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On Arvos with Andy, we had Jason Lord who has been nominated for 2027 NT Australian of the Year. Jason is an Arrernte man, a respected mentor and boxing coach of Alice Springs, who has transformed his own life to help change the future of at-risk young people. Once a troubled teenager, he found balance, discipline and hope through boxing. Jason now leads the Arrernte Community Boxing Academy, a sa...

8CCC Brekky caught up with Mparntwe Alice Springs Mayor Asta Hill, to talk through the main topics of the October Town Council meeting. Regarding the Todd Mall traders' concerns, there was an update on the staged development for the remainder of the year, the current surplus with MyTodd Mall vouchers and the progress with the Renew Australia project. Council passed the motion by Cr Newport, on the...

On this week’s Royston Sporting Roundup, we were delighted to welcome Central Australian NT Cricket Coordinator Kesh Keerthi, who shared his excitement about the growing interest and participation in junior cricket throughout the region. Kesh highlighted a fantastic range of fun, engaging activities such as Cricket Blast Program and opportunities being introduced to encourage more young people to...

Western Australia’s anti-discrimination laws set to see major reform for the first time in 40 years.   The Equal Opportunity Bill 2026… The post Western Australia’s anti-discrimination laws see major overhaul appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

New rules for public housing in the Northern Territory introduced this week mean tenants can be evicted for a major… The post Advocates fear NT public housing reforms disproportionately impact First Nations communities appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

A system-wide child protection reset is needed in the Northern Territory. That’s among forty-five recommendations handed down by an independent… The post Kumanjayi Little Baby review urges major reform of child protection system appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

A new community story telling exhibition launched in Port Adelaide, celebrates water stories and the port as a central point of connection, migration, First Nations knowledge… The post Sea Country to Safe Harbour shares water stories of Port Adelaide appeared first on 8CCC Radio .

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...