Alice Springs

2023 - 1 - 20

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NT government issues ultimatum to alcohol retailers amid Alice ... (The Guardian)

Northern Territory police minister warns businesses to self-regulate or authorities will toughen laws to help curb rising street crime and family violence.

and so the kids are just free to do what they like, so off they go,” Liddle said. Escalating tensions have also led to concerns about the potential for vigilante-style behaviour. “We were seeing an increase in dysfunction within families and alcohol was a very, very big driving causational factor,” Worden said. Around 800 people have been added to the register in Alice Springs in recent weeks. Paterson said the NT was “due for a heavy-handed response”. A number of communities remain inaccessible.

Peter Dutton calls for the federal government to act on Alice Springs ... (ABC News)

Peter Dutton says he fears there'll be "tragedy" in Alice Springs as the town battles an intense, violent and prolonged crime crisis.

It's a tricky space around powers," she said. "I understand that from conversations yesterday, the federal government are not keen to play in that space. She said that decision had come from the retailers and had not been at a request from government, but said she "applauded" the move. "The mayor up there has called the Attorney-General, asking for additional federal police resources, and the Albanese Government has refused that," Mr Dutton said. Mr Dutton on Friday said to 9 News the crisis in Alice Springs was a "national disgrace". Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has ramped up calls for the federal government to take urgent action in Alice Springs, where a prolonged and frequently violent crime crisis has taken hold.

Harrowing call from Alice Springs resident amid crime pandemic (2GB)

Alice Springs resident Darren Clarke spoke to Ben Fordham this morning about the intensity of the crime wave overtaking the town. Darren is the owner of the ...

Alice Springs businessman claims he was broken into 41 times ... (Daily Mail)

An Alice Springs businessman has explained in stark detail how scared local people are - and why - as a new wave of violent crime, using 'axes and machetes' ...

'Get your arse into gear Prime Minister and get out there! 'If I come at you swinging an axe, what are you going to do? It is out of control.' 'I've had everything you can think of [happen], and I'm not alone. Leader of the Northern Territory opposition, Lia Finocchiaro (pictured) said in a speech last month that Alice Springs businesses are closing with staff to afraid to go to work because of crime in the town Youths are seen terrorizing the streets of Alice Springs as locals call for help to tackle the crime wave Leader of the Northern Territory opposition, Lia Finocchiaro said in a speech last month that Alice Springs businesses are closing with staff too afraid to go to work. As of January, 2023 the outback town's only prison is stretched beyond capacity and police are forced to house convicted criminals in police stations. The number of property offences including break-ins and car thefts per year in the town has increased from 4,360 in 2017 to 7,820 last year. Darren Clark, a former baker and cafe owner, has endured wave after wave of attacks on the three businesses he has run in Alice Springs The number of property offences including break-ins and car thefts per year in the town has increased from 4,360 in 2017 to 7,820 last year Darren Clark, a former baker and cafe owner, has endured wave after wave of attacks on the three businesses he has run in Alice Springs.

Peter Dutton reveals concerns about Alice Springs as government ... (PerthNow)

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has revealed his dark fears for one NT town besieged by a crisis of youth crime.

“The Attorney-General met with the mayor to discuss the situation and hear his concerns,” the spokesperson said. Mr Paterson told the ministers crime had reached “crisis levels” and wanted the help of the Australian Defence Force and Australian Federal Police. “The mayor up there has called the Attorney-General asking for additional Federal Police resources, the Albanese Government has refused that,” he told the Nine Network.

Alice Springs is a 'scary' place as calls come for the ADF to intervene (Sky News Australia)

Alice Springs Mayor Matt Paterson says the CBD has become such a “scary” place and the government is considering calling up the Australian Defence Force to ...

Liquor licence suspension in Alice Springs (Mirage News)

Northern Territory Police have served a notice of suspension on a licenced premises located on Todd Street in Alice Springs today. Acting Commander.

Domestic violence, property crime, road incidents and antisocial behaviour are all often symptoms of this wide ranging problem. At the conclusion of the 48-hour period, trade under the licence is permitted again, however investigations by police will continue. “Under section 258 of the Liquor Act 2019, police have suspended their licence for a period of 48 hours.