This is most clearly a pilot. If not, why not name it "Eclipse" or the like. It really had noting to do with Alice Springs other than a conveniently central point to bring the characters together. There was too much unanswered or left open or just not explored at all. The series may be worth watching to see the quirks of some of the characters explored a little more. It would have been hard for the actors to ply their trade as there was little opportunity with a very watery storyline. Not much character development either, really a pilot needs a bit more meat to want you to come back to the series when produced. Erik Thomson's character seems to swing from loony former hard rock idol to sensitive new age guy with no real reason why. Jessica Napier gives a creditable performance as the young woman trying to find her way alone while fighting the demons planted by her demented mother.
