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On Monday a Tornado-like storm hit Central Australia and authorities are assessing the damage. The Alice Springs Town Council is… The post Alice Springs Hit By Tornado-Like Storm appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Adelaide broadcaster Peter Godfrey has passed away aged 75. Godfrey started this career at Radio Adelaide as a breakfast announcer… The post Farewell Peter Godfrey appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

French students are taking to the streets over concerns about education, from deteriorating school facilities to inequalities in access to… The post Students Demand Reexamination of School Resources appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Last November, Victoria made history by signing Australia’s first treaty with First Nations peoples. In the past Australia has never… The post Liberals pledge to repeal Victoria’s First Nations treaty it if elected appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Yemen is facing renewed violence as Houthi rebels escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia, including its main airport in Riyadh. The… The post Fears of a wider regional war as the Yemen conflict escalates appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

AI-generated deepfake videos are emerging as a concern ahead of the Victorian election, with fake political content spreading online. New… The post Deepfakes could mislead voters ahead of the state election appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Researchers have discovered a new species of ancient bird fossil near Richmond, in outback Queensland. The bird lived around 105… The post Researchers discover new ancient bird fossil appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

On Arvos with Andy we had KERRI PERRETT with her latest “Sugar Bird Lady”. This is an Australian bush ballad inspired by the remarkable life of Robin Miller. Co-written with Kerri's brother, Dean Perrett, the ballad is a tribute to a woman who turned the impossible into action, combining her love for flying with nursing, to deliver life-saving polio vaccines to remote Aboriginal communities in the...

Last month, 15 children were found living unsupervised in a home in Port Hedland, in WA’s Pilbara region. The incident… The post Child Protection Roundtable Exposes Food Insecurity in the Pilbara appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

As the Australian Government develops its Digital Duty of Care legislation, young people continue to face online risks, including exposure… The post Why Parents and Kids Want Big Tech to Take Responsibility for Online Harm Prevention appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

The recent domestic violence charges involving former reality TV star Sam Wood have prompted public discussion, including commentary about his… The post The ‘Monster Myth’: Should Character Evidence Be Used in DV Criminal Trials? appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Championing inclusion, the Focus on Ability Film Festival returns for its 18th year, showcasing an international selection of short films… The post Focus on Ability short festival to kick off this week appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Independent Member for Johnston, Justine Davis, joined Baini on the Big Brekky Show to discuss the gambling reform bill she is putting forward to the NT Legislative Assembly this week. Ms Davis believes that her bill provides a unique opportunity for the NT to show national leadership by putting people before gambling industry profits.“The aim of the bill is to try and prevent some of the harm tha...

This year’s Pre-COP saw leaders and ministers from across the world gather in Fiji for the Australian and Fijian co-hosted… The post Hopes Pre-COP Fiji will redirect attention to climate action in the Pacific appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

In Australia, it’s no secret alcohol is normalised throughout our society. However, we often forget to consider how it’s impacting… The post When does drinking become too much? appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

A study conducted by Monash University found LGBTIQ+ Australians are three times more likely to experience mental health disorders. The… The post LGBTIQ+ Australians more likely to be diagnosed with mental health conditions appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

This week, community members have gathered at Amoonguna Community, around 15 kilometres east of Mparntwe/Alice Springs, to mark 50 years… The post Central Land Council meetings 50 years on appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

9th October became World Post Day in 1969, marking the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern. To celebrate the day, 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson spoke with Tatyana Leonov, an Australian travel writer, editor and founder of World Letters - a children’s travel series that brings beautifully written adventures from around the world straight to their letterboxes, i...

Last year a community group from the Hunter Valley challenged a decision to extend the Mount Pleasant open-cut thermal coal… The post Australian High Court ground breaking climate ruling appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

As Adelaide’s Park Lands face major redevelopment, concerns are growing about what the changes could mean for people experiencing homelessness. … The post Concern for rough sleepers as Adelaide Parklands golf project recommences appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Indigenous leaders and Social Welfare advocates are saying that the Federal Government have backflipped on the 2022 election promise by… The post Concern Federal government’s extension of income management disproportionately impacts Territorians   appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

On Royston’s Sporting Roundup, we were joined by our NRL expert, Dennis Goodsie, who shared his thoughts and insights on the highly anticipated NRL Grand Final between the Sydney Roosters and the Newcastle Knights. It was a thrilling contest from start to finish, with both sides showing plenty of determination, skill and intensity. What many expected to be a comfortable result turned into a genuin...

The sound of bike wheels rolling across the red dirt mixes with the laughter of young people in Warumpi community,… The post Program targets bike repair and community development in the NT appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

Approaching the last week for submissions to First Sounds Vol 15, 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson spoke with Aaron Langford, presenter and producer at 93.7FM Koori Radio for their Drive show Making Tracks and Deadly Human Rights, who will be one of the judges this year. Aaron brings more than 20 years of experience across radio, approaching broadcasting as both storytelling practice and community infrast...

A team of galactic archaeologists have discovered some of the oldest stars in the Milky Way, which are thought to… The post Discovery of 12 Billion Year Old Milky Way Galaxy Stars appeared first on 8CCC Radio .