alice springs Archives

Rhett Souter breaks cricket record – Central Australian Cricket

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 8 December 2023

Kesh Keerthi from NT Cricket (Growth & Participation Lead for Alice Springs) and The Big Brekky team interview 13-year-old Rhett Souter, a cricket player for 'Complete Constructions', who has just scored a record-breaking 106 runs in a match last weekend! Tune in to hear about Rhett's connection with his team and the game, and his aspirations.Australia's largest indigenous cricket festival, the Imparja Cup, begins on February 17th, with divisions inclusive of men's and women's regional communities and primary schools.

The Hon Ngaree Ah Kit MLA in Mparntwe

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 7 December 2023

The Hon Ngaree Ah Kit MLA is currently visiting Mparntwe from Darwin in her 6th week in the job. Her large portfolio sees her as the Minister for Territory Families, the Minister for Urban Housing, the Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and the Minister for Disabilities.She is in Alice Springs to get a greater understanding of issues that face our community, and has been touring with the Police force. Hear all about it on The Big Brekky Show as she talks on issues around safety and security; on passing legislation for security officers to carry pepper spray; youth programs and overnight accomodation/safe places; children and the justice system; the new youth detention centre; the Royal Commission recommendations; the independent NDIS review; and housing for people with disability in Mparntwe.

Lemon & Tangerine

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 7 December 2023

Tune in for some live music from Lemon & Tangerine, an emerging local duo comprised of local musicians Shiloh Monkland and Yasmine. They played for the first time last week at Music NT's Live on the Lawns event.

Abiabi Richboii – Alice Springs

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 5 December 2023

Another fun visit by Abiabi Richboii the Great One to the Big Brekky Show, this time to talk about his...

Sikh Community Compassionate Connections – Satinder

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 5 December 2023

Satinder from the Sikh Community celebrating the International Day of Volunteers 2023, with the launch of their community-approach service Compassionate Connections, available to all in Alice Springs/Mparntwe. Phone 0430882096

Tourism Central Australia Dec update – Danial Rochford

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 4 December 2023

Danial Rochford from Tourism Central Australia came into the Big Brekky Show to tell us the latest news on the impending Bonza flights to Melbourne and his positive view for 2024.

Desert Knowledge Australia DKA Dec update – Jimmy Cocking

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 4 December 2023

Jimmy Cocking from Desert Knowledge Australia DKA dropped into the Big Brekky Show for an end of year wrap.

Cooperblack – The Shed EP

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 29 November 2023

Jez Conlon of Cooperblack dropped into the Big Brekky to chat about their latest EP The Shed and play live in the 8CCC studio.

DAS Disco November – Meredith Graham

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 27 November 2023

Meredith Graham dropped into the Big Brekky Show to talk up the Disability Advocacy Service Hello Summer Disco, happening at the Gap View on Thursday the 30th of November from 6pm.

Pine Gap blockade 27 November 2023

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 27 November 2023

In the early hours of 27 November, a blockade was undertaken by a loose collective of Arrernte Traditional Owners, health workers and concerned community members, Mparntwe for Palestine, that is demanding the permanent closure of Pine Gap and the withdrawal of the Australian Government's support for Israel's genocidal occupation of Palestine. This time two protestors were secured to a concrete barrel on Hat Rd, one of whom the Big Brekky team spoke with, Tommy as well as with Declan Furber Gillick, an Arrernte writer who was at the scene.