Aboriginal flag flies over Alice Springs landmark for the first time

The community witnessed an emotional flag-raising ceremony on Anzac Hill after a campaign spanning 30 years.

Aboriginal women celebrating their triumph on Anzac Hill in Alice Springs. Source: Tangentyere Council (Supplied)

It was a day that will go down in history.

After three decades of heated debate, opposition and a tightly contested council vote, the Aboriginal flag was finally flown at Alice Spring’s Anzac Hill on Monday to mark NAIDOC Week celebrations in the Northern Territory.

The flag was raised at midday after a smoking ceremony and address from Alice Springs town councillor Catherine Satour. She was instrumental in allowing the Aboriginal flag to be raised in the outback town’s landmark on special occasions.

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