The death of a five-year-old Warlpiri girl has sent Alice Springs into a deep grief, but locals say the search showcased the town at its best

Warning: This article contains images of and references to Indigenous Australians who have died

Flowers line the entrance to a small community, tucked away on the side of a major highway. The words “love and strength” and “RIP” peek out between the petals.

People from all walks of life in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, a city in the red centre of Australia, have come to pay their respects to a little girl last seen alive at this camp almost one week ago.

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