'Life-saving' charity for mums faces closing support

BBC Health Tuesday 06 October 2026, 05:20 UTC 1 min read

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The charity recently lost out on a bid for funding and now might have to close its waiting list.

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Remote NT health clinic shut down in Alpurrurulam following unrest and threats to staff In short: The health clinic in Alpurrurulam, also known as Lake Nash, has been shut down after staff had to be evacuated amid threats and community-wide unrest. The Barkly Regional Council is pressuring the NT government to reopen the community's police station to improve safety. Police and locals say black market alcohol from across the border in Queensland has contributed to the recent violence.

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