How did the situation in Alice Springs become an 'emergency'?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

How did the situation in Alice Springs become an 'emergency'?

ABC  

Twelve days ago, on a Tuesday around 3pm, Alice Springs' oldest pub came under siege. What Alice Springs locals think about the youth curfew Photo shows Alice voxxie thumbnail As the two-week youth curfew in Alice Springs hits the halfway point, here's what locals think about the measure. The chief went on to declare an emergency situation in Alice Springs, announcing a two-week youth curfew and 60 extra police officers to bolster her government's response to the unrest. Earlier last month, a decision by Police Minister Brent Potter to send dozens of police auxiliary liquor inspectors up to Darwin for a fast-tracked constable training program left Alice Springs' bottle shops without full coverage. As part of the chief minister's emergency measures, PALIs were returned to all Alice Springs liquor outlets as part of the contingent of 60 additional police sent in.

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Alice Springs residents, leaders vent anger and frustration over violent crime
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Alice Springs residents, leaders vent anger and frustration over violent crime

ABC  

Alice Springs residents and leaders say they're angry and frustrated at crime in their community and fear they're witnessing "lawlessness" at a level never seen before, as the chief minister and police commissioner fly in to tackle a rise of violent crime. NT leader travels to Alice after 'escalating' violence Photo shows Woman speaks at press conference in front of …

Albanese government's internal response to Alice Springs curfew obtained under FOI laws
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Albanese government's internal response to Alice Springs curfew obtained under FOI laws

ABC  

The Albanese government's internal response to a youth curfew in Alice Springs featured a list of "sensitivities", including a call for a federal takeover of the Northern Territory. 'Poor wording' by public servants, MP says The "sensitivities" also included reference to Ms Scrymgour, which said she had been talking to the prime minister's office about a "federal intervention" in Alice …

Alice Springs curfew not immune from government influence, ahead of looming NT election
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Alice Springs curfew not immune from government influence, ahead of looming NT election

ABC  

On the third floor of the Northern Territory Parliament, there's a space called the Elsey Room, where governments go to wheel out significant announcements to the media. And so it was on Monday morning when Darwin's media pack was summoned to the room, where Chief Minister Eva Lawler backed the plan for a new snap curfew in Alice Springs. The …

Decision on possible Alice Springs curfew extension to be made this morning after violent brawl breaks out in CBD
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Decision on possible Alice Springs curfew extension to be made this morning after violent brawl breaks out in CBD

ABC  

The Northern Territory police minister is set to announce a decision on whether to extend the Alice Springs curfew, following the expiration of the lock-out restrictions on Thursday at 6am. "The police commissioner and I are in regular contact in regards to the ongoing curfew in Alice Springs," Mr Potter said. Violent brawl breaks out in Alice Springs CBD In …

Alice Springs curfew shines spotlight on the town's homelessness crisis, services say
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Alice Springs curfew shines spotlight on the town's homelessness crisis, services say

ABC  

Tonight, when the sun goes down in Alice Springs and the frost sets in, Hartley Clothler will make his bed next to the train lines. He said the NT government "didn't plan" for an anticipated influx of families from remote Aboriginal communities visiting Alice Springs during the school holidays. In a statement, a spokesperson from the NT's Department of Territory …

Alice Springs leaders seek evidence of plans to address underlying causes of crime amid snap curfew
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Alice Springs leaders seek evidence of plans to address underlying causes of crime amid snap curfew

ABC  

Alice Springs community leaders are pushing for more accountability from the government and other organisations tasked with combating the drivers of crime, after a series of violent incidents triggered another curfew. In a statement, federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney said the causes of social issues in Alice Springs were "complex and have been developing for years". Calls for …

Australian tourist town declares three-day curfew after spate of violence
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australian police have imposed three nights of curfew on the popular tourist town of Alice Springs …

Australia imposes night curfew in outback town after violence
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia imposes night curfew in outback town after violence

Hindustan Times  

By Renju Jose and Alasdair Pal Australia imposes night curfew in outback town after violence SYDNEY, - Australian police ordered three nights of curfew on Monday in the outback tourist town of Alice Springs after several incidents of violence, including an alleged assault on four off-duty police officers. Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy said "significant harm and civil disturbances" …

Curfew being considered after off-duty NT police officers allegedly assaulted by 20 youths in Alice Springs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Curfew being considered after off-duty NT police officers allegedly assaulted by 20 youths in Alice Springs

ABC  

The NT's police minister says a second curfew in Alice Springs is being considered after four off-duty police officers were allegedly assaulted on Sunday morning by a group of around 20 youths. Police Minister Brent Potter said it had been a "horror 72 hours" in the Red Centre town, after a police officer was run over outside a bottle shop …

Controversial new curfew laws have passed NT Parliament. Here's what you need to know
10 months, 1 week ago

Controversial new curfew laws have passed NT Parliament. Here's what you need to know

ABC  

New laws that will allow the Northern Territory's police commissioner to declare snap curfews have passed the NT Parliament. The new legislation changes the NT's Police Administration Act to give the police commissioner the power to declare snap, three-day curfews over areas of the NT in cases of "public disorder". The Northern Territory's Labor government abandoned its long-held opposition to …

NT government introduces new curfew legislation after Alice Springs youth crime 'circuit-breaker'
10 months, 1 week ago

NT government introduces new curfew legislation after Alice Springs youth crime 'circuit-breaker'

ABC  

In short: NAAJA and the NT children's commissioner have criticised an NT government bill introduced in parliament that aims to streamline the process for imposing curfews. Chief Minister Eva Lawler said the new legislation would provide "more flexibility" to impose curfews in the future, as the government's budget promises big spending on police and new prisons ahead of the NT …

The youth curfew in Alice Spring has ended. What did we learn? Will it happen again?
11 months, 1 week ago

The youth curfew in Alice Spring has ended. What did we learn? Will it happen again?

ABC  

After almost three weeks, the Alice Springs youth curfew is over. Others said the curfew was "unfair" to young people, with some concerned it could further criminalise children and teenagers. Residents and frontline organisations consistently argued it was a "bandaid solution", calling for Calls for longer-term solutions in Alice Springs after curfew to be prioritised. Several young people told the …

NT chief minister says Alice Springs curfew has nothing to do with upcoming election
11 months, 1 week ago

NT chief minister says Alice Springs curfew has nothing to do with upcoming election

ABC  

In short: Two senior NT ministers who previously rejected curfews as a measure to combat youth crime now say they support the Alice Springs "circuit-breaker". Northern Territory government ministers who previously rejected youth curfews as ineffective are backing Chief Minister Eva Lawler's decision to call one, as the three-week emergency declaration in Alice Springs nears its end. "I don't make …

As curfew is extended, what do local leaders believe should happen in Alice Springs long-term?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

As curfew is extended, what do local leaders believe should happen in Alice Springs long-term?

ABC  

The extraordinary decision to declare a youth curfew in the Alice Springs CBD has given residents in the Red Centre a much-needed circuit-breaker. "We would like to see the establishment of a secure care youth facility that has a therapeutic program that has the necessary supports for these young kids and young adults," she says. Ms Ah Chee says kids …

The Alice Springs youth curfew has been extended. Some are relieved, others want 'evidence-based solutions'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Alice Springs youth curfew has been extended. Some are relieved, others want 'evidence-based solutions'

ABC  

In short: Justice groups and a youth advocate in Alice Springs say the latest extension to a youth curfew will do little to address underlying causes for crime. Justice groups and a youth advocate in Alice Springs say the latest extension to a youth curfew will do little to address underlying causes for crime. Residents on the streets of Alice …

SA Police to send officers to Alice Springs to assist NT Police amid youth curfew
11 months, 3 weeks ago

SA Police to send officers to Alice Springs to assist NT Police amid youth curfew

ABC  

In short: Twenty South Australian police officers will be sent to Alice Springs to assist "high-visibility policing" from next week. Twenty South Australian police officers will be sent to Alice Springs to assist "high-visibility policing" from next week. NT Deputy Police Commissioner Martin Dole said the additional police would allow continued "high presence, high-visibility policing" in Alice Springs, where a …

Shadow Indigenous Affairs Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says Alice Springs curfew is working but is not the answer to youth crime
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Shadow Indigenous Affairs Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says Alice Springs curfew is working but is not the answer to youth crime

ABC  

In short: Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says curfews are only a short-term solution to youth crime problems in the NT Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says curfews are only a short-term solution to youth crime problems in the NT Extending the current youth curfew in Alice Springs is being considered What's next? Youth curfews could be implemented in other towns in the NT, …

One week into a youth curfew, what do Alice Springs locals think of the measure?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

One week into a youth curfew, what do Alice Springs locals think of the measure?

ABC  

A two-week youth curfew imposed in the Alice Springs CBD has passed its halfway point. Glenn Storer, an Alice Springs resident of 10 years, said the curfew "won't fix the long-term situation". Alice Springs resident Billy Barlow said his hometown was at "breaking point", and that the curfew was a good short-term solution. "It's good, we're seeing night patrol, and …

Calls for long-term solutions in Alice Springs after two-week youth curfew ends
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Calls for long-term solutions in Alice Springs after two-week youth curfew ends

ABC  

The declaration of a two-week youth curfew in Alice Springs to curb crime and antisocial behaviour has been described as a "circuit-breaker" by some, and a "punitive", "knee-jerk" response by others. Alice Springs community groups have said the key to reducing crime in the troubled outback town lies in giving young people a sense of purpose. Ms Liddle said now …

Alice Springs residents unaware of youth curfew as government's communication criticised
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Alice Springs residents unaware of youth curfew as government's communication criticised

ABC  

In short: The NT children's commissioner says rules of a two-week youth curfew in Alice Springs are unclear and better communication to community members is needed. The NT children's commissioner says rules of a two-week youth curfew in Alice Springs are unclear and better communication to community members is needed. The Northern Territory children's commissioner has criticised the level of …

Alice Springs community members react to youth curfew declaration after unrest
1 year ago

Alice Springs community members react to youth curfew declaration after unrest

ABC  

In short: There has been mixed reaction in the Alice Springs community to the announcement of a two-week youth curfew for the CBD. Donna Ah Chee, the chief executive of the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress based in Alice Springs, said the emergency situation was a "required circuit breaker" which would lead to "immediate improvement". NT Chief Minister Eva Lawler said …

Youth curfew announced for Alice Springs CBD amid calls for federal intervention over unrest
1 year ago

Youth curfew announced for Alice Springs CBD amid calls for federal intervention over unrest

ABC  

In short: Widespread unrest broke out in Alice Springs on Tuesday, including an attack on a pub by people throwing bricks at doors and windows. Northern Territory Chief Minister Eva Lawler will declare an "emergency situation" in the Alice Springs CBD, announcing an additional 58 police officers will be deployed to combat crime and antisocial behaviour. Earlier on Wednesday, Mr …

Plans underway to tackle Alice Springs' summer crime spike, police minister backs behavioural program
1 year, 7 months ago

Plans underway to tackle Alice Springs' summer crime spike, police minister backs behavioural program

ABC  

Following record-breaking levels of crime and violence in Alice Springs last summer, NT Police say this year will look "markedly different". Key points: NT Police are confident there are adequate plans in place to address crime over the summer period The number of assaults in Alice Springs is trending down, but are still above levels seen in 2021 The police …

Alice Springs youth crime: NT Police, youth workers and the community speak out
5 years, 3 months ago

Alice Springs youth crime: NT Police, youth workers and the community speak out

ABC  

It's a weekday evening in Alice Springs, the clock is edging towards 10:00pm and the temperature is still in the high 30s; but youth worker Nathan Coelli's workday is only just beginning. Key points: Representatives from more than 10 Aboriginal organisations met in recent weeks to discuss strategies to curb youth crime Several Alice Springs businesses are locking their doors …

'Town under siege': Alice Springs community calls for action on youth crime
7 years, 3 months ago

'Town under siege': Alice Springs community calls for action on youth crime

ABC  

The Northern Territory Government is under increasing pressure over crime, with calls for immediate action in Alice Springs ahead of the Christmas holidays. Recent crimes: November 11: 33yo man bashed by group of about 20 youths outside fast food outlet November 16: Rock throwing attack injures 9-year-old boy in a taxi November 18: Four boys aged 7–10 ransack Bradshaw Primary …

Pressure builds for Alice Springs youth curfew
12 years, 2 months ago

Pressure builds for Alice Springs youth curfew

ABC  

Chief Minister Terry Mills says he is in discussions with Northern Territory Police Commissioner John McRoberts about options for imposing a youth curfew in Alice Springs. Mr Mills says levels of crime are concerning but warns a curfew would need to be properly resourced and supported to be effective. Alice Springs Councillor Eli Melky says he plans to reintroduce a …

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