The Barkly

NAIDOC celebrations are underway in the Barkly. Hear from two of the women behind the helm as they talk through all the action - including the remergence of the NAIDOC Ball after a long hiatus.

This Friday marks the 45th anniversary of the Tennant Creek Show. Hear from Show Society Secretarty Shelagh Walsh about all the fun planned for Barkly this year!

Barkly Regional Council CEO Chris Kelly joins 8CCC's Big Brekky Program to discuss his resignation from the formerly embattled council and the handing over of interim duties to current Director of Community Services Susan Steele.

Telling Story, together with Connected Beginnings Tennant Creek and the Tennant Creek Women's Refuge Outreach, created a safe space for Tennant Creek women to share stories about growing up strong families to create this 'Tree of Life' resource.

The Northern Territory Government is discussing the merit of de-amalgamating a number of regional councils across the Northern Territory, starting with the Groote Archipelago Regional Council. What does this mean for the Barkly Regional Council who are wading through a recent period of uncertainty? Mayor Sid Vashist joins us on the Big Brekky Program to share his thoughts.

Softball NT are determined for the once-popular diamond game to be brought back to the Barkly Region and hit the ground to drum up support recently.

Barkly Regional Council Elections are set for Saturday 2 November. Learn more about your mayoral candidates with 8CCC Community Radio.