Aboriginal people accused of crimes in Alice Springs are increasingly forced to represent themselves after a staff exodus from the country’s largest Indigenous legal service. Those on the ground fear the system is on the brink of collapse, not just because of a severe shortage of permanent staff, but because the Territory’s crime crisis is pushing so many people into the justice system. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3IAFCkD | The Australian

FLOOD SAFETY IN LANGUAGE Northern Territory Emergency Services are urging people to stay safe over the wet weekend. Here are some safety messages from NTES Aboriginal Liaison Officers in Arrernte and Luritja. They say people shouldn’t leave community once the rain starts, and tell people where they should go to get the latest information. | ABC Alice Springs

Welcome to our new citizens! The Alice Springs community has welcomed nearly 50 new citizens from all corners of the globe during the town's Australia Day celebrations this morning. 🎥 ABC News | ABC Alice Springs