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Coronial inquest into death of Kumanjayi Walker resumes in Alice Springs with NT Police deputy commissioner

After a three-month break, the Northern Territory coroner last week resumed the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, with a focus on the territory's police force.

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Musk duck found in Central Australia for first time probably lost

A species of duck that has not been seen in Central Australia for more than 120 years turns up at the Alice Springs sewage ponds.

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Federal funds to address Indigenous disadvantage must make it to Central Australia, leaders say

Despite a constant flow of money into the territory, Indigenous leaders say life is not improving for remote communities. A critic of the state government says the money is being spent on an "boat ramps, footy games" and an "over-staffed public service".

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ATG Downunder pulls tour and coach business out of Alice Springs

The company, which offers a range of travel services to destinations including Uluru, Kings Canyon and the MacDonnell Ranges, will relocate its assets to Darwin.

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Calls for more remote sporting infrastructure amid Alice Springs community football league ban

A central Australian football team loses the will to train after learning it will not be allowed to play on Alice Springs Town Council sporting fields for this season's community competition.

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Alice Springs ambulances attacked with rocks, as paramedics 'traumatised' by sustained abuse

There are concerns the incidents are "becoming the norm" and taking a toll on people's welfare, as well as hindering attempts to address a shortage of paramedics in the region.

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Indigenous community grows desert garlic north of Alice Springs

A farm north of Alice Springs could help reduce Australia's reliance on imported garlic.

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Alice Springs council withdraws support for 2023 season of Central Australian remote football competition

Central Australia's remote football competition has been dealt a major blow after the Alice Springs council withdrew its support for this season amid concerns about crime rates and social issues in the town.

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Alice Springs snake catcher at his busiest in 20 years thanks wet weather, perfect breeding conditions

Rex Neindorf has been catching snakes in Alice Springs for more than 20 years and says this season has been his busiest ever, thanks to three years of wet summer weather.

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Steve Waugh calls urgently for cricket nets in Tennant Creek, as players forced to practice in tennis court

The Australian cricket legend says the lack of cricket facilities in the outback town is "ridiculous" in this day and age.

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Barkly community misses out on $250 million in new funding to tackle alcohol-related harm

A combination of alcohol, unemployment, and the loss of hope has left residents dismayed that the Barkly will not have access to any of the millions allocated to the Northern Territory Government by the federal government.

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Qantas slashes peak tourism season flights to Central Australia

A tourism boss says the NT government needs to intervene after Qantas made a "gut-wrenching" call to cut 30,000 seats to his region.

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IT outage strands hundreds of passengers at Qld airport

Hundreds of travellers have been hit by lengthy delays and travel chaos after an IT outage at Gold Coast airport.

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Passengers stranded for hours as flight diverted to NT

A flight from Bangkok to Melbourne was diverted to Alice Springs after a medical emergency, with passengers stuck on the plane for more than six hours.

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Jetstar passengers stranded on plane at Alice Springs Airport for more than six hours due to medical emergency

A Jetstar flight from Bangkok to Melbourne is forced to make an emergency landing in the NT, with international passengers waiting hours to exit the aircraft due to customs issues.

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Yuendumu prepares for the inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death to resume in Alice Springs

The community of Yuendumu is quiet now, but it's about to be back under the national spotlight as the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker resumes.

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How the Finke Desert Race in Alice Springs grew into the ultimate off-road motorsport challenge

Almost 50 years since its inception, the Finke Desert Race has grown into a huge event as more interstate riders saw the appeal. Now, the race president is exploring new ways to support its swelling popularity.

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After two-year break, National Indigenous Cricket Championships — a T20 tournament — returns to Alice Springs

After a two-year hiatus, Indigenous cricketers from across Australia are in Alice Springs this week with the return of a national tournament aimed at launching elite careers for more First Nations players.

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Robert Mitchell jailed for theft of equipment from Alice Springs-based media company CAAMA

Robert Mitchell, 39, was sentenced after pleading guilty to using company credit cards or bank accounts to steal about 100 pieces of equipment from CAAMA in Alice Springs.

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Alice Springs to begin flood-mitigation designs, six years after report recommendations

The Northern Territory will begin design work for flood-mitigation action for Alice Springs that modelling suggests would help protect some residents from the effects of flooding.

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Matthew Palmer elected chair of Central Land Council

Matthew Palmer, who replaces well-known Aboriginal rights advocate Kunmanara Hoosan following his sudden death late last year, used his maiden address to advocate for an First Nations Voice to Parliament.

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Founder of Alice Springs crime page, Action for Alice, says his account has been suspended by Facebook

The founder of a social media page highlighting crime and anti-social behaviour in Alice Springs says his Facebook account has been temporarily suspended, barring him from sharing content with his more than 60,000 followers.

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Five stolen vehicles, eight arrests following pursuit through Alice Springs CBD

Police have arrested multiple young people after five vehicles were stolen from a government building premises in Alice Springs overnight.

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Concerns Alice Springs crime is sparking healthcare staffing emergency as doctors, nurses burn out

Amid concerns crime is sparking a healthcare staffing emergency in Alice Springs, doctors and nurses say they are exhausted.

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NT Police seize items as part of homicide investigation into missing woman Angie Fuller

Five weeks after 30-year-old Angie Fuller went missing in a remote area north of Alice Springs, NT Police say they have seized "a number of items" as part of their investigation.

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