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Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping newsrooms, raising fresh questions about trust, accuracy, and the future of journalism as the...

A group of Queensland astronomers have won the Page Medal for discovering a ring across a faraway planet. In his...

Fuel prices have remained at high levels. Even with the federal government temporarily halving the fuel excise for three months,...

Gas giants are set to rake in up to $107 billion exporting Australian gas this year, as global conflict sends...

From 5-7 August 2026, Developing Northern Australia Conference (DNAC) heads to Mparntwe Alice Springs, bringing the conversation to the heart of the nation with “three days of collaboration, knowledge-sharing and inspiration as we chart the next chapter of northern Australia’s story”. Hear more details from this year's conference chair Craig Doyle on the Brekky Show.DNAC brings together leaders from across government, industry, research and community to explore these opportunities and work together to drive progress that benefits all. the leading event for stakeholders working to shape the region’s sustainable future. In its 12th year, 2026's theme is Northern Horizons: Linking People, Place and Development, to be explored through open, forward-thinking discussion.

Ola Rzeszowska from Alice Springs Town Council & OPBG’s Sam Hussey shared with 8CCC listeners what to expect for next week's Earth Day, amongst other tips for a great garden.Starting Monday with a sunrise walk at the Botanic Garden and workshops to follow, the Seed Library will be launched at the Alice Springs Library on Tuesday at 4pm, and back to the Garden on Wednesday from 4pm for the Earth Day Gathering By The Fire. Join the community celebrate the only Earth we have, with live music, free hot drinks, a sausage sizzle and a native plant sale!

On Arvos with Andy, we had a new song by Kevin Sullivan called “Elliott”. The song came out officially Yesterday on the 13th April 2026. It is co-written with Kevin’s great friend and brother indigenous singer/songwriter Stuart Joel Nuggett. Elliot is a song about home. It's about the importance of family, particularly to the Indigenous family, Elliot at its core, is about Janet Sandy-Gregory, Stuart Joel Nuggett’s mother the last jingilli elder to speak, read and write the Jingilli Language. 

Thousands of migrant workers in Queensland could lose vital visa and workplace support under the upcoming federal budget in May....

Australia’s Disability Strategy aims to build a more inclusive country, with a strong focus on rights and access to justice....

Tenant advocates are urging the New South Wales government to act on soaring rents, warning above-inflation increases are pushing people...

South Australia has recorded the first success story of One Nation in recent years with the minor party securing seven...

Joining us this morning on 8CCC, we have the wonderful Sheba Soul Ensemble performers. They’re part of a multidisciplinary arts company led by Welsh Black women, focused on social transformation and equality. For artists, the Arts is catalyst for revitalizing women using the arts of theatre, film, dance, spoken word, visual arts.