Hundreds gather in Alice Springs ahead of Pine Gap protest:
Hundreds of activists and academics have gathered in Alice Springs to join Arrernte traditional ...
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Protest Erupts Over Pine Gap Expansion and Land RightsMore than 500 activists and Arrernte elders gathered in Alice Springs to oppose Pine Gap's military growth and land restrictions.
Key FactsJul 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
- Pine Gap has operated for nearly six decades as a secretive joint Australian-US military base that continues to expand its surveillance capabilities.
- Protesters express concern about its role in global intelligence and Australia's involvement in US-led conflicts.
- Arrernte traditional owners highlight restricted access to sacred sites within the facility and seek compensation for land damage.
- The event began with a smoking ceremony, reinforcing solidarity between activists and Indigenous communities.
Australia should not be 'dragged into' US wars.— Nathalie Farah, organiser of the Pine Gap protest in Alice Springs
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