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Darwin divided over decision to scrap Dan Murphy’s development near dry Aboriginal communities – ABC News
It’s been a five-year saga that has divided the community over the longstanding issue of alcohol abuse in Australia’s drunkest city — and today’s decision to scrap…
Helen Fejo-Frith’s phone has been running off the hook since Woolworths backed away from its proposed Dan Murphy’s liquor store in Darwin.
- Woolworths announced it would not proceed with the proposed Dan Murphy’s development
- It has been celebrated as a victory for some Aboriginal campaigners, particularly from the nearby Bagot community
- However, a Larrakia traditional owner said the decision would now stop vital road upgrades
As a spokeswoman for the Bagot Aboriginal community, Ms Fejo-Frith has been…
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