Alice Springs ' Mayor has welcomed the extension of a youth curfew in the town from two to three weeks, although flagging a key challenge which continues to underpin youth crime in the region.
Echoing NT Chief Minister Eva Lawler’s remarks of the curfew showing promising results, Alice Springs Mayor Matt Paterson said the community response had been overwhelmingly positive. Watch Alice Springs Mayor Matt Paterson's interview and the full Kenny Report program on demand with the SkyNews.com.au Streaming Subscription below.
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