Alice Springs has been thrust into the spotlight following a series of violent incidents, leading to a federal government intervention. The unrest began with a riot through the streets, as captured in new unseen CCTV footage, escalating concerns over safety and prompting calls for a total federal takeover of the town. In response to the violence, which included a significant attack on a 16-year-old girl and widespread damage to businesses in the CBD, the government has implemented a 14-day curfew for individuals under the age of 18. This measure comes alongside the deployment of additional officers to manage what has been described as 'mob violence'. The situation has sparked a debate on the handling of violence among Aboriginal communities, with some commentators criticizing the mainstream media's reluctance to address the issue. Jacinta Price has called on Aboriginal elders to condemn the attack, while Darren Clarke provided insights into how the riot started, and the mayor has requested the territory government to temporarily step aside.
A strict youth curfew is in effect in Alice Springs, and more officers are being deployed after a wave of 'mob violence' in the Northern Territory town. @GdDickerson #9News https://t.co/ySognj6tbl
The government has announced a curfew for Alice Springs after business owners were forced to take shelter when a large group of people smashed, kicked and threw rocks at glass doors and cars in the CBD. > https://t.co/DJvgRdrKLD https://t.co/syYusNu4ch
A youth gets curb stomped by a rival in Alice Springs. No one on the mainstream in Australia wants to talk about the violence among aboriginals because that would be racist. https://t.co/MTs3zPI31U
Breaking: An "emergency situation" has been declared in Alice Springs, with the government implementing a curfew in the CBD for anyone under the age of 18, effective tonight, for 14 days. https://t.co/pz50gfjjW9
New unseen CCTV: A violent riot through the streets of Alice Springs on Tuesday has ramped up calls for a total federal government takeover of the town, with the mayor calling for the territory’s government to temporarily step aside. Full story: https://t.co/armSNTtaBR https://t.co/1GXJCZxjrQ
WOW. A riot has erupted in Alice Springs. Darren Clarke explains how it started. 🎧https://t.co/TnXsN7tVTk🎧
Where is Albo with this on an attack on a 16yo girls or his useless Minister of Indigenous Affairs. Both are missing after the failed voice referendum @RositaDaz48 Jacinta Price calls on Aboriginal elders to condemn attack on 16yo girl in Alice Springs https://t.co/6EtG63KZd3