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16 August 2026

'Broken and grateful': Alice Springs farewells Kumanjayi Little Baby

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'Broken and grateful': Alice Springs farewells Kumanjayi Little Baby

There was a sombre atmosphere at Kumanjayi Little Baby's funeral, with speeches punctuated by the cries of mourners.

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