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.

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Finke

Finke desert race with police car image

About

Known as Aputula, the area was the land of the Southern Arrernte people.

The township of Finke is just north of the South Australian border in the Northern Territory, and was originally settled as a railway town, telegraph station and a service centre to the surrounding 100,000 hectares of cattle stations. The old Ghan Railway crossed the Finke River just north of the township.

Home of the Finke Desert Race which attractions thousands of people to the community for the June long weekend each year.

Hiking, motocross, fishing is all popular with some of the best scenery and attractions the NT has to offer.

Education

Finke School caters to primary and middle school years. School of the Air is also available.

Health

The Aputula Health Clinic is located in the community and staffed by Registered Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers and a visiting doctor.

Attractions

  • Finke Gorge
  • Finke River