One of the nation’s most remote towns Nhulunbuyis fighting for long-term survival.
Rio Tinto’s bauxite mine in North East Arnhem Land is preparing to close before the end of the decade, and supermarket Woolworths is considering pulling out as the population drops.
The federal government says it’s committed to work with Indigenous clans to ensure their future, as they build local economic and tourism ventures.
A warning this story contains images of people who have died.
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