What's really happening in Alice Springs

<p>Violence and vandalism in Alice Springs became a national fascination this year.</p><p>First Peter Dutton, then Anthony Albanese flew into town, after rates of alcohol-related assault rose by 68 per cent in 2022.</p><p>One community meeting, held by a group calling itself ‘Save Alice Springs’, became a focal point of the media’s coverage.</p><p>But another meeting took place as well. On the edge of town, hundreds of Indigenous leaders and community members came together to discuss the crisis.</p><p>Today, Gunaikurnai/Wotjobaluk writer and contributor to <em>The Saturday Paper </em>Ben Abbatangelo on the real issues facing Alice Springs. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Contributor to <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Ben Abbatangelo.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>