Local Government Archives

May 2025 ASTC meeting debrief with Mayor Matt Paterson

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Lots of motions from the ASTC Councillors this month, with the main topics of business around the Public Art Master Plan as well as pausing the Park Master plan due to the issue of divestment. Apologies went out to Geoff Meirs for the Sturt Desert Pea debacle and Councillor Melky was acknowledged for being the longest sitting Councillor, there since 2011. The recycling pods have processed 74000 tons already, while the kerbside recycling is still to be put into action.

The Hon Steve Edgington on local government reforms and Barkly Regional Council de-amalgamation

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The Hon Steve Edgington joins the Big Brekky Program live from the Tennant Creek studio to respond to Barkly Regional Council Sid Vashist's comments on Monday's program regarding legislative and structural reforms to local governments.

Alice Springs Town Council after school program Term 1 2025 – Abby

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Abby and Simon from the Alice Springs Town Council came into the Brig Brekky Show to share their term 1 after-school activities. From BMX workshops with Bikes Mwerre, 3X3 Basketball with Hoopers Hopes and Sports at the Adventure Playground with ANNGE, to free rock wall sessions at the Y NT, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. If sports are not really your thing, come Learn to DJ with In the Mix and Craft and Water play with Creative Space! An extra Saturday session involves E-Sports Virtual Reality/computer-based gaming sessions from 10am – 12pm at 64 Todd Mall which will run for an additional 2 hours (10am – 2pm) outside of ASTC’s remit. Only 30 spots available each session. Available to 25 year olds and under.

Sid Vashist – Barkly Mayor 2024

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Sid Vashist was formally sworn in as the new Barkly Mayor in November, along with the new Barkly Regional Council. He took some time out of his busy schedule to visit the 8CCC Tennant Creek studio and speak with our Barkly Coordinator, Shauna Upton.

NSW’s Ongoing Loneliness Inquiry

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The NSW’s governments current findings on the loneliness epidemic reveals that 40% of residents are dealing with varying degrees of...

Barkly Council Election 2024 – Greg Hibble

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After being in limbo since October last year, the Barkly Region is soon set to head to the polls on Saturday, November 2. The Barkly Regional Council were officially dismissed after an eight-month investigation into their conduct, leaving the 12 councillors and one mayor position on the Council vacant. We were joined on the Big Brekky Program by the NT Electoral Commission’s Senior Project Officer of the Barkly Regional Council Election, Greg Hibble to discuss the nomination process and the cutoff date as midday 10 October.

ASTC Meeting September 2024 – Matt Paterson

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Big Brekky Show had our monthly chat with Alice Springs Town Mayor Mr Matt Paterson, about the proceedings of the monthly general council meeting held on Tuesday 24 September at 9 am in the Council Chambers.

Aus government urged to do more as local councils lead the way to net zero: national report

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Australian councils are taking climate action into their own hands, with a new report showing they are outpacing the federal...

Matt Paterson – August 2024 Council update

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Mparntwe Mayor Matt Paterson came into the Big Brekky Show to tell us the latest developments at the Town Council.

Matt Paterson – July 2024 Council update

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The Big Brekky Show were joined in the studio by the Mayor Matt Paterson to find out what was discussed at the July Town Council meeting.

Matt Paterson – Greening Strategy and post curfew

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The Lord Mayor Matt Paterson dropped into the Big Brekky Show to tell us more about the Alice Springs Greening Strategy and Action Plan 2024, increasing our climate resilience.

Matt Patterson – June 2024 Council update

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The Big Brekky Show got the rundown of this month's Town Council meeting from the Lord Mayor Matt Patterson.