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Alice Springs is under a snap curfew. But where’s the evidence it will actually work to reduce violence?

Since early 2023, the Northern Territory and federal governments have been trialling a range of social control measures in Alice Springs (Mparntwe) to address moral panics in relation to youth crime.

The Conversation

Keep politics out of Alice Springs, minister warns

Linda Burney says long-term funding is needed to properly address issues in Alice Springs, following the first night of a curfew.

AAP

Australian tourist town declares three-day curfew after spate of violence

Alice Springs, gateway to tourist attractions such as the Uluru monolith, witnessed series of violent assaults and mass brawl over weekend

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'Pressure-relief valve': curfew hits Alice Springs

A three-night curfew has been declared to defuse tensions in Alice Springs after a weekend of violent crimes, including a brawl involving 80 people.

AAP

Has the shadow of Covid finally departed for travel?

The Man Who Pays His Way: The last Cathay Pacific plane to seek sanctuary in the desert has left storage in Alice Springs – the end of a dismal era

The Independent UK

Missing hiker found dead on Alice Springs track

Missing hiker Alistair Thomson has been found dead after setting off on a solo hike along the Larapinta Trail near Alice Springs.

AAP

Dockers' double act ruck and roll through Demons

Fremantle's first trip to Alice Springs was a memorable one as ruck duo Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson stood out in a 92-point humbling of Melbourne.

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Zachary Rolfe accused of ‘racist’ assault weeks before fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker, inquest told

Court hears allegations Rolfe struck man in head during incident at an Alice Springs casino

The Guardian - AU

Specialist police to target Alice Springs youth crime

Eighteen extra police officers will be deployed to Alice Springs to target youth crime, high visibility policing and rapid response to public order situations.

AAP

Alice Springs readies for first night without curfew

As Alice Springs emerges from a youth curfew aimed at curbing crime and violence in the outback town, its leaders are searching for long-term solutions.

AAP

Children failed by the system, say First Nations groups

In the troubled town of Alice Springs, Aboriginal organisations are calling for a focus on community-led solutions, rather than over-policing and punishment.

AAP

Extra police to remain in Alice Springs after curfew

As Alice Springs prepares to emerge from a curfew aimed at curbing youth crime, residents are hoping increased police patrols will keep the violence at bay.

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Teenager dead after stabbings – as it happened

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Alice Springs youth curfew extended beyond school break

A youth curfew in Alice Springs has been extended until after school holidays amid concerns that a relaxation of restrictions could lead to more violence.

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Alice Springs youth curfew extension on the table

Senior Northern Territory bureaucrats are meeting to discuss whether to extend a youth curfew in Alice Springs.

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SA union unaware of Alice Springs police deployment

South Australia Police has defended its decision to deploy 20 officers to crime hotspot Alice Springs with union officials saying they were left in the dark.

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SA police head to Alice Springs for curfew back-up

The Northern Territory government has pulled in South Australian reinforcements to relieve the pressure in Alice Springs as a youth curfew rolls on.

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Police union questions legality of Alice Springs curfew

The legality of the youth curfew imposed in Alice Springs has been called into question by the Northern Territory's police union.

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Longer curfew on cards for crime town as breaches mount

A two-week night youth curfew imposed on Alice Springs to act as a circuit breaker on crime could be extended to cover school holidays.

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Deadly Heart Trek works with community to eliminate RHD

Rheumatic Heart Disease is a preventable condition that disproportionately affects First Nations people. The Deadly Heart Trek wants to help eliminate it.

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Vigilance as crime continues under Alice Springs curfew

Alice Springs is still being hit with underage crime, days after a curfew was imposed, but the NT's police chief says there are some positive changes.

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Curfew fails to wipe out youth crime wave in red centre

Alice Springs is still being hit with underage crime days after a curfew was brought in, but the NT's top cop says there have been some positive changes.

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Fears Alice Springs youth curfew could inflame tensions

Tensions are simmering on Alice Springs' streets as an emergency curfew takes effect, with critics of the response saying it could make the situation worse.

Al Jazeera

Curfew announced for under-18s in Australia’s Alice Springs after unrest

Curfew will remain in place for two weeks after some 150 people went on the rampage after a teenager’s funeral.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Youth curfew in Alice Springs; Labor’s ‘urgent’ immigration bill delayed; and the veggie chip taste test

Curfew on young people comes after violent unrest descended on the town CBD on Tuesday

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