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As the NRL edges into Darwin, does the AFL need to be more proactive in the NT?

The Northern Territory government recently announced the Dolphins, the NRL’s newest team that entered the league in 2023, would play a home game at TIO Stadium in Darwin every year from 2026 to 2028.

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Dees rue wastefulness as Butler fires in Saints' upset

A four-goal haul from small forward Dan Butler has helped St Kilda to an upset win over a wasteful Melbourne in Alice Springs.

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Veteran Demon still not out of concussion protocols

Melbourne's Jack Viney will fly to Alice Springs this weekend but won't be able to play against the Saints due to a lingering concussion battle.

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Family of Warlpiri man who died after being restrained by police in supermarket demands independent inquiry

Exclusive: Lawyer for 24-year-old’s family asks NT police to ‘appoint independent body from another state or territory to undertake investigation’ after Alice Springs death

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Police reject independent probe into death in custody

Police have dismissed calls for an independent investigation into a young disabled man's death in custody as community members held an emotional vigil.

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No time like Alice - Demons set to regain AFL star

Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney is rated a strong chance to return from concussion symptoms for Sunday's Alice Springs match against St Kilda.

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Indigenous man, 24, dies after being restrained by police at Coles supermarket in Alice Springs

Man restrained by police after placing items in clothing and stopped breathing while still in supermarket

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'Inhumane': overcrowded watch house conditions exposed

Two women have described their experiences inside the Alice Springs watch house as hot and overcrowded, with food shortages leaving them "hungry all the time".

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Police call for public's help to stop domestic violence

Police have urged the public to take action to help fight domestic violence, after an Alice Springs mother died in a "sustained, violent and horrific" attack.

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Federal support needed as crime in outback town climbs

Politicians across the spectrum agree more support is needed to tackle the ongoing 'crime crisis' in Alice Springs after a two-month-old baby was assaulted.

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‘We need to stand up’: NT Indigenous leaders are determined to bring down domestic violence rates

Of 476 Indigenous women murdered between 1989 and 2023, 151 were in the territory. Advocates hope a rally in Alice Springs can be a catalyst for change

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In Australia’s outback, youth crime stymies efforts to get tourism on track

Tourism operators in the remote Northern Territory say focus on youth crime is scaring away visitors.

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'Exploding with prisoners': union fights inmate shift

The union for Northern Territory prison guards has flagged it will go to the Fair Work Commission to stop inmates being shifted to relieve overcrowding.

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Thou Shalt Not Steal Creator Dylan River Is Fighting To Keep Indigenous Storytelling Close To Home

Dylan who grew up in Alice Springs, created the show to honour the stories of his community.

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Thou Shalt Not Steal: new Stan series is a perversely funny road trip through Central Australia

Stan Original’s newest series is coming to smaller screens, having premiered its first three episodes in September at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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Local papers are central to our democracy. We must do more to bring them out of crisis

This is the second piece in a series on the Future of Australian media. You can read the first piece in the series here.

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Long road to Australia's top Aboriginal art award

Tjuntjuntjara artist Noli Rictor drove 25 hours to Alice Springs and then flew to Darwin to receive Australia's most prestigious award for Aboriginal art.

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Nobody is happy with the Northern Territory police, including officers. Leanne Liddle hopes to fix that

Arrernte lawyer’s challenge is to restore an organisation reeling from accusations of racism and multiple internal investigations

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Raised hands in Red Centre as survivors call for change

Survivors of domestic violence, families of murdered women and advocates for change are gathering once again to call for greater action and support.

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Dees out for Freo revenge as AFL finals race heats up

Stung by their Alice Springs humiliation, Melbourne are out to restore lost pride and boost their AFL finals chances in the away clash with Fremantle.

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Alice looks beyond curfew to long-term social solutions

A curfew imposed on Alice Springs has calmed violence in the Northern Territory town as its community looks for long-term solutions to crime and other issues.

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Afternoon Update: father charged over Sydney house fire; Alice Springs curfew lifted; and New York City discovers the wheelie bin

Three children died and four more were injured alongside their mother in a house fire in Sydney’s west

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Woman and teenage girl found dead in Sydney home – as it happened

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Plan sought for Alice Springs as curfew cools violence

Authorities will keep tabs on an influx of visitors to Alice Springs after the town emerged from a three-night curfew imposed after an eruption of violence.

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Authorities could extend Alice Springs curfew

The town of Alice Springs is waiting to see if Northern Territory Police make an application to extend a three-night curfew due to end on Thursday.

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