Tennant Creek unrest turned fatal sparks anger over paused mediation program | ABC NEWS

Once dubbed 'a town with a heart of gold' due to its past mining booms, the Northern Territory outback town of Tennant Creek has faced major heartache, after unrest turned deadly and a 21-year-old man was killed almost a fortnight ago.

And while authorities believe the stabbing death was due to a long-running feud between family groups, many say it highlights broader issues that need to be addressed.

Emma Masters was in Tennant Creek for Stateline Northern Territory.

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