The ABC’s controversial coverage of an Alice Springs town hall is coming under increased scrutiny with an Indigenous Senator accusing the national broadcaster of not caring about the town’s residents.
The Save Alice Springs meeting was attended by a diverse range of people, with some 3000 residents gathering at the convention centre on Monday night.
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