

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: June 13, 2026
News from Alice Springs


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

Crisis of First Nations children in care will worsen under NT child protection reforms, advocates warn

Mother of Kumanjayi Little Baby asks politicians not to leverage child’s death: ‘My heart is broken into a million pieces’

Kumanjayi Little Baby: Advocates say five-year-old’s death ‘should not be politicised’ as hundreds gather at vigils

Vigils to be held across Australia for murdered 5-year-old girl

Jefferson Lewis excused from appearing in court over alleged murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby
