Faced with accusations of racism, the Haven Hostel in Alice Springs came up with the claim that it was a hostel for “international guests only”. Guy Rundle found out that isn’t quite true.
Alice Springs
Introducing the first Northern Territory-based Federal Court judge
In a part of the country where customary law is still strong, payback can involve punishment – but can also carry rewards. Just ask Northern Territory QC, John Reeves. He is currently holidaying on the Greek islands, but tomorrow will be elevated to the Federal Court bench, writes legal commentator Gwen Byrnie.
Spin v reality: Alice anger over intervention legislation
A fiery public meeting of 300 people in Alice Springs yesterday was told by Indigenous leader Pat Turner that the Federal Government’s intervention legislation was “a national shame”, writes Graham Ring from Alice Springs.
Is there a shock-jock in the house?
Former Alice Springs ‘radio announcer’ Matt Conlan is the latest addition to a Northern Territory parliament which is rarely accused of harbouring an overabundance of talent. Sadly, the track record of the Country Liberal Party’s newest parliamentarian offers no great cause for optimism, writes Graham Ring.
The serious drinking towns: Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and Katherine
If Minister Brough is really serious about his pledge to rid communities of the “rivers of grog”, a good start would be to go much closer to the source of the “rivers”, writes Graham Ring.
The bleak historical realities of Commonwealth control of Indigenous affairs
Rod Hagen worked in Alice Springs as an anthropologist in the 1970s, at the time when the Commonwealth relinquished control of the reserves and settlements. Its policies of paternalistic assimilation and integration left a legacy of misery that none would want to see repeated.
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Little Children are scared
In Alice Springs, the Federal Government’s taskforce has hit town and the troops in their camouflage fatigues are heading for Mutitjulu today. But there’s nothing to be concerned about …
