Hundreds protest at Pine Gap in largest demonstration in decades
About 300 people have protested outside the Pine Gap defence facility in Alice Springs, in what organisers described as the largest demonstration at the site in decades. Arrernte traditional owners delivered a letter to the front gates demanding the return of their land, while protesters called for the facility to be closed. The rally took place on Monday afternoon near the high-security base, which is jointly operated by Australia and the United States.Police established traffic checks several kilometres from the site and stopped people about 200 metres from the gated entrance on foot. Protesters were required to show identification before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 12:00 LONDON
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