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Sport Radio – Sport RadioInside Motor Sport – Alice Buckley TA2 Click here to listen 30 July 2025
Alice Buckely talks about her successful debut in TA2 at Queensland Raceway.
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Tank...2025-07-2718 minSport RadioInside Motor Sport – Alice Buckley TA2 Click here to listen 30 July 2025
Alice Buckely talks about her successful debut in TA2 at Queensland Raceway.
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8CCC RadioPine Gap 40 years on: reflections on facility’s evolution
Pine Gap, the controversial intelligence-gathering facility in Alice Springs remains shrouded in secrecy, and for decades has been a source of contention…
Community groups continue to hold fortnightly vigils outside the US military base, protesting the rising conflicts in Gaza.
40 years ago, activist Bob Boughton began these protests. Today he continues to raise awareness of ongoing concerns, reflecting the facility’s evolution through changing times.
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First aired on T...2025-07-2400 min8CCC RadioReel news -July 2025 – René Sutton
Alice Springs Cinema General Manager René Sutton visited the big Brekky Show to give listeners a run through of what’s on and what’s coming to the Cinema this month.
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8CCC Big BrekkyReel news -July 2025 - René SuttonAlice Springs Cinema General Manager René Sutton visited the big Brekky Show to give listeners a run through of what's on and what's coming to the Cinema this month.Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-2219 minSport Radio – Sport RadioInside Motor Sport – Townsville Review and SVG in Sonoma Click here to listen 16 July 2025
Broc Feeney continues to lead the Supercars field following more success in Townsville and Shane VanGisbergen talks after his 3rd NASCAR Cup win this season in Sonoma.
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2...2025-07-1809 minSport RadioInside Motor Sport – Townsville Review and SVG in Sonoma Click here to listen 16 July 2025
Broc Feeney continues to lead the Supercars field following more success in Townsville and Shane VanGisbergen talks after his 3rd NASCAR Cup win this season in Sonoma.
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8CCC Big BrekkyPine Gap Protests Then and Now - Bob Boughton"Crouched in a ditch with his bike, near the Alice Springs airport, 34-year-old Bob Boughton was about to attempt the craziest political stunt of his life. It was 1985…" Alex Barwick - Spies in the Outback. In the era of Ronald Reagan's Star Wars, Pine Gap facility was expanding. Four men kept a US military Galaxy plane from landing at the Alice Springs airport by riding their bicycles on the tarmac. This morning on the Big Brekky Show, he shared his reflection on the last forty years. Now an adjunct Professor at University of New England, Bob...2025-07-1822 min
8CCC Big BrekkyFinite Library - Beth SometimesTonight the Walk-in Cinema at Watch This Space includes a screening of trailers and shorts concerning momentum, opacity and translation including works by Katarina Zdjelar (Serbia), Alejandro González Iñárritu (Mexico), Simon Ward (Aotearoa), Beth Sometimes (Mparntwe) and Ernabella Video and Television (Pukatja, SA) curated by beth. She spoke this morning on the Big Brekky Show about the event, as well as her wider PhD work. What Happened At The Library is a research-based film project considering how How It Feels is related to What We Know. It revolves around the idea of the library as an im...2025-07-1713 min
8CCC Big BrekkyASTC Reflect on Reconciliation - Kate and CarmelKate Walsh, Alice Springs Town Council Manager of Community and Cultural Development was joined by Carmel, the Community Inclusion Officer, to talk to 8CCC Big Brekky listeners about the first stage in Council's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) framework. Drawing on the national structure to assist organisations to sustainably and strategically take meaningful action to advance reconciliation, they recently completed their Reflect RAP, renamed meeting rooms, based on Arrerndte animals. The chosen animals are Aherre (Red Kangaroo), Arleye (Emu), Yerrampe (Honey Ant), Atywenpe (Perentie), Irretye (Wedge-Tailed Eagle), Artnwere (Dingo) and Unyerre (Thorny Devil)Support the show: https://8ccc...2025-07-1507 minSport RadioInside Motor Sport – GB GP and Townsville Preview Click here to listen 9 July 2025
Oscar Piastri checked his brakes and droped the Trophy in Silverstone, Kai Allen and Lochie Dalton prepare for Townsville and Chaz announces Fabs for Bathurst.
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Lightning...2025-07-0810 minSport Radio – Sport RadioInside Motor Sport – GB GP and Townsville Preview Click here to listen 9 July 2025
Oscar Piastri checked his brakes and droped the Trophy in Silverstone, Kai Allen and Lochie Dalton prepare for Townsville and Chaz announces Fabs for Bathurst.
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8CCC Big BrekkyJustice Reinvestment Conference 2025The Justice Reform Initiative Reinvestment Puzzle Conference 2025 was recently held in Mparntwe/Alice Springs and 8CCC attended the press conference with Chair of the Justice Reform Initiative board, Robert Tickner, Catherine Liddle, CEO at SNAICC and Tyson Carmody from Kings Narrative. Daniel Burdon had the opportunity to ask Catherine Liddle some further questions around Kumanjayi White's recent death in custody in Mparntwe/Alice Springs.Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-0312 min
8CCC Big BrekkyAlice Springs Show 2025 - Andrew BarrettCASS President Andrew Barrett joined Kate in the 8CCC Mparntwe studios to chat about all things Alice Springs Show 2025. Beyond the Yellow Brick Road, there's new offerings this year including a chill space near the poultry exhibition. Come along and enjoy the fun Friday 4th & Saturday 5th - rides, competitions, stalls - a great chance to meet people and friends and see all the entries. Join us on the 8CCC stage!Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-0112 min
8CCC Big BrekkyNT Music Awards - Alana White (TANG)Last Friday, 27 June the NT Music Industry descended on Mparntwe/Alice Springs for the 2025 NT Music Awards. Amongst the many awards for best songs, festivals, photographers and techs, there were a few clear standout winners including Darwin-based punk trio TANG who took out the Peoples' Choice Song of the Year and Best Rock Song of the Year, as well as performing live for an attentive crowd. Drummer and stylist of the band, Alana White, joined us on the Big Brekky Program to relive the exciting night and let us know what's next for TANG.Support the show...2025-06-3010 min
8CCC Big BrekkyJustice Reform Initiative Conference speakers call for changeJustice Reform Initiative’s national conference was held this week in Mparntwe/Alice Springs where more than 350 advocates for reforming Australia’s crisis-ridden justice system echoed Children’s Commissioners nationwide call for the federal government to intervene. Territory and several state governments have been making ‘tough on crime’ reforms, which advocates say will only increase the cost of the nation’s prison system and result in more young people - particularly indigenous children - leading a life of crime. The Initiative’s chairman and former federal Indigenous Affairs minister Robert Tickner said jailing was failing those it was meant to re...2025-06-2704 min
8CCC Big BrekkyTake Back the Track Mparntwe - Morgana Garland-FernandezTake Back the Track is a movement that started in February 2025 to celebrate the love of running and the joy it activates in women and gender-diverse people across the country and to advocate for everyone to be able to exercise in public safely. Following the attacks on at least two female-identifying running in Mparntwe/Alice Springs over the past fortnight, a number of local running groups have joined forced to hold the second Track Back the Track Mparntwe event of the year tonight, Wednesday 25 June at 5pm. Co-organiser Morgana Garland-Fernandez joins us on the Big...2025-06-2511 minSport RadioInside Motor Sport – Ashton Cattach Click here to listen 18 June 2025
Ashton Cattach is working through the Motorsport ranks from Karts, to excels and now in the Toyota 86 Scolarship series.
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Ashton Cattach is working through the Motorsport ranks from Karts, to excels and now in the Toyota 86 Scolarship series.
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8CCC Big BrekkyReel news June 2025 - René SuttonIt's the first week of the school holidays and Alice Springs Cinema is pumping! General Manager, René Sutton chatted with Big Brekky's Kate Lyons-Dawson about what's showing and what to look forward to - including free film Thursdays for the next 3 weeks. This week is Minecraft! Check it all out on their website.Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-2417 minSport RadioInside Motor Sport – The Hooligan Click here to listen 18 June 2025
Michael “Hooligan” Sherwell is quickly becoming a top competitor in the V8 Superutes series, we find out how a couple of years in the corporate box at the Newcastle Supercars Street Race, set Michael on his motor racing journey.
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Michael “Hooligan” Sherwell is quickly becoming a top competitor in the V8 Superutes series, we find out how a couple of years in the corporate box at the Newcastle Supercars Street Race, set Michael on his motor racing journey.
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8CCC Big BrekkySongs Inside - Shalom AlmondDirector, Shooter and Producer, Shalom Almond spoke with Big Brekky's Kate Lyons-Dawson about her documentary Songs Inside, the 2025 winner of the Documentary Australia Award for Best Australian Documentary at the Sydney Film Festival. The award is supported by Documentary Australia with a $20,000 cash prize acknowledging excellence in Australian documentary production, and makes the winning film Academy Award eligible. SONGS INSIDE follows nine women in Adelaide Women's Prison who participate in a music program led by Barkindji singer-songwriter Nancy Bates. Together, they learn to write songs about their experiences of incarceration, culminating in a performance with the Adelaide...2025-06-1918 min
8CCC Big BrekkyKatie Harder - Slow WalkingLocal songwriter Katie Harder visited Big Brekky to chat with Kate about today's release of her album Slow Walking. She spoke through some of the production for the album, as well as her recent Listening Party at the Alice Springs Cinema last week.Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1322 min
8CCC Big BrekkySANE - Rachel GreenThe Big Brekky Show sat down with Rachel Green, CEO with SANE, while she was visiting Mparntwe. SANE is the leading national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health issues in Australia and for the families and friends that support them. She was keen to share details of SANE's work into the development of online wellbeing spaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities that contribute to Closing the Gap objectives and reforms. A peer-based, moderated digital community called Yarning space - SANE Forums, free and accessible to anyone in Australia identifying as Aboriginal or Torr...2025-06-1320 min
8CCC Big BrekkyMparntwe Speaks: Andrew McPhee - Owen KellyOwen Kelly, Director of Dogspike Design and Architecture joined Kate Lyons-Dawson on the Big Brekky Show to tell us about tonight's Mparntwe Speaks talk with Andrew McPhee. Mparntwe Speaks is a series of talks that brings together leading voices in design, architecture, art, culture, and research. Linked by creative thinking that emerges from living and working in Central Australia. Andrew’s visionary work helped shape the built environment of Alice Springs and remote Aboriginal communities from the 1960s through the 1980s. His architecture goes beyond buildings — it’s grounded in a deep understanding of place, people, and culture.2025-06-1219 minSport Radio – Sport RadioInside Motor Sport – Perth Supercars Click here to listen 11 June 2025
Broc Feeney took 2 from 3 races in Perth and he talks about his weekend. Oscar Piastri gives his feedback on winning in Spain.
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Broc Feeney took 2 from 3 races in Perth and he talks about his weekend. Oscar Piastri gives his feedback on winning in Spain.
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Cody McKay is about to start his 100th event in Perth in the Aussie Racing Cars this weekend. He talks about his journey to motorsport and now leading the 2025 Masters Cup.
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Cody McKay is about to start his 100th event in Perth in the Aussie Racing Cars this weekend. He talks about his journey to motorsport and now leading the 2025 Masters Cup.
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8CCC Big BrekkyCDU Open Day 2025 is Community Day for Jodie SummersCDU Associate Vice Chancellor, Central Australia & Barkly, Jodie Summers is someone who arrived for 3 weeks and stayed for 3 decades, loving the community of Mparntwe Alice Springs. She spent some time on the Big Brekky Show to give a run down on all the great offerings at this year's Open Day on Friday 30 May. From tours, reptiles, hands on experiences with hair, visual arts and digital storytelling to musical entertainment, food, children's university activities, trades corner and prizes to be won! That's all in addition to the great information you'll be offered about the right course for you from the...2025-05-2921 minSport Radio – Sport RadioInside Motor Sport – Indy 500 and Monaco Grand Prix Click here to listen 28 May 2025
Alex Palou discusses his first Indianapolis 500 victory and Lando Noris celebrates his first Monaco Grand Prix win.
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2...2025-05-2709 minSport RadioInside Motor Sport – Indy 500 and Monaco Grand Prix Click here to listen 28 May 2025
Alex Palou discusses his first Indianapolis 500 victory and Lando Noris celebrates his first Monaco Grand Prix win.
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8CCC Big BrekkyNicole Walsh - COSBOA - Leveraging For SuccessNicole Walsh, Head of Programs at Council of Small Business Organisations Australia, visited the Big Brekky Show to invite listeners to Leveraging For Success, From Start Up to Export! – an essential information session for Alice Springs businesses looking to grow and explore export opportunities.When: Tuesday 27 May, 3pm - 5pmLocation: Central Australia Development Office (CADO),55 Todd Mall, Alice Springs NTSupport the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-2604 minSport RadioInside Motor Sport – One Raceway appoints Lachlan Mansell Click here to listen 21 May 2025
Lachlan Mansell is heading to One Raceway in Goulburn to take on the role of Motorsport Operations Manager. He discusses his life since moving to Radio fulltime and why this is the right choice for him to return to motorsport.
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8CCC Big BrekkyA farcical send-off for Mparntwe-Alice Springs theatre coupleA well-known couple who have taught generations of local school students the thrill of the stage will soon bid the Red Centre farewell - but not before a farcical send-off, with the play Noises Off now showing at Totem Theatre. 8CCC Big Brekky host Kate Lyons-Dawson spoke to one half of the couple - Kristina Kidd - about the farce she has directed as the final production the Kidds will produce at the community theatre, one week in to a three-week season. Her husband Steve is playing an old burglar (Selsdson Mowbray), in Kristina's version...2025-05-1617 min
8CCC Big BrekkyYouth bike-fixing program looking for help to expand into the BarklyA program teaching young people in Mparntwe-Alice Springs how to fix bicycles, as well as road safety on their bikes, is calling for people and businesses to help them expand into the Barkly. 8CCC Big Brekky host Kate Lyons-Dawson spoke to Alice Ross from Bikes Mwerre on Thursday morning about the program - which started just two years in the Red Centre - and its hopes to expand. Alice said the program had grown out of a similar program in South Australia, and was now running workshops in Alice Springs with young people, school holiday...2025-05-1515 min
8CCC Big BrekkyTerritory literati prepare for writers festival in Mparntwe-Alice SpringsThe countdown for the 2025 NT Writers Festival is now on in Mparntwe-Alice Springs, with just two weeks to go until the event kicks off in beautiful native scenery of Olive Pink Botanical Gardens. Festival Artistic Director Louise Omer sat down with 8CCC Big Brekky host Kate Lyons-Dawson this mornning to talk all things Territory literature, and what NT Writers have plans for the biennial celebration in central Australia. Events catering to the NT's literati and their fans will be held in town from Thursday May 29 through Sunday June , with the official opening on May 30 at 5...2025-05-1517 min
8CCC Big BrekkyTelegraph Station Blacksmith - Shaun LeylandThe Big Brekky team went out during this year's Heritage Festival 2025, where Shaun Leyland has set up at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station. He's hoping to continue demonstrations for the next few months. Listen to how the current blacksmith workshop has been set up. Photo credits: Kelly Knights, Senior Park Ranger - Central ParksSupport the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-0907 min
8CCC Big BrekkyNew native species added to classic of central Australian botanical literatureA classic catalogue of central Australia's native flowers and plants is set to be reborn at a launch in Alice Springs this weekend, with new species painstakingly added to Dr Anne Urban's Wildflowers and Plants of Central Australia. 8CCC's The Big Brekky spoke to Barb Gilfedder about Dr Urban's botanical classic, and the launch of the first revised edition this Saturday at 3pm at Olive Pink Botanical Gardens.Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-0215 min
8CCC Big BrekkyGet ready now for the 2025 Bangtail Muster next Monday!Rotary Club President-Elect Virginia Loy speaks to 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson about this year's Bangtail Muster, kicking off in the centre of Mparntwe-Alice Springs at 10.30am on Monday morning 5 May.Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-3005 min
8CCC Big BrekkyWhere and when to vote in the federal election in Alice Springs on SaturdayWhere and when to vote in Mparntwe-Alice Springs this Saturday with the Australian Electoral Commission's Officer for the Northern Territory, Geoff Bloom, on The Big Brekky.Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-3018 min
8CCC Big BrekkyCelebrate the life of Olive Pink at the Botanical Gardens - Sam HusseyOlive Pink Botanical Gardens' Sam Hussey talks to The Big Brekky about this week's celebration of the life of Alice Springs activist, artist and gardener Olive Pink.Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-2815 min
8CCC Big BrekkyDesert Park Easter and Mother's Day 2025What are your Easter plans this week? Alice Springs Desert Park has their Black Breasted buzzard cracking open Easter eggs during the bird shows and baby bilbies are keeping their mother and aunts very busy. A great place for the family - find out the program. A great idea for Mother's Day too! Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-1906 min
8CCC Big BrekkyFood insecurity, Candidates on environment, New date variety with Centralian TodayCharles Geary dropped in to cover the headlines and highlights of this week's Centralian Today with the Big Brekky Show. Great photos from Parrtjima 2025 and Cup Day, the Plaza upgrade, food insecurity in remote communities and a new date variety in Alice Springs. Get your copy today!Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-1718 min
8CCC Big BrekkySally Balfour tour 2025 - Gleny Rae VirusTickets selling fast for Sally Balfour tour, Katie Harder single launch at Watertank Cafe Some of Mbantua’s favourite folk musicians will be joining forces as part of an intimate finale of Sally Balfour’s first Territory-wide tour and the launch of a fresh single from Katie Harder at the Watertank Cafe in Alice Springs tomorrow night from 6pm, with live music from 7pm. 8CCC’s Kate Lyons-Dawson spoke to Gleny Rae Virus on Big Brekky today ahead of the dinner, folk music and story-telling show at the home of the Alice Sp...2025-04-1618 min
8CCC Big BrekkyVolunteering NT Awards 2025 nomination extended - Megan SaltmarshExecutive Manager NT Megan Saltmarsh took time with the Big Brekky Show to update Alice Springs with the new date for the Volunteering NT Awards. You now have extra time to nominate those important people and groups in our community for the Volunteering NT Awards, extended now until 22 April 2025 and the big night is now 20 May 2025. Check out all the categories, especially the new one for grassroots organisations.Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-1512 min
8CCC Big BrekkyDesert Diva Catherine Satour to play Parrtjima 2025Catherine Satour will be performing at Parrtjima -A Festival of Light in Alice Springs this Saturday 12 April with the Darwin Symphony Orchestra. Catherine will be alongside Bronwyn Stuart and Casii Williams, each with an original song. Later in the night they perform together as the Desert Divas. She drops in to 8CCC's Big Brekky program with MusicNT’s Central Australian Manager, Liz Archer, to speak where the Desert Divas program began and how it has grown since 2011. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-1119 min
8CCC Big BrekkyDobby takes the stage at Parrtjima 2025Performing this Sunday 13 April at the 2025 Parrtjima - A Festival in Light is DOBBY (AKA Rhyan Clapman), proud Filipino and Murrawarri rapper, drummer, composer, and producer. DOBBY composed the soundscapes for Parrtjima 2021 & 2022 in Alice Springs. He chats with 8CCC's Kate on The Big Brekky program. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-1111 min
8CCC Big BrekkyWeekly news headlines with the Centralian Today: Federal election; Eid celebrations; a Ronald McDonald homestay in Central AusCharles Geary, local journalist for The Centralian Today, Central Australia's independent newspaper, gives the Big Brekky program to taste of the weekly news headlines. Tune in to hear about the federal election, local community Eid al-Fitr celebrations for the end of a month's fasting in Ramadan, the possibility of a Ronald McDonald House homestay facility opening in Alice Springs, and more. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-1019 min
8CCC Big BrekkyFlickerfest 2025 - Bronwyn KiddThe Flickerfest Festival Director Bronwyn Kidd was on hand to unpack this year's Flickerfest offerings in Mparntwe Alice Springs on Friday and Saturday 11 & 12 April on the Araluen Circus Lawns from 7.30pm. The Big Brekky Show heard all about the selection process and this year's local inclusion - award-winning film The Fix-It-Man And The Fix-It-Wooman, directed by Cornelius Ebatarinja & Nelson Armstrong and written by Rhonda Sharpe & Courtney Collins Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-0812 min
8CCC Big BrekkyBeanie Festival, Bush Foods, Hospital Donations - The Centralian Today headlines with Charles GearyCharles Geary from The Centralian Today discussed some of the big news stories this week on the Big Brekky Show, including the announcement that the Beanie festival will end in 2026. Rayleen Brown adds her voice to the Love Letters to Alice campaign, Reptile Centre celebrates 25 years and Humpty Dumpty Foundation visits Alice Springs and Tennant Creek hospitals.Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-0515 min
8CCC Big BrekkyMarlon Motlop - Parrtjima 2025The Big Brekky caught up with Marlon Motlop before he headed to Mparntwe/Alice Springs to open Parrtjima tonight. Listen back to what it has meant for him moving between being an AFL star to a musician, his influences and his future plans.Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-0414 min
8CCC Big BrekkyASTC March meeting - Matt PatersonListen back to the Big Brekky chat with Alice Springs Mayor Matt Paterson about the March Town Council meeting. Highlights covered Councillor Gavin Morris' resignation, the Alice Springs Animal Shelter update and the concern around the impact of the new Territory Coordinator Bill on local government.Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-0317 min
8CCC Big BrekkyBatik in Tennant Creek with Chris NgEarlier this year Barkly Regional Arts announced they’d received funding through Regional Arts Australia to deliver a series of art workshops for the Tennant Creek public and this weekend it kicks off in fine form with a two-day Batik Workshop. Chris Ng is the multimedia artist from Alice Springs who will be travelling up the Stuart to deliver the workshops and they join us now on the Big Brekky Program.Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-0209 min
8CCC Big BrekkyDom Brinkley - This Old PageThe Big Brekky Show had a chat with Dom Brinkley about the release of his live single 'This Old Page (Live at the Penny Black)' on Fri March 28th. A psychedelic blues-rock track that has been a live staple at many of the band’s shows over the past few years, this definitive version showcases Brinkley’s passionate vocal and fiery guitar work, backed by an energetic and tight rhythm section. We touched on his recent gig at the Alice Springs Brewery and his upcoming album release on 11 April, before he played an acoustic version of Old Page.Suppo...2025-04-0120 min
8CCC Big BrekkyHumpty Dumpty Foundation - Paul Francis and Johanna Griggs Humpty Dumpty Foundation founder Paul Francis OAM and Humpty Dumpty Foundation Patron Johanna Griggs AM dropped into the 8CCC studio, having travelled to Tennant Creek on Wednesday and in Mparntwe Alice Springs on Thursday to visit both local hospitals and view recently donated medical equipment. For over 30 years, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and its supporters have provided lifesaving medical equipment and healthcare initiatives to help sick babies and children in over 500 hospitals and health services across Australia. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/l...2025-03-3121 min
8CCC Big BrekkyRob Snarski - RoasteryThe Big Brekky spent some time with Rob Snarski during his first stay in Mparntwe Alice Springs, here to work with Chapman and Bailey and tonight perform at the Roastery! Rob formed SnarskiCircusLindyBand with Lindy Morrison [Go-Betweens], ‘Evil’ Graham Lee [Triffids], long time collaborator Shane O’Mara [Silversound] and part-timer Dan Kelly [nephew of Paul] to record and tour after initial shows with Lindy. Their debut mini-album Someone Said That Someone Said was released in May 2023. The follow up mini-album I Know I Know was released in May 2024. October 2024 saw the release of Waiting For The Bell, an album...2025-03-2815 min
8CCC Big BrekkyYouth Recycled Art Prize 2025- Kate Walsh and Alex Skipsey-WilliamsKate Walsh and Alex Skipsey-Williams from the Alice Springs Town Council, popped into the Big Brekky studio to let our listeners know about the 2025 Youth Recycled Art Prize. The entries are open until 24 March, lots of different categories to target, so get into the Tip Shop and build your ideas into art!Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-1904 min
Fritte nel desertoAlice e gli uccelliIl nostro viaggio finisce così, con una bella dormita in un camping di Alice Springs e una colazione a base di lamington e flat white alla radio locale 8CCC. Tra le cose più serie di questo episodio vi raccontiamo un paio di cose sull'arte aborigena, tra le cose meno serie parliamo di un paio di uccelli che abbiamo avuto il piacere di incontrare in questa ridente cittadina. Grazie per essere state con noi, al prossimo viaggio!2024-07-1115 min
Longline - 8CCC Community Stories ProjectTom Boyle - Competitive Spirit and Connection to Indingenous CultureIn this episode of LONGLINE we hear again Tom Boyle, former Muay Thai Kickboxing champion and owner of Boyles Striking Academy. In this conversation, we hear about Tom’s connection to his Indigenous heritage, and the of Tom’s introduction to Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand, and the incredible journey the sport took him on during his career as a fighter. Tom talks philosophically about the transformation the sport has had on his life and his belief that conquering fear leads to fulfilment. Thanks you to Tom Boyle...2023-09-2804 min
Longline - 8CCC Community Stories ProjectGraham Wilfred Junior – Miracles & spina bifidaIn this episode of LONGLINE we sit down again with Yolngu man and artist Graham Wilfred Junior to hear about his miraculous journey with Spina bifida. At birth, Graham’s family was told he would never walk unassisted. However, Graham had other ideas! In this episode, Graham talks about the long process of learning to walk, becoming independent, and some of the struggles that led him to live independently in Alice Springs. A huge thank you to Graham Wilfred Junior for sharing his story with the LONGLINE team. The LONGLINE community stor...2023-09-2805 min
Longline - 8CCC Community Stories ProjectJonathan Hermawan – Balancing culture, life and burnoutIn this episode of LONGLINE we sit down again with the multitalented Jonathan Hermawan – musician, podcaster, schoolteacher, motor mechanic, and Indigenous youth advocate – to hear his advice around balancing the demands of cultural expectations and everyday life - while avoiding conflict and burnout. This discussion touches on the struggles of staying connected to Indigenous cultural responsibilities in a post-colonial world. And the many pitfalls for those who may become overwhelmed by the expectations placed on Indigenous people living in Australia. Thank you to Jonathan Hermawan for sharing his story with the LONGLINE team. This...2023-09-2805 min
Longline - 8CCC Community Stories ProjectVanessa Farrelly - Climates threat to languageIn this episode of LONGLINE we sit down again with Alice Spring’s based language worker Vanessa Farrelly from the Pertame Language Project. Christabel Swan and Geraldine Stewart also join in parts of the conversations. In this episode we hear about the threat to Indigenous languages posed by rising temperature and climate change. From reduced access to country created by extreme heat to the extinction of native flora and fauna, the extreme change in climate felt in Central Australia poses a huge challenge to Indigenous language speakers. Thank you to Vanessa Farrelly, Christobel Swan, and Ger...2023-09-2804 min
Longline - 8CCC Community Stories ProjectNyapal Lul - Fear of war and being a refugeeIn this episode of LONGLINE we sit down again with Alice Spring’s based care worker and South Sudanese popstar, Nyapal Lul. In this episode we hear more about the terrifying ordeal of fleeing South Sudan and the horrific realities of civil war. Lister discretion is advised. This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and first-hand accounts of war. The content contained in this episode might be triggering for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised. A huge thank you to Nyapal Lul for sharing her story with the LONGLINE team. 2023-09-2805 min
Longline - 8CCC Community Stories ProjectAnna from IAP - The Itinerant Art ProjectIn this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with Anna, the founder of The Itinerant Art Project, an Alice Springs-based art initiative looking to empower people with lived experiences of homelessness. Anna talks about the project's origins and the aim to explore the issues faced by our itinerant population and combat stereotypes through art installations, videos and weekly art meet-ups. A number of the participants of the project took part in a recording exercise but wished to remain anonymous. A small section of this recording plays at the beginning of this episode. While longer episodes w...2023-09-2805 min
Longline - 8CCC Community Stories ProjectJonathan Hermawan – The positives and negatives of life in Alice SpringsIn this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with the multitalented Jonathan Hermawan – musician, podcaster, schoolteacher, motor mechanic, and Indigenous youth advocate – to hear his take on the positive and negative aspects of life in Alice Springs. This conversation ranges from Jonathan’s background as a teacher and podcaster, to praising the motor enthusiast clubs of Alice Springs, describing the racial conflicts of our complicated town, and the unique connection available to those who adopt the desert hub as their home. Thank you to Jonathan Hermawan for sharing his story with the LONGLINE team. This...2023-09-2805 min
Longline - 8CCC Community Stories ProjectDamien Williams – Growing up amongst country music royaltyIn this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with our series co-producer and intro/outro narrator Damien Williams to hear about life in a family of country music royalty. Damien shares his experience on the road touring with the William’s family band and the influence his elders have had on his life. Damien shares his pride in his amazing family and the unique embarrassment of inadvertently ‘name-dropping’ his own father during introductions. Thank you to Damien Williams for sharing his story with the LONGLINE team. This project was made possible thanks to the gen...2023-09-2806 min
Longline - 8CCC Community Stories ProjectTom Boyle - Conquering Fear and Muay Thai KickboxingIn this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with Tom Boyle, former Muay Thai Kickboxing champion and owner of Boyles Striking Academy. In this conversation, we hear a small part of Tom’s introduction to Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand, and the incredible journey the sport took him on during his career as a fighter. Tom talks philosophically about the transformation the sport has had on his life and his belief that conquering fear leads to fulfilment. Thank you to Tom Boyle for sharing his story with the LONGLINE team. This pro...2023-09-2807 min
Longline - 8CCC Community Stories ProjectGraham Wilfred Junior - The IndigEMOJI ProjectIn this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with Yolngu man and artist Graham Wilfred Junior to hear about his involvement in the IndigEMOJI Project. Graham discusses his role in bringing a series of meaningful Indigenous digital symbols to the world in the form of emojis and the process of consulting with elders to seek approval along the way. During the conversation, Graham talks about his pride in bringing to life a piece of history, creating an emoji inspired by Gough Whitlam and Vincent Lingiari. The IndigEMOJI app is available through the Google Play Store.2023-09-2805 min
Longline - 8CCC Community Stories ProjectNyapal Lul – South Sudanese pop stardom and protection visasIn this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with Alice Spring’s based care worker and South Sudanese popstar, Nyapal Lul. Nyapal’s remarkable story involves fleeing South Sudan at the height of her music carer after one of her songs, critical of the South Sudanese Government and the civil war, puts her life in danger. Fearing for her life, Nyapal seeks asylum in Australia and is forced to leave her children behind in South Sudan. Granted a protection visa and missing her children and extended family, Nyapal bides her time until they can be reunited. During this time, she...2023-09-2809 min
Longline - 8CCC Community Stories ProjectVanessa Farrelly – Learning the Pertame languageIn this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with Alice Spring’s based language worker Vanessa Farrelly from the Pertame Language Project. Christabel Swan and Geraldine Stewart also join in parts of the conversations to discuss the efforts being made to revive the at-risk Pertame language. The Pertame language, sometimes known as Eastern Arrernte, faces the very real threat of extinction. However, the Pertame Language Project aims to raise a whole new generation of language speakers, and is determined that Pertame will not be lost to history. Thank you to Vanessa Farrelly, Christabel Swan and Ger...2023-09-2807 min
Consciousness for the Subconscious - A Mindful Poetry PodcastEpisode 1: Leni ShiltonLeni Shilton is a poet and educator. She grew up in Papua New Guinea and Melbourne, and lives in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. She has written two verse novels: Malcolm (2019 UWAP) and Walking with camels – the story of Bertha Strehlow (2018 UWAP), the winner of the 2020 Chief Ministers Fiction Book Award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-08-0408 min
Women on the LineKarrinjarla Muwajarri - CeasefireThis week’s episode covers the Yuendumu community-led campaign Karrinjarla Muwajarri - no police guns in remote Aboriginal communities. The campaign emerged in the wake of the 2022 Northern Territory budget announcement re-affirming a government commitment to resourcing police instead of vital community services, and after the acquittal of an NT police officer over the 2019 death of Warlpiri teenager Kumanjayi Walker. The campaign also addresses the need to restore self-determination and self-governance in remote Aboriginal communities on the 15th anniversary of the NT Intervention, which is scheduled to end this year. A national day of action was called on the 18th of...2022-06-2700 min
Thursday BreakfastKarrinjarla Muwajarri Mparntwe Rally, Police Raid on Blockade Australia, Frack Free Arts NT, 'I said this to the bird'Acknowledgement of Country// News Headlines// 7:15am - Barbara Shaw (IRAG) - Karrinjarla Muwajarri Mparntwe Rally//Arrernte activist Barbara Shaw from the Intervention Rollback Action Group or IRAG spoke at a rally on Saturday the 18th of June in Mparntwe Alice Springs calling for Karrinjarla Muwajarri, no guns in community. The Karrinjarla Muwajarri campaign, organised by members of the Yuendumu community, demands a ceasefire and the restoration of self-determination to Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. In this speech, Barbara Shaw connects the 15th anniversary of the Northern Territory Intervention with state violence in Aboriginal communities. Our thanks to the Punk Tr...2022-06-2200 min
Firefly SoulOutback Town Interview At 8CCC Alice SpringsRadio Interview at 8CCC Alice Springs and the crew with Andy,Mark and Michelle2021-07-2918 min
National Features & Documentary SeriesNever gonna let the language go away (8CCC)From 8CCC in Central Australia, MJ Bakewell asks: what does ‘justice’ even mean if no one speaks your language? Supervising production from Belinda Lopez. Training from the Community Media Training Organisation. Distributed by the Community Radio Network. Produced for the 2020 CBAA National Features and Documentary Series. There are over 17 Aboriginal languages spoken in and around Alice Springs – but there’s only been an Aboriginal interpreter service since the year 2000. MJ Bakewell looks to the past, and one Yankuntyjatjara man’s legacy, to see how far we’ve come to ensure Aboriginal language spe...2020-11-3013 min