Tennant Creek's fatal unrest sparks anger over paused mediation program | ABC NEWS

Once dubbed 'a town with a heart of gold' due to its past mining booms, the Northern Territory outback town of Tennant Creek has faced major heartache, after unrest turned deadly and a 21-year-old man was killed almost a fortnight ago. And while authorities believe the stabbing death was due to a long-running feud between family groups, many say it highlights broader issues that need to be addressed. Emma Masters was in Tennant Creek for Stateline Northern Territory. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-23/nt-stateline-tennant-creek-safety-after-stabbing-death/106822804 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia #ABCNewsNT