Alice Springs begins $8.8 million center amid local elders' backlash
Construction on an $8.8 million multicultural center began in Alice Springs last week, despite local Arrernte elders claiming they were not consulted. Chief Minister Lia Finnochiaro defended the decision, stating the project is compliant with prior approvals, while senior elder Doris Stuart Kngwarreye expressed discontent over the lack of respect for cultural sensitivities.
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Published 13 Nov 2026, 05:59 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 06:10 UTC
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