. There can be no doubt that the problems in Alice Springs are extreme, to say the least, but similar problems exist on Indigenous, remote and rural communities right throughout Australia. Nor is the problem confined to Indigenous people. It is happening right across the community. Alice Springs has come to the forefront in recent … Continue reading A town like Alice: The youth crime problem
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Dutton’s Alice Springs claims are dangerous and irresponsible
If Peter Dutton has evidence of the crimes he claims are being committed in Alice Springs, he should present them to the police, not the media. The reality is, he has no evidence and is just trying to stir up racial hatred amongst his followers. This seems to be something Dutton does on a regular … Continue reading Dutton’s Alice Springs claims are dangerous and irresponsible
There’s no town like Alice – or is there?
There can be no doubt that the problems in Alice Springs are extreme, to say the least, but similar problems exist on Indigenous, remote and rural communities right throughout Australia. Nor is the problem confined to Indigenous people. It is happening right across the community. Alice Springs has come to the forefront in recent times … Continue reading There’s no town like Alice – or is there?
On This Day In Australia: In 1956, the film ‘A Town Like Alice’ premiered in Alice Springs
Premiere of A Town Like Alice The world premiere of the movie A Town Like Alice was held at the Alice Springs open-air Pioneer Theatre (at what is now the YHA) on 24 July 1956. Donning coats, scarves and blankets as protection from the chilly desert night, the ‘bush’ premiere was reportedly a relaxed occasion. … Continue reading On This Day In Australia: In 1956, the film ‘A Town Like Alice’ premiered in Alice Springs
Australia takes first step towards criminalising alcoholism
Alcoholics could end up in jail in Australia under new measures that experts warn will criminalise alcohol dependency. The Northern Territory yesterday unveiled the country's toughest police powers to target problem drinking, under which officers will be able to ban anyone charged with a serious alcohol-related offence from owning or consuming grog, or entering a … Continue reading Australia takes first step towards criminalising alcoholism
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