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Federal, NT governments accused of disregarding call for needs-based funding in Alice Springs report

The Northern Territory government insists a quarter of a billion dollars in federal funding will tackle Indigenous disadvantage, but it's been accused of walking away from the recommendations of a major report.

Return of NT alcohol bans welcomed by some remote residents, with others bitterly disappointed

Return of NT alcohol bans welcomed by some remote residents, with others bitterly disappointed

As communities prepare for the return of blanket alcohol bans, some say it'll bring respite from the scourge of alcohol abuse, while others say the new restrictions are not fair.

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

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.

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Alcohol bans are set to be reinstated in Alice Springs. Here's what you need to know

The federal and NT governments have unveiled new measures to tackle high levels of crime in Alice Springs after publishing a report on the issue. Here's what has been announced.

Alcohol bans return to NT Indigenous communities, with $250 million federal assistance

Alcohol bans will be reimposed in Northern Territory communities, in a victory for Anthony Albanese over a reluctant territory government.

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NT government under fire for letting Alice Springs grog bans lapse, urged to act quickly on report

The chief minister is criticised by the First Nations justice commissioner for not listening to community concerns sooner and urged to quickly reinstate grog restrictions in and around Alice Springs.

Pat Turner urges government not to sit on Dorrelle Anderson's report examining crime and alcohol in Alice Springs

Leading Indigenous administrator — and co-chair of the Joint Council on Closing the Gap — Pat Turner is calling for the immediate release of Dorrelle Anderson's report on alcohol restrictions in the Northern Territory.

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The Northern Territory and federal governments are due to receive a report on Alice Springs alcohol policy. So what can we expect?

The Northern Territory and federal governments are due to receive a report on Alice Springs alcohol policy. So what can we expect?

The newly appointed Central Australian Regional Controller is expected to hand the NT and federal government a report about Alice Springs' crime wave today. So what's it all about?

Women and children's safety priority in Alice Springs

Women and children's safety priority in Alice Springs

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says the government's primary focus is on protecting women and children during a crime surge in Alice Springs.

Northern Territory's electoral commission could poll remote communities on alcohol bans, chief minister says

Northern Territory's electoral commission could poll remote communities on alcohol bans, chief minister says

The Northern Territory's electoral commission could be enlisted to conduct ballots on returning alcohol bans to remote Indigenous communities, under a plan floated to help deal with escalating violence in Central Australia.

'Opt-out' alcohol bans in prospect for Indigenous communities after PM's Alice Springs visit

'Opt-out' alcohol bans in prospect for Indigenous communities after PM's Alice Springs visit

New temporary restrictions on takeaway sales and the prospect of reimposed bans on alcohol in Indigenous communities – with “opt-out” provisions – have followed Anthony Albanese’s Tuesday visit to crisis-ridden Alice Springs.

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