Last ASTC meeting for 2025 with Mayor Asta Hill

Mayor Asta Hill spoke on the 8CCC Brekky Show about the opening of Newland Skate Park from 9am Friday 19 December. This month's town council meeting began with a tribute to Ted Egan AO by Cr Damian Ryan and a minute's silence. Some of the other items included the proposed Liquor Commission variatio…

Mparntwe Speaks Hardware & Software - Owen Kelly

Owen Kelly, local architect and Director of Dogspike Design and Architecture wrapped up with a focus on the Todd Mall redevelopment. He introduced the 8CCC Brekky Show listeners into the concept of hardware, the buildings, roads, lighting etc and software or way people inhabit and utilise the space…

Reel News December 2025 - René Sutton

Alice Springs Cinema's General Manager René Sutton joined 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson to give Brekky Show listeners the Summer holiday program rundown, news about the Plaza refurbishment's effect on underground parking and exciting plans for premium cinema seating in 2026!

Aboriginal Investment NT Grant for Pioneer Football Club

Pioneer Football Club, a sporting club since 1947, holds community, strength and culture close to heart. They recently received an Aboriginal Investment NT Community Quick Response Grant which they utilised in new sporting equipment, designed new uniforms and support for players to take to the fiel…

ASTC Community Wrap Up with Nicole Battle

8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson caught up with Nicole Battle, the Alice Springs Town Council's Director of Community Development. They discussed how the first months of the new Council had been, as well as what the ASTC has organised for the Summer holidays.

Become Syphilis Aware!

John Wright, Nursing Education & Research Coordinator at Tennant Creek Hospital, raised concerns around syphilis testing now that the sexually transmitted disease is on the rise in the NT. The Chief Medical Officer has declared syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDIN…

Welcoming the new Barkly Deputy Mayor Valda Shannon

Barkly Mayor Sid Vashist dropped into the 8CCC Tennant Creek studio to introduce Deputy Mayor Valda Napurrurla Shannon Warntaparri and to release the new summertime hours and programs. The pool will be free for all under 18 years, the library will offer films and activities throughout the holidays…

Tracey Bunn on the road with Another Broken Juliet album

Tracey Bunn dropped in to chat with Kate at 8CCC about her Another Broken Juliet album, as she drives out of the NT, heading to some shows in Melbourne. Covering a range of topics, Tracey spoke about the current state of the music industry, what attracts her to Ireland and the UK, as well as tips o…

Territory Leader of the Year 2025 - Helen Lamech

Healthy Living NT's Helen Lamech has taken out the NT News Territory Leader of the Year for 2025! Her work for more than 30 years was recognised when she was awarded the Health and Wellbeing Leader, before being announced as the year's Territory winner. Earlier this year, Helen was named the 2025 …

November 2025 Council Meeting with Mayor Asta Hill

Alice Springs Mayor Asta Hill spoke with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson, following this week's town council meeting. Big news includes the announcement of the public library's new site, Sitzler awarded the contract for the CBD Regeneration project and how the new council has been progressing together. Al…