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Alcohol Ban in Alice Springs After Unrest Linked to Child’s Death

In response to the unrest, NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said takeaway alcohol would be banned on May 1 and limited the following day.
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Alcohol Ban in Alice Springs After Unrest Linked to Child’s Death
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Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
5/1/2026|Updated: 5/1/2026
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The Northern Territory (NT) government has imposed a temporary ban on takeaway alcohol in Alice Springs following recent disorder in the town.

The town is experiencing heightened tensions after violence broke out following the arrest of a man accused of murdering a five-year-old girl.
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Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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