Alice Springs: Alcohol limited in Australian town due to violence

Alice Springs: Alcohol limited in Australian town due to violence

A spike in alcohol-fuelled violence has prompted the government to impose the measures.

Albanese spent ‘more time’ in private jet than ‘on the ground’ in Alice Springs

On tonight’s episode of Paul Murray Live, Sky News host Paul Murray discusses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to Alice Springs, Australia Day and the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

PM warned about Alice Springs crime crisis months ago, Dutton says

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has revealed he warned Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the developing crime crisis in Alice Springs as early as last October but the message fell on deaf ears.

Grog bans to tackle ‘urgent challenges’ facing Alice Springs

Anthony Albanese will consider advice on tough new alcohol restrictions next week, as leaders in Alice Springs urge the territory and federal governments to act.

Albanese too slow to respond to Alice Springs violence

The prime minister has avoided pulling rank on NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles for seven months but now, finally, he will have to do so.

Natasha Fyles announces measures to support Alice Springs and Central Australia

NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has announced measures to support Alice Springs and Central Australia and address the alcohol and crime crisis. Ms Fyles acknowledged that “not everyone will be happy” with the government’s announcements but has asked the community to “work with us”. “We will now have takeaway alcohol-free days on Monday and Tuesday,” she said. “We will also have alcohol-reduced hours on the remaining days from three o’clock to…