Riots and a shocking child case in Alice Springs spark nationwide alarm as authorities urge calm amid violent unrest and a sudden abduction search. Alice Springs: NT town, third-largest in the territory.
Sharon Granites, a five-year-old girl, remains missing near Alice Springs as authorities continue a large-scale search. A recently released prisoner, Jefferson Lewis, is being sought for information after being in Sharon’s family home at the time of her disappearance. Police believe Sharon may still be alive as the investigation widens and community volunteers assist the effort.
The diphtheria outbreak in Australia has reached multiple states and territories, with the Northern Territory reporting hundreds of cases and at least one death. Health authorities warn vaccination rates are driving transmission, while Indigenous communities are disproportionately affected. Officials say cases are now decreasing after peaking earlier in 2026.