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The NAIDOC Awards recognise the best and brightest. The 2026 gala and ceremony to announce the winners took place last night in Mparntwe Alice Springs.
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The NAIDOC Awards recognise the best and brightest. The 2026 gala and ceremony to announce the winners took place last night in Mparntwe Alice Springs.
Alice Springs will host a day of remembrance and community on August 15, dedicated to honouring Kumanjayi Little Baby while also marking the National NAIDOC Awards.

The mother of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, who was allegedly murdered in Alice Springs last month, has implored politicians not to exploit her child's death, stating her heart is 'broken into a million pieces' as Labor introduced condolence motions in parliament.

A 47-year-old man, Jefferson Lewis, has been charged with murder and two sexual assaults following the death of a five-year-old girl in Australia, whose body was found near Alice Springs after an extensive police search.
A week after the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, Alice Springs is reportedly a town profoundly changed, reflecting on the incident's impact on the community.

Unrest has erupted in Alice Springs following the arrest of Jefferson Lewis in connection with the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby. Police have stated they will charge individuals involved in the subsequent disturbances.
A fugitive has been arrested in connection with the death of a girl in Alice Springs, as reported by SMH.com.au.
A mother expresses her grief following the tragic conclusion of a search for her child in Alice Springs, indicating the loss of her "Little Baby."

Australian police are conducting an extensive search for a five-year-old girl who disappeared in Alice Springs, with suspicions of kidnapping.
Alice Springs held a sombre funeral for Kumanjayi Little Baby, marked by speeches and the cries of mourners. The community gathered to bid farewell.

The family of Kumanjayi White, an Indigenous man who died after being restrained by plain-clothes police in an Alice Springs supermarket, has launched legal action challenging the decision not to charge the officers involved.
Thousands gathered across Australia to honor the life of 5-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, a week after her body was found in Alice Springs, with a heartfelt speech delivered on behalf of her grieving mother.

A man has been charged with the murder and sexual assault of a five-year-old Indigenous Australian girl, whose death sparked widespread outrage and riots in the Australian outback.
Aboriginal Elders have called for calm in Alice Springs following recent unrest and violence that erupted after the death of a child, with anger cited as the cause.

A five-year-old child named Sharon was found dead near Alice Springs, Australia, leading to the arrest of a male suspect.

An arrest has been made in connection with the death of Kumanjayi Baby Girl, an Indigenous Australian child, leading to police condemning violence in Alice Springs. Her relatives continue to mourn, as the NT chief minister had previously foreshadowed charges.

Northern Territory police are intensifying their search for five-year-old Sharon Granites, who was last seen in her Alice Springs home on Sunday morning, with investigators believing she is still alive.

The investigation, completed by an interstate police force, examined the conduct of two Northern Territory officers who restrained and killed the 24-year-old boy inside the Alice Springs supermarket.

Hundreds gathered in Alice Springs, adorned with flashes of pink, to pay emotional tributes and farewell Kumanjayi Little Baby, a five-year-old girl allegedly murdered in April.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with the family of 5-year-old Warlpiri girl Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was found after an extensive search in Alice Springs.

Jefferson Lewis, 47, charged with the alleged murder of 5-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, was excused from appearing at his first court hearing in Alice Springs.
Jefferson Lewis, 47, has been charged with murder and two sexual assaults following the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was found near Alice Springs after an extensive police search.

Turkish police used tear gas and made dozens of arrests as they clashed with protesters during May Day rallies in Istanbul. The demonstrations saw significant confrontations between authorities and participants.

The body of a five-year-old Indigenous girl, who had been missing for five days, was tragically discovered in Australia, leading to a murder investigation and shock across the nation. A 47-year-old man has been identified as a suspect in her death.

Authorities in Australia, Jamaica, and Alaska have separately reported the discovery of bodies believed to be those of missing individuals, concluding various search operations.

A widespread manhunt is underway in Alice Springs for five-year-old Sharon Granites, who was last seen at her home early Sunday morning, sparking fears for her safety.

Residents in central Australia, particularly Alice Springs, are facing soaring electricity costs due to extreme heat, highlighting the financial burden of climate change on vulnerable communities.