Barkly Regional Council CEO July 2026 update

The Barkly Regional Council CEO Peter Harder spoke with 8CCC's Brian Coleman on returning from the Senate estimates in Canberra. The request has gone to Canberra to make the costs for services to remote NT fairer and bring it in line with the rest of the country. They discussed costs for asset main…

IPAN National Conference 2026

The Independent and Peaceful Australian Network's National Conference is in Adelaide this year and it will kick off with a screening of Abby Martin's Earth's Greatest Enemy. The documentary explores all the ways that make the US Military the world's largest institutional polluter and presents one o…

Reel News July 2026 with René Sutton

Another month of great movies at Alice Springs Cinema! General Manager René Sutton takes Brekky listeners through what's screening currently including `the Odyssey and Toy Story 5, but highlights those to come this week like The Wizard of the Kremlin and The Invite. This Sunday is Craft-a-Noon with…

Pine Gap Convergence speaker Rita Jabri Markwell

Rita Jabri Markwell is a human rights and public interest litigation lawyer and public policy contributor. Over her career, she has worked for Muslim, Aboriginal, and Stolen Generations’ advocacy organisations, and as a ministerial adviser. She spoke with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson about the importan…

Alex Apostolakis on Workskil Australia's Ready To Work Program

Workskil Australia, our largest not-for-profit employment and community services provider, has officially opened its new Darwin office and expanded into Alice Springs, with plans for a presence in Tennant Creek, Katherine and Nhulunbuy. 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson spoke with their General Manager Yout…

Close Pine Gap Convergence Bus From Naarm with Lloyd Riman

People from all over the continent are converging on Mparntwe Alice Springs for the Close Pine Gap - Sacred Land Back Convergence this weekend. A bus load of committed activists and travellers have arrived from Naarm Melbourne hoping to meet with like minded souls and make sense of the present stat…

Oonga Barb Flick Presents Workshop for Sacred Land Back Convergence

Oongi Barb Flick is a Yuwaalaayi/Gomeroi/Bigambul woman, who comes from a family of activists for social justice and Indigenous rights. She spoke with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson about her workshop with Professor Richard Tanter as part of the Close Pine Gap - Sacred Land Back Convergence happening 18-…

'Make The World A More Peaceful and Safe Place...It's Time We Closed This Base'

2026 marks 60 years since the Pine Gap Agreement was signed between Australia & the US. This weekend's convergence builds the strength and internationalism of the multi-generational movement against the Pine Gap base. Hundreds of people from across Australia are set to attend the sold out three-day…

Wyatt Ryder Takes Home Two Youth Volunteer Awards in 2026

Dedicated volunteer Wyatt Ryder was the recipient of both the NTSESVA Emergency Services Youth Volunteer and the Chief Minister's Youth Volunteer awards in 2026. He is a proactive member of the Alice Springs Volunteer Bushfire Brigade, inspiring the team and keeping equipment maintained and providi…

NT Chief Minister's Central Australian Volunteer for 2026 is Miemie Dry

For over 20 years, Miemie Dry has been volunteering at Uniting Church Op Shop in Alice Springs and has been described as compassionate and kind, ensuring dignity and care for those in need and supporting fellow volunteers. Her selfless service has been recognised by being awarded the Chief Minister…