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Birds of Omen are duo George Ivens and Jez Conlon (Stellar Sea, Storm Chasers Inc, Cooperblack), who joined Kate on 8CCC Brekky following the release of their self-titled EP. Recorded live with guitar and Irish bouzouki, it was engineered by Jez in his studio Left of Elephant Sound, with the two tracks co-written in the red wine moments of a folk festival. Cover art: George Ivens The post Birds of...

Following her performance as part of MHACHA's Stressless in the Plaza, local musical artist Jami Ashenden spoke on 8CCC Brekky about her latest release Peace. A beautiful song written about losing a friend to suicide, it reflects on grief and the wish for someone struggling to have found peace. She shared her thoughts on the importance of connections with other artists and teachers, as well as cur...

For people with limited mobility, a trip to the beach can come with barriers many Australians take for granted. At… The post Local Initiative Making Beaches Accessible in the Northern Rivers appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

As climate-related disasters intensify across Australia, the Climate Media Centre has released a new toolkit to help journalists report on… The post Reporting Responsibly on Climate Disasters appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

A new book explores the challenges and personal toll of a career with the Australian Federal Police. In Crime, Chaos… The post Crime, Chaos and Controversy: the pros and cons of working in the AFP appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia’s annual conference wrapped up yesterday in Geelong, bringing together around 400 volunteers, staff and… The post CBAA Conference Wraps Up in Geelong appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Joining us next on Arvos with Andy is one of the most versatile and electrifying forces on the Australian boxing landscape today: Max "Money" McIntyre. Boasting an undefeated, brutal record of 11 victories across 11 professional bouts—with 10 of those coming by way of a devastating knockout—the 22-year-old phenom has rapidly transformed from a hot prospect into a mandatory-watching powerhouse. Cur...

Local filmmaker Talia Spears-Liddle chatted with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson about her short film Protest on the Dancefloor, screening this Sunday at 2pm at Araluen Art Centre as part of MASIFF.Recently the recipient of the 2026 Uncle Jack Charles Award at MIFF and was named among the contenders for Best Short Film at the 2027 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards, Talia dev...

With hundreds of entries from across Australia, join Bindi Enterprises in celebrating this year’s finalists for the Bindi Digital Art Prize 2026. The $3000 winner and $500 highly commended will be judged and announced by Asta Hill - Mayor of Alice Springs and Briana Alexander with host Alyssa Mason. This is a free community event, with live music by the iconic Alice Kings and Jacksen on the decks....

Change the Narrative is on at Ilwempe Ilwempe / White Gums this Saturday from 6-9pm. A huge lineup includes Splinter Sisters, The Shavings, Red Bird Basil from Super Raelene, Anchor & Kite, Andy Sorenson & Kathryn Johnston, Emma Trenorden and Apochromatix. The event is a fundraiser for the Central Australian Youth Justice (CAYJ) Coalition. BYO picnic dinner and drinks. Both new tracks Gu...

Today is International Stuttering Awareness Day. Australia is a world leader in stuttering research and this year the Australian Stuttering… The post Researchers explore how technology makes stuttering treatment more accessible appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Research shows up to nine in ten Australians with an existing penicillin allergy are not actually allergic. Those with a recorded… The post New Campaign Tackles Misdiagnosed Penicillin Allergies appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Northern Territory's Special Olympians have are now being competed in Melbourne for 2026 National Games. Twelve Territory athletes flew to Melbourne this week to compete at the 2026 Special Olympics Australia National Games, held from the 19th to 23rd of October at various sports facilities across Melbourne.  On Royston’s Sporting Roundup we have the NT Head of Delegation from Total Recreation Mr...

Yankunytjatjara Anangu woman, Karina Lester is set to receive the Bettison & James Award at this year’s Adelaide film festival this Sunday.  … The post Karina Lester receives 2026 Bettison & James Award appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Tuesday turned the focus to community media with the observed day highlighting the importance of the sector.   Community Media Day began in Brooklyn… The post Community Media Day: celebration of community connection, ideas and social justice appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

The Victorian Government has given final approval for a 219-turbine windfarm for development at Warracknabeal  Energy Park, making it the largest… The post Victoria greenlights Australia’s biggest wind farm appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Duprada Dance Company Senior Artist, Tryphena Phillis, took time out to visit 8CCC studios on Aus Art Day. Today is your chance to support this jewel of Alice Springs Mparntwe and help their goal of touring the NT in 2027 come true. Under the banner Sunsets & Soliloquies: Territory Touring 2027 the Company aim to take their original classical and contemporary works choreographed by NT artists...

Desert Diamond performer Jordan Vander Schuit visited the Brekky Show to chat about the staging of Desert Rouge at Araluen Art Centre on Saturday 30 October. We chat about the history of Desert Diamonds as well as what to expect on the night. There's pre-show entertainment, immersive roving entertainment, and themed cocktails and cheese platters available for pre-purchase, before audiences are tak...

On Jaidyn’s Rock Nation we had the Touring Japanese pop-punk band Shonen Knife who are on their Re-Cuttin’ Tour Australia 2026. On the show today is Yamano Naoko, is best known as a founding member. Naoko is a singer/guitarist, and primary songwriter for the pop-punk of the band. Influenced by 1960s girl groups, pop bands, the Beach Boys, and early punk rock bands such as the Ramones, the band cra...

Earlier this afternoon, the NSW Parliament’s Legislative Council voted to allow natural organic reduction or the composting of human remains… The post NSW Legalises Human Composting appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Late last month, the Communications Minister Anika Wells was included on Time magazine’s list of 100 influential rising stars. It… The post Government Finding its Stride on Social Media Regulation appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Heatwaves earlier this summer resulted in a heavy blow to Australian flying fox populations. Now, these keystone pollinators are facing… The post Australian Flying Foxes Face Another Massive Threat appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

With much of Latin America shifted to the right in recent elections, the Brazil elections are going to challenge whether… The post Is Brazil about to elect another Bolsonaro appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Independent MP Helen Haines remains in a critical condition after being allegedly deliberately struck by a car outside her electorate… The post MP Helen Haines in critical condition, concerns over safety of women in politics appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

On Arvos with Andy, we had Jules from Central Craft. Jules is here to promote the Common Ground Members Exhibition that is happening from Saturday the Oct 24th at 10.30am to Nov the 7th. The exhibition will showcase a diverse array of works in clay, paint, textile, sculpture, fibre-arts and more.  Central Craft is a personal expression of life in Alice Springs that captures the core philosophy of...