General
Toddler drowns in public pool in remote community near Alice Springs
A toddler has drowned in a public swimming pool in the remote community of Kintore, about 530 kilometres west of Alice Springs.
Key points:
- The toddler was found unresponsive
- Police says attempts to resuscitate the child were unsuccessful
- Detectives are travelling to the community to investigate
In a statement, NT Police said local workers in the community found the child unresponsive earlier today.
Police were notified about midday but it is not yet known exactly when the incident occurred.
“Attempts to resuscitate the child were unsuccessful,” the statement read.
“Detectives are travelling to the community to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
Known locally as Walungurru, the remote Indigenous community of Kintore is home…
-
Noosa News14 hours agoPill checking to resume in Queensland months after government axed funding
-
Business17 hours agoWhy Austal, Boss Energy, Harvey Norman, and NextDC shares are charging higher today
-
Noosa News23 hours agoThe Full Trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos’ Emma Stone-Led CEO-Kidnapping Dark Comedy ‘Bugonia’ Is Here
-
Business17 hours agoWhy Lynas, Mesoblast, PEXA, and Sayona Mining shares are tumbling today