Parrtjima light festival moves live events out of Alice Springs mall because of crime concerns
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Parrtjima visitors enjoy an artwork created by Benita Cavanagh during last year s festival.
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Organisers of a major tourism drawcard event in Alice Springs say no live events will be held in the town s mall this year because of concerns about potential anti-social behaviour.
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The Parrtjima light festival will not program any live events in the Alice Springs mall this year
Teenagers allegedly drove a stolen car through the location last year
A local business owner says the area is a crime hotspot