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This week 8CCC is featuring Bambadino’s EP You Only Have One Body! Launched last Sunday at Watertank Cafe as part...

On Arvos with Andy, we were joined by Australian country rock powerhouse Jayne Denham to talk about her latest single, Hillbilly Halo. The track showcases Jayne’s signature blend of high-energy country rock, heartfelt storytelling, and powerful vocals, while also marking an exciting new chapter in her musical journey. Accompanied by a stunning music video, Hillbilly Halo takes her artistry to an entirely new level, combining striking visuals with the song’s emotional depth and infectious spirit. During the interview, Jayne shared insights into the inspiration behind the release, the creative process involved in bringing the video to life, and what fans can expect from her next projects. It was a fantastic conversation with one of Australia’s most dynamic country artists, and a chance to celebrate a release that is already making a strong impression on listeners.

New research from the University of Western Australia is looking how dingoes are connected to First Nations people. The research...

The Push-Up Challenge kicks this week, running from the 3rd to the 26th of June to raise awareness for better...

A new report from Our Watch and The University of Melbourne’s Youth Research Collective reveals young people are navigating sex,...

The Fair Work Commission has increased minimum award wages by 4.75 per cent and the national minimum wage by 5.97...

8CCC Brekky may be slow to get great interviews like this out quickly, but senior architect Tonielle Dempers and the team at Tangentyere Design, along with Kennedy Nolan, are on task, having just finished the consultation phase for designing the new Alice Springs Library. They've held information sessions including the presentation about the process at the markets on Sunday, but if you missed it here's your chance to listen back to learn about the approach they have taken to create this design and provide feedback while there's still time.

NT Cricket CoordinatorKesh Keerthi shared exciting news about opportunities for female cricketers in Alice Springs. He highlighted the Girls Only Development Program, which runs every Thursday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Traeger Park nets and every Sunday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Flynn Drive Oval. Kesh also spoke about the wider benefits of cricket, explaining that the sport is one of the most effective ways to build mental resilience. By pushing through physical fatigue, coping with losses, and managing performance anxiety, players develop the ability to bounce back from adversity and adapt to challenges both on and off the field.

Vice President Kelsey Branford, a Finke Desert Race committee member since 2002, shared with Brekky listeners the 50 Year celebration plans for the race this weekend. A tireless volunteer pumping endless hours into making this the best year ever, she was joined by Council's hard-working Community Projects & Events Officer, Ola Rzeszowska. With events starting tomorrow night at the Legends Dinner, on Thursday will be the biggest street party, taking over most of the streets of Mparntwe Alice Springs, so make sure you check out the map to plan out your night from 5pm. Then get out to the track for a long weekend of wheels, thrills and camping, and if you can, volunteer to be a Spectator Marshall. 

On Arvos with Andy we had Sita Travers from Corkwood Collective. Sita highlighted the Breath and Meditation Workshops on the 6th, 7th and 8th of June that is being hosted by Sanika Joshi. Sanika specialises in mediation, having participants find a state of silence where they partake in the practice of yoga or meditation.

Australia’s media ownership is back in focus after billionaire Gina Rinehart helped finance a deal to acquire Southern Cross Austereo,...

This week, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will visit Canberra for talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The Solomon...