The Developing Northern Australia Conference (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.

From 5-7 August 2026, 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.

The <a href="https://northaust.org.au/">Developing Northern Australia Conference (DNAC)</a> 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&rsquo;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.
From 5-7 August 2026, DNAC heads to Mparntwe Alice Springs, bringing the conversation to the heart of the nation with &ldquo;three days of collaboration, knowledge-sharing and inspiration as we chart the next chapter of northern Australia&rsquo;s story&rdquo;. Hear more details from this year's conference chair Craig Doyle on the Brekky Show.

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Interviews, local stories and news for Central Australia and The Barkly.
Presented live weekdays on 8CCC Radio 102.1FM.
Stream through the 8CCC Connect app and 8ccc.com.au
Listen back to interviews On Demand or through our podcast
8CCC Big Brekky is supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation