Alice Springs is in the news after a suspected abduction of 5-year-old Sharon Granites and ensuing tensions after a hospital incident. The NT town is a major hub in Central Australia (Eastern Arrernte: Mparntwe).
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.