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Community members begin an indefinite sit-in to try save the NCIE from closure

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Community members trying to save the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence from closure, have taken matters into their own hands by launching an indefinite sit-in. As political infighting ramps up between the state and federal organisations that own and operate the Centre, locals say they'll continue to occupy it until sense prevails.
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