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A recent report has revealed the NSW Government will injected another 1.21billion this financial year to support the creative industry…. The post Bittersweet moment for Australia’s Arts sector appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

In Australian universities, there’s been a positive rise in indigenous student enrolments with numbers steadily improving since the 1960s. However,… The post Indigenous People Excluded in Tertiary Education appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Australia’s blood supplies have fallen by 60 per cent since June, reaching their lowest level in almost a decade. The… The post Australia Running of Blood appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

With the US midterm elections only a week away, the campaign to gain a majority in the Senate and Congress… The post US Midterm elections appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

The Peel River Ramblers didn’t plan on being a band, but fate intervened when they were the only folks who showed up to a bluegrass jam one Sunday afternoon. The band is made up of Travis, Chloe, Ethan, and Ben.  A passing photographer heard them playing and asked, “Are you guys a band?”. There could be only one answer: “Sure, we are!” The next thing you know in 2026 they have released their debut...

Groups and organisations are supporting the community to provide skills to appropriately use AI.  More than half of Australians are… The post More than half of Australians not sure when to use AI in everyday life: research appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Australia could be missing out on around 45 billion dollars a year from its mineral and petroleum resources, according to… The post Is Australia giving away its natural resource wealth? appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

A new report from the RACGP has found female GPs are spending more time with patients but earning less per… The post Female GPs face pay gap and higher burnout rates appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Victoria’s state election is just weeks away,  the state’s debt has reached 161 billion dollars in the 2025–26 financial year…. The post Victoria’s debt under the spotlight ahead of state election appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Organizers of Alice Noir Oly and Anna dropped into 8CCC's Brekky show for a chat about this weekend's upcoming Halloween screening at Olive Pink Botanic Garden of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, honouring the great Tim Curry, which will be followed by the seriously spooky Blair Witch Project. Come dressed in your best outfit and settle in for the double feature, or just watch the first film before...

On Friday Takeover with DJ Graham. Graham got up close and personal with the Alice Springs Town Mayor Asta Hill. Graham used his sincere approach listening at the ways Mayor Asta advocates for Mparntwe. Graham’s method of using questions that were open giving and getting a  detailed response from Asta. The centre of the conversation was on music, belonging and a sense of connection with artists in...

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 .