Discover the latest on the public disorder declaration and snap curfew in Alice Springs. Stay informed on the escalating situation in the town!
The town of Alice Springs is currently facing a tumultuous period as Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy issued a Public Disorder Declaration, prompting a curfew to be implemented for the next three nights. This decision comes in response to a series of violent incidents, including assaults, a brawl involving 80 people, and a knife attack, leading to concerns about public safety. As Naidoc week celebrations kick off, residents find themselves under a strict three-night curfew following the recent spike in criminal activities.
Amidst the chaos, arrests have been made in connection to domestic violence and assault on a police officer incidents. A 42-year-old female and a 26-year-old man were apprehended for their alleged involvement in separate incidents in Alice Springs. Shadow Indigenous affairs spokesperson Jacinta Nampijinpa Price expressed support for the curfew, reflecting the community's mixed sentiments towards the imposed restrictions.
The town of Alice Springs remains on edge as a second curfew is announced by Police Commissioner Michael Murphy, indicating escalating concerns over public safety. With the recent wave of crime, including an aggravated robbery involving three youths at a service station, the authorities are taking swift measures to address the growing unrest in the area.
In a unique move, the entire town of Alice Springs is plunged into a snap three-day lockdown, a first of its kind in Australia. This dramatic step highlights the severity of the situation and the urgent need to restore peace and order in the community.
Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy has issued a Public Disorder Declaration (PDD) for Alice Springs. The Declaration includes a ...
The Northern Territory police commissioner has declared a curfew in Alice Springs for the next three nights following a string of violent incidents in the ...
As Naidoc week celebrations begin, residents subjected to three-night order after violent assaults, brawl involving 80 people and knife attack.
Northern Territory Police have arrested a 42-year-old female in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred in Alice Springs yesterday.
Shadow Indigenous affairs spokesperson Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says Mparntwe/Alice Springs would 'welcome' another curfew, even if it was only tempor...
Northern Territory Police have arrested a 26-year-old man after he allegedly ran over a police officer at a takeaway liquor outlet in Alice Springs.
Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy has announced a second curfew in Mparntwe/Alice Springs for three nights.
Alice Springs will go into a three-night curfew following an appalling weekend of crime in the town, includ...
Northern Territory Police have arrested three youths in relation to an aggravated robbery at a service station on the Stuart Highway in Alice Springs ...
Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy announced the snap curfew on Monday afternoon. “This afternoon I signed off on a public social disorder ...
The entire town of Alice Springs will be plunged into a snap three-day lockdown in what is believed to be an Australian-first, following a string of violent ...
Northern Territory Police have served a notice of suspension on two licensed premises both located on Todd Street in Alice Springs.
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The Northern Territory Police Commissioner has activated a snap 72 hour curfew between the hours of 10pm-6am, after what was described as a “horror” weekend ...
Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney says the Commonwealth is investing in more police and liquor inspectors, as well as better domestic ...
Three-night stay-at-home order issued for town after weekend violence, including a brawl involving 80 people.
Signage on a Police vehicle in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. The curfew follows a three-week curfew banning anyone under 18 from the town's centre between ...
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The 10pm to 6am restrictions are in place until tomorrow and unlike previous curfews with age limits in place, this one applies to everyone. Town Mayor, Matt ...
After the first night of a new curfew in the outback town of Alice Springs, there's fresh debate about the causes of crime and possible solutions.