

Alice Springs
Location CityAlice Springs is an Australian town facing issues including crime, school governance, and historical cases.
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Alice Springs is a town in the Northern Territory of Australia. Recent news highlights several concerning issues within the region. Firstly, the death of Bradley John Murdoch, the murderer of British tourist Peter Falconio, has resurfaced, with reports detailing his refusal to reveal the location of Falconio's body until his death. Separately, an Indigenous school in Alice Springs is facing potential collapse following the conviction of its former principal, Gavin Morris, for assaulting Indigenous students. An independent investigation also revealed serious governance issues at the school, leading to redundancies that threaten its viability. These events underscore ongoing challenges related to crime, justice, and the well-being of Indigenous communities in and around Alice Springs, raising concerns about the town's social fabric and the future of its institutions.
Last updated: August 5, 2026
News from Alice Springs


Kumanjayi Little Baby’s mother was not supported to protect her children while escaping domestic violence, review finds

Peter Falconio murder: British expert says he has identified a ‘most likely’ burial location

Australian killer's final police interview footage released

Peter Falconio murder 25 years on: new footage shows dying Australian outback killer’s refusal to reveal body’s location

Diphtheria outbreak: residents of remote NT community say health clinic has no hand sanitiser

NT police will not lay charges against officers over Kumanjayi White’s death while being restrained at Coles

NT laws to allow police to hold young people for 48 hours will be ‘funnelling Aboriginal children into prisons’, advocates warn

Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities
