatives — including a community conference that originally sparked an idea for an Aboriginal art gallery — to illustrate how positive intent and less politics could revive projects that benefit the town.Through vivid anecdotes and metaphors — from the surprising invention stories behind tea and cigarettes to the Apple garage origin — Murray underscores creativity and persistence. He shares personal examples of how direct action led to real change: a public incident that contributed to Northern Territory self-defence law changes, reforms to Victoria’s Hospital and Charities Act, and pioneering…

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