An apology to Aboriginal Territorians

I, Michael Murphy, Commissioner of the Northern Territory Police am deeply sorry to all Aboriginal Territorians, for the past harms and injustices caused by members of the Northern Territory Police.

I formally apologise for the hurt inflicted upon Aboriginal people, and together with my fellow officers, I commit the NT Police service to do the hard work to transform our relationship with Aboriginal Territorians for a safer community for all.

We know that we cannot change or undo the past, but together we can commit to not repeating our mistakes and the injustices.

Minyerri

About

The Alawa people have lived in South-Eastern Arnhem Land for thousands of years. Minyerri is 240km southeast of Katherine along the Roper Highway. 

Elsey Homestead is about 150km. The world famous Katherine Gorge is 250km from Minyerri.

The area is prime cattle country with numerous cattle stations surrounding the community.

Education

Minyerri has one school covering from year 1 through to year 12.

The school principal has lived and worked in Minyerri for many years and the school has a good reputation for attendance and results.

Health

The health clinic is located within the community and is staffed by health nurses on-call around the clock.

Attractions

  • Roper River Barramundi Fishing
  • Mataranka Thermal Springs
  • Katherine Gorge