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Violence-racked remote NT community appeals for social club trial

ABC News
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AlcoholSubstance AbuseCrimeIndigenous PolicyIndigenous Australians

After 30 years without a local drinking venue, some leaders in Wadeye want to trial opening a licensed social club.

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Jake Clark is frustrated that the Wadeye social club is still sitting empty.
Jake Clark is frustrated that the Wadeye social club is still sitting empty.

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