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‘Incredibly noticeable’: alcohol bans have cut family violence and crime in Alice Springs, advocates say

Northern Territory police statistics show a drop in domestic violence callouts, property offences and other antisocial behaviour

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Embattled Alice Springs debates alcohol restrictions set to expire amid tourism and crime concerns

Embattled Alice Springs debates alcohol restrictions set to expire amid tourism and crime concerns

In a fortnight, the three months of alcohol restrictions introduced by the NT government in Alice Springs are due to expire. What happens then is up for debate.

Concerns Alice Springs health workforce crisis threatening Aboriginal life expectancy gains

Concerns Alice Springs health workforce crisis threatening Aboriginal life expectancy gains

Life expectancy gains for Indigenous communities in Central Australia have been hard-won. But there are fears a healthcare staffing crisis in Alice Springs could unravel the progress made.

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Darwin to Alice Springs Qantas flight turns back for 'engineering reasons' after an hour circling in the air

Qantas flight QF1960 spends more than an hour circling in the air before returning to the Darwin Airport, according on a passenger on board.

Jacinta Price pushing for more alcohol bans, says NT 'can't be trusted' to manage Alice Springs restrictions, funding

Northern Territory Coalition senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price will proceed with a federal alcohol ban bill, saying the NT Government "can't be trusted" to manage new alcohol bans in Central Australia.

Government announces immediate restrictions on alcohol sales in Alice Springs to quell crime spike

Anthony Albanese also outlined $50m in funding and appointment of central Australian regional controller to coordinate law-and-order plan

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Sowing doubt and confusion about an Indigenous voice is Dutton’s game plan

If the Coalition supported a voice to parliament enshrined in the constitution, it would have said so a long time ago

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Pressure mounts on NT government to reimpose alcohol bans to restore law and order in Alice Springs

Pressure mounts on NT government to reimpose alcohol bans to restore law and order in Alice Springs

Medical experts say crime and antisocial behaviours are being driven by increased access to alcohol, while Labor MP calls for restrictions on alcohol sales

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Alcohol data dashboard still in the works after bans lifted, as assaults surge in Alice Springs

Alcohol data dashboard still in the works after bans lifted, as assaults surge in Alice Springs

A lobby group has called on the Northern Territory government to release data showing the extent of the harm caused by the lifting of long-term alcohol bans in July.

NT senator Jacinta Price prepares bill calling for return of remote community alcohol bans

NT senator Jacinta Price prepares bill calling for return of remote community alcohol bans

Anecdotal evidence suggests alcohol-related crime and abuse is climbing after the scrapping of NT alcohol bans – and now a senator wants parliament to reverse it.

Diabetes rates in Central Australia among highest in the world, new research shows

Diabetes rates in Central Australia among highest in the world, new research shows

New research finds rates of diabetes in Central Australia are amongst the highest ever seen worldwide – and they are getting worse, with more people diagnosed every year, at far younger ages than ever seen before.

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