Remote Australian Aboriginal community erupts in spear-wielding brawls among 40 armed men.
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Police deployed to Ramingining Aboriginal community after huge fights with spears and weapons. 40 combatants clashed outside clinic on Saturday. Group dispersed with elder help but reformed Sunday. Two men suffered injuries treated at clinic. 40-year-old man charged with aggravated assault. Extra police surged to restore order in 900-person town. Videos show men facing off with sticks and spears in rain. Women and children screamed in background. 4WD had smashed window during mud fight. Superintendent deems violence unacceptable. Calls for elders to reinforce cultural authority. Enforcement alone cannot stop escalation. Community leadership needed to prevent more brawls.

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