A deep dive into the dark side of Alice Springs, Australia.Troubleexplores the complexities of crime and justice in a remote town grappling with social disorder. Through detailed courtroom accounts, Kieran Finnane unveils the tragic stories of violence, feuding families, and the struggles of Aboriginal communities within a dual legal system.
From domestic abuse to murder, Finnane connects the dots between alcohol abuse, racial tension, and the challenges of reconciliation. This book is for readers seeking a nuanced understanding of the Australian outback, its people, and the difficult path toward healing. Discover the human stories behind the headlines and the search for justice in a town being painfully remade.
Kieran Finnaneis a founding journalist at theAlice Springs News, an independent weekly started by Central Australia’s longest serving journalist, Erwin Chlanda, in 1994. Kieran also writes for national publications such asCrikey,Griffith Review,Art Monthly AustraliaandArtlink.
Trouble is an eye-opening expose on the justice system in Alice Springs, Australia. An engrossing read that reveals law and justice are not always the same thing, especially when Indigenous Australians are involved.