8CCC Big Brekky

Owen Kelly, local architect and Director of Dogspike Design and Architecture wrapped up with a focus on the Todd Mall redevelopment. He introduced the 8CCC Brekky Show listeners into the concept of hardware, the buildings, roads, lighting etc and software or way people inhabit and utilise the spaces. There will be an article in the inaugural Regional Architecture Association journal Field in early 2026 about the successful Mparntwe...

Pioneer Football Club, a sporting club since 1947, holds community, strength and culture close to heart. They recently received an Aboriginal Investment NT Community Quick Response Grant which they utilised in new sporting equipment, designed new uniforms and support for players to take to the field with confidence and safety. Aboriginal Investment NT CEO Nigel Browne spoke on the Brekky Show about the benefits of the Quick Respons...

John Wright, Nursing Education & Research Coordinator at Tennant Creek Hospital, raised concerns around syphilis testing now that the sexually transmitted disease is on the rise in the NT. The Chief Medical Officer has declared syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS) within Australia. John spoke on 8CCC Brekky Show about the disease, busting myths and offering information on where to get tested...

Barkly Mayor Sid Vashist dropped into the 8CCC Tennant Creek studio to introduce Deputy Mayor Valda Napurrurla Shannon Warntaparri and to release the new summertime hours and programs.
The pool will be free for all under 18 years, the library will offer films and activities throughout the holidays.

Valda previously worked with the Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA), where she helped develop Suicide Story, an...

Tracey Bunn dropped in to chat with Kate at 8CCC about her Another Broken Juliet album, as she drives out of the NT, heading to some shows in Melbourne. Covering a range of topics, Tracey spoke about the current state of the music industry, what attracts her to Ireland and the UK, as well as tips on travelling in the outback summer. Grab a copy of her album on Bandcamp and catch her at Jump Inn Jams tonight before she heads off!

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Healthy Living NT's Helen Lamech has taken out the NT News Territory Leader of the Year for 2025!

Her work for more than 30 years was recognised when she was awarded the Health and Wellbeing Leader, before being announced as the year's Territory winner. Earlier this year, Helen was named the 2025 Jan Baldwin National Credentialled Diabetes Educator at the Australasian Diabetes Congress, and at the recent 2025 NT PH Network health p...

Alice Springs Mayor Asta Hill spoke with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson, following this week's town council meeting. Big news includes the announcement of the public library's new site, Sitzler awarded the contract for the CBD Regeneration project and how the new council has been progressing together. Also discussed was the proposed liquor law changes, with submissions open to the public until 18 December. Other items: the council has al...

David Khoory from Catholic Care returned to the Tennant Creek studio this week to reflect on the “No More Empty Shoes” march held on Tuesday, 25 November.

The march began at the Northern Land Council office and continued to Peko Park, drawing strong support from the community. As part of the event, local organisations launched the “Stand Up, Spea...

Jimmy Frank has shed light on the origins of the Wilya Janta housing program, a community-driven initiative that began two decades ago with a simple but powerful observation about fairness and living conditions.

The story traces back 20 years, when Frank’s brother, Norman, was working as a truck driver and living with his family in a tin shed. Their daily re...

Jet Nikitina-Li, Director at Watch this Space spoke to the Brekky Show about this Friday's Lofty Awards and the opening of the member's show Forever which will be open for viewing and sales on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm. They've just announced the music lineup - Goodfullahz, Big J and Tommy Gunn! Join in the fun, celebration, good food and good company down at Watch This Space 28 November from 5pm.

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Artistic Director Lynne Hanton OAM, founder of the Australian Dance Academy in 1974 and the ballet company, known today as Duprada Dance Company in 1984, has been awarded in two award categories at this year's NT Performing Arts Awards - for Inspiring Educator and Ultimate Legend. Speaking with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson about the journey she took to the awards, Lynne shared some of her own inspiration and philosophy for approac...

Local architect Owen Kelly, Director of Dogspike Design & Architecture, tackled the big issues that are at the heart of keeping your home cool and comfortable, insulation and thermal mass. Owen visited the Brekky Show ahead of the rising summer temperatures, to talk about different approaches and resources for designing new buildings or retrofitting sub par homes in the arid centre and top end. Some resources come from Housing ...

Isadora Roberts, a member of the Sports Development Team, has been actively introducing and coordinating new sporting competitions for Indigenous and wider community groups throughout the Barkly Region. 

The team recently concluded a successful softball program across the region, and Roberts is now exploring partnerships with NT NRL and Touch Football NT to ...

Artist and award-winning tour guide, Anna Dakin runs Art Tours of Australia, taking small group tours in Central Australia that specialise in making art outdoors into some of the best and most remote places in the Red Centre. She visited 8CCC Brekky Show to talk about the free watercolour postcard program supported by Alice Springs Town Council and the exciting news of her boutique swag camp out near White Gums, currently being dev...

Artback NT CEO Michelle Bell spoke with Brekky host Kate Lyons-Dawson about the celebrations for their 30th birthday and some of the achievements and initiatives they've had over the decades, including Spark and the Emerging Producers Program. On Friday 21 November at Brown's Mart, Darwin there'll be hosting a night of fun, talent and reflection, MC’d by Lisa Pellegrino and featuring Dr. Shellie Morris AO, Mela...

Alice Kings is a collective of young, predominately Indigenous MC’s from Mparntwe Alice Springs, featuring IllMatty, King O, Brotha Blinky, Rian & Russell. Ranging from 7 to 12 years old they rap about things they know and kids can relate to. All but Osama dropped into the 8CCC studio to talk with Kate about making their album Young Prodigies, out today! Listen to the crew about writing rap and IllMatty making all their&n...