Young people in Alice Springs are currently under a curfew, meaning they can't be outside between 6pm and 6am. The Northern Territory Government made the announcement in an effort to curb youth crime in the area.

It is a move that has garnered worldwide media attention with the likes of CNN and The New York Times all covering this story.

But what is the community saying? And does this deal with the root of the issue? We explain what is happening in today's deep dive.

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Audio producer: Emmeline Peterson

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Young people in Alice Springs are currently under a curfew, meaning they can't be outside between 6pm and 6am. The Northern Territory Government made the announcement in an effort to curb youth crime in the area.
It is a move that has garnered worldwide media attention with the likes of CNN and The New York Times all covering this story.
But what is the community saying? And does this deal with the root of the issue? We explain what is happening in today's deep dive.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Emmeline Peterson
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Why young people can't go out after 6pm in Alice Springs

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