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Cop’s racist texts, and ancient rock art at risk

Ancient indigenous sacred sites and rock art could be saved from destruction by developers in a sweeping new audit – but not everyone’s happy. 

Plus, NT policeman Zachary Rolfe has lost a legal fight to keep secret messages between him and other officers, described as racist, disgusting and offensive.

Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian’s website or search for The Australian in your app store.

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.

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