Norm Hooker from north of Tennant Creek, visited our Tennant Creek studio to give his testimony on the impacts of the floods here in the NT. He shared with 8CCC's Brian Coleman, the heartbreaking details of this third inundation on his property Bluebush since 2023. 8CCC have invited the Barkly's MLA Steve Edgington to discuss the tragic circumstances for locals on the land and share the CLP's plans for recovery. Stay tuned for the government response.

Norm Hooker from north of Tennant Creek, visited our Tennant Creek studio to give his testimony on the impacts of the floods here in the NT. He shared with 8CCC's Brian Coleman, the heartbreaking details of this third inundation on his property Bluebush since 2023. 8CCC have invited the <a href="https://parliament.nt.gov.au/members/by-name/steve-edgington">Barkly's MLA Steve Edgington</a> to discuss the tragic circumstances for locals on the land and share the CLP's plans for recovery. Stay tuned for the government response.

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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

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Impact of the 2026 NT Floods in the Barkly with Norm Hooker

Chloe from Huaxuan Cultural Heritage Association, Derek from Lion Heart Association, Apajok Biar Manager at MCSCA (with special helpers) and Ola Rzeszowska Community Projects and Events Officer at Alice Springs Town Council came in for a chat on 8CCC Brekky Show about the Lunar New Year Pop Up event. Due to the weather, this year it's at Braitling Primary School from 5pm-8pm. Join in the free fun activities - Fan Calligraphy, Lantern-Making, Photo Booth, Ring & Win Stall, Huaxuan Cultural Heritage and Lion Heart Association Stall, along with a full evening of entertainment. Traditional Chinese instruments performances, Tai Chi and various lion dances and stories will be highlights. 

Chloe from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HuaXuanCHA/">Huaxuan Cultural Heritage Association</a>, Derek from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LionHeartAssociation/">Lion Heart Association</a>, Apajok Biar Manager at <a href="https://mcsca.org.au/">MCSCA</a> (with special helpers) and Ola Rzeszowska Community Projects and Events Officer at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AliceSpringsTC/">Alice Springs Town Council</a> came in for a chat on 8CCC Brekky Show about the Lunar New Year Pop Up event. Due to the weather, this year it's at Braitling Primary School from 5pm-8pm. Join in the free fun activities - Fan Calligraphy, Lantern-Making, Photo Booth, Ring &amp; Win Stall, Huaxuan Cultural Heritage and Lion Heart Association Stall, along with a full evening of entertainment. Traditional Chinese instruments performances, Tai Chi and various lion dances and stories will be highlights.&nbsp;

Lunar New Year 2026 at Braitling Primary School

Time once again to take a deep dive into the beautiful films of the Ocean Film Festival World Tour at Araluen Art Centre on 5 March from 7pm. Listen back as Neil MacMillan discusses the highlights with 8CCC's Darcy Davis. New Trivia Night info is a bonus - Neil is running a Wednesday night gig at Tropic of Capricorn - if you listen through to the end!

Time once again to take a deep dive into the beautiful films of the&nbsp;<a href="https://araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au/whats-on/ocean-film-festival-world-tour-2026">Ocean Film Festival World Tour at Araluen Art Centre</a> on 5 March from 7pm. Listen back as Neil MacMillan discusses the highlights with 8CCC's Darcy Davis. New Trivia Night info is a bonus - Neil is running a Wednesday night gig at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Tropic-of-Capricorn-61573835859605/">Tropic of Capricorn</a> - if you listen through to the end!

Ocean Film Festival 2026 - Neil MacMillan

Alice Ross, Coordinator at Bikes Mwerre, and Guido Verbist, General Manager of Revolve Recycling speak about their partnership, which will see 100 refurbished bicycles delivered to Alice Springs by the end of January, strengthening access to healthy, active and positive opportunities for young people.

Alice Ross, Coordinator at <a href="https://www.bikesmwerre.org/">Bikes Mwerre</a>, and Guido Verbist, General Manager of <a href="https://revolverecycling.net/">Revolve Recycling</a> speak about their partnership, which will see 100 refurbished bicycles delivered to Alice Springs by the end of January, strengthening access to healthy, active and positive opportunities for young people.

Impact of the 2026 NT Floods in the Barkly with Norm Hooker

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