Big Brekky with Andy on 8CCC: Recent Episodes

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My show showcases local talent, community groups, community events and issues that effect us all. I like to bring forward local talent that is earthy and real. I’m all about positive stories that help bring flavour to this great place of Alice Springs.

Jac Marriott, the creative power behind Freefall which begins on August 14, came into 8CCC Brekky to talk us through the incredible real-life story behind this performance. We heard about the amazing crew too, including Jules Billington, composer Chrysoulla Markoulli and a little bit of what to expect at 3 Crispe St. Ticket's selling fast, plus raffle tickets available! 'Freefall is a movement-led solo theatre work exploring neonatal intensive care, maternal mental health and the lived realities of early parenthood. Developed from personal journal entries written after an emergency twin birth in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, an RFDS medical evacuation and a three-week NICU stay in Adelaide, Freefall combines physical theatre, storytelling and dark humour to illuminate a rarely represented experience of parenthood.'

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Barkly Regional Council CEO Peter Harder spoke on 8CCC Brekky following the July Council meeting. Some of the agenda items included the new commercial waste and rubbish collection service delivery due to rising costs across the budget. There was a motion that went through the May council meeting around that to say, part of the social responsibility of corporations is to contribute to the community they operate in and the Council has been asking the Territory government to review and let them set the rates. In the month before, he and Mayor Sid Vashist went to Canberra for the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) Conference in June, with the Mayor having an opportunity to present evidence at the Public Hearing: The House Standing Committee on Regional Dev, Infrastructure and Transport Committee “Local Government Funding”.

" We need to get this council back into the black... We need to be able to plan for a solid future."

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If you've been wondering about the transition for Alice Springs Library staff in the staged planning for the new building, 8CCC Brekky caught up with Library Programs Coordinator, Mel Rowsell to find out. Listen back here for information about the regular programs, including Read, Write, Chat, and what events are happening in August, including a FREE Wonderland Dancing Story Workshop presented by The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach Team on 19 & 20 August.

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Kat Byron from the Darwin Fringe Festival joined Kate and Baini to wrap up the 2026 iteration of the Top End's creative heartbeat.

The festival took place in July, presenting between 70-100 shows from acts local and abroad. Kat shared a few highlights from the festival and named several of this years award winners, including Big D’s Boyband Bootcamp which took home the prize to perform at next year’s Adelaide Fringe Festival.

2026 marked 10 years of involvement from Festival Director, Hannah Illingworth. Kat expressed her gratitude towards Hannah’s diligence and vision that has guided the festival for so long. Hannah and the Fringe festival are both nominated in categories for tonight’s NT Performing Arts Awards.

Applications will open in October for next year’s Darwin Fringe Festival, and Kat invited listeners to get creative and apply. “Everyone put their little creative thinking hats on…get some silly ideas together. October is when we’ll open our applications."

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Saturday saw DJ Tr!p release Bad Boy, featuring Cooperblack, but last week 8CCC Brekky had a chat with Cooperblack about the DJ Tr!p remix of their Like an Aeroplane, also featuring Tamara Day's "ghostlike vocal unison", that's been sitting in the vault but released to the world in June. Adelaide's DJ TR!P "flips Cooperblack’s original into a drifting world of sea mist synths, glitched French-touch textures and late-night melancholy". A great collab across the country resulted in this fun reinterpretation of the 1998 original, recorded on a Tascam 4 track and SoundEdit 16 and then released on 2021 album Interpacer.

A bit of a general vibe about listening to music in 2026 follows and the pitfalls of AI, especially around indigenous languages.

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The theme for National Stroke Week this year is F.A.S.T Heroes and Alice Springs Hospital Stroke Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Lucy Thorne spoke on 8CCC Big Brekky about this year's campaign to celebrate people who quickly spot stroke symptoms and take fast action. There will be a presence in the hospital foyer on Tuesday and Wednesday and an awareness stand with resources and blood pressure checks on Thursday at Yeperenye Shopping Centre. They are developing resources to get the message out in more local Aboriginal languages in the hope of informing more people before it's too late.

"A study in the Alice Springs Hospital found strokes were three times more likely to happen [to Indigenous Australians] than non-Indigenous Australians, and also [more likely] to happen at a younger age, and more severely." Stroke Foundation chief executive Lisa Murphy

[image supplied. L-R Bridget Hoey, Lucy Thorne, Dr Anna Holwell, Scholastic Nyika, Abbey Bull and Natalia Despot]

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8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson sat down with Charlie Ivan to talk about the upcoming release of the Charlie Ivan Band's sophomore album Of Nothing. To be launched this Friday 7 August at Araluen Art Centre supported by Jack Spencer, Charlie spoke about the influences that fed this 'desert folk' album, significantly that stretch of road north of Pimba, as well as growing up in Mparntwe Alice Springs. Gravitating towards bleak things framed as something beautiful it was recorded in Mparntwe Alice Springs on Arrernte Country withDylan Young (Way Dynamic), Of Nothing follows the 2024 debut, Where The Dogs Go To Die, drawing on years of songwriting shaped by the landscapes of Central and Western Australia. Charlie will be joined by band members Ned Gaynor on bass and Sam Sargent on drums, on the tour that begins the following week. Here we play track A Mirror In A Dark Room, which represents the album's themes and direction more than the other pre-released singles.

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A closing and direct statement for Border Band, which began in 2005, Lost Coast is their final and most concise album. The title comes from video game Half-Life 2 with the album cover coordinates "pointing to several different interpretations of a lost cost."

Border Band "strikes again, returning to the campfire beyond the border": Liam Beale, Ricci Waters, Ryba Rygiel and Lily Marcos-Song. With Bass, Woodwind, Brass from Hector and Drums, Synths by Zil, both Beyond Our World.

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Mark Romei spoke with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson about his Watch This Space exhibition: Redaction, Absence, Opacity, on until 1 August, which examines Australia's use of hotels as sites of immigration detention, focusing on a network of facilities concealed through both their everyday appearance and bureaucratic redaction. Operating as "Alternative Places of Detention" (APODs), these sites are embedded within ordinary urban environments, their carceral function obscured by familiar architecture and limited public visibility.

Mark is an architectural researcher and spatial practitioner whose work explores how creative and investigative methods can be used to document and challenge sites of violence. His practice brings together architectural research and artistic approaches to examine contested sites and consider how forms of violence are embedded within the built environment. Mark recently completed a PhD at Monash University and has collaborated with DAAR (Decolonizing Architecture Art Residency) on projects in Australia, Palestine, and Sweden.

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The July Alice Springs Town Council meeting was well attended on Tuesday and Mayor Asta Hill spent some time with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson to unpack some of the big agenda items, including celebrating 55 years of the Council. The trip to Canberra by some of our Councillors and both Asta and Tennant Creek Mayor Sid Vashist for the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) Conference in June, gave the latter two an opportunity to present evidence at the Public Hearing: The House Standing Committee on Regional Dev, Infrastructure and Transport Committee "Local Government Funding".

Council resolved to take steps aimed at improving public safety and reducing the environmental impacts of private fireworks on Territory Day. Council also agreed to ask the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) to advocate for designated locations. A new Governance Framework designed to strengthen accountability, transparency and good decision-making across the organisation was endorsed and the Mayor noted the importance of the Newlandia event for young people in our community. Great news too that the concept design for the new Alice Springs Public Library was endorsed, allowing the project to progress to tender for the detailed design phase, where specialist designers will further develop the plans ahead of construction.

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Award-winning author Johanna Bell spoke with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson as she journeys down the Stuart Highway to deliver her Writing the Weird workshops. Previously Garramilla (Darwin) based where she founded a storytelling studio to elevate voices from northern Australia, she now lives in Nipaluna (Hobart) where she writes fiction, poetry and children’s books. Her work is widely published and received a Tasmanian Literary Award for her recent novel Department of the Vanishing, amongst other awards. Johanna also shared her experience around becoming a Churchill Fellow 10 years ago and the podcast Birds Eye View that resulted.

Designed for writers of all levels and forms, this Thursday in Tennant Creek and Saturday 1 August in Mparntwe, expect a mix of discussion, reading and generative writing and opportunities to share (for those who feel like it). You’ll leave the workshop with easy-to-use techniques for writing novel and surprising content, a library of ‘weird writers’ and a stronger connection with local writers. Tanya Heaslip will also be in conversation with Johanna on Friday from 5.30pm at Red Kangaroo Books.

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Co-founder and Artistic Director of GUTS Dance, Frankie Snowdon spoke with Big Brekky about the three new full-length works to be unleashed after six years of work, under the Desert Hothouse banner, in a dynamic three-day takeover of the Araluen Arts Centre precinct from Friday 31 July. This triptych of performances—staged across the theatre, gallery, and Aviation Museum lawn—explores sovereignty, self-determination, control, empathy, and mythmaking, forming a powerful collective experience that invites reflection and action. Besides the sold out one day immersive on Saturday, the performances begin on Friday with White Lies, choreographed by Katina Olsen, Public Property by GUTS co-founder Madeleine Krenek and, territory by Frankie Snowdon. The full program draws together a talented crew of 26 creatives, working in an open collaboration, with the core dancers based here in Mparntwe for nine weeks of rehearsals. Frankie explains how their process and collaborating is deeply centred around the understanding of this place where the performances are undertaken. The longform day has been curated by Erica McCalman, weaving the participants into the works and place. GUTS is always committed to premiering their work to their community first and have embraced this long-term funding to bring about their long-held dance dreams. "We're here for a fun time, not a long time."

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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 maintenance and the municipal plan, including the pool, along with the current general state of tax imbalance.

" A cafe in Tennant Creek pays more [in rates] than an operational mine owned by international companies producing say, a half a billion dollars a year in revenue."

Referring to The Barkly: "It's a real community feel and the people step up!"

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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 of the aspects that point to the theme: Time to Break Free From the US. Speakers include Professor Richard Tanter, Abby Martin, Sue Haseldine and Senator David Shoebridge.

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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 The Wedding Singer and continuing the free screening of a Sam Neill film - this week Rams.

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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 importance of the weekend's Close Pine Gap Sacred Land Back Convergence in Mparntwe Alice Springs where she spoke on the Sunday plenary session 'Pine Gap, AUKUS and Breaking Australia's Ties to the US Alliance'.

She also explained the Red Lines Package of draft Bills she and others are presenting to Parliament mid-September. Australia has a legal duty under international law to prevent genocide and not be involved in crimes against humanity, yet our current laws don’t do enough to stop Australia from being complicit in these crimes through charity work, institutional partnerships, trillion-dollar investments, military trade, and embedded personnel. The Red Lines Package would address these gaps.

[image: Sarah Dalgliesh]

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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 Youth, Justice and Industry, Alex Apostolakis to hear how this pilot Ready To Work program will support people with criminal histories into stable employment.

Through the two-year trial program, Territorians in custody or serving a Community
Corrections order are able to access mentoring and personalised training to help them land
a job upon release. They'’ve received 295 referrals to date, including around 70 in the first two days of services in Alice Springs which only launched last week. Workskil Australia are aiming for 800 participants over the trial as they expand the service.

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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 state of the world. They come to attend panels of experts in social justice and first nations struggles, and to hear the story from historians, storytellers, elders and local mob, of land taken without consent to build a world wide surveillance facility, linked to death and destruction across the globe. Many were here in the 1987 Convergence, but some like Lloyd Riman, have only recently been made aware of Pine Gap and what has happened on Arrernte land.

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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 18-20 July in Mparntwe Alice Springs - US Imperial Power Projection from Northern Australia.

Barbara Flick was director of the Alice Springs-based Institute for Aboriginal Development IAD and a core member of the Alice Springs Peace Group, which organised the 1987 convergence on Pine Gap, which called for the closure not only of Pine Gap, but of bases right across the Asia-Pacific, as a first step towards the demilitarisation and decolonisation of the entire region.

She helped establish Redfern’s first Aboriginal health and legal services in the 1970s, was
coordinator at Western Aboriginal Legal Service, Dubbo, and served as Secretary on the Interim NSW Aboriginal Land Council. Barb also served as Secretary of the National Federation of Land Councils and in her role addressed the Inquiry into the Sizewell B Nuclear Power facility in Suffolk, England 1983-1985.

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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 Close Pine Gap - Sacred Land Back convergence from July 18-20 on Arrernte Country, Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Northern Territory. Those gathered are calling for the closure of the US military intelligence base Pine Gap, for an end to the US alliance, and for the sacred land the base occupies to be returned to Arrernte custodians, who never consented to the base. One of the organisers, Slumbi visited 8CCC Big Brekky to encourage those not attending to join in the action on Monday and to listen into the live stream on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th to hear from the significant speakers from across the continent, including

*- Susan Hayes and Families, Arrernte Apmereke-artweye traditional custodians
- David Shoebridge, Federal Senator for NSW
- Professor Kathryn Gilbey, Alyawarr academic and researcher, University of Queensland
- Karina Lester, Yankunytjatjara woman, second-generation nuclear survivor and commissioner on the Public Inquiry into AUKUS
- Remah Naji, Palestinian activist with Justice for Palestine Magan-djin
- Rita Jabri Markwell, Human rights and public interest litigation lawyer and public policy contributor
- Ahmed Adam, Artist, writer, and community worker, born in Sudan, long term Alice springs resident
- Professor Richard Tanter, Senior Research Associate, Nautilus Institute, leading expert on Pine Gap
- Te Raukura O’Connell Rapira, Maori police & prison abolitionist, LGBTIQA+ & Indigenous activist, CEO of 350 Australia
- Laniyuk, Larrakia, Kungarakan, Gurindji, and French political creative, writer, and performer
- Justice Not Jails, including Natalie Hunter
- Auntie Sue Haseldine, Googatha woman & President of the Australian Nuclear Free Alliance (ANFA)
- Intervention Rollback Action Group, including Barbara Shaw, proud Town Camper, Aboriginal advocate in land rights and housing
- Steve Hodder, Aboriginal media worker and member of the Intervention Rollback Action Group
- Barb Flick Yawarllaayi and Gomeroi elder and organiser of the 1987 convergence on Pine Gap
- Lee Rhiannon, former federal Greens senator and lifelong environmental and social justice activist
- Vince Scappatura, Politics & International Relations scholar, Macquarie University
- Jesse Boylan,* International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, artist and writer

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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 providing training. Wyatt visited the Big Brekky Show to share why volunteering is important to him and the community, and what it means to win these awards from Volunteering NT.

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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's Volunteer of 2026 for Central Australia, in this year's Volunteering NT awards. She joined us on the Big Brekky Show to share what has drawn her to volunteering and the Op Shop.

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A big shoutout to the Central Australian Volunteer Organisation for 2026, the Alice Springs Rural Volunteer Fire Brigade. Their Captain, Marie Baptista joined us on the Big Brekky Show to share their approach to success, having also taken out two other awards! It's been a big year of growth and consolidation of their volunteers, which has led to these fantastic accolades from Volunteering NT.

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Camille Dobson dropped into 8CCC Brekky Show in the lead up to the Desert People's NAIDOC Celebration on 8th July 2026. Kicking off at 10am the day includes damper and roo tail cooking, local markets, and a language panel. There'll be kids activities and a chance to learn some local languages - Arrernte, Luritja Pintupi and Walpiri, as well as live music and the Simpson Desert Dancers. Register your interest in having a market stall or to find out more - CALL@bachelor.edu.au

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Jarrod Wall has been an outstanding volunteer with the Alice Springs Rural Volunteer Fire Brigade and in just over a year has strengthened the brigade's capability and readiness. He spoke on 8CCC Big Brekky about his role as Secretary, what a great team they make and why he volunteered. Taking out this year's NTES Emergency Services Volunteer of the Year award, recognises Jarrod's dedication and genuine passion for service. So inspired, he has also now joined SES!

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Australian Conservation Foundation CEO Adam Bandt has been in the NT to visit communities and find out more about the fracking projects and see for himself the impact of buffel. He spoke on 8CCC Big Brekky about the ACF's concerns for what the NT Government have approved, including importing of buffel seed into Alice Springs region and fracking in the Beetaloo Basin which he believes will negatively impact our fragile climate. Later in the day he held a press conference, in collaboration with Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) spokesperson Kathleen Herbert outside the NT Minister for the Environment, Josh Burgoyne's office

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8CCC Brekky Show caught up with Mparntwe Alice Springs Mayor Asta Hill post June Council Meeting to talk through some of the highlights of this month's session. The Council has adopted the Municipal Plan and Budget, which means that the Council Chamber's tech can now be upgraded for future streaming and recording. We talked about the community consultation around the Plan and how this will be fed back into Council motions and processes. Mayor Hill also announced the engagement of Renew Australia to augment the revitalisation of the Mall and kickstart bringing vibrant businesses and activity into the CBD. The Strategic Plan 2026 - 2030 has been adopted and additional measures to support homelessness has been endorsed. The question on the felling of a sacred tree on South Terrace in question time has been the catalyst for Council to review the processes around sacred sites.

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Local architect, Bobbie Bayley visited 8CCC Brekky show to announce the first event in the Mparntwe Speaks series for 2026: a deep dive into climate adaptation and energy retrofits in Aboriginal housing from the RACE to 2030 project. Join Clayton Reeves and Phil Hespe from the SA Remote and Aboriginal Housing Team as they unpack this landmark project—bringing together the work from South Australian Housing Authority, University of South Australia, the SA Department for Energy and Mining, and 15 industry partners under the RACE to 2030 banner. Launched in December 2023, the final report for the pilot is out now. Findings from the project are already being implemented!

Join Mparntwe Speaks tonight, Thursday18 June, 6pm at Hartley Street School Museum with snacks and drinks provided.

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Franca Fredericksen, President at Central Australian Aviation Museum (CAAM), came on air with 8CCC Brekky to chat about this year's Flying Archies awards. Opening this Wednesday 17 June from 5.30pm, come along to have your chance to vote for the People's Choice worth $500, while you take in the exhibition amongst the extraordinary backdrop of the aircraft display. The exhibition continues until 4pm Sunday 5 July where you'll hear the winners announcement. The museum is open Wednesdays from 11am - 2pm (doors close 3pm).

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General Manager at Alice Springs Cinema, René Sutton visited 8CCC Brekky Show to unpack the inaugural inclusion of Alice Springs in this year's National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA), and update us on their screenings over the next few weeks. There'll be more Indian films, the school holiday picks including Toy Story 5 and this month's 4pm Craft-a-noon on 28 June - How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days!

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Liz Jok joined the MCSCA team at the beginning of 2026, from Melbourne & her background is in International Studies. Liz is excited to be part of this year's Big Day Out In Harmony (BDOIH) celebrations, assisting performers in the green room & also staffing the MCSCA stall to speak to people about MCSCA's role in the settlement space. She visited 8CCC Brekky Show with the Desert Paradise performance group, Matilda, Kyra, Manaia and Kalaea, and their chief organiser, costume designer, teacher and choreographer, Maria Faatauvaa, representing the Pacific Islands communities.

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Shihab Rahman has 18 years of educational experience, working as a teacher in India, Kuwait and Australia and joined the MCSCA Board in 2025. He was on 8CCC Brekky Show to chat about this year's Big Day Out In Harmony and support the performers. Thamanna Shihab is a member of the Indian Semi Classical Dance group - Alice Springs Malayalee Association (AMA) performance, who has previously been on the show to talk about her acting role in the short film, First Drop. She was joined by fellow AMA performer Jenelia Subeesh, who also performs with Team J Dance, a group of girls who came together and formed a group and started performing last year in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. The group has five girls - Jennifer, Jenelia, Julia (3 sisters) and Malavika and Madhvi, who have been dancing from the age of 3 and have been a professional dance group from the age of 10. J Dance have participated in many dance competitions in both Australia & the UK, winning second prize in Australia’s biggest Indian dance competition, DANCE 4 OZ (2026). The group performs different styles of dancing including: Indian Bollywood, classical, hip hop, jazz and contemporary. Jenelia also performs with the dance group, GUTS, at Araluen Arts Centre.

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CEO of Barkly Regional Council answered some ratepayers' questions and explained the current financial situation for Tennant Creek and the Barkly to 8CCC's Brian Coleman. Peter will accompany the Tennant Creek Mayor Sid Vashist and Deputy Mayor Valda Shannon to the Budget Estimates in Canberra this week, hoping to access some sustainable funding.

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Beanie Festival Director Jo Nixon joined Kate Lyons-Dawson on 8CCC Brekky Show, to send off the biggest, best and last Beanie Festival for Mparntwe Alice Springs in it's current format. Sharing the stage with the record 7800 beanies will be all the workshops, food and this year a puppet show written by Jo! Beanie Central kicks off on Friday 19 June at 10am and the gala opening night begins from 5.30pm with opening of Thank You Thank You Thank You Beanies of Gratitude Exhibition, announcement of the competition winners and entertainment by Moongaze, Katie Harder and Gleny Rae Virus. On Saturday June 20 from 9am-10am they will open to allow those with a disability to access beanie central - wheelchairs, gofers, walkers, Autism, ADHD, mental illness – anyone who requires space and quiet times.

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Mparntwe Alice Springs has been included into this year's National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) touring here from 11 to 14 June. Festival Director Anu Sharma spoke with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson about how special it is to tour to the red centre, with it's diverse, growing Indian community. From the red carpet opening night at Araluen Art Centre, get ready for a full program of features and shorts, premiering in Australia. A wide range of languages are represented including Hindi, Malayalum, Telugu, Tamal and Marathi and will be screened across Araluen Arts Centre and Alice Springs Cinema.

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Following the announcement on Tuesday that Peter Garrett will head a public inquiry into AUKUS, 8CCC Brekky spoke to retired Australian Defence Force Major Cameron Leckie, spokesperson from Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN), to dig deeper into the repercussions of this and the Deputy Prime Minister's announcement in Singapore of yet another change to the AUKUS deal. The other commissioners will be Retired Admiral Chris Barrie former Chief of the Defence Force,
Carmen Lawrence, WA’s first female Premier, Leanne Minshull, the Australia Institute’s Co-CEO and
Karina Lester. Submissions are open for the inquiry which will run until October 2026.

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Lucy McGarry came into the 8CCC Tennant Creek studio to update listeners on the activities at Our Community Shed. The website is almost live, yoga is currently happening and there's still positions for the right kind of community-minded people as project officers. It's also good to hear the Shed is available as a venue for organisations and groups to meet with the community.

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After a shaky start to the live stream on antiquated equipment, the May Alice Springs Town Council went ahead, assuring the members of the public in the gallery that funds have been committed for the infrastructure's upgrade. Proceedings were recorded but not able to be live streamed, so you can now listen back on their website. Prayers began acknowledging the family of Kumanjayi White's family in the wake of the announcement that no charges would be laid for his death. Mayor Asta Hill spoke on 8CCC about this month's meeting, with some highlights being the new Whistleblower Policy and the report on homelessnes. T%he Whistleblower Policy has been endorsed to strengthen good governance, accountability and integrity across the organisation, Council has obligations to report suspected improper conduct and ensure protections are in place for those who speak up, providing a clear framework for Council team members and Elected Members to safely raise concerns and reinforcing a culture of transparency. Council received a report outlining a range of potential short-term actions to support people experiencing homelessness in Alice Springs, alongside longer-term opportunities requiring further investigation.

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8CCC Brekky may be slow to get great interviews like this out quickly, but senior architect Tonielle Dempers and the team at Tangentyere Design, along with Kennedy Nolan, are on task, having just finished the consultation phase for designing the new Alice Springs Library. They've held information sessions including the presentation about the process at the markets on Sunday, but if you missed it here's your chance to listen back to learn about the approach they have taken to create this design and provide feedback while there's still time.

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Vice President Kelsey Branford, a Finke Desert Race committee member since 2002, shared with Brekky listeners the 50 Year celebration plans for the race this weekend. A tireless volunteer pumping endless hours into making this the best year ever, she was joined by Council's hard-working Community Projects & Events Officer, Ola Rzeszowska. With events starting tomorrow night at the Legends Dinner, on Thursday will be the biggest street party, taking over most of the streets of Mparntwe Alice Springs, so make sure you check out the map to plan out your night from 5pm. Then get out to the track for a long weekend of wheels, thrills and camping, and if you can, volunteer to be a Spectator Marshall.

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Bambadino spoke on 8CCC Brekky about their new EP You Only Have One Body, launched on Sunday 31 May at the Last Folk Up, held on the last Sunday of each month at the Watertank Cafe. Bambadino was supported by The Handsomes: Dave Crowe, Ed Gould, Katie Harder and Xavia.

This 5 track EP was produced by Dave Crowe at Sing Hum in Mparntwe, featuring Joey Klarenbeek, Xavia and Dave Crowe

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This year's Big Day Out in Harmony is bigger than ever with over 230 performers and the headline act Australian-Iranian musician Tara Tiba. Now based in Perth, Tara released two studio albums: A Persian Dream (2014) and OMID (2019) (which means Hope), which she dedicated to all the people dealing with mental health issues. is a playful exploration of the musical traditions shared by Iran and Cuba after the Spanish took Middle Eastern soul to Latin America.

Tara spoke with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson about the many years, having contracted a virus which developed into the debilitating MECFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), that kept her house bound and unable to perform. It’s only this year Tara has been able to perform once more, including at WOMADelaide, unfortunately at a time that the conflict in Iran, which began in January, brought more distress and worry for family and friends back in Iran.

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As part of the 8CCC highlight of Big Day Out in Harmony, 8CCC spoke with Chloe Reid who has played a key part in arranging the HuaXuan Society’s participation in BDOIH for the last couple of years, as well as a huge role in organising Lunar New Year. The HuaXuan Society’s activities focus on providing opportunities for the promotion of Mandarin traditional culture for people who come from a wide range of countries. Chloe explained that due to migration there is multigenerational Mandarin culture that exists in diaspora across the globe. A key part of the HuaXuan Society is to be inclusive of this & to help teach their young people key cultural elements. Come join in the fun this Saturday from 12pm on the Council Lawns.

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Dr Felix Ho has dedicated more than three decades to volunteering, beginning with St John Ambulance cadets at just 13 years old, and now his years of volunteering have been recognised in winning the inaugural Australian Volunteer of the Year award. A highly respected volunteer leader, clinician and mentor, Felix contributes extensively at local, national and international levels across emergency response, youth development and disaster preparedness. He spoke with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson during Volunteer Week about why he has always volunteered and what it means to receive this award.

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Alice Springs Cinema General Manager joined Kate Lyons-Dawson in the 8CCC studio for the regular wrap up of all things film and entertainment. This month's highlights include NZ's Pike River and local-based Wolfram still screening, with the much awaited Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu 2D & 3D arriving this week. Get your craft bag packed and enjoy this month's craft-a-noon movie, 10 Things I Hate About You and don't forget it's Ani-May! Enjoy the delightful Ponyo this Friday and finish off the month with My Neighbour Totoro.

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What a great time for local music in Mparntwe Alice Springs! Local duet Sophie Collins and Bron Watkins aka Moongaze have just released their self-titled debut EP.

A celebration of love, a call for justice and a hymn to home, the EP was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jez Conlon of Left Of Elephant Sound and released at the end of April. Following their eco tour of Australia, they just played at The Top Half Folk Festival at Ross River Resort and the Ilparpa house concert. Get in touch with Bron, the only orchestral luthier of the NT, available for training and workshops in instrument repair.

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The Nepalese Community of Mparntwe Alice Springs was ably represented by the Chair of MCSCA Mona Ulak, and young performers Diva & Sinchan on the Brekky Show to tell our listeners of what is coming up on 30 May from 12pm at the Council Lawns. After the parade around the block, enjoy over 200 performers representing their cultures in our community, as well as food and activities. Diva and Sinchan discuss the hard work behind the scenes practising their dance for this much beloved community event, happening since 1999.

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Eighteen years in the making, the book Through Teddy's Eyes: A Year in Two Worlds by Faith Duffy has been published; a story told from letters back to family in the UK in 1971-2. Faith's memoir captures her time in Tennant Creek, working alongside Warumungu elder Teddy Plummer, navigating the contrasts between Warumungu traditional ways and the dominant white legal system and inherent racism. The author was joined by Rosemary Plummer on 8CCC Brekky Show with host Brian Coleman, where they discuss some of the changes that have happened over those 50 years.

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8CCC Brekky Show has some assistants today in the studio to tell us about Alice Springs Steiner Autumn Fair! Steiner students Zoe, Astrid, Hazel, Otis, Arwen and Ava shared their enthusiasm and insider knowledge of the annual event, beloved of the whole Mparntwe Alice Springs community. Get your raffle tickets beforehand at supported outlets in town or buy them on the day, along with plant. crafts, preserves and other yummy foods while soaking in the music provided by classes and local buskers.

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Adventure Reels' Jemima Robinson has the enviable task as Australian Festival Director to choose the films for the Australian tour of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, now in its 50th year! She spoke with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson about the selection for Thursday's screening at Araluen Arts Centre from 7pm. From all corners of this beautiful world, featuring kayaks, mountain bikes, big wall climbs and the changing traditions in Mongolian eagle hunting, this year is bound to delight the adventurous of heart!

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Felix Meyer, behind Maybe Eat Media - a Central Australian digital media and immersive technology company, joined Brekky in the 8CCC studio to talk about their progress towards a long-term staged development model, beginning with location-based virtual reality entertainment and expanding into education, training, cultural preservation and wellbeing initiatives over time.

Through multiplayer VR experiences, free-roam gaming, school programs, private events and community engagement activities, the first stage makes accessible emerging technology for people across Alice Springs and the wider Central Australian region.

Next stage will expand into digital media education and immersive training resources, supporting skills development in areas such as creative technology, storytelling, digital production and workplace learning. A core focus of this future development is the creation of immersive educational and training content delivered in both English and First Nations languages, ensuring local cultural knowledge and accessibility remain central to the work.

Beyond entertainment and training, the long-term vision of Maybe Eat Media is to develop culturally safe mental health and wellbeing resources alongside a permanent digital archive where Centralian people can host, preserve and share stories, knowledge and lived experiences for future generations through immersive and interactive media formats.

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Sam Hussey, Olive Pink Botanic Garden's Curator visited 8CCC Brekky Show for the monthly update of activities. Besides the Mothers Day markets, OPBG launched their new photographic competition, have moved their Buffel Beats to the last Saturday of the month from 8am and will celebrate Botanic Gardens Week 18-26 May. Listen back for all this and more.

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NT-born filmmaker, Jemma Cotter spoke with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson about her screening at Flickerfest in Alice Springs. “The Fling” is a short, stop-motion horror rom-com about two women at a fancy restaurant on the prowl for love. An homage to John Carpenter’s “The Thing” (1982), this queer love story reveals that the only way to find true love is to be yourself; tentacles and all.
It will be screening as part of Flickerfest at Araluen this Friday 8 May - text 04 1021 8333 for your chance of a double pass!

With a hunger to tell stories about outsiders, weirdos, and anyone who doesn’t quite fit in and a special place in her heart for comedy, Jemma has directed short films, commercials, short form series’, and even feminist erotica for a while. She’s participated in the SBS Digital Originals and ABC’s Fresh Blood 3 programs co-financed with Screen Australia and is available as a commercial director with Haven’t You Done Well Productions.

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Escape Artist of the Year Cosentino chatted with Kate Lyons- Dawson on the 8CCC Brekky Show about his upcoming weekend of Tricked: An Evening of Wonder at Araluen Art Centre 15 and 16 May 2026. From his early days in magic, Cosentino took us through what it takes to be considered a grand illusionist in 2026 - and it's not for the faint of heart! A gifted showman, listen back to his candid and grounded account and what to expect at his show.

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Was great to hear from Our Community Shed Coordinator Lucy McGarry talk about their events and progress. Looking for passionate staff to join the team!

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The Alice Springs Turf Club has just announced Nicole Simpson as their 2026 Face of the Ladbrokes Alice Springs Cup Carnival Ambassador. Both Nicole and board member Nicole Walsh came on the Brekky Show to talk about the role and the great events this weekend - Saturday 2 May sees the Alice Springs Toyota Pioneer Sprint and a Community event with a Family Fun Day incorporating activities for the children including Fashions on the Field. First race is 1.11pm and FREE ENTRY. Monday 4 May is Ladbrokes Alice Springs Cup with General Entry $40

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Australian folk musicians Jessie Monk and Aidan Ryan visited 8CCC Brekky Show to talk about their set at the Top Half Folk Festival and playing at the festival launch party tonight with Enbarr at Bojangles. Drawing inspiration from the folk traditions of her Gaelic-Anglo heritage, Naarm-based artist, Jessie Monk is obsessed with old myths, poetry, stories, and musical motifs from various traditions and lineages throughout the ages. They play Shadows live in the 8CCC studio, a song from her second album, Mis O' The Mountains.

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On a post- Parrtjima roll, Alice Kings take aim at supporting Baker Boy this Saturday at the Alice Springs Brewery. Check it out on their insta and help these Young Prodigies make their dream come true! IllMatty and Dan the Underdog represented on 8CCC Brekky for the crew: IllMatty, King O, Brotha Blinky, Rian & Russell. Nightcliff Seabreeze up next!

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Rosie Ballard's debut EP Bright As Your Eyes is this week's 8CCC Feature Album and she visited 8CCC Brekky Show to tell us about the steps towards its release. Local cellist and fellow member of Red Bird, Chris Bird joined us in the studio ahead of their gig on Friday night as part of the Top Half Folk Festival at Ross River Resort.

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Danzal Baker joined us on 8CCC Brekky Show ahead of his all ages gig at Alice Springs Brewing Co on 2 May 2026. Better known as Baker Boy, the Yolŋu artist spoke about his Grandmother, for whom he named his 2025album DJANDJAY, as well as his excitement to be back playing live in Mparntwe Alice Springs. Following a call out for a local support act, there'll be many local talents waiting in anticipation.

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Author and lawyer, Brooke Forbes visited 8CCC Brekky Show to chat about her new book Survival is an Instinct, being launched on Saturday 2.30pm at Red Kangaroo Books. This book is a personal essay on survival, recovery and reclaiming your future; embedded with a series of short stories written from Brooke’s early university days to her post-psychosis reality. The short stories focus on how big small relationships are, turning points and the beauty within the suburban sprawl. The personal essay shines a light on the importance of creativity and expression in recovery.

"a courageous and deeply moving work that gives voice to the realities of sexual violence, mental illness, and recovery." We Gotchu Girl blog

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Community Engagement Coordinator, Meret MacDonald and Anti Fracking Campaign Coordinator, Hannah Eakin from Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) came in to share the latest news and events from ALEC. This Thursday 30 April, join them at The Roastery from 6pm for campaign updates, and community workshop: Spotlight on Buffel. ALEC supports both Eastside and Westside gardens and we chatted about working bees on every Sunday 3pm at Westside. There will also be a screening 6pm at Alice Springs Cinema on 7 May of a documentary exposé on the US military as the world's biggest polluter.

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Isadora Roberts, NTG Regional Youth Services Program Coordinator, joined Brian Coleman in the 8CCC Tennant Creek studio to update the community on what's happening in sport in the Barkly. Softball, Soccer/Footy, AFL are just some of the sports covered.

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A roadside maintenance mishap has been flipped into a celebration of art, community and horticultural passion in East Side, Mparntwe Alice Springs as the Alice Springs Town Council honours Geoff Miers with an art installation by Chris Scott on the UndoolyaRd/Lindsay Avenue roundabout that has displayed a profusion of Sturt Desert Peas for over 23 years. The event begins at 7am this Sunday 26 April, with speeches just after 8 broadcast live on 8CCC, followed by market stalls and 8CCC Cafe open to the community throughout the morning.

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April 2026 at the Alice Springs has been going full bore and Kate Lyons-Dawson caught up with René Sutton, General Manager at Alice Springs Cinema to find out what we have to look forward to.
Get in fast to join in the screening and Q&A of Wolfram as tickets for the 3 May session are going fast. Check out the other Australian offerings as well as the wide range of multicultural movies.

What about a new initiative? Settle into the relaxing Craft-a-noons - watching older movies that you vote on and bring a work in progress or start something new - first session is 27 Dresses. Check out the website to find out more.

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Watch this Space’s current exhibition is CRISÁLIDA, an interplay between artificial and natural, the artists wrestle with their relationships to time, intimacy, landscape and money through the lens of the body. A first collaboration between dance artist Ashleigh Musk and video artist Ivan Trigo Miras, CRISÁLIDA is an immersive installation blending video, sound and the body to create a space for introspection. Sound design is by Anna Whitaker.

Ash and Ivan will be in the space on Saturdays and the exhibition goes until 7 May. WtS Gallery is open Wednesday to Friday, 12—5PM; Saturday, 10AM—2PM

8 Gap Rd, The Gap NT 0870

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Serge Ou, director of a powerful WWII documentary film Under a Bamboo Sky, joins 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson to delve into the unexpected direction surrender affected soldiers in the Asian conflicts, where mateship became a necessity for survival and humanity was never the same again. The conditions and events the POWs experienced have been brought to life in the testimonies and remarkable footage, coloured and digitally manipulated, years in the making. You can check it out for yourself this Sunday 19 April 3.30pm at Alice Springs Cinema.

British-led forces surrendered to the Japanese in Singapore in Feb 1942, but what do we really know of the Australian POWs? That they were sent to Japan coal mines or worked on the wharves alongside Japanese civilians, encountered the Allies’ bombing raids and the two atomic bombs? Who learned that in school? There were 15 000 initial Australian POWs, with another 7 000 joining later from Java, Timor and other actions, and only two thirds returned home. Hear 63 voices captured 50 years after the war reflect on that important time in our history.

Under a Bamboo Sky was produced by WildBear Entertainment in recognition of the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, financed with the assistance of the ACT Government and Screen Canberra, The Returned & Services League of Australia and the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ Saluting their Service Commemorative Grants Program. Supported by the Australian War Memorial.

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Ola Rzeszowska from Alice Springs Town Council & OPBG’s Sam Hussey shared with 8CCC listeners what to expect for next week's Earth Day, amongst other tips for a great garden.

Starting Monday with a sunrise walk at the Botanic Garden and workshops to follow, the Seed Library will be launched at the Alice Springs Library on Tuesday at 4pm, and back to the Garden on Wednesday from 4pm for the Earth Day Gathering By The Fire. Join the community celebrate the only Earth we have, with live music, free hot drinks, a sausage sizzle and a native plant sale!

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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.

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8CCC Brekky's Kate caught up with Joshua Tranter ahead of his exhibition opening Essence at The Roastery 10am on Saturday.

ESSENCE invites audiences to experience the natural world beyond what is immediately visible. It explores the limits of feeling within visual components, evoking a sense of presence that cannot always be seen. From sand to sky, his aim is to inspire wonder and a deeper appreciation for the natural spiritual world we live in.

All work will be available for viewing whenever The Roastery is open (Tuesday-Thursday 7am-2pm Friday 7am-8pm) and is a collaboration with Watch this Space.

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8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson caught up with ICONYX, an emerging musical artist from WA who has family here in Mparntwe. Having just released a video for Blak on Trak, this Pintupi and Kukatja singer songwriter is returning to the recording studio with her band, who also appears on the video. News for 2026 includes an appearance on ABC TV’s The Piano (Season 2) - now available on iview - and part of RTRFM’s In The Pines in April. Stay tuned for news of a plan to visit Mparntwe later this year!

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8CCC Brekky Show caught up with Mparntwe Alice Springs Mayor Asta Hill to discuss some of the business raised at this month's Town Council meeting. Listen back to find out the progress on Todd Mall since the rain and the Council's concerns regarding the response to the Draft Buffel Grass Weeds Management plan. Listeners might be interested to hear the Red Cross Lifeblood has rejected the Mayor's request for the return of a blood donor centre, whether permanent or mobile have been rejected. We chat about the first stage of the new library consultation and the Mayor's meeting with the new NT Administrator here in Mparntwe. There's news about the revised art policy and the live installation and official launch event for the Geoff Miers Commemorative Roundabout, planned for 27 April - stay tuned!

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Local ranger Katharine Peters and Leahena Chum from MCSCA, came into 8CCC Brekky Show to invite the newcomers to Mparntwe Alice Springs and the multicultural community to a series of events - Welcome to the Wild. These monhtly events are brought to you as a collaboration with the NT Parks and Wildlife and MCSCA and range from information sessions and local walks with experienced guides.

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Anas Kulangara,Chairperson from IMRC, came in to invite everyone to Eid Celebration on Saturday 28 March on the Town Council lawns from 3-7pm and all are welcome! Brought to you with partners MCSCA and Alice Springs Town Council.

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8CCC's Darcy Davis speaks with Sparkie Jackzon, a New Zealand drag performer best known for competing on the second season of House of Drag where she placed 1st overall and was crowned the winner of House of Drag. Spankie would later compete on the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under where she would go on to win that season as well. FabALICE is on now and Spankie is one of the headliners for the Airport Development Group Comedy and Cabaret event on Saturday night!

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This Thursday 26 March, join in Penangke's Cultural Induction Workshop at Alice Springs Desert Park, Red Mulga Room. These monthly sessions, open to individuals and organisations are essential to ground into Mparntwe Alice Springs and Central Australia. Raymond Walters Penangke speaks about the organisation's aims and how the session will assist with understanding place and learning respect.

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Tonielle Dempers, Senior Architect with Tangentyere Design, talked through the importance of this phase of the new Alice Springs Public Library. This Saturday 21 March is the chance for all those who haven't completed the survey in this Community Consultation and Concept Design Phase to join in at the Library and speak one on one with their elected officials and design team. Tonielle expressed the importance of getting your ideas in at this initial stage, as each phase will be up for tender and may not be the same organisation leading throughout the whole process.

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Project Lead for Migrant Workers Hub, Mariana Travassos and Comms Officer A spoke with 8CCC's Brekky Show about the information session on this evening at MCSCA and the project itself, funded by the Commonwealth Government aimed at keeping employers and migrant workers informed of the rules and obligations.

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Enter into the virtual BASE CAMP - a video game designed by local creative and activist Adam Abdulatiff. Hear from Adam as he speaks on the Brekky Show about the process behind the work, now on show and available to try as part of Private Property exhibition at 8 Hele Gallery.

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8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson phoned St John NT's Director Volunteer Event Health Services, Mark Ferguson while he was responding to the floods in Katherine. He generously took time out to talk the listeners through what's involved in nominating for the NT Volunteer Awards. Nominations are open until 7 April.

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MCSCA's Jessy Blake soke with Kate on the Brekky show about the EOIs for this year's Big Day Out in Harmony (BDOIH). Applications are now open until 31 March with the big event happening 30 May. They're looking for Indigenous and ethnic performers and groups, as well as stall holders. You can get in touch with Jessye on 0447 975 860 or via email bigdayoutinharmony@mcsca.org.au

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Volunteering NT's Megan Saltmarsh spoke with the Brekky Show about the progress with the NT Volunteer Award 2026 nominations which close 7 April, and sent a shout out to all the emergency volunteers who have responded to the floods across the NT. They are also still looking for grassroots organisations and especially those deserving of the Youth awards - for all young people under 24 years.

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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.

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8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson spoke with Yankunytjatjara/Kokatha poet and artist from South Australia, Ali Cobby Eckerman, who has been published and celebrated around the world. Ali will be travelling up through the entire Northern Territory in a life long dream to find the next unpublished poets of the Northern Territory. It will result in a new First People's anthology, and NT Writer's Executive Director SezzaJai Sykes was there to explain the details, workshops and links with the NT Writers Festival.

Sit. Be. Share the time to develop.

Ali will be in Tennant Creek on March 17th and 18th and submissions are open until the end of July.

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We were lucky to have Yul Scarf drop by on the Brekky show to talk about her second solo exhibition "Private Property". A body of work of both paintings and drawings, capturing her view of the conditions and events shaping life in Mparntwe Alice Springs, which are her responses to a collection of short films, also on show.

The exhibition runs until the 28th of March at 8 Hele Gallery

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Beth Uhe formed BB Sabina - the band name captures that transformative nature of a stage name crossed with the Yoma sabina butterfly - when she lived for seven years in Mparntwe Alice Springs. Since moving to Naarm and starting a new band line up with Warrick Newman (bass) and Travis Germaine (drums) they've released three tracks with the label Wild Gift PR and are hoping to release their album in Spring this year.

Their latest single In Between is inspired by a journey from Mparntwe (Alice Springs) to Garramilla (Darwin) when swimming in a remote waterhole and watching a water bug standing effortlessly balanced by the water's surface tension. “It captures a yearning for that weightless in-between space, like the surface of the water. Not fully immersed, yet not on the land - wanting to be comfortable with that place in between.” If you happen to be in Naarm, catch the launch for the single on Sunday 15 March at the Retreat Hotel in Brunswick.

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Get down to the plant sale Saturday 7 March from 8am until sold out! Sam Hussey was on the Brekky Show to also talk about the program for Olive Pink Botanic Gardens this March, and the difficulties of controlling buffel. Stay tuned for a big buffel bust at the Gardens soon!

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Alice Springs Cinema General Manager was back on 8CCC Brekky to reflect on this year's Travelling Film Festival success and discuss the films coming to Mparntwe soon. René's hot tip is Bride! directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal with an all star cast. Plus Barbie has an encore this Sunday at 3pm for International Women's Day.

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Aidee Lopez from NT AIDS and Hepatitis Council Inc chatted on 8CCC Brekky about the free Muay Thai Class from 10.30am on the Chamber Lawns this Sunday 8th March - International Women's Day. Trainers Cassie and Pippa from Boyles Striking Academy (PSA) will run the session. Come learn something new, meet fun people and find out more NTAHC. Aidee will facilitate a women's laugh activity to start the day right and you can grab a gift bag while they last!

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The big item on this month's Town Council agenda was changing the date for the January citizenship awards next year. Listen hear as Mayor Asta Hill speaks with 8CCC's Darcy Davis about this and other items of interest. Next meeting is on 31 March - all welcome!

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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.

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Savika and Amanda visited the Tennant Creek studio to share information about the week-long events into the lead up to International Women’s Day (IWD) in Tennant Creek. From Monday 2nd March at 9am everyone can meet at the NLC office for the community march toward Peko Park, followed by a celebration at Civic Hall. Guest speakers, cultural performances, and information stalls from local organisations will feature. On Tuesday 3 March from 10am to 12pm the Cake Circle will be held at the Community Shed (186 Patterson Street). This event explores the theme of "sharing the carrying" and provides morning tea in a culturally safe space. Also at 10am all are welcome at the Grandmothers Morning Tea, located at Anyinginyi Public Health. This event recognizes the vital role grandmothers play in nurturing families and preserving culture.

On Wednesday, 4th March at 4pm come to Tennant Creek Youth Centre to watchMoana 2 for Youth Movie Night.At 10.30am Thursday, 5th March** come join the Women’s High Tea at Anna’s Restaurant to celebrate women working across health, government, and community services.Contact reception@tcw.org.au to RSVP.

The Family Fun Day & Barbecue at Lake Mary Dam/ Tingkkarli starts at 10am on Friday 6th March for mothers, carers, aunties, grandmothers, and their allies.And finally on Sunday, 8th March at 10am a Community Softball Gamewill take place at Purkiss Reserve.

Important Note: Men and allies are encouraged to attend these events in solidarity with the women in their lives. Prizes will also be available to win throughout the week.

Learn more about the history of International Women's Day

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Tennant Creek locals Zoe Bolton and Sarvika Mishra are running for charity in their first Abbott World Major marathons. Zoe is running the London marathon in May, while Sarvika is running the Sydney marathon in August, her first ever 42.4kms! Zoe is raising funds for St Johns Ambulance and Sarvika for Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education (FARE). Both charities do vital work — from providing lifesaving first aid training to reducing alcohol harm across the country. Any support is welcome, rest assured they'll be thinking of you (and their questionable life choices) at km 32. When TC cools down, they run on the trails and would love for more people to join them. All paces welcome!

Zoe also mentioned Tennant Creek Athletics who you can contact for more information including the coaching course, AGM & running schedules

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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!

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Travelling Film Festival Manager Beatrix Brady, joined 8CCC's Darcy Davis to unpack this year's program and highlight some of the gold - particularly the Golden Spurtle, a documentary on a Scottish porridge-making competition. You can join the Director Constantine Conti for a screen masterclass on Saturday morning - booking required.

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Tingru and Chloe visited 8CCC Brekky Show to demonstrate the pipa, a Chinese lute accompanying a couple of songs. They're part of the Symphony of the Heartland performing at the Lunar New Year Pop Up on 27 February from 5pm at Braitling School. It will be broadcast on 8CCC from 5pm-7pm, otherwise come on down to join in the activities and fun!

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Creative Producer at Watch This Space artist-run initiative, Yul Scarf dropped into the Mparntwe 8CCC studio to tell us what's planned for 2026. An exciting collaboration has also sprung up with The Roastery Cafe and Yul spoke of their call out for artists to exhibit at the Cafe - planning to have shows at the Roastery every 2 months, as well as exhibiting the Watch This Space Members Show, later in the year.

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Lisa McLean and a group of tea towel collectors have designed the inaugural Mparntwe Alice Springs Tea Towel exhibition, opening from 11am Sunday March 1st at Central Craft. Join in the excitement and Devonshire Tea as you peruse the collection focused on Mparntwe themed linen, but including the whole of Australia and a few international representatives. Text Lisa on 0412 642 987 if you have any rarities that may be missing from this collection, especially antique Central Australia!

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Lucy McGarry stopped into the studio to share the changes happening at The Shed. The new door will be fitted, which is all about making the place more inviting while still keeping things safe and secure. These changes she hopes will help people to feel welcome and not afraid to come inside.

Lucy is currently at the Shed from Wednesday to Friday, but the goal is to open up at least five days a week. She’ll have her phone number on the door too, so if you knock and no one answers, you can just give her a call.

The Shed is also looking for a few casual and part-time staff to help out with workshops, meetings, and events, plus a new “community mapping” project to keep everyone up to date on what services and programs are available around town.

Tennant Creek's "The Shed" aims to be a flexible, community-driven space rather than a traditional workshop. It offers meeting rooms, training areas, and workspace with Wi-Fi for small businesses, social enterprises, unfunded community groups, and organizations. Pricing will follow a tiered model—free for unfunded community groups, small fees for funded organizations, and standard rates for commercial or government use—to ensure sustainability.

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Calling all Creatives! Ruth Hazleton from the Creative Workplaces Council spoke with 8CCC's Brian Coleman about the National Creative Workplaces Survey. Get your voice heard and make change happen for Creatives but you need to complete it by 23 February.

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Central Australian folk and country singer songwriter Katie Harder launches her new single 'Pot Plant' live on The Big Brekky! Written between the lush green hills of the Yarra Valley and the red desert sands of Alice Springs, ‘Pot Plant’ is a song that captures speaks deeply to personal transformation and resilience, and captures Harder’s powerful, authentic storytelling style. The single is the first of a string expected in lieu of a new album next year. Tune in to hear Katies' story.

Photo: The Big Brekky's Andrew Harrison with Katie Harder and guest broadcaster Ben Chavez, our St Phillips work experience student

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The CEO of the Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association, Will Evans, chats with The Big Brekky about how the industry is going, from rain to biosecurity, exports, and the Buffel Grass weed declaration.

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Alex Vaughan, Policy Officer for Arid Lands Environmental Centre (ALEC) updates The Big Brekky on local environmental concerns, including national water reform, water extraction at Singleton Station and associated risks to the groundwater table, fracking in the Beetaloo Basin, invasive species such buffel grass, and the recent Territory Coordinator proposal from the NT Government.

Arid Lands Environment Centre is Central Australia’s peak environmental organisation, defending Australia’s iconic desert country for over 40 years.

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Independent Member for Araluen, Robyn Lambley, has been appointed the new House Speaker for the NT Parliament on the first sitting day of the new parliament. Ms Lambley, the longest serving member for the House, was voted in unanimously. She discusses new legislation and affairs raised by the new assembly on the The Big Brekky.

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The big Brekky Show chatted with Maxim Rahman about his latest release Whispers of the Eternal. The song is a powerful metal track that blends atmospheric melodies with fierce riffs, inspired by ancient Viking wisdom.

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The Big Brekky Show has the Member for Braitling, Josh Burgoyne to discuss how the new NT Government has settled into its roles and responsibilities. Josh discusses topics such as ANZAC Oval development and addresses concerns relating to community consultations especially, the proposed Territory Coordinator.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with the CEO of Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA) Jimmy Cocking, following the recent outcomes of the National Climate Risk Assessment Report. He has also just come back from the Barkly Futures Forum - National Climate Risk Assessment workshop and adaptation plan.

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On the Big Brekky, we had the Alice Springs environmental advocate Adrian Tomlinson. Adrian raised concerns such as Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro now having the ability to exempt major projects from regulatory practices with the proposed Territory Coordinator. This is also causing concern in the Northern Land Council and Environment Centre NT and could have significant impacts on Alice Spring's natural environment especially for example the Black Footed Wallaby and the Squat Snail.

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Millie the bright pink breast screening truck will be making her way down the Stuart Highway this weekend to set up shop in Tennant Creek next week at the Language Centre, offering free mammograms to women aged 40 years and over.

Mammograms, breast x-rays, are used to detect breast cancer and other abnormalities. Dr Lauren Arnold, Breast Physician and Clinical Director at Breastscreen NT, shares all the details on The Big Brekky show.

Millie the mammogram truck and the Breastscreen NT team will be at the Language Centre in Tennant Creek next Monday, November 11 until Friday, November 15. Call 13 20 50 to make your appointment.

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The President of the Women’s Museum of Australia (WMA), Karen Eva Stirk, chats with The Big Brekky about the grand opening of 'Search Light', WMA's newest exhibition exploring the achievements of the 'Searchlight Ladies' in WWII in Darwin. The long awaited opening takes place on the 9th November at WMA, with an unveiling of a statue.

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The Full Monty - The Broadway Musical, a local pop-rock-musical based on the film written by Simon Beaufoy, and directed by Peter Cattaneo, will premier to a sold out audience this weekend at Totem Theatre. Presented by Totem Theatre and the Alice Springs Theatre Group, this show is one for the grown ups only with an R 18+ rating. There are a total of 9 performances across the 4 weekends of November, including a matinee, with two shows sold out already.

Director Erin Human and members of the cast, Jordan Braver and Matthew Munoz, are on The Big Brekky to tell us all about it! Make sure to get your tickets here.

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Dr Grant Ellmers joins the Big Brekky Program to discuss his study into the photographic representations of Australian towns, with a focus on Tennant Creek’s Paterson Street and an exciting collaboration with the Artists of the Barkly.

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On the Big Brekky Show our guest is Fiona Brown, the Regional Physical Literacy and Sports Education Coordinator with the Department of Education. Fiona is here to chat about her work in the Central Region, the need for managers and coaches as well as support with sponsorship. Programs include interschool events for groups of schools as well as tailored programs for remote schools, catering for primary and high school aged students.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with writer and director John Hughes, known for his documentaries such as After Mabo and Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia. John’s latest production is Twilight Time which is a complex analysis of Pine Gap by strategic thinker Desmond Ball. The film will be screening at the Araluen Arts Centre on the 9th of November at 7pm with a Q&A to follow.

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8CCC Big Brekky Show regularly features the Manager of the Alice Springs Cinema René Sutton. We caught up about the recent Girls' Night Out, the Halloween season, screening of Under Streetlights every day while interest continues, and what's coming for the end of the year.

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The Big Brekky interviewed the Chief Veterinarian Officer, livestock biosecurity lead for NT Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Rob Williams. We caught up about the upgrade at the Berrimah Farm facilities and discussed some of biosecurity threats in relation to animals such as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), lumpy skin disease (LSD) and HPIA (Avian influence (bird flu).

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Nardia Drayton, NSW based singer songwriter chats with The Big Brekky about her new release, 'Rolling (Like the Wind)'. This is the third single from country artist and is about a breakdown in communication in a long-term relationship. With 14 years of experience working in the country music industry as a publicist, record label manager, and independent release consultant, Nardia shares her experience of Australia's country music scene.

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Alice Springs Town Council Mayor Matt Paterson discusses local current affairs on The Big Brekky for the month of October 2024.

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Tthe Alice Springs Town Library Manager of Library Services Dunja Ganama came in to give us an update on the exciting things happening at the library through November. The big news is the Book Sale will be on Saturday 9 November!

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Welcome to 8CCC Community Radio's special Barkly Regional Council election coverage, where we're profiling the mayoral candidates ahead of the local government election on Saturday, November 2.

On the Big Brekky Program we spoke to mayoral candidate and former Deputy Mayor of the Barkly Regional Council, Dianne Stokes.

To view a full list of candidates in the upcoming Barkly Regional Council election, please visit the NT Electoral Commission website.

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The General Manager of TADSA, Tracey Watters was our Big Brekky guest, having recently been in Mparntwe with their FGreedom Wheels program. Technology for Ageing and Disability SA and NT or TADSA has committed technical volunteers at the forefront of innovation for independence. Using the power of Assistive Technology, the creators at TADSA aspire to enhance people’s lives by creating transformative solutions for inclusive development, fostering accessibility, participation and community engagement.

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On the Big Brekky Show we have Cal Munro from Akrasia, this year’s winner of the Northern Territory Music Awards Best Metal/Hardcore. They are a five-piece thrash metal band from Darwin who have just released a new single Rabbit Hole.

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The 2024 Barkly Futures Forum is an opportunity to connect with business, industry, government and non-government organisations. Over the course of this week, the forum aims to galvanise the Barkly region’s workforce, emerging and established industries in pursuit of a sustainable economic future. Natrisha Barnett, Regional Manager at the Barkly Business Centre chats with the Big Brekky.

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Kate Walsh, Manager of Community & Cultural Development at the Alice Springs Town Council visits the Big Brekky Show to share a Halloween Pop-Up Party free event in the Todd mall on Friday 25th of October. With spooky entertainment and arts & crafts, the event included a best dressed competition, local performances, and a Retail Trick ‘r’ Treat Trail.

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Local musician and storyteller, Ray Murtagh, meanders down memory lane, guitar in hand, playing some of his favourite country tunes on The Big Brekky.

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Charlie Maher Jr, Ambassador from the Indigenous Marathon Foundation, has completed 9 marathons and chats with The Big Brekky about his experience running and his role with the charity.

IMF promotes health and well-being, celebrates Indigenous resilience through the running, and creates inspirational Indigenous Leadership. Its programs are social, inclusive, and fun environments for people to adopt active and healthy lifestyles.

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The Big Brekky chat with rising 18 year old country music star from NSW, Coral Renee, who released her debut single 'Pink Is My Colour' this month.

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A preview of this week’s local news headlines for the Central Desert at The Centralian Today, an independent source of local news, with journalist Charles Geary (October 2024).

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Councillor Allison Bitar and local business owner, Naomi Hunter, join The Big Brekky to talk about all things business related in Mparntwe, from Divali and Christmas markets to roller shutter art tenders. Namoi has slowly and steadily built up her business, Hunter & Co Designs into a full-time family enterprise trading in wearable art.

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Today 8CCC Big Brekky were joined by Markus Kuchenbuch to find out more about the Kubu Kollektiv Hauskonzert on 20 October. Already booked out, anyone interested in pitching an idea, a venue or space, musicians can contact Markus to create another event this year. A past ASWCO Artistic Director and Conductor, Markus Kuchenbuch has been travelling, collaborating with likeminded musicians here and abroad, and going out bush to work with schools on his Sound Safari.

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The Big Brekky Show welcomed back local songstress Alison Mapleson who has just released 'Dangerlove' on 26 September and available on all platforms. She wrote this song about always being attracted to people with red flags, just like a moth to a flame!

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The CEO of Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA) Jimmy Cocking joined the Big Brekky crew reflecting on the changes to government as the newly formed CLP NT Government enters Parliament and provided some insight into the current challenges for our region.to meet the newly formed CLP NT Government and shared some insight into the current challenges for our region.

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Filmmakers Emma Smith & Damon Van Der Schuit came into the Big Brekky to discuss their short film Live from the Alice made locally that was screened at the inaugural Mparntwe Alice Springs International Film Festival (MASIFF) and premiered at Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF). The highlight has been the growing community support and upskilling for creatives in Alice Springs, that jhas occurred since their first short The First Drop in 2023.

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8CCC Big Brekky caught up with Tomi Ngauma to get the lowdown on what to expect at the Desert Paradise Islands Vibes Showcase this Saturday 19 October at the Marian Centre OLSH. From 5pm, there will be prizes, raffles, a DJ, food - need to pre-order, an art exhibition and the main event of music and dance. Some 30 young people will come together to perform after 4 months of work and preparation, so come along and support our wonderful community!

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Country Gospel Band have just released their long awaited second album. The self-titled album comes 22 years after the Alyawarr band's first release, and celebrates family and community. Recently rekindled under the encouragement of band member Kevin Ladd, the band consists of a close-knit group of friends who grew up in Epenarra community and have been performing together for over twenty years. Ladd shares their story on The Big Brekky from the 8CCC Barkly studio.

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The inaugural Mparntwe Alice Springs International Film Festival (MASIFF) is in full swing, screening local and international films across three local cinemas: Araluen Arts Centre, the Alice Springs Cinema and Alice Springs Desert Park.

Brought to us by Red Hot Arts, with support from Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF) and the Darwin Film Society, the Film Festival runs until 13 October.

Screening tomorrow at Araluen Theatre is Thou Shalt Not Steal, a special screening of Stan's original series written and directed by the ever unfolding talent, Mparntwe-born Dylan River. Dylan is joined by Kim Haworth, Creative Director of Red Hot Arts Central Australia, on The Big Brekky to tell us all about it.

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The Big Brekky Show is really excited about the opportunity to interview Akshy Athu. He perfectly encapsulates the beauty and culture of the Northern Territory in his new single ‘NT Life’. The single pays homage to the rich heritage and vibrant spirit of Australia's Northern Territory, inviting listeners on a sonic journey through its breathtaking landscapes and traditions. It showcases the talents of an array of musicians, including Melanie Gray, Prayer Corby, and Max Fredericks on vocals, Mathilde Mercadier on backing vocals, and contributions from traditional drummers and instrumentalists.

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Josefina from MHACA came in to share the activities they have organised this week, including workshops and Stressless in the Plaza from 10am on Friday, with everything from DJs Shilo and Darcy, to free massages.

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We have Nicole Walsh from the NT Chamber of Commerce. They are hosting Open Business at Sunset at Olive Pink Botanic Garden on Thursday night with Minister Joshua Burgoyne and Olympian Tom Wickham. Tom actually grew up in Alice Springs and moved to pursue his Hockey career. This afternoon from 5.30 you can also attend a session to support migrants in business at MCSCA, a collaboration with them and Lhere Artepe and Yaye's Cafe.

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The Big Brekky Show regularly features the manager of the Alice Springs Cinema René Sutton and this month's highlights include the first ever MASIFF – Mparntwe Alice Springs International Film Festival and the Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA).

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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.

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Rodeo action returns to Tennant Creek this weekend with the Barkly Rodeo and Campdraft taking over the town. Ryan Jepson, President of the Barkly Rodeo Association, joins The Big Brekky from the Tennant Creek studio to fill us in on this year's program.

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Alice Spring's hyper-local and independent newspaper and news source, The Centralian Today, gains a new local journalist. Charles Geary aims to unearth local stories to unite neighbours, encourage local businesses, and foster a sense of belonging through his journalism. Hear Charles' story on The Big Brekky.

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October Business Month has officially kicked off right across the NT, and in the Barkly Region specifically offerings for business owners start tomorrow with two events.

Natrisha Barnett, Regional Manager at the Barkly Business Centre, joins The Big Brekky team from the 8CCC Tennant Creek studio to talk about what is happening in Tennant Creek this week and beyond for October Business Month.

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On the Big Brekky Show, Ben Poona, Manager for Aged Care at Tangentyere Council, gives us a rundown of the Tangentyere Family Day happening tomorrow, Wednesday 2nd October at the Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre. The event is a free all-ages community event with food, games and giveaways, as well as live entertainment from 8CCC Radio, Dem Arrernte Mob & Newboys Band. Tune in to hear more about Tangentyere programs.

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Mparntwe-based artist, Emma Trenorden, has released her single 'Radical RE', the first from her upcoming EP 'ReWILD'. The song is inspired by the words of climate activists and is about renewal, reimagining and regeneration. She is also launching her book of poetry, 'High Fire Danger' at Red Kangaroo Books this Saturday.

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On the Big Brekky Show we have the member for Namatjira Mr. Bill Yan who discussed the present CLP approach to the National Indigenous Art Gallery as well as the ANZAC Oval.

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MusicNT’s Regional Areas Music Program RAMP provides skill development and performance opportunities in communities across the NT. This morning, Program Manager Jeremy Conlon is busy packing and prepping their PA gear to hit the highway up to Tennant Creek, but first, they’ve taken the time to have a quick chat to us on the Big Brekky Show.

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The Big Brekky Show had a quick call with Bunna Lawrie and Jason Scott from the band Coloured Stone who are featuring at DesFest at this Sunday’s Send-Off. They spoke about their last album, Poisoned Planet, released in 2021 and their plans for the rest of the year.

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On the Big Brekky Show we have Kathy Sandstrom from IDCare and Veronica Larson from Neighbourhood Watch, to talk about the Safety Expo on from 9am tomorrow at the Convention Centre.

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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.

Complaints about dogs in the Cemetery - must be on leads; More supermarket trollies left around town, while resources are focused on the ASAS; Upgrades with Alice Springs Aquatic Park and leisure Centre. Fee for Mini Golf. None of the existing prices have changed; Youth Round Table with about Aquatic Park; Ongoing maintenance of ANZAC Oval; Has there been a meeting TO ie Lhere Artepe Aboriginal Corporation about the King Charlie statue.

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Jonathan Pilbrow came into the Big Brekky Show to tell us about the upcoming conference, run by the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) in Perth or you can join online from anywhere on 4-6 October.

You will hear experts/speakers such as

First Nations Greens WA Senator Dorinda Cox; Greens WA Senator Jordon Steele-John, Independent WA Senator Fatima Payman; former Federal Labor MP and WA Premier Dr Carmen Lawrence; former WA PND, Greens and Independent Senator Jo Vallentine; Journalist and Author Andrew Fowler; Sian Troath Postdoctoral Fellow at the ANU; Margie Beavis from the Medical Association for Prevention of War; Emeritus Professor Ian Lowe (academic and writer focused on environmental issues) and Dr Lisa Natividad from the University of Guam.

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Chloe joined the Big Brekky team to talk about DesFest 2024 Synth Saturday x Peachy Parties. Footy- but QUEER! Watch the Grand Final with your mates and enjoy pre-game and half-time entertainment like Kerry Perry, in between watching all the action on the big screen. Prizes, giveaways and lots of fun for all!

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The Big Brekky Show has Vito Lucarelli, an electronics, sound and music enthusiast based in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). Vito has just delivered a Synth School workshop and will be performing live as V.N. Lucarelli at the DesFest on Saturday 28 September.

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Emily Wurramara is in Mparntwe for this year's DesFest and the Big Brekky Show had a fantastic studio visit from her to chat about her work with Desert Divas in the run up to the concert out at Olive Pink Botanic Garden, her new album Nara and the strength of her community.

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Stick Mob creatives Seraphina Newberry (Arrernte/Pitjantjatjara) and Wendy Cowan (Irish/British) represented their other half, Alyssa Mason (Arrernte/Pitjantjatjara) and Declan Miller (Arrernte/Anmatyerre/Scottish) on the Big Brekky to talk about their exhibition at Watch this Space. 'Portals' invites you to enter the expansive worlds, formed by the power of collective storytelling. Seraphina and Wendy will be in the gallery on Saturday 28 September in conversation.

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From Bidyadanga saltwater country in WA to Italy’s capital, Family Shoveller Band are keen to take their funky bush tunes to the world. 8CCC’s Shauna Upton caught up with lead singer Billy-Jo out at Ross River during MusicNT’s Bush Bands program to find out more about these rising stars, their strong family music history and exciting future plans.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with Anasmon Cheeran Kulangara, a South Indian movie producer, social media influencer, welfare worker, and entrepreneur with a deep passion for the film industry. Anas produced Manorajyam, which will be screening tonight 6pm at the Alice Springs Cinema.

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8CCC’s Shauna Upton caught up with co-producer of Ripple Effect Band’s latest release, Tara Rostron, last week at MusicNT’s Bush Bands Business. This week's feature album at 8CCC, Mayawa is the debut LP from the all-female band from West Arnhem Land’s Maningrida community and shares their stories as mothers, daughters, and sisters in multiple languages across 9 tracks that combine elements of rock, reggae and pop music.

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Alice Springs Town Council alderman, Michael Liddle, he has been advocating for a statue of King Charlie statue to be erected in Mparntwe to recognise Arrernte leadership. Michael updates The Big Brekky about the progress of this proposal, and also discusses contentions around the proposed site of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery.

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Billy Hayze from Central Coast based country band, Billy & the Bandits, chats with The Big Brekky about the band's new single, Sweet Time To Be Alive, from their new album Desert Life.

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Alice Benfer’s music is well known to the Big Brekky Show and we caught up after she launched her latest album Voices of The Bush and was announced as a finalist in the Country Music Awards at Tamworth in January 2025. During our chat we uncovered she's just released 'Cataclysm Down Under', composed with Paul Bromley. They have crafted an emotion-fueled rock ballad that captures the essence of surviving natural disasters.

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Country songman Anthony Snape sings ‘FOREVER LEGEND’. This song is a story of a little boy’s desire and journey towards country music stardom…just like his dad. Written by lyricist Bruce Mackay after attending his first Country Music Festival in Tamworth earlier this year, Bruce worked with Anthony to produce this single that resonates for many.

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Afro-beat artist Richard Abiabi the Greatone. The Brekky Show discussed his new life and latest music. Richard showcased One More Time. It is a song that endeavors to bring people to work and unity together. His next release is planned to drop by week's end!

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On the Big Brekky Show we have Territory songman David Garnham who has just released his latest single 'Never Had A Heart'. It's a punchy number with some electroshocks in cognition.

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Multi-instrumentalist, Mparntwe-based folk musician, Emmy Ryan today launches her EP 'I Ain’t So Blue', and we are stoked to have it as 8CCC's feature album of the week. The Big Brekky is treated to Emmy's live rendition in the studio - listen in!

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Arlparra’s Newboys Band are at their first ever MusicNT Bush Bands Business at Ross River Resort after releasing a stellar second EP, Cheater, in late 2023. Band members Clayton, Matthew and Arison chat with Shauna on The Big Brekky, live from Ross River, ahead of their performance at the Telegraph Station this Sunday.

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CEO of Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA), Jimmy Cocking, visits The Big Brekky to share news from the Precinct, including the Batchelor Institute graduation ceremony, and supporting Purple House with testing water treatment technology for desert conditions. The Voices for the Bush Conference, hosted by Australian Water Association and Water Services Association of Australia, took place which aimed to unite decision makers from across the sector to create a sustainable water future for the nation. We hear stories from last weekend's Apmerenge-ntyele Festival - From the Land from Children's Ground.

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Cheeky Chandler, Casey and the gang from Guts Studio dropped into the 8ccc studios to update us on their dance in schools initiative which will culminate in the Alice Can Dance performance at Araluen on 15 November. Cheeky asked their students Layla, Makayla and Leanna, what is so good about dancing.

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The Big Brekky Show had a reflective chat with Morris Stuart about some of the events at this year's final Desert Song Festival and the positives the festival has brought to Mparntwe Alice Springs since its inception 13 years ago. He also shared what his role might look like in the future.

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Kemy Ogendi is a Kenya born artist who explores a mixture of tunes from 1950s ballads to gospel anthems. She performed her single 'Today' and 'Someday' off her upcoming EP Lullaby for the Big Brekky Show. Kemy will be performing at the Festival of the Piano on the 14th of September at Araluen, organised by Jessye Blake and the Friends of Araluen.

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Big Brekky Show's Shauna Upton caught up with Wayne Green, to talk through the weekend's AFL results in the Barkly and how the Senior Women's and Men's teams stand for the grand final next weekend.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with Aboriginal Investment NT CEO about their Strategic Investment Plan. Aboriginal Investment NT will invest its capital, sourced from royalties, to back Aboriginal organisations, businesses and small and large-scale investment opportunities in the NT. This will be in grants or investment with a focus on developing income generating assets so that local Aboriginal communities can meet their own social, economic and cultural aspirations.

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Blair MacFarland from the NT Greens visits The Big Brekky Show to discuss where the Greens party now sits after vote counting in the NT election. NT Greens candidate, Kat McNamara, has won the seat for Nightcliff in Darwin, formerly held by former Chief Minister Natasha Fyles.

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Artist, Desmond Woodforde, is exhibiting at this year's Desert Mob exhibition for the first time. Desmond is with Mimili Maku Arts and has worked on a collaborative piece, now on show at Araluen Arts Centre, that shares his family's story about being cut of from their land ever since the Maralinga nuclear testing took place in the 1950's and 1960s. Desmond and Mimili Maku arts worker, Angus, visit The Big Brekky to share Desmond's story. Desert Mob, Desart's signature annual art festival, is curated by Hetti Perkins and Aspen Beattie and is taking place this weekend.

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Ray Dimakarri Dixon took some time out between his performances at Big Sound 2024 to chat with the Big Brekky Show about the Brisbane-based festival as well as events he has lined up later this year.

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On the Big Brekky Show we have Paddy & Thomas van der Geest-Hester, brothers who are already seasoned performers at just 17 & 14 years old of age. Jessye Blake, the Festival of the Piano Event Coordinator is with them to tell us more about what’s been planned, starting Friday 13th September with Scaling Up at Araluen Arts Centre.

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The Big Brekky Show had a great chat with Arts Curator Hetti Perkins and Assistant Curator Aspen Beattie about Desert Mob 2024, which opens at 5pm on Thursday 5 September with musician Keanu Nelson Tjakamarra. Events include the exhibition, marketplace on Saturday, workshops and Friday's symposium.

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Gamilaroi rapper, Kobie Dee, wowed the crowds in Tennant Creek last night with a free gig at the Civic Hall, much to the delight of the Barkly’s hip-hop lovers. Kobie Dee is embarking on his first ever NT tour and stopped by the 8CCC Barkly studio to talk about what brings him to the Territory. Kobie will be in Mparntwe this Saturday to play at Children's Ground's Apmerenge-ntyele Festival: From the Land.

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Nominations for the NT Volunteer of the Year Awards are currently open, and a 3-Year Action Plan for the National Strategy for Volunteering has just been launched by Volunteering NT. Megan Saltmarsh, Executive Manager, visits the Big Brekky to discuss the value of volunteering and the diversity of opportunities. "It's really important to recognise that volunteering makes a lasting and really important impact to the way in which our charities can support our communities," says Megan.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with 8-time golden guitar winner Allan Caswell about his latest single A Friend to Me and the state of the music industry in Australia.

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

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Emily Wurramara chatted with the Big Brekky crew about her new album Nara and her 'surprise' visit to Mparntwe this Friday, as part of the Apmerenge-ntyele Festival: From the Land at Desert Knowledge precinct this weekend.

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The Brekky Show spoke with Be Ward about the meditation practice sessions he's presenting at Crispe St as a TaKeTiNa facilitator from 28 September. TaKeTiNa works with vibrational laws and primal rhythmic movements, beneficial for mental and physical health.

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Concerned Territorian, Edan Baxter, visits The Big Brekky to chat about the effects of land clearing, planning and development on the endangered Gouldian Finch, particularly at Lee Point in Darwin. Defence Housing Australia previously received approval to bulldoze bushland at Lee Point to build a defence housing development. However in June 2023, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek confirmed Lee Point is habitat for the Gouldian Finch.

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Hip Hop artist Nick Solo, from the band Horrorshow, visits The Big Brekky whilst on their Kings Amongst Many 10year anniversary tour. Their third of seven albums, Kings Among Many, was released in 2013, came in at number 2 on the ARIA charts, and is one of the band's most loved albums. The album looks at layers of history, both on a personal level and macro social level, exploring Australian identity and history. Horrowshow perform at Araluen Arts Centre on Saturday 7 September.

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This week, the Neighbourhood Watch NT team have been in Tennant Creek on Warumungu Country delivering personal safety sessions and connecting with the local community. CEO Veronica Larson joins the Big Brekky Show from the Karguru Centre in Tennant Creek to explain the work they’ve been doing and how you can be involved.

Image L to R: Jodie Ransom, Victims of Crime NT, Sharon Kimberley, Personal Protection Strategies and Veronica Larson, Neighbourhood Watch NT

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Blair McFarland, the NT Greens candidate for the Namatjira electorate, visits The Big Brekky in the lead up to Election Day this Saturday 24 August to chat about the Green's priorities and current issues for our community.

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Red Dirt Poetry Festival director Laurie May dropped into the Big Brekky Show this morning with 2022 Australian Poetry Slam Champion Jo Yang, fresh off the Greyhound from Tennant Creek. The full line up, which starts tonight at The Earth Sanctuary, can be found on their website.

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The Chief Operating Officer of NT Chamber of Commerce, Nicole Walsh, brought Dante St James (Darwin Innovation Hub) and Chad Renando (University of Southern Queensland) into the Big Brekky Show to let us know about the Opportunities for Innovation Ecosystem Development in Central Australia Networking and Panel Session at 4pm today in their Alice Plaza office.

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Listen to what's new at the Alice Springs Cinema this month! Renee came in to share with the Big Brekky Show all things film, what's hot, what's coming up, as well as some of the Deadpool and Wolverine merch available at the candy bar.

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Multi-instrumentalist, Mparntwe based folk musician, Emmy Ryan, released her first single today titled End of the World. She tells The Big Brekky all her news from her upcoming EP I Ain't So Blue to be released on the 13th of September, to playing this Sunday's bush dance at Ross River Resort and the 2024 Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival. Tune in for some live music on top!

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The CEO of Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA), Jimmy Cocking, updates The Big Brekky on all that's happening at the Desert Knowledge Precinct.From fire trials for Buffel Grass management and fire abatement strategies with CLC Rangers, and NTFES, to a new position at DKA being advertised within the new Remote Focus program, looking at water, renewable energy, housing and workforce development. Upcoming events include Apmerenge-ntyele Festival: From the Land, and the Blak Business Showcase, and Jimmy shares the recently launched Australian Government's National Science & Research priorities.

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Australian singer songwriter, Neil Murray, has shaken off the winter hibernation and taken his annual pilgrimage to Mparntwe, via Woomera. Neil visits The Big Brekky to play some live music and talk story.

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The Big Brekky Show is excited to be catching up with the legendary Kutcha Edwards from his base in Victoria, after his fantastic performance at this year’s Desert Harmony Festival.

We’ll also find out about how the songwriting workshop he presented as part of the festivities.

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On the Big Brekky Show we are chatting with country songman and cattleman Tom Curtain about his latest release Good Life. Tom was performing at this year’s Desert Harmony Festival in Tennant Creek. A committed family man, horseman and entertainer, he is about to embark on an annual 6 month tour around Australia.

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On the Big Brekky Show we have Alex Vaughan from ALEC discussing the Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan 2024-2027 (WDWAP), recently announced by Northern Territory Environment Minister, Kate Worden.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with Greens candidate for Braitling, Asta Hill about her background and the issues that are important to her for the Northern Territory election.

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A new mural is to be painted at Megafauna Central that will help you step into a prehistoric world of when megafauna roamed. Sydney artist, Peter Schouten, and Adam Yates, Megafauna Central's own senior palaeontologist, chat with The Big Brekky about the project.

Peter has visited the Alcoota fossil beds, and was asked by Adam to create a mural of megafauna that would have been found at that site. Peter has been working on the mural for 6 days already, and particularly delights in painting creatures that either cannot or have not been photographed, due to extinction or rarity.

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Fresh from playing the Desert Harmony Festival in Tennant Creek, and ATSC's Live on the Lawns in Mparntwe / Alice Springs, Perth based singer songwriter (and no stranger to the NT and 8CCC studios), Alexis Naylor, catches up with The Big Brekky and shares her news and music.

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Ceduna based Kokatha woman, Sue Haseldine, visits Mparntwe / Alice Springs as the guest speaker of the 5th Yami Lester Memorial Address held on Saturday 10 August at The Roastery. Sue is a nuclear weapons test survivor and an Ambassador for the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (winners of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize). The family friendly event is hosted by the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network, with an Arrernte healing ceremony, lunch available, and music, stories, crane making, and children’s activities.

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Jonathan Pilbrow from the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network, chats to The Big Brekky about this Saturday 10 August's event Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki – 5th Yami Lester Memorial Address at The Roastery.

The event marks 79 years this week since bombs were dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima, and also remembers the nuclear weapons tests of the 1950's in Emu Field and Maralinga, South Australia, which had devastating and widespread impacts on indigenous communities of which Yami Lester was a survivor and subsequent anti-nuclear weapons campaigner.

Guest speaker, Sue Haseldine, is a nuclear test survivor from Ceduna, demonstrating how far the dust cloud travelled from the nuclear tests, and an Ambassador for ICAN (winners of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize). The event is family friendly, with an Arrernte healing ceremony, music, stories, crane making, and children’s activities.

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Arrkula Yinbayarra, Together We Sing, are a group of 10 incredible women from the Gulf community of Borroloola who are preserving their language and sharing culture through some very catchy music.

Together with Dr Shellie Morris, they released their debut album Waralungku late last year to critical acclaim and now they are in town for Barkly Regional Arts’ Desert Harmony Festival which kicks off tonight!

Yanyuwa Garrwa women, Annie Taylor, Nancy McDinny, and Rachel McDinny are members of the musical group and join us live from 8CCC’s Tennant Creek studio. Tune in to hear their stories!

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The CEO of Neighbourhood WatchNT, Veronica Larson, visits The Big Brekky to give an update on the organisation's activities. The Airport Community Group is sponsoring two NHWNT events; a BBQ and free coffee event in Alice Springs at the Police Lawns on 8 August, and a BBQ in Tennant Creek on Saturday 23rd August. The Tennant Creek event is partnership with the Rotary Club, and also includes two safety sessions - one for women - on 21st and the 22nd of August.

In partnership with ID Care, NHWNT are also running an NT tour to share information about scams and cyber security. Listen in for details!

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Joshua Burgoyne, the MLA for Braitling, visits The Big Brekky for a chat about local issues in the lead up to the 2024 NT election.

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Everyone is excited to find out the lineup for this year's Desert Harmony Festival and Shauna the Barkly Coordinator for 8CCC was able to give us the latest updates and all the details.

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The Victims of Crime NT CEO, Gerard McGeough spoke with the Big Brekky team about what services they provide and how to get in touch - 1800 672 242

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with Labor candidate for Braitling, Alison Bitar, about the upcoming election and what the Labor policy focus is this election. She shared how she came into politics and what she sees as the important issues for Mparntwe Alice Springs.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with NT Shelter's Head of Operations, Annie Taylor, in the lead up to national Homelessness Week. The peak body for housing and homelessness in the NT have organised an event next Wednesday 9 August on the Church lawns from 1pm

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The Library Coordinator of the Tennant Creek Public Library, Linda Rice joined us in the Tennant Creek studio ahead of the Library Open Day this Saturday 3 August.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with Ann Davis from Friends of Araluen (FOA) about the quest for a new piano and how it inspired a Festival of the Piano at the Araluen Arts Centre. The festival Event Coordinator Jessye Blake also joined us to explain the program which will commence on Friday 13th September & run until Monday16th.

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From somewhere on the side of the Stuart Highway, comedian Amy Hetherington chats with the Big Brekky, mid-tour with Kel Balnaves. Currently on their Comedy Roadtrip across the NT and Northern WA, they join us ahead of their show Saturday night at Tennant Creek’s Goldfields Hotel.

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Robyn Lambley, MLA for the seat of Araluen, joins The Big Brekky Show to chat about local issues for the month of July, 2024.

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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.

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Senator Malarndirri McCarthy spoke with the Big Brekky Show about the National Strategy for Food Security for Remote First Nations Communities, prior to the Community Consultation Hub Forum held in Tennant Creek on Thursday. We also sought information following the announcement that Ali Curung is one of six remote communities that will receive a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in the 2024-25 budget.

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Jaemie Page, a Darwin-based songwriter, dropped into the Big Brekky studio this morning to play some tunes and invite everyone to today's Live on the Lawns concert, from 12pm at the Old Courthouse MusicNT lawn.

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Renee from the Alice Springs Cinema visited the Big Brekky Show to tell us about tomorrow night's Geeks Night Out preview of Deadpool & Wolverine, as well as all the great upcoming movies and events.

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The Big Brekky Show caught up with well-known Australian writer and artist Kim Mahood, best known for Wandering with Intent, a collection of essays which redefine the Australian frontier. She was the recent artist in residence at Araluen Art Centre and her resulting exhibition Forcefield continues until 11 August.

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On the Big Brekky Show we have The Burbs, originally from Geelong and the Victorian coast. They return with a heartfelt new single and demo album. Get ready to be captivated by this surf coast rock sensation that’s making waves with their latest release Ladder To The Moon.

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It was another jam-packed weekend of footy up the road in Tennant Creek for the Barkly AFL and joining us on the Big Brekky Show this morning, live from Warumungu Country is our Barkly footy correspondent, Wayne Green, Regional Development Manager in the Barkly for AFL NT.

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Jon Rose is here on the Big Brekky Show to promote Corrugations 14, with the performance of Jane Sheldon. She is one of Australia’s most extraordinary and world-renowned singers, fresh from concerts in New York and Tokyo.

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Yesterday afternoon Barkly residents were surprised to find their walls and windows shaking, as Tennant Creek experienced a 3.6 magnitude earthquake.

There has been quite a few small earthquakes recently in the Barkly, and of course back in 1988 Tennant Creek suffered significant damage due to a series of larger earthquakes. It’s got us here at 8CCC wondering why Tennant Creek, in the middle of our country, experiences so much earthquake activity. Did you know the town is situated in the middle of a tectonic plate? Fortunately, Phil Cummins, Senior Seismologist with Geoscience Australia, joins us on the Big Brekky Show to share an experts insight.

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MLA Bill Yan, Member for Namatjira, gives the Big Brekky Show an update in regional current affairs.

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The Big Brekky Show hosted regular guest Ron Mangohig from Alice Springs Library, to discuss how the holiday program went and what's in store later this month, including book Week activities

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Loren Ryan, the indisputable leader of country music's next generation, had a great chat with the Big Brekky Show. She's just released her powerful and very personal single Hoedown.

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The Country Women's Association in Tennant Creek are known for their baking prowess, regularly offering their wares during community events and at the local markets. Their infamous show day stall returned this weekend with a bit of a different flare, commemorating 50 years since Cyclone Tracey. Roddy and Helen joined the Big Brekky show to tell you more.

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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.

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A preview of this week's headlines at the Centralian Today, with editor Bryan Littlely (July 2024).

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Shauna caught up with Rachel Dixon and Cassandra Fraser from Anyinginyi Health's Stronger Families Team to find out about NAIDOC family fun day in Tennant Creek.

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Local musician Alison Mapleson joined the Big Brekky Show this morning for some live music and chat, before her gig today on the Uniting Church Lawns as part of MusicNT's Live on the Lawns.

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Katanga Junior has won the 2024 Song of the Year NT Music Award for the Blues & Roots category with his track 'Move', from the Pamoja album released early this year. This big recognition follows a string of successes for the artist this year, and Katanga shares his story on the Big Brekky. Listen in on demand.

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The Big Brekky Show hosted Shaquille Swan, Research and Archive Assistant at Congress, and Eleanor Hogan, historical researcher, to hear about the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress timeline project. It encompasses facts, photos and video collected throughout their 50+ history and places these in relation to key historical and political developments across the country.

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The Big Brekky Show caught up with UK's John Reilly as he unleashes his new single Shapeshifters, cowritten with Lewis Nitikman. John is a renowned singer-songwriter, celebrated for his profound lyrics and powerful vocals as a solo artist, as well as frontman of Boy on a Dolphin.

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The Big Brekky Show, broadcasting live from the 2024 Alice Springs Show at Blatherskite Park, chats with local Mparntwe performers at the Show, such as singer songwriter Shilo Monkland. Shilo treats us to some live music, so tune in and hear all the news from this established talent!

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Ola Rzeszowska from the Alice Springs Town Council chats to the Big Brekky about this year's Alice Springs Show happening this weekend. Tune in and find out all that's happening down at Blatherskite Park.

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Artist, author, and musician, Joshua Santospirito and violinist/musician, Natalya Bing, are visiting Mparntwe to present Joshua's new graphic novel, 'The Islands Where We Left Our Ancestors', by way of a hand-drawn musical storytelling performance. The novel details Joshua's visit to the Aeolian Islands of Italy with his parents to seek out past connections and family roots. Mparntwe last saw a performance from Joshua around a decade ago, with the nationally acclaimed graphic novel 'The Long Weekend In Alice Springs'. The Big Brekky were lucky enough to catch Joshua and Natalya during their visit, tune in to hear all the details of this. The duo performed at Epilogue on July 7th.

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The Kevin Sullivan and his family from Gerringong NSW, are back performing at Threeways for July and had time for a chat with Shauna in Tennant Creek.

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Ken Perkins was not long in the Northern Territory before he became aware of the buffel problem, inspiring him to write a poem. Having researched the situation, he was led to approach the Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) for information and he hopes to find a songwriter to make it into music.

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Dan The Underdog & Tumi Radebe visited the Big Brekky Show. They are here to announce their EP launch Time Flies at the Gap View this Friday the 5th of July at 8pm.

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Local Mparntwe musician and storyteller, Ray Murtagh, live at the studio with guitar in hand, reminisces with the Big Brekky and plays some of his favourite country tunes.

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A preview of week's headlines with The Centralian Today’s Bryan Littlely (28/6/24).

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

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Emmy Ryan writes folk music for today’s times. Based in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Emmy’s songwriting pulls no punches in exploring colonisation, climate change, capitalism, and love in its many forms. She visited the Big Brekky Show to share some of her songs, fresh from the Top Half Folk Festival and will be Live on the Lawns Wednesday 26 June .

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Two thirds of the 'Bad Men Inc' (aka Darcy Davis, Dan the Underdog and Katanga Junior) dropped into to share their latest track Make Da Ting Go Boom and have a chat.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with Aunty Pat Ansell-Dodds. She is an Arrernte and Anmatjere Elder who is being recognised for her significant contributions to the health, well-being, and advancement of First Nations people living in the region and beyond. Charles Darwin University have awarded Aunty Pat the title of Honorary Doctor of Letters.

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After opening the 2024 Beanie Festival and performing at the Claypans, Melbourne-based band The Carp Factory visited the Big Brekky Show to talk about their time in Alice Springs and their latest single Autobahn.

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Last Friday, the country’s first First Nations community-owned and grid connected renewable energy project was unveiled right here in the Barkly Region, making it a milestone not only for the Territory, but the nation.

The Marlinja Microgrid was launched with a celebration fitting for a project five years in the making, and here to tell us all about it is Orginal Power's Marlinja Community Liaison Officer, Chantelle Johns.

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Wilya Janta Aboriginal Corporation's CEO, Dr Simon Quilty, from Tennant Creek updates the Big Brekky about the newly re-engineered brick-making machine which can now support communities across the Barkly to make their own bricks from their own Country. Primarily using termite mounds and spinifex, the bricks are part of a larger plan for environmentally and culturally-appropriate housing on Warumungu country. Local plumber Nathan McAuliffe has been an integral part of the renovation.

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The editor of The Centralian Today, Bryan Littley, rings in to The Big Brekky with the latest on events and current affairs in Mparntwe. Tune in for a preview on what you can read in this week's local paper.

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Curator of the Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, Sam Hussey, gives The Big Brekky an update of what is happening during the cooler months at gardens.

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The Big Brekky Show always enjoy the Alice Springs Library update each month with Ron Mangohig. This time we found out what is happening in June and the school holiday program.

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The Big Brekky Show chatted with the vice-chair of the Alice Springs Beanie Festival Deb White about the 28th Beanie Festival, which commences this Friday, the 21st of June at Araluen Arts Centre. Deb has been involved for 14 years and shares her enthusiasm for her work with both artists and volunteers.

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Desert Knowledge Australia DKA CEO Jimmy Cocking dropped into the Big Brekky Show to tell us about his trip to Federal Parliament with Wilya Junta, to raise awareness about the work DKA have been doing and gain some support from ministers in water, the environment and Indigenous affairs.

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Off the back of a successful Top Half Folk Festival this year, Archer has wowed the Alice Springs audience once again, supporting Warren H Williams and Family for the Araluen Arts Centre 40th anniversary concert. It continues his music collaboration with Gleny Rae Virus and he played a few tunes for the Big Brekky Show.

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Asta Hill, the NT Greens candidate for the seat of Braitling in the upcoming NT election in August, chats with Mark about the Greens' campaign on The Big Brekky.

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On the Big Brekky Show, Ola Rzeszowska from the Alice Springs Town Council and Andrew Barrett, President of Alice Springs Show Committee, share what's in store for this year's Alice Springs Show, including new initiatives such as an entertainment stage with live local musicians. True Intent, a featured artist on the stage, A.K.A. Luke Hildren, also joins the Big Brekky to share some acoustic psychedelic electronic music. The Alice Springs Show is held on July 5th and 6th, at Blatherskyte Park.

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Kylie Stephenson, award-winning journalist and audio producer based on Larrakia country in Darwin, is soon to visit Mparntwe & Tennant Creek on a 'Writing for Podcasts' workshop tour. Kylie is the co-creator of the Walkley Award-winning podcast series 'Lost in Larrimah'. Kylie chats to The Big Brekky about her experiences as a journalist, the creation of Lost in Larrimah, and what participants will learn during the workshops.

The Writing for Podcasts workshop tour is part of the NT Writers Centre's season 2 program, is funded by Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, and is supported by 8CCC and Barkly Arts.

The workshop will be help in Mparntwe on Saturday 15th of June at Red Hot Arts, and in Tennant Creek on Sunday 16th of June at Barkly Arts.

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On the Big Brekky Show we spoke with the Yipirinya School Principal Mr Gavin Morris, who was asked by the Centralian Today to write a piece to reflect on some of the positive approaches to the Alice Spring story. He submitted Building Progress: A Safer Stronger Community for the 6 June edition, and discussed the need for truth telling and healing.

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On the Big Brekky Show we spoke with the Yipirinya School Principal, Gavin Morris. The Centralian Today asked him to write a piece to reflect on some of the positive approaches to the Alice Spring story to which he submitted Building Progress: A Safer Stronger Community, for the 6 June edition.

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The Big Brekky Show chatted with Christie Russell from MHACA about Men’s Mental Health Week and the event that is happening on Friday the 14th of June on the Uniting Church lawns from 11.30am to 1pm.

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The Big Brekky spoke with Elissa Martyn, a CDU paramedicine lecturer and paramedic who undertook the 2024 West Macs Monster Trail Run. More just the event Elissa was doing the run to raise awareness of and start conversations around post-traumatic stress (PTS) and domestic violence (DV), which is close to her heart.

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On the Big Brekky Show we have Kalikamurti Suich, chair of the Friends of Araluen to give us an overview of the Araluen Arts Precinct 40th birthday entertainment.

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Current Australian amateur lightweight boxing Champion,18-year-old Julie Ramadan, chats to The Big Brekky about her career and successes. Based in Victoria and training with Shaun Thomas, she has been training for 10 years. She won the Victorian state title in 2022, competed in Singapore on a self-funded trip to represent Australia in 2023, and this year in Papua New Guinea.

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The Big Brekky hears from Mparntwe-based artists, music producer Dan The Underdog and singer songwriter Maddy Simioni, who have recently collaborated on a new track called 'Try Again'.

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The Brekky Show team had the great pleasure of chatting with Tennant Creek Speedway steward, Di Sawyer about the annual Memorial Night on the weekend, how people can get involved and all things speedway.

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Rosie Denton from Red Hot Arts visited the Big Brekky Show because it’s nearly Desert Festival time again! Artists are invited to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) to be involved in this year’s program or visit Red Hot Arts to discuss their proposals. Applications are open until 13 June.

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On the Big Brekky Show we have the Central Australia Manager for MusicNT, Liz Archer who is giving us all the information you need to apply for this year’s Bush Bands Bash which is closing on the 1st of July. Get ready for 15 September!

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The manager of the Alice Springs Tennis Courts, Orin Harrison from Alice Springs Tennis Association, joins The Big Brekky with rising local young tennis star, Elizabeth France. Eight young people are soon on their way to Darwin for an inter-regional tennis development camp/ and NT Squad selections.

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The Mayor of Alice Springs/Mparntwe, Mr Matt Paterson, reports on this month's Alice Springs Town Council General Council meeting.

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Member for Namatjira, Bill Yan, fresh back from the NT Parliamentary Sitting in Darwin, gives a report on the Big Brekky.

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The Big Brekky Show was joined by Joy Taylor from Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia (MCSCA) and Derek Guo from the Lion Heart Association, to tell us about the spectacular line up for this Saturday's Big Day Out in Harmony.

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The Big Brekky chats with 15-year-old Jack 'ATTACK' Barnett-Stanyer, a Year 9 student from OLSH who won a Gold medal competing at the Australian Club Championships in Adelaide last weekend for amateur boxing.

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On the Big Brekky Show we have the Australia Rock music powerhouse Ella Hooper. Best known for her work in rock band Killing Heidi, Ella is now a flourishing solo artist who releases lyric driven country, folk and Americana. Ella plays Araluen Arts Centre this evening, supported by NSW-based singer songwriter, Melody Pool.

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The Big Brekky crew chats with Alice Springs Public Library's Program Coordinator, Ron Mangohig, to find out what has been happening, and what's coming up in May at the Library.

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The Big Brekky Show caught up with Minister Selena Uibo during the parliamentary assembly meeting, to talk about how the NT Government is delivering on housing, especially in Tennant Creek and the Barkly. This was a follow up on the government response to our previous interviews with Norman Frank and Dr Simon Quilty from the Tennant Creek housing project Wilya Janta.

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Shauna had a great chat with Natasha Olissoff and Darren Forbes from the Tennant Creek Warumungu Wheelers Bike Group. Later in the segment, the Barkly Women's and Youth AFL competition wrap this week came care of AFL Game and Community Development manager Wayne Green.

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Desert Knowledge Australia DKA CEO Jimmy Cocking came into the Big Brekky Show to give listeners an update on their latest news, including Codes 4 Life, being part of the buffel advisory panel and ways forward post Future Grid. Wearing his other hat, Jimmy gave us a debrief of the Wide Open Spaces festival, as well.

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The Big Brekky Show caught up with Asta Hill, the NT Greens candidate for Braitling at this year's election, to hear what the Greens have to offer as an alternative to the two big parties.

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Mparntwe-based folk musician, multi-instrumentalist and music educator, Gleny Rae, chats with The Big Brekky about a fundraiser for the upcoming Top Half Folk Festival. The Festival Patron, Ted Egan AO, is to play fundraiser this Sunday at 1pm at Witchetty's Function Room, Araluen Arts Centre. All proceeds from the show will to help fund the Top Half Folk Festival, to be held at Ross River Resort in June.

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Wilya Janta’s 50-year-old brick making machine is back in business thanks to funding from the Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal. The newly solar-powered, carbon-neutral machine will allow Tennant Creek residents to locally source and produce their own renewable bricks for construction. Listen in on The Big Brekky Show as Jimmy Frank and Dr Simon Quilty tells us more.

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Curator of the Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, Sam Hussey, chats to the Big Brekky about an event the Gardens will host on May 25th; the 'Alice Springs Longest Desert Lunch. This event is the major annual fundraiser for the Hamilton Downs Youth Camp, a not-for-profit community organisation that provides a bush destination for youth outdoor education activities. The funds will assist with upgrading facilities.

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The Northern Territory AIDS and Hepatitis Council Inc., a peak non-government organisation that works to eliminate the transmission of Blood Borne Viruses through support, advocacy and ending stigma and discrimination. Karen Nicolaysen, the Central Australia Operations Manager, joins to The Big Brekky to tell us about NTAHC’s programs and services.

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Alice Springs Town Council Alderman and Alyawerre man, Mr. Michael Liddle, chats with The Big Brekky about a proposed monument of late 19th century Arrernte leader, Unchalka Irrapmwe Peltharre (AKA King Charley), to be erected in Mparntwe.

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Country singer sing-writer from NSW, Kylie Gale, chats to The Big Brekky about her new single 'Nobody Knows Me Like You', co-written with Billie-Jo Porter, and produced by Simon Johnson at Hillbilly Hut.

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Thanks to a dedicated group of enthusiastic volunteers, weekly youth athletic meets have returned to the Barkly Region. Over the weekend, the Tennant Creek Athletics Committee ran their first 'come try' day, which saw over 40 young people try their hands (and feet) at throwing, jumping and running, while the toddlers' 'Tiny Tots' program ran a range of fun, movement-based learning activities. Committee Member Matt Blankenspoor joined The Big Brekky Show from the Tennant Creek studio to tell us more. The program continues every Thursday afternoon at the Tennant Creek Primary School from 5pm.

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Anglicare NT in Tennant Creek are calling out for volunteers to conduct social visits with residents in Pulka Pulkka Kari Aged Care facility. Stephanie Bradley, the Network Member for the NT, tells us more about the volunteer opportunity on the Big Brekky Show. If you have a spare hour per fortnight and are interested in the program, you can get in touch with Stephanie: volunteers@anglicare-nt.org.au / 0419 245 524.

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The Woman’s Museum of Australia is commemorating the achievements of Australian women during the Second World War with an exhibition, Illuminating History: The Australian Searchlight Women of World War II, opening on the 18th of May. Museum Curator, Alexandra Drummond, gives us the background on The Big Brekky.

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Simon Duke, the 2023 West Macs Monster winner, shares his race experience with The Big Brekky as we prepare for 2024's event on the 17th of May. The formidable endurance race sees ultra runners attempt the entire Larapinta Trial, over 231 kms of single track rugged terrain in the West MacDonnell (Tjoritja) National Park of arid zone Central Australia.

Simon, an Alice Springs local, last year set an astonishing new end to end record of 39 hours, 56 minutes and 26 seconds. Also in 2023, a new female record was set by Perth runner, Meghann Coffey, finishing in 47 hours, 11 minutes and 38 seconds.

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Those attending Wide Open Space Festival last weekend may have benefited from the generosity of The Desert Fruit Company, who were handing out free dates - of the fruit variety. Located southeast of Alice Springs, just shy of the edge of the Simpson Desert, the Tamara Date Plantation was established in 1991, and has been managed by members of the Tamara Co-operative since 2014. Kim Mackay from the Co-operative chats to the Big Brekky about the remote worker-run, sustainable, Australian date farm.

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The Big Brekky crew caught up with the principal of Yipirinya, Gavin Morris about how the boarding accommodation is progressing, as well as discussing what needs to be down to address the drivers for youth crime.

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Award-winning singer songwriter Josh Pyke is performining this Thursday 9 May 2024 at Alice Springs Brewing Co. He chatted with the Big Brekky Show about what he's been up to and his current tour.

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Winanjjikari Music Centre in Tennant Creek turns into a women-only space once week, encouraging women from the Barkly to come down and try their hand at singing, production, recording and more. The Big Brekky chats with new Centre manager, Josh Kreusler, about the initiative.

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Dan the Underdog brought in Osama, one of his talented young crew, to perform and chat with the Big Brekky Show about his latest song, Follow my Dreams. Osama will be out at the Wide Open Space Festival to perform as part of Dan the Underdog and friends on Saturday 4 May 2024.

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The Big Brekky Show chats with Max from Ungus Ungus Ungus, a high-energy freak folk band from Victoria set to play at Wide Open Space Festival this weekend. Influenced by Balkan and Eastern European dance music, this groups' carnivalesque approach is sure to get the crowd dancing.

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The Big Brekky Show enjoyed a quick catch up with local musicians The Wanted Gems, Michaela and Madison Hull. They'll be heading out to Wide Open Spaces Festival 2024 on the Saturday line up with their band, including new member Darcy Davis. here they play new song, Lovely Distraction, to be release next month.

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The Big Brekky Show went live from the Tennant Creek 8CCC studio speaking with YDU Women's coach Whitney Roe about Round 1 of the Sun Cable Barkly Women's Australian Football League, with YDU win against Ali Curung Kangaroos and Sporties Spitfires' win against Elliott Hawkettes.

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Big J and Dan the Underdog dropped into the Big Brekky Show to chat about their upcoming set at Wide Open Spaces 2024 festival and perform some new tracks, including We Still Here.

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The Big Brekky Show caught up with Sonny Puglisi from No News, a trio born from jam sessions in late 2021. He'll be heading up the highway to attend this year's Wide Open Space festival with bandmates Cam Tonkin and Simon Possingham, sharing their fusion of contemporary jazz and electronic dance music.

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As Wikileaks journalist, Julian Assange, nears a possible final court case to resist extradition to the US, Big Brekky's co-host Kate Lyons-Dawson speaks with Mparntwe local, Jayden Gilby, who facilitated the screening of the documentary 'The Trust Fall: Julian Assange', this Sunday 28th of April at the Alice Springs Cinema. Jayden was in year 7 when he first heard about Wikileaks and has been passionately following the plight of Julian Assange ever since. He recently travelled to London to support Julian and his family in the courtroom.

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The Big Brekky Show crossed live to our 8CCC Tennant Creek studio to chat with RSL Tennant Creek President Sergeant Dillon to discover what is happening on this year's commemoration of Anzac Day.

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The Big Brekky Show had a chance to ask Alice Springs Mayor Matt Patterson, what the aftermath of the curfew has been and what is planned around improving antisocial behaviour and crime in this fair city. An update on closing Oleander Crescent laneway and the by election were among other matters discussed.

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Peachy Party will be back at Wide Open Space this year! Chloe told the Big Brekky crew all about their Friday 3 May night plans, including DJs from Darwin and DJ graduates from In the Mix!

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On the Big Brekky Show we spoke with Lucinda Moody, the coordinator for Reclink. Reclink Australia are now back in Alice Springs and they will play a unique role in the community development and health services sector, so are asking the community what they need and want.

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Saturday night’s Tennant Creek Cricket Association Grand Final showdown saw the One Shots battle the Spitfires to walk away victors. Nathan Mills from One Shots Cricket Club is here to tell us all about it...

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Postponed after the washout at Easter, hear from Alex Port the good news that the Aileron Rodeo will be on this weekend! Gates open 3pm Friday 26, with the main events on Saturday and concluding with a dance.

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Adrian Tomlinson, CEO of the Arid Lands Environment Centre, joins The Big Brekky to raise awareness of a fracking proposal west of Borroloola, and encourages people to make submissions in opposition to the proposal to conserve ground water and cultural sites.

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Etho-botanist Fiona Walsh has produced a short film, commissioned by the Alice Springs Landcare Group, on ways to efficiently and safely remove the widespread invasive grass, Buffel Grass. She, along with Jackie Arnold from the Buffel Grass Information & Action Group, join the Big Brekky to talk about the issue, and a screening of the film last Friday night at The Roastery.

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On the Big Brekky Show we have Jai Opetaia, who is set to clash with Maris Briedis in a rematch for the vacant IBF Cruiserweight World Championship. This match is one of the most anticipated boxing events of the year!

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Alice Springs Muay Thai fighter, Buay Ruot, from Boyles Strike Academy shares his story of winning gold at the 19th WMF Championship in Thailiand recently on the Big Brekky.

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Local Arrernte artist, Amunda Gorey, and Curator of the Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, Sam Hussey, chat to the Big Brekky about a series of painting workshops 'ConversationsThrough Art', held at the Gardens this weekend. Amunda and Myra Gorey will facilitate a painting experience from an Aboriginal perspective. The workshops are a NoFixedGallery initiative.

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The Big Brekky Show had the great fortune of chatting to Warumungu Elder Norman Frank and Dr Simon Quilty, the brains, determination and spark behind Wilya Ajjul Janta - Standing Strong Together. This is an inspiring developing happening up in Tennant Creek to provide culturally and climate appropriate housing for the community. They're in town to speak at the Aboringinal Housing and Homelands Conference.

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The Big Brekkty Show had a great chat with acoustic folk, singer/songwriter Taylor Sheridan about his heartfelt new single Hometown Love. It's the first one off his soon to be released album Troubador.

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2024 NT Youth Week Ambassador Xuan Le spent time with the Big Brekky Show to explain why young people need a voice in our community. Xuan Le stands out as a charismatic and well-rounded individual, embodying exceptional leadership qualities.

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The Big Brekky Show had a great chat with Sara Maiorino, current artist in resident at the Women's Museum of Australia and fellow artists Georgie Mattingley and Mathew Dargan at the old gaol, who have produced an exhibition together - Cellblock, on until 20 April.

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The Big Brekky Crew spoke with Mike Nash, an electrician and long-term resident of Tennant Creek, who is advocating for the reinstatement of the weather radar since it was decommissioned in 2015. The new Doppler radar was slated to be installed and operational bylate 2022 but has been repeatedly pushed back. One Tank Hill aka Bill Allen Lookout is now the proposed site, with the BOM in the process of getting the relevant approvals to build the radar there.

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The Big Brekky Show invited Marion Scrymgour, federal MP for Lingiari, into the studio to join in the conversation about what is happening in our community. She has lived and worked across the Territory all her life and is keen to find solutions and focus on positive outcomes.

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On the Big Brekky Show we have Dr Josie Douglas, General Manager of Professional Services with the Central Land Council and a keynote speaker at the Aboriginal Housing and Homelands Conference from 9 to 12 April. The theme of this 2nd Conference is 'Building a strong, self-determined Aboriginal housing and homelands sector in the Northern Territory.'

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On the Big Brekky Show, Anna Dakin from Art Tours of Australia chats about art classes she will be running at the Desert Park during the Parrtjima Festival In Light this year.

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Inspirational Warnindhilyagwa singer/songwriter, Emily Wurramara, chats to The Big Brekky about her latest release 'Midnight Blues'. Based in Lutruwita/Trowunna (Tasmania), and hailing from Groote Eylandt, the First Nations artist sings in English and Anindilyakwa languages. 'Midnight Blues' is a vulnerable, raw song of the soul, poured out during a challenging time in Emily's life.

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Shaun Edwards, Founder of clothing label House Of Darwin and former AFL player, chats to The Big Brekky about the label - a for profit social enterprise that reinvests in remote indigenous communities through social programs.

The House of Darwin team will be in Mparntwe next week to paint a mural with young people, and meet with the community. On April 13th they will be at The Goods cafe and then presenting 'Desert Said Dance' at the Jump Inn.

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The Big Brekky crew had a chat with Jock Barnes from popular SE Queensland country duo, Route 33. He and Trent McArdle have just released their latest single, One Thing Right, which celebrates that while life may be difficult, if you have the right person by your side, together you can overcome anything.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with Robyn Lamley MLA about the current curfew imposed on Alice Springs. Later in the interview she touched on her thoughts around the Nolan's Bore mine run by Arafura Resources that has recently received $840m of taxpayers' money.

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Jordy Humphreys dropped into the Big Brekky Show to tell us about the Youth Convention at Araluen Centre in Alice Springs today, followed by Katharine and Darwin throughout the week.

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The CEO of Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA), Jimmy Cocking, chats to the Big Brekky about the Alice Springs Future Grid Roadmap to 2030. The Roadmap is a collaborative report which maps different pathways for Alice Springs to reach 50% renewable energy by 2030, using techno-economic modelling techniques. Alice Springs currently uses 13%, and Jimmy reiterates the key to success is investment, and everyone working together. Have a read and be inspired!

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On the Big Brekky Show we spoke with Jonathon Pilbrow, who is here to inform us about this Sunday 31 March - Neighbour Day! This is the annual day of action for the year round Neighbours Every Day campaign, encouraging people across all communities to connect, to increase belonging and reduce loneliness.

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The Big Brekky Show caught up with Alice Springs Mayor Matt Patterson the morning after some violence broke out on the streets. He called for action from the Territory and Federal governments.

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On The Big Brekky, Secretary of the Aileron Rodeo, Alex Port, announces the postponement of the 2024 Aileron Bush Weekend due to recent rainfall. Tune in to hear what it takes to bring this big event to life, from competitors to punters to livestock, and what a lot of rain can do. Keep your eyes on Aileron's socials for the new date coming soon.

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The Big Brekky Show chats with Dan with the Underdog, Alice Springs’ own Hip Hop artist originally from Buffalo in the USA. Dan has dropped a pulsating new single, Hit the Booth with Boom Bap Benny.

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The Alice Springs Public Library Programs Coordinator, Ron Mangohig, shares with The Big Brekky events happening at the library in March and beyond.

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On The Big Brekky Show, Navin Bhatnagar from the Hindu Society of Central Australia tells us about Rang Barse - the Festival of Colours, the Hindu festival of Holi famous for bright coloured powders thrown to the sky. The Hindu Society of Central Australia hosted a celebration on the 24th of March at the Gap View Hotel, with a Bollywood DJ and food and refreshments to share the festival with the wider community of Alice Springs.

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NT Cricket Coordinator for Alice Springs, Kesh Keerthi, and Sam Rumpff, batsman for the Under 16's Federal Cricket Club give a local cricket update.

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The Big Brekky Show had a special visit by Alice Springs songman Geoff O’Mallee, an Australian Celtic folk and Blues artist.

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On the Big Brekky Show we had a chat with Dan with the Underdog, Alice Springs’ own Hip Hop artist originally from Buffalo in the USA. Dan has dropped a pulsating new single, Hit the Booth, with Boom Bap Benny, off their soon to be released album Adobo.

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Emma Smith, producer of First Drop, as part of the Screen Territory SPARK short film initiative, visited the Big Brekky Show. Set in Alice Springs, Ted, a reclusive and bitter retiree, is tasked with caring for his Pakistani neighbour's 10-year-old daughter, Saleha, played by Thamanna Shihab, who also chatted with us about the film. Local director Damon van der Shuit will also be at the Flickerfest screening on this Friday at Araluen Arts Centre, after having won the SPARK competition at Darwin International Film Festival.

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On the Big Brekky Show we have Micha Bartlett to speak about Codes 4 Life, an Aboriginal men’s program that seeks to address and curb unlawful behaviour. We were then joined by the CEO of the Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA), Jimmy Cocking for updates at the precinct, especially the latest news on the National Climate Risk Assessment Report.

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NT Cricket Coordinator for Alice Springs, Kesh Keerthi, joins The Big Brekky with a lot of news for and from local cricketers. Listen in for more on The Imparja Cup, National Indigenous Championships, the Tennant Creek program, youth teams, the Alice Springs Cricket Association's Awards Night, and much more.

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Maureen O'Keefe and Olivia Nigro from the Running Waters Community Press chat to The Big Brekky about the debut of 'kwatye urrewe', an immersive film series follows writers from across the central desert sharing their writing on their homelands, directed by Keiran Satour.

Held this Sunday, March 17th from 12pm at The Roastery, the film is presented by a group of First Nations writers and linguists as part of the Blak & Bright First Nations Literary Festival, and livestreamed direct from the Festival. The project is a partnership by Running Water Community Press & GARUWA, funded by the Readings Foundation & the Northern Territory Government of Australia.

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This week's feature album artist on 8CCC, Mparntwe based singer songwriter Alison Mapleson, treats The Big Brekky to some live lilts from her freshly released album "Come Into The Light". We catch up on all things happening in Alison's world, from new songs, to the established Pop Up music sessions continuing in to this year on the Flynn Church lawns each Thursday evening, to upcoming gigs. Catch Alison at the 8CCC sponsored Equal Futures Fair at the Women's Museum of Australia on March 23rd, and on Easter Sunday at the Coolamon Cafe at the Desert Park.

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Matt Koenig, Coach of the top 3x3 Basketball team in the country - the Alice Springs Centrals, calls in to The Big Brekky in lieu of the team heading to Japan for a Super Premier tournament.

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Curator of the Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, Sam Hussey, joins The Big Brekky Show with news of a gift shop opening at the site. Local Ethnobotanist, Peter Latz, has donated his latest book 'Tough, Tantalizing or Tasty' to the Garden to sell. Tune in to hear more about the Garden's community and activities to support native plant species and reduce the presence of weed species, particularly Buffel Grass.

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The CEO of Tourism Central Australia, Daniel Rochford, chats to The Big Brekky about the Territory Government's new Territory Tourism Discount Scheme which givesTerritorians and Visitors a 25% discount during March and April on NT tourism products and experiences booked through one of the Territory’s Visitor Information Centres.

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On the Big Brekky Show, Cardiologist Dr Gavin Wheaton and team member Sally Grimsley-Ballard from the Deadly Heart Trek chat about rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Aboriginal kids in Alice Springs have some of the highest rates of RHD in Australia and possibly the world. The Deadly Heart Trek brings together a coalition of paediatric cardiologists, multi-disciplinary doctors, Aboriginal cultural guides and health workers to address the critical health issue of RHD in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The project is excited to launch its fourth leg in Alice Springs, and are at Congress clinics over the next week for free drop ins and to raise awareness of the issue.

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Minister for Araluen, Robyn Lambley, joins the Big Brekky Show to discuss the pre-election political landscape. She discusses current investment projects aimed to enhance liveability of Alice Springs, development of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery ANZAC oval site scheduled for April, and calls for the removal of NT Police Minister from the NT Legislative Assembly after allegations he engaged in racist and misogynistic commentary on social media.

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Dale McIver came into the Big Brekky Show to update us about the FabALICE events happening this weekend!

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Alex Vaughan returned to the Big Brekky Show to update us about Arid Lands Environment Centre - ALEC's decision to not appeal the Supreme Court's decision and explain what action is still possible to halt the development going ahead after the granting of the Singleton Water licence.

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The Big Brekky Show are speaking with NT Minister for Health, Selena Uibo who is
informing us about the Alice Springs Hospital program, building a critical care workforce across the Emergency Department (ED) and the Intensive Care Units. As Minister for Remote Housing and Homelands, she also spoke about the Wilya Janta (Standing Strong) housing collaboration in Tennant Creek.

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On the Big Brekky Show we have Alex Port, the secretary of the Aileron Bush Club. The Aileron Rodeo is coming up on the 29th, 30th & 31st of March. The weekend is going to be full of ‘live’ entertainment.

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The Big Brekky Show hears from Mayor Matt Patterson about local affairs arising out of this week's Alice Springs Town Council's General Meeting.

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Bill Yan MLA, NT Shadow Treasurer & CLP Member for Namatjira, discusses current issues on The Big Brekky Show.

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Business Manager and Curator of the Women's Museum of Australia, Alexandra Drummond, chats to The Big Brekky about upcoming events for International Women's Day. On Friday 8th of March the Museum is hosting their annual fundraiser, the International Women’s Day Breakfast, a morning of inspirational guest speakers around the theme ‘Embracing Equity -Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories'. This is followed by the International Women's Day Equal Futures Fair in the evening, a free event with music, panel speakers, market and food stalls and a free BBQ. The Equal Futures Fair is organised in collaboration with 8CCC Community Radio, as well as the Alice Springs Town Council, CA Women’s Legal Service, Women’s Safety Services of CA, and MHACA.

This year, the WMA also celebrates through these events the 100th birthday of Jose Petrick OAM, revered local historian and long serving volunteer of the WMA!

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On the Big Brekky Show we have Sue Shearer, the Media advisor for COTA NT (Council on the Ageing NT). They are the peak body and leading advocate for senior Territorians and have just released recommendations for the next Northern Territory Government to advance wellbeing and social justice for Territory seniors.

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The Big Brekky Show is pleased to welcome back the Alice Springs Town Council Youth Development Officer. Aero came in to discuss upcoming youth events happening in the community, especially the Youth Recycled Art workshops which start at 4pm for 4 weeks from this Wednesday at Central Craft.

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The Big Brekky Show has Alice Springs' own reggae and Hip-Hop artist Katanga Jr who just released his Pamoja album. He’s accompanied by Latecia Boddey on bass guitar for a live set. They’ll be touring in WA, with the other band members Billy Black, Joey Klarenbeek, Darcy Davis and Emma, on their way to performing at WOMAD.

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Stephen 'Weeties' Hayes, the coach of the Pioneers Football Club, tells The Big Brekky of his experience of being active in his football club, and what it has given him in his life and the opportunities it can give young people.

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The Big Brekky chats to Darwin-based alt-indie singer-songwriter, Alice Cotton about her newly released debut self-titled EP, 8CCC's current feature album. The album will be officially launched on tour in March to Adelaide (including the Adelaide Fringe Festival) and Melbourne.

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Oliver Tuan, teacher at Yipirinya School, and teacher's aid Dennis Goodie, join The Big Brekky to chat about an esport program they have started at the Yipirinya School shopfront, 62 Todd Mall.

The gaming program is currently running a Tekken Tournament, with finals this Saturday and cash prizes to be run. Oliver talks of the links that gaming and esports have with oral literacy, hand-eye coordination, strategy, and problem solving. The program provides youth with a feed, air conditioning, and a safe and supervised environment. There is the hope that transport opportunities will be developed in the near future.

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The Big Brekky Show is excited to have a live performance from the new Mparntwe band - Jacksen, Lee, Josef, Kynan and Louis are Damperman. They produce original music with psychedelic soul roots grounded in the central desert. In the studio Lee, Joe and Jackson played a couple of original songs - Thinking and Idea.

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In the studio this morning we have Rachael Davis & Abby Mccrickard from the Alice Springs Town Council to discuss the Lunar New Year event on Friday 23rd February, Derek from the Lion Heart Association was also with the Big Brekky Show to share how the association came about and the significance of Lunar New Year.

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The Big Brekky Show welcomed Dr Alec Rolston, the Director of the Goyder Institute for Water Research. In partnership with the National Water Grid Authority NWGA and Desert Knowledge Australia DKA, they organised the forum ‘Working together for better drinking water in the bush’ in Mparntwe/Alice Springs in June last year.

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On the Big Brekky Show, local musician and storyteller Ray Murtagh meanders with us down memory lane, guitar in hand, playing some of his favourite country tunes, like Old Stockyards. He also shared his Tamworth Festival insights.

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Gavin Morris, the Principal of Yipirinya School, joined the Big Brekky Show to give us a school update. This week Professor Judy Atkinson will be visiting the school, working on healing trauma and the accommodation project is progressing well

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Local alternate rock band, Sealed Lips, have released a tyre balding music video for their debut single 'Endless Nights'. Band members Cain Gilmore and Ruby Hill join The Big Brekky to chat about what's next for the rising three-piece, and to treat us to some live music in the studio.

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Chris Tomlinson joins The Big Brekky to talk about a Healing & Truth Telling Circle, happening on the Uniting Church lawns from 5pm on February 19th, 20th and 21st. The Circle aims to give a safe space, with no police presence, for First Nations youth to tell their truths, for communities to voice their issues, and to find a way to work together.

Chris flags two main issues indigenous communities are facing to be fracking and cultural genocide through youth incarceration. Judy Atkinson, a Jiman/ Bundjalung women and national leader in intergenerational and relational trauma, will assist. "It's the truth telling that does the healing," Chris says.

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The CEO of AIATSIS, Len Hill, discussed with the Big Brekky Show what's happening at their newly established centre in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. There have an exhibition space and will give access to information, guides and resources to help First Nations People discover their family history.

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On the Big Brekky Show we have Dr Simon Quilty who has been a medical doctor in the NT for 20 years. Simon is part of a housing collaboration between Traditional Owners, medical professionals, architects, and local tradespeople, Wilya Janta – Standing Strong. They're hoping to have two houses built by the end of 2024.

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On The Big Show we have local sister duo The Wanted Gems, Madison and Micaela who won an opportunity supporting the Dreggs in Darwin recently and have just released their second single, Trusted You.

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Alexandra Drummond, Curator at the Women's Museum of Australia, brings some exciting news to The Big Brekky Show. The Women's Museum has been awarded a Department of Veterans’ Affairs' grant for an exhibition honouring the women who served in WWII in Australia, in particular the women who operated searchlights. The project will include a children's program and a permanent commemorative sculpture. The sculpture will be commissioned to a local artist; EOI via Red Hot Arts, or contact Alexandra for info.

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The Alice Springs Tennis Association manager and coach, Mr Orin Harrison, gives us an update about local tennis events and schedules for 2024 on The Big Brekky Show.

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Tiffany Grace, 19 year old country singer songwriter from Mackay, QLD, chats to The Big Brekky about her new release titled 'The Show'.

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Next week is Library Lovers' Week at the Alice Springs Public Library, and Programs Coordinator, Ron Mangohig, chats to the Big Brekky about what's happening for the week ahead and beyond. Events such as tech help and online safety sessions, Borrowbox free audiobooks, Music and Movement, leather craft, book chats, movies, live music, and the Young Territory Author Awards.

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On the Big Brekky Show we welcomed Alex Vaughan from ALEC. He is here, who came in to chat with us about the recent NT Supreme Court dismissal of their and Mpwerempwer Aboriginal Corporation appeal case against the Singleton Water Licence.

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Jimmy Cocking, the CEO for Desert Knowledge Australia, returned to the Big Brekky Show to give us a general update about activities and developments for DKA in 2024.

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Dammo and Brad aka Omad and Hammer from the Alice Springs All For One Motorcycle Group dropped into the Big Brekky Show to tell us how the group formed last year. They have a mission to raise money for community groups and people in need in Alice Springs.

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On the Big Brekky Show we have Mr Gavin Morris, the Principal of Yipirinya School, which has now become more than just a school but a place to belong, an extension of community for many of the town camp families in Alice Springs. We spoke about the new education minister, the opening of the Yipirinya History & Archive project shopfront in Todd Street early this year, and Gavin's commitment to striking the first shovel towards the accommodation block within the first quarter, with or without expected federal funding.

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On the Big Brekky, Alice Springs NT Cricket Coordinator Kesh Keerthi shares some exciting opportunities for NT’s Indigenous communities. Alice Springs will host The Imparja Cup and the National Indigenous Cricket Championships, both scheduled for February and stand as the primary cricket tournaments for the Indigenous community.

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On the Big Brekky Show, Fergus from the Melbourne based alt rock band, Kingswood, chats to us while on the road to Alice Springs for tonight's gig at the Brewery.

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On the Big Brekky Show, the Alice Springs Town Mayor His Worship Mr Matt Paterson gives us an update on January’s general council meeting. Tune in for more on town's monuments, budget, skate park investment, and asset management plan.

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On the Big Brekky Show we chat with one of Australia’s renown First Nations’s Country artists, Loren Ryan. From Northwest NSW, the Gamilaraay woman has skyrocketed into the country music stratosphere. She was the 2023 Star Maker Award winner. Loren’s latest EP is called Homecoming.

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On the Big Brekky Show our guests Liz Archer and Jeremy Conlon from MusicNT are here to talk about the Remote Music Rangers program that is happening in Central Australia. EOI open now!

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Robyn Lambley MLA visited the Big Brekky Show to speak about this year's citizenship ceremony and, more broadly, about the political landscape here in the Centre going into an election year.

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The Big Brekky Show had a quick call with Abiabi Richiiboi about his latest track Different Colours and what inspired the song.

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Local folk singer songwriter ad music therapist, Alison Mapleson, joins the Big Brekky after returning from the Top Half Folk Festival in Mary River, NT. She comes sharing news of a new project, 'Music in the Mall: Singing for the Soul', hosted with a friend Georgia. And as always, she treats us to some live music in the studio.

'Music in the Mall' is a laid-back event for everyone to come and share a song, sing/play along, or just listen and relax to a free music session. Held every Thursday evening during summer on the Flynn church lawns in The Mall from 6-8pm. BYO picnic blanket, snacks, an instrument, or just yourself.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with Bill Yan MLA for the electorate of Namatjira. 2024 is an election year, so it's a good chance to find out the issues the CLP is focused on and check out what has been happening in the electorate.

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On the Big Brekky we have European renown violinist Emma Roijackers, part of a feature performance for Corrugations 11 happening Sunday 28th January 19.00 to 20.00 (doors open 18.30). Corrugations 11 is delighted to present Emma Roijackers, one of the most outstanding performers in this new generation of European violinists.

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Nicole Walsh, the Chief Operations Officer for the Northern Territory Chamber Of Commerce, joins The Big Brekky to talk about the independent association's services. Not a Government Department, the organisation supports Territory business across a wide range of sectors and disciplines, helping businesses grow and succeed in the Central Australian environment.

A part of this mission is to develop relationships, and the Chamber hosts regular Business at Sunset networking events. The first for 2024 is hosted by Saltbush Social Enterprises' on the 24th of January.

Tune in to hear more about services offered, from customer service training, workplace relations, mediation, a hotline, law and legislation updates, advocacy and annual Awards.

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Veronica Larson, Executive Officer of Neighbourhood Watch NT, chats to The Big Brekky about the NT-wide comprehensive holiday safety campaign it launched in December, in collaboration with Territory Community Safety Coordination Centre (TCSCC).

The initiative aims to equip residents with preventative measures against opportunistic crimes. From now until March, Neighbourhood Watch NT is broadcasting community safety advertisements across the NT on Imparja, Channel 7, Central and Channel 7 Darwin, as well as social media. The organisation hopes to facilitate neighbourly connection and initiation of community safety groups.

FYI the TCSCC commenced in May 2023, and is a 'multi-agency capability' led by NT Police that works at a grass roots level to identify issues and provide 'coordinated wraparound services' for individuals and families that need support. TCSCC liaises with officers from Health, Education, Territory Families, Housing and Communities, Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, Corporate and Digital Development, and Industry, Tourism and Trade, enabling centralised reporting up, down and across agencies.

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Program Officer for the NT Writers Centre, Betty Sweetlove, fills us in on the upcoming January to April program.

The first workshop series for the year (beginning 31 Jan) is called Unravel: A Multi-Arts Approach to Writing, facilitated by local artist Emma Trenorden. The three week series introduces writers to arts-based methods for getting ‘unstuck’ and finding new perspectives on a creative concept.

If you missed tickets to the sold out online event Story in Six Weeks with Mary Anne Butler, there is plenty more on offer such as the NT Writers' Centre and Red Kangaroo Books annual get-together, and a fully catered, self guided writing retreat at Campfire In The Heart.

The Centre continues to offer writing and feedback programs: The Sunday Writers Review (Darwin) and the Emerging Writers Group (Mparntwe/Alice Springs), and embarks on a new partnership with Centralian Senior College in the new Schools Writer-in-Residence program.

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On the Big Brekky Show this morning we’re having a chat with Darwin-based singer-songwriter Alice Cotton. Her latest single, "Autonomic Nerve Dysfunction" is a pulsating, punk-inspired track, a preview of what's to come from her highly anticipated self-titled debut EP, scheduled for an early 2024 launch.

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On the Big Brekky we spoke with touring French Folk Musician Charles-Antoine Favier, who was in Central Australia in 2023 but is now performing and travelling between Victoria and Esperance, where Ocean Street was recorded.

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The Big Brekky crew had the pleasure of chatting with Ron Mangohig from the Library to find out what is happening during the January holidays. The Library in the Park program has been very popular!

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Bella Rainbow joins The Big Brekky to share her newest release 'I Will Be A Christmas Star'. The song is a fun song aimed at children with a message relevant for adults too; that Christmas is not just about presents but, sharing and caring as well.

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The Big Brekky Show celebrates its last show for the year with some live music from local folk musician, Ray Murtagh. Ray shares a yarn or two, a folk song from Ireland, some classic covers, and his own originals as Andy says farewell to 2023.

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Kerrigan La-Brooy, singer/songwriter from Melbourne, shares his Christmas new release with The Big Brekky, titled ‘Run Run Rudolph’.

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Kathryn Kelly from The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) joins the Big Brekky Show to highlight human rights abuses in Palestine and the urgent need for humanitarian aid, for which IPAN is advocating. She also discusses increasing US troop presence in the NT.

IPAN is a network of organisations, community groups, trade unions, peace and anti-war organisations, and concerned individuals from around Australia that support an independent Australian foreign policy based on peaceful resolution of international conflicts. IPAN builds awareness, dialogue and pressure to change foreign policy, and has been heavily involved in advocating for whistleblowers such as Julian Assange and David McBride.

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The Big Brekky Show had the chance to get some insights around the fallout from this year's COP28 on a chat with the CEO of Desert Knowledge Australia, Jimmy Cocking and other impacts that climate change has on this region.

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The Big Brekky Show caught up with Aero, the Youth Engagement Coordinator for the Alice Springs Town Council, about the stimulating recreational activities that are happening in Alice Springs this holiday season.

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The Big Brekky crew called up Billy Hayze from Billy & the Bandits, to thank him for sending out some of their sweet merch and to talk about their latest single, A Sweet Time to be Alive.

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Jonathan Pilbrow joined the Big Brekky Show to talk about the latest news regarding grassroots community campaign, Now New Pokies in Mparntwe.They were recently awarded, in the organisational category, the Fitzgerald Social Change Award at the 2023 NT Human Rights Awards in Darwin.

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Robyn Lambley the Member for Araluen joined the Big Brekky team to give an update on a few different developments that have been happening, both locally and in the recent Parliamentary sittings. She also spoke about her reasons for supporting the Yes vote in the upcoming referendum.

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Alan Mackey chatted with The Big Brekky Show about his song "Walking Away With The Moon", the title track of his upcoming new album. Featuring good friend Anne Kirkpatrick on harmonies, the song is a charming ballad that steps through a wide variety of expressions on freedom, care and fortune.

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The Big Brekky team had a quick chat with Roque Lee, 2022 Top End ATSI Volunteer of the Year, about the need for Indigenous people to join in the efforts combatting bushfires in the Territory and the benefits this provides both personally and for our communities. Nominations for the 2023 Volunteer awards are open now!

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The Big Brekky Show had a chat with Nicole Bylund, from the band Highway 95 she partners with Bob Derschow. Their latest single, 'She Plays’ is a relatable song, for anyone who’s made the wrong choices in life and paid the price.

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On The Big Brekky we spoke with Hon Mr. Ted Egan AO, the singer songwriter, film maker and writer of scripts and books. Ted’s latest project is producing a book and video about Australia’s Foundation Day to which he sang along, accompanied by his Fosterphone. We also had a small taste of his play Balls and Chains

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The Big Brekky Show chatted with Jazmyn about her third single 'Lay Your Guns Down' and the release of her EP Garden.

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Big Brekky Show spoke with Benn Gunn, an Australian country rock artist who has just released 'Let Their Voice Be Heard', his impassioned cry for the Yes vote at the upcoming referendum.

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Maddy Simioni came into the Big Brekky Show to announce the launch of her newest release 'Bullet Train' at Epilogue on 7 October and play a couple of songs for us!

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The Big Brekky Show spoke again with Andrew Ryan, this time about his ‘Livin’ Country Fun’, the latest release from his debut album, ‘Blacktown’.

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On the Big Brekky Show we spoke with central-coast based country music artist, Abbie Ferris. She has just released her brand-new pop country single, Neon Buzz. This song embodies a slick and sexy modern country sound.

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Big Brekky Show special guests, Rubie Hill and Alex Shaw, form part of Sealed Lips, a local band who have released a new single 'Endless Nights', and are gigging around Mparntwe in the coming weeks. The CDU Cert. 4 Music students are joined on bass by their CDU lecturer, Cain Gilmour, completing the line-up. Set to play the Desert Song Festival Club this Saturday night (Sept 9th) at Yayes Cafe, they will then support Regurgitator (QLD) and Stellar Sea at the Alice Springs Brewing Co.'s 5th Birthday Bonanza next weekend (Sept. 16th). With sights set on an EP, you will hear more from this rock trio.

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On the Big Brekky Show, the Alice Springs Tennis Association's General Manager/Head Coach, Orin Harris, gives us an update of all the action happening at the club.

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Aussies will head to the polls later this year to have their say on the Voice to Parliament. Rachel Perkins visits The Big Brekky Show to discuss the significance of the Yes Vote in the referendum. What does a Yes vote actually mean, and what difference will your Yes vote really make? Listen in to find out more.

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Darwin based country singer songwriter, Jon Davis (AKA JD), tells us about his latest release 'I Don't Really Mind'. Self recorded, produced and released, it reached #1 on the Australian Country Thunder Top 30.

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Shelly and Lester from The Shelly Jones Band tell the Brekky Show about their latest release, 'One Night At A Time'. The song is a country ballad originally released by George Strait. The Shelley Jones Band are a multi-award-winning husband and wife duo from the Mid North Coast of NSW with a string of number one hits on the Australian Country Songs Airplay Chart.

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Charlie Fittler is going from strength to strength and the Big Brekky had a chat about his new release “Gypsy Soul”, the third song taken from his acclaimed EP, “Dying Breed”. It reveals a gentler side to Charlie and proves he’s not all about living fast.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with Mem Davis about her debut solo single 'Young Love', after a long road with her bands, including the Mem Davis Collective.

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The ABC documentary “A Changing Race” was filmed in and around Alice Springs in the lead up to the 1967 Referendum to give viewers across Australia insight into the lives of Aboriginal people in the nation’s Red Centre. There'll be a showing at Araluen this Sunday 10th September at 4pm.

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On the Big Brekky we chatted with Neil Anthony about his latest original song, ‘Never Pass This Way Again’. It has an upbeat vibe with a message of hope.

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On the Big Brekky Show we spoke with Illawarra-based singer/songwriter, Tania Nichamin about her third country single 'Lorraine'. Tania has dedicated the song to 21-year-old, Mackenzie Anderson, of Newcastle in NSW, who was murdered last year by her ex-boyfriend.

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Alice Springs Paramedicine students Justine Petrick and Ingure Wallace dropped into the studio to chat with the Big Brekky team about the local paramedic situation and opportunities in town.

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Hetti Perkins and spen Beattie took time out of their busy schedule organising the 2023 Desert Mob to share with us what is happening this year.

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A monthly update from the CEO of Desert Knowledge Australia DKA Jimmy Cocking.

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The Big Brekky Show chatted with talented Vocalist and Songwriter Anita Spring who brings the iconic hit of Olivia Newton-John to life in her version of ‘I Honestly Love You’.

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On The Big Brekky we have current IBF World Cruiserweight Champion, Jai Opetaia, who is soon set to fly to the UK to defend his title against British boxer, Jordan Thompson. Opetaia's rise may not end in the Cruiserweight division either; he just may emulate the likes of Evander Holyfield and Oleksandr Usyk and jump up to the Heavyweight division before his career is over. Tune in to hear more.

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Rising country singer-songwriter Maddie Cail returns with her second offering in 2023. “Drink With Me” is a song written by Cail that was inspired by the unravelling events post covid.

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An NT AFL update from Brad Colerio on the Brekkky Show! Hear everything you need to know about local footy!

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The Jump Inn venue manager, Michael Sumang joined the Big Brekky Show to let us know what is happening at one of the best live entertainment venues in Alice Springs.

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Big Brekky Show welcomed Lavinia Gaff, here to discuss being chosen for Pathways to Politics for Women in the NT.

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On the Big Brekky Show, Franky Valentyn spoke about his new single 'Only Human', co written with his partner Wendy. He is a well-known, respected and multi award winning Australian composer and musician.

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Jessie Che spoke with the Big Brekky crew about her new single 'In my Hands'. She wrote this song on New Years Day, 2022, a song that reflects on how music helps people be their best selves

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The Big Brekky Show chatted with Donna Fisk about her new single ‘Mickey Newbury’, a very personal song that formed on the way home from a farewell of a very dear friend.

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The Big Brekky team chatted with Jade Gibson about her second single for 2023. Drawing inspiration from her own life, Jade fearlessly unveils her vulnerabilities in' Heavens Know', with the song serving as a reminder that it’s okay to not have it all figured out.

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Allan Caswell returns to the Big Brekky Show with another great chart hit. His new single, ‘Things I Should’ve Told You’ is a very special song he wrote with his wife Marian. She had an idea about having a song based on the letter read by the family lawyer before the reading of the will.

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Queensland country musician, Scotty Mack, chats to the Brekky team about his new release 'Beers Like Bullets'; a song about the musician's past struggles with alcoholism after a relationship break down.

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Country singer Michelle Little chats to Andy's Big Brekky about her new release 'Crazy', a song written by Willie Nelson and popularised by Patsy Cline. It comes just weeks before Michelle’s return to her beloved Patsy Cline tribute show in Sydney in September. This will be the first time Michelle will perform her tribute show since the COVID19 pandemic began and will mark the icon’s 91st birthday.

“I hope by releasing my version of ‘Crazy’ and doing this birthday show that
people will remember what a fantastic artist Patsy Cline was. I guess I’m just a fan trying to keep her music alive”.

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Andy's Big Brekky interviews Pro Boxer from Beerwah, Queensland, 'Deadly' Dana Coolwell. Listen in to hear about Dana, whose next fight is against an international knock out artist from the Philippines in Angelo Beltran.

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Mayor Matt Paterson gives us the news from the Alice Springs Town Council on Andy's Big Brekky.

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Ed Nicholson from the Alice Springs World Chamber Orchestra joins the Brekky show to chat about their upcoming performance at Witchetty's, Araluen Arts Centre. Tune in to hear more about the pieces to be played and news of a double bass solo!

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Well-known Alice Springs folk musician Dave Oakes dropped into the 8CCC studio this morning for a chat and to play his guitar. A Central Australian based singer-songwriter for almost 50 years, he has often written songs inspired by the characters and the landscapes around him.

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Big Brekky Show chatted again with Andy Penkow, this time about his latest single 'Aussie Rain'. Andy has established himself as a modern-day troubadour of Australian songs and stories that need to be heard.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show welcomed Mitch King who has dropped his brand new independent single, Big Bright Moon. Mitch is starting to gain plenty of attention as his tour gains momentum in support of his release.

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Australia’s most admired and sought-after country music entertainer Jayne Denham has just released her new single 'Are You Ready For This' with Australia’s five-piece country rock band Hurricane Fall. She spoke with The Big Brekky Show about how it came about.

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Clint Wilson breathes new life into the incredibly competitive Australian country scene with his third and latest album called 'LA'. The album features the radio singles “Lot of Nerve” and “Slow to Trust”., both tracks were written with the acclaimed Billie-Jo Porter and showcase the universal side of life.

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Chalkie White returns with his first single in more than 3 years, 'Halley’s Comet' and chatted with the Big Brekky Show. This is a cruisy, upbeat, country single, co-written with Golden Guitar winning, Matt Scullion. The song brings about the situation of a relationship where one of the parties has possibly bitten off more than they can chew.

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Barry Skipsey came in to chat with the Big Brekky team about the Australian Folk Music Awards (AFMA), the local folk scene and play some songs off his album 'The Wrong Tram'.

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Queensland based country singer-songwriter Mel Lukin speaks about her new release, 'Look Up', with the Brekky team. The song explores the impact of social media, screens, and the digital age on today’s young people and society as a whole.

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The Henley On Todd Regatta returns for the 61st time this weekend to the dry sandy river bed of the Todd River, and Dominic Miller from the Rotary Club of Alice Springs tells the Brekky Team what's in store.

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On Andy's Big Brekky we hear about an upcoming opportunity for NT writers; the Varuna Residential Fellowship for NT Writers & Illustrators. Veechi Stuart from Varuna, and Mparntwe-based writer Emma Trenordan, who was last year's online residency recipient, join the show to tell us more.

The Fellowship program is presented in partnership with Varuna, the National Writers’ House, and the Northern Territory Government through Arts NT. Nine fellowships are available; three residency fellowships and six virtual fellowships. Participants will be selected from the Top End and Central Desert regions and one fellowship place will be reserved for a First Nations writer. Applications open in July and close in September, and residency fellowships will be offered from January to March in 2024.

Originally the home of writers Eleanor Dark and Dr Eric Dark, the house and gardens of Varuna were gifted to the Australian public in 1989 by their son, Mick Dark, to be used as a retreat for writers.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show chatted with Josh Philpot from Roeburne WA. He & Kendall Smith are JoKeria who have stormed the Australian country music charts at #1 with their 3rd single, 'No Place For Slim’.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with NT Music Award winning artist Dan the Underdog to chat about the award that he won with Katanga Jr. and have a listen to his latest release 'Beast Mode'.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show welcomed back Amy Ryan to chat about her latest release 'My Escape'. It's a powerful, descriptive song written by Amy, Andrew & Claire Ryan, which tells of a soul returning to a place that is safe through life’s journeys no matter what is encountered.

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The Big Brekky team caught up with Romani-Canadian musician, Candace Lacina who together with world-renowned keyboardist Mike Little, make up the core of The Hello Darlins. They are some of Canada’s most in-demand session musicians who came together to forge a distinct hybrid of country, gospel and blues and have just released 'Don't You Fall'.

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It's that time of the year again as Alice Springs gets excited for the iconic Rotary Henley on Todd Regatta! This is a fun, quirky and eclectic ‘boat’ race held each year on the dry, sandy bed of the Todd River which celebrates its 61st return on Saturday 19 August 2023.

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Scott Balfour, Alice Springs folk music legend, yarned with the Big Brekky team about his influences, the current folk scene in Mparntwe and his album Motherland.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show chatted with Stuart Alexander about his latest single 'Drive On', produced with his musical offsider and bassist, Kylie Pickford. He is one of the ever-dwindling number of country artists who live on a farm. Stuart owns a dairy farm on the south coast of NSW, making him well qualified to write these songs, having lived many of the stories.

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Darwin folk-country singer songwriter and recent Northern Territory Music Awards finalist Crystal Robins chats with Andy's Big Brekky. She has just released her latest single ‘Hold On’, the second single from her upcoming debut album.

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Canadian platinum independent country artist, Dan Davidson, chats to the brekky Show about his latest single, 'He Met a Girl'. The song was written by Dan, David Borys and Aarin Allen, and recorded in Nashville. Dan will be entertaining crowds with high energy performances at the Gympie Muster in August.

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Yipirinya School music teacher, Wirangu singer songwriter, poet and activist, Kirra Voller, joins the Brekky Show to talk about the Yipirinya School music program. Kirra helps young people learn to write songs and put their stories to music as a way of expressing themselves, with a focus on culture, unity and mentorship. She brings us some of the collaborative songs written and performed by students.

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The Big Brekky Show chatted with Diana Crombie about her latest single “Save Our Mother”. Her music was fostered by her mother, where she was exposed to Italian folk music growing up. Diana’s strong desire to channel her creativity has led her to pursue music more seriously and so Not diAna was born.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show welcomed back Melbourne-based singer/songwriter, Jay Santilli to chat about the release of her second soulful country ballad for this year, the beautiful Come Back Home.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show had a visit from the CEO of Desert Knowledge Australia, Jimmy Cocking. He chatted with us about the upcoming Nation Science Week events, as well as what's been happening at the precinct.

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Local singer songwriter Gabby Dever speaks about what inspires her to make music. Classically trained in violin and piano, Gabby has lived and performed in Mparntwe for 9 years. Her influences vary from blues, jazz and soul to her own struggles and stories to tell. Gabby is currently playing at The Roastery every second Friday from 12-1:30pm.

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Perth based musician Michael Ward was in town recently, and played the Night Markets. He calls in to the Brekky Show to chat about his latest release 'Rabbit Proof Fence'.

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Paul 'Showtime' Fleming, professional boxer and Olympic athlete, calls in from Papunya, where he was visiting the school and young people thanks to the Arrernte Boxing Club. The brekky team chat to Paul about his life and career.

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The coach of the Alice Springs Centrals 3x3 Basketball Team, Matt Koenig, joins the Brekky Show to chat about their upcoming 2nd National in August. The competition runs over 4 weekends totalling 8 tournaments across Melbourne and Sydney. This is the biggest 3x3 series take place in Australia ever! Tune in for more

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The Brekky Show caught up with Jock Barnes, one half of the Queensland-based country duo Route 33, to chat about their single One Big Song, to be released 4 August. Growing up in Kingaroy, and his partner Trent McArdle on the Sunshine Coast, the two met through the sporting field, jammed together one fateful afternoon, and the rest is history.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show spoke with award winning singer-songwriter Cassidy-Rae. She has released a contemporary country anthem in “One More Song”.

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Andy's Big Brekky Show chatted with Jon Rose who is delighted to host the first international guests to Corrugations 9! Susanne Fröhlich (recorders - many sizes!) and Meinrad Kneer (double bass) are two of Berlin’s most in-demand virtuoso musicians, and they will be here playing in Australia just for us.

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Aero from the Alice Springs Town Council visited the Brekky Show to chat about ther Edge of the Future workshop series. They are partnering with ALEC and NT Writers Centre on a youth recycled art workshop at Central Craft 2 Aug. and a youth climate writing workshop with Victoria Alondra on 9 Aug. This series of workshops is for 12–18-year-olds and works towards Speaking 4 the Planet competition submissions on 16 August.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show spoke with Roman from The Kind Hills. They are a group of old friends who met while studying in Australia years ago, but now have released their debut album Clusterluck, a united effort from their homes across the world.

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Traditional country music storyteller Ray Murtagh, dropped into the studio for a chat and a play, fresh from the Barmah and Port Augusta festivals. Stories and music are a big part of the way Ray engages with audiences.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show spoke with contemporary country singer Brooke Schubert about her latest single 'Burn Like Summer'. This is following the monumental success of her previous single ‘New Kids In Town'.

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Ion Sky lead vocalist, Mike Joseph, joins Andy's Big Brekky to chat about their new single Walk Through Fire. The Melbourne based 5-piece emerging hard rock band have just released their latest EP Regeneration.

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Rachel Perkins joins Andy's Big Brekky as we celebrate her win of the 2023 NAIDOC Creative Talent Award. Proud Arrernte and Kalkadoon woman with German and Irish heritage, Rachel is well known as an Australian director, writer and producer of film and television - a storyteller dedicating 'both her life and career to truth-telling, ensuring our people's stories, voices and histories are heard and seen on screen' (https://www.naidoc.org.au/awards/winner-profiles). Rachel talks with the Brekky team about where her journey in the industry began in Mparntwe, and particularly about her volunteer involvement in the Yes campaign for the 2023 Voice To Parliament Referendum. "It's all about listening & unifying the nation."

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The Big Brekky crew phoned over to NZ to speak with Phil Edwards from the Phil Edwards Band about the newly released 'Just Go'. This heralds a new era of their musical journey—a chapter marked by sonic evolution and lyrical depth. Prepare to be moved by this searing, soul-stirring exploration of love, loss, and the power of moving on.

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Andy's Big Brekky spoke with Tennant Creek mayor, Jeffery McLaughlin, who'd just cycled over to the showground, readying everything for the Tennant Creek Show this Friday 14 July.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we spoke with the Golden Guitar winner Angus Gill. He has once again teamed up with the members of Paul Kelly’s touring band, as Angus Gill and Seasons of Change, offering the poignant track ‘Little Green Man’.

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Aero from the Alice Springs Town Council dropped in to let everyone know about tonight's free viewing at Alice Springs Cinema of the 2023 Phoney Fim Festival. Come celebrate the 10th anniversary with free popcorn and drinks and 10 films from the archives, along with this year's entries

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Andy's Big Brekky chatted with DJ Dan about the gig at Epilogue tonight, MC'd by DJ Shilo. Guests include Chris Bass, Checmate and Viliani.

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The Big Brekky team chatted with Ann-Marie Harding, Digital Arts Senior Support Worker at Bindi Enterprises, about their new competition, the Central Desert Digital Art Prize. All digital formats are welcome and entries close 31 July.

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Andy's Big Brekky chatted with Kate Leahy, an Indie Folk / modern soul pop artist. Kate and her band captivate with their infectious drum beats, funky bass lines, and Kate's "amazing song-bird vocal ability". Her latest release is 'Keeper'.

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Andy’s Big Brekky team went to Yipirinya School Family Day, where they met Beej, a teacher of numeracy and literacy, who was performing live. We were so impressed by what we heard, we asked him to performwith us in the studio.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show chat with John Huigen Executive Director of the Mparntwe Alice Springs Community Foundation. They are producing a totally independent local newspaper for Alice Springs – a weekly, printed 40 page format from August.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show has been following the amazing musical journey of Kee’ahn since 2020, the year of her debut single ‘Better Things’ and being awarded the Archie Roach Foundation Award at the National Indigenous Music Awards. Kee’ahn has just released her single ‘Sunsets’.

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Andy's Big Brekky chats with country singer songwriter, Bonnie Kellet, about her new single 'Humble Hero' from forthcoming debut album 'Hidden Spirit', a ballad about her first violin and her family.

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Live in the studio on Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have the acclaimed Australian singer songwriter, Neil Murray. Neil Murray will launch his 10th solo album " The Telling" in Mparntwe with an afternoon concert at Whitegums on Saturday July 8th. The concert is held in partnership with 8CCC community radio. With four decades of recording career behind him, Neil shares with us his music and stories.

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The Big Brekky Show chatted with respected sporting identity and Commonwealth champ, Graeme (Porky) Brooke. Graeme discussed the importance of NAIDOC Week for First Nations People and what he's been up to in Naarm.

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Singer songwriter Laura Frank spoke with Andy’s Big Brekky Show about her latest release, the soulful 'Leavin''. She has recently been dubbed the Most Promising Future Star at the TCMF People’s Choice Awards, Laura Frank is on a hot streak just after her last hit single ‘Days Gone By’.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show spoke with Lower-Hunter-based country artist, Saralyn about her newly released debut single, Little River Girl, available for airplay now and out across all streaming platforms.

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The Big Brekky team had a runaway conversation with one of Mparntwe’s own musicians Paul Ah Chee, live in the studio discussing his latest release 'Morning Star'. Paul has been engaged with the tourism industry over the last 24 years and aims to assist by providing opportunities and pathways for individuals or groups to become economically self-sufficient.

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Andy's Big Brekky had the first taste of Jarred Taylor’s debut album (set for release later this year), with 'Love you Right'. The anthemic track puts his gritty vocals front and centre and is supported by a cast of electric guitars and stadium-worthy drums, echoing the singer-songwriter’s love for Classic Rock. ‘Loved You Right’ celebrates the genuineness of small-town romance through the lens of a heartbreak song.

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The Big Brekky Show chatted to Aaron D'Arcy about his new single 'On My Own', a story of distance, love and the powerful pull of soulmates.It sees Aaron teaming up again with Nashville writing pal, Gregory Becker and was produced, recorded and performed by Aaron at his Yarraville studio, joined by Jy-Perry Banks on pedal steel and US artist, MEGG, on backing vocals. Officially launched on Friday, 23 June at the Kindred Bandroom in Yarraville.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show invited Gesel Cortez into the studio, fresh from her trophy-triumph at the eisteddfod competition. This gifted young artist has a vocal range to impress and has been working hard on her singing since she was 4. Here she performs 'Alleluiah' and 'Loyal Brave True' from the live action Mulan.

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Raechel Whitchurchexplores the reality of long-term lovein her new single ‘Untangled’. She joined the Big Brekky Show to chat about it and her 2023 plans. An alt-country singer-songwriter who grew up in regional NSW, she found her love of country music while performing in her travelling country family band for most of her childhood.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show spoke with Ryan Daykin, a Victorian-based country artist, who has just announced his new single, 'Playing with Fire'. This is an uplifting, fresh country-pop track. The song was produced by the industry renowned, MSquared Productions.

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Mural artist Tamara Cornthwaite and NTG NXT Gen ARTS grant recipient Aaliah Anderson join the Brekky Show to talk about the Artship Youth Mural Project. The project offers free painting workshops as part of the ASTC and Central Craft youth holiday program. The Artship is a 10m shipping container converted into a portable art studio, which will be painted at Central Craft before being transported to the Todd mall. The planned Artship mural is based on the Yeperenye sculpture at Araluen. Tune in to hear more.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have a local singer songwriter, and music therapist Alison Mapleson. Alison is reliving a great Irish acapella song called ‘Sean Nos’.

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The Big Brekky had the Alice Springs Town Mayor Matt Paterson in to give us an update on the June Council meeting and what outcomes arose this month. We ran over time, so apologies for no recording of the end of the interview.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have one of the most authentic artists in the country. Dave Diprose spoke about his latest release 'Red Dirt Road', a fantastic blend of traditional Australian country with a raw Australian edge.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with Andy Thompson, one three men who are part of The Acoustimen along with Dallas Atkins and Alex D Smith. They have been in the music industry awhile and are all drawn together to make good country music with a message. Their latest release is called 'In The Shed'.

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Wolfpack Amadeus’s music is best characterized by their use of guitar licks, bass lines, and strong vocals. Amy and Damon came into the Brekky Show, to play some awesome tunes and talk about their upcoming gigs on this Territory Day weekend.

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Gavin Morris, principal of Yipirinya School and Alice Springs Town Councillor, visited the Big Brekky Show to chat about the latest developments at the school, the school holiday program, and how Alice Springs is looking half way through 2023.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show invited Maddy Simioni into the studio for a catchup. She is a singer songwriter who combines powerhouse vocals with compelling personal and political lyrics. She played 'Inner Beast' from 2014 and 'Bullet Train' which she is hoping to release later this year.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show chatted with Zoee, currently residing in the heart of country music, Nashville . Her latest release "Coastline Time" is a relaxing beachy tune that reminds us of the importance of disconnecting from the digital world and reconnecting with ourselves and nature.

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Gary Kennedy is a solo country and Irish folk musician, and also a bass player in many bands across North Coast. The Brekky Show hears about the country singer's second solo release 'Lovin' You Tonight' from his debut self-titled EP.

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Director of Desert Knowledge Australia, Jimmy Cocking, chats about Bustin' The Grass Festival, a free community event to explore the impacts and management of Buffel Grass.

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CAAR - The Alice Springs Mountain Bike Club is hosting the 2023 Single Speed Mountain Bike National Championships (6th-9th July) in Mparntwe and local bikers Jonathon Daw, Clint Alridge, and Nick Bitar tell us all about it on the Brekky Show.

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Local band the Midnight Rangers joined the Brekky Show to share their music before they hit the stage for One Frequency Festival. Born in the Post-Intervention Apocalypse of Mparntwe, their unique synth country sound packs some pearls of slicing lyrical wisdom and mockery.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have an artist who recognises and celebrates Australian poetry, Col Elliott. His latest single is ‘Henry, Banjo and Me’ this is uniquely Australian and celebrates Henry Lawson and Banjo Patterson and their contribution to our pride in Australian culture and our identity.

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Laura and James from Congress visited Andy’s Big Brekky Show to share some exciting news from Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (CAAC). A collaborative partnership has been developed with South Australia Health and Medical Research Institute (SAMHRI) to help address foot health problems faced by Aboriginal people in Central Australian communities. This is part of Ingke Arntarnte-areme Looking After Feet.

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Allan Caswell is proud to release his new Bush Ballad single ‘Million Dollar Farm’. Andy's Big Brekky chatted about the song, which was written with regular collaborators Lindsay Waddington and Manfred Vijars and produced by Waddo at Kross Kut Records. In recent years Cas and Manfred have been finalists in the Bush Ballad Golden Guitar (and won together in 2016 and 2020).

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Hon Selena Uibo MLA, to discuss the 2023 NT Aboriginal Leadership and Governance Forum, a one-day forum, which was announced last week. The forum is taking place on Thursday the 14th of September at the Alice Springs Convention Centre.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show chatted with Michael Ward who recently appeared live at the Todd Mall Night Markets during the Finke weekend. This winter Michael launches his latest studio release six months after his EP 'The Jarrah Tree' with a single titled 'The Wolf'.

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The Shelly Jones Band spoke with Andy's Big Brekkie while on a break in their busy schedule. Shelly and Lester have another hit single set to head upwards on the charts, ‘I LOVE MY LIFE’. This is an uplifting song about cherishing the simple pleasures in life. It’s the little things in life that truly bring us happiness.

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We have Lance Friend back again on Andy's Big Brekky, with his brand new single Tearin’ Up The Tar. A fun, upbeat new single dedicated to all of the workers who put in a hard day’s work and head to the local pub to share a drink with their usual group of mates.

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Wren from the sassy, no-holds sister-trio Vixens Of Fall, chatted with the Big Brekky team about their song 'That Spell's Gone'. They deliver high-energy, witchy western magic with their newly released debut, crowd-funded album “Magick in the Chaos” which came out on Friday, May 26th.

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Singer songwriter Billy Black plays live to air on Andy's Big Brekky in lieu of his performance at this weekend's festival event One Frequency presented by 8CCC, which celebrates original music from the NT with a huge two-day line up. Tune in to hear more about Billy Black and his musical collaborations.

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Carissa and Wil from Support Act, and NGO providing crisis relief, mental health and wellbeing support to musicians, managers, crew, music workers and organisations across all genres of music, have travelled interstate to participate in One Frequency, 8CCC's annual two day celebration of live original music from across the NT. Tune in to hear more about what Support Act has to offer.

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Josefina Olmedo from the Mental Health Association of Australia joins the Brekky Show to talk about men's mental health.

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Musician and host of Corrugations, Jon Rose, joins the Brekky Show to give us a sneak peak into this weekend's Corrugations 8 featuring Ensemble Offspring. Sydney-based Ensemble Offspring are multi-award winning musical trailblazers that present gripping programs of living new music and commission new works in Australia. Their programs support underrepresented musical voices including female-identifying First Nations artists.

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On Andy’s Big Breky Show we spoke with Liam Budalasia a very talented mixing engineer from Darwin. He will be showing us his stuff at the One Frequency Festival this coming weekend.

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David Lacey is founder of IDCARE and has over fifteen years experience in cyber and identity security. He has been in town and out to remote communities to spread the word about scams and how to avoid them. The main message is to talk about them!

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Alex D Smith has a message to share in his new single. The Great Cattle Duff was inspired by the recent cattle stealing (duffing) cases reported in the outback of the Northern Territory over 2021 & 2022. One case involved 1200 head of cattle worth $1.5 million to the owners and involved the Cloncurry Stock Squad to track and recover the cattle.

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We chatted with Kim and Vito who are running a DJ Workshop this evening at Red Hot Art starting at 6pm. Their alumni will be performing late on the Saturday night of the One Frequency Festival at the ‘In the Mix DJs’ set.

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In the Big Brekky studio we chatted with the very talented duo The Wanted Gems, Micaela and Maddison Hull who are busy playing gigs around Alice Springs. They have exciting things in the pipeline, like their upcoming gig at the One Frequency Festival at the Gap View this coming weekend as well as much more.

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Tony Clarke's new single is centered around love and commitment. He chatted with the Brekky team about his experience in music and “Hand Upon My Heart”, a song about someone asking for honesty in love and ooking for faithfulness.

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New singer/songwriter from the beautiful coast of QLD Daisy Cotton spoke with the Big Brekkie team about her latest track “Kookaburra, Save Your Song”. It will break your heart and then mend it back together again with the purity of her sweet and soft country tones.

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Marshay Logan and producer Dan The Underdog join Andy's Big Brekky to chat about Marshay's latest album 'Forever Wildin''. It will be launched at Epilogue on June 16th.

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Jason Resch from Darlinghurst has a chat with the Brekky Team about the release of their new single 'Pretty Doesn’t Make You Good'. Darlinghurst won the Golden Guitar New Talent of the Year at the 2023 Tamworth Music Festival.

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Australian race car driver, Luke King, joins the Brekky Show to talk about his career. Luke is a previous winner at Bathurst Mount Panorama, also of the Colin Bond medal for Most Versatile Driver, and has seen podium finish after podium finish.

This year Luke will be touring as part of the Porsche Carrera Cup, a support category to the Supercars Championship, with the next racing round in Darwin after a huge kick off at the Australian Grand Prix. He will be racing Friday June 16th until Sunday June 18th.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Brigita in the 8CCC studio to chat about the Alice Springs Cello Festival happening from June 14th to June 18th 2023, in the Todd Mall and in other locations around the town, including the Totem Theatre.

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On Andy Big Brekky Show we have David Garnham from the David Garnham & the Reasons to Live. The band has teamed up with Billy Black for the perfect soundtrack for a lust driven road trip. If I Never Never is the second single to come from the upcoming "Stuart Highway part 1" concept album, the track is a co-write between Garnham and Jeff McLaughlin, the mayor of Tennant Creek.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke to Andy Penkow who has co-written “Driving You Home” with the legendary Allan Caswell and produced by Michael Moko

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show chat with Clinton Wilson about his new release “Lot of Nerve”. Clint’s nostalgic Folk, Alt-Country music is an enjoyable amble through the tradition of storytelling in song.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show caught up with James Keith, a Country Music newcomer who unveiled his new single ‘No Hero’ – an uplifting toe-tapper about embracing the journey of life.

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On Andy’s Big Show we chatted to the peer support coordinator at (DAS) Disability Advocacy Service Meredith Graham about the fun night and great prizes that were enjoyed at the Disability Disco in May.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show spoke with Jazmyn who has written about the very beautiful experience of motherhood in her new song “Mother”. She produced the single with Melody and Michael Moko, and is currently working on her EP Garden.

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Kym and Geoffrey, the Watling & Bates Band, spoke with Andy's Big Brekky about their new single "Coolatai Waltz". A whimsical country waltz with fiddle, banjo, and guitar, it features guest artists Scott French on drums and Christopher Ridgway, (ex-Texas Qld, now Amesville Ohio USA) on mandolin, and included a very real wedding in a small country church in Coolatai NSW.

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On Andy's Big Brekky, listen in for stories of desert ecology from scientist Dr. Steve Morton who has recently launched a book called 'Australian Deserts: Ecology and Landscapes'. The book, which includes photographs by Mike Gillem, explains the ecological workings of Australian deserts. Dr. Morton appears on a panel, 'Listening to the Land', this Sunday June 4th at 12:45pm as part of the NT Writers Festival at Olive Pink Botanic Gardens.

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Suicide prevention charity R U OK?'s 'Stronger Together' campaign launched new resources today at the ASTC lawns. The resources aim to increase the sense of connection and belonging within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and "encourage people to have more meaningful conversations with family" says Campaign Manager Steven Satour on the Brekky Show. Communities in Central Australia have come together to share the message in Arrernte, Luritja, Pitjantjatjara and Warlpiri languages.

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Coordinator of AFLNT,Brad Celerio, discusses football results on the Brekky Show, and shares what's ahead this season for Centralian football.

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Chris Boland from the Men’s Shed here in Alice spoke to the Big Brekky Show about the progress so far. He would like to acknowledge the grant from Australia Post that has become available to assist them with Men’s Mental Health through the support the Men’s Shed offers.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we spoke with Abby McCrickard, one of the event organisers from the Alice Springs Town Council to discuss the exciting events coming up in Mparntwe/Alice and give us a sense of what it’s like to organise events in our town.

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Melbourne band Floodlights are touring the country and visited Andy’s Big Brekky Show to talk about their new album 'PAINTING OF MY TIME'. They’re playing live at Alice Springs Brewing Co this Friday night.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show had a chat with the Member for Araluen Robyn Lambley regarding the current difficulties facing our community, especially the alcohol restrictions, the decisions around our healthcare provision and the wait for any action on flood mitigation.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show is speaking with country songstress Billie-Jo Porter. Since arriving on the scene in 2021, Billie-Jo Porter has delighted listeners with her vibrant take on country music. Her latest release is Upside, with her album launch coming up on June 9.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show spoke with SezzaJai Sykes, the Executive Director of the NT Writers Centre. SezzaJai shared a broad overview of the NT Writers Festival, which runs from 1 to 4 June, with a brilliant line-up of writers and storytellers from across the country. This year the theme, in Arrernte, is mwantye-le awaye. It means to listen closely, to give things attention. In a world full of distractions, how do we take the time to listen – to ourselves, to others, to the natural world?

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The Big Brekky Show talks with Neil Murray about his 10th solo album The Telling, currently touring around Australia and his planned gig at White Gums, Mparntwe/Alice Springs on July 8.

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Emma Buckley Lennox is in the studio to provide an update on the No New Pokies in Mparntwe campaign, the film night of KaChing! Pokie Nation and the 1000+ surveys they have collected so far.

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Alice Springs Mayor, Matt Paterson, joins the Brekky Show for a monthly update from the Town Council. Tune in to hear more about Todd Mall revitalisation strategies, Budget hand downs, police, AFL and community footy.

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Raised on the coast with his heart in country music. Australian singer-songwriter Jackson James blends his two loves seamlessly in his debut single 'Get Around to It'. This upbeat track will resonate with anyone who has ever put off doing something they enjoy because of their busy schedule.

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CT Turner and William "Nookie" Lowah from Children's Ground join the Brekky Show to talk about an album for children they have been part of producing in Centre/Eastern language called 'Werte!'.

'Werte!', the album's opening track, teaches greetings in Central/Eastern Arrernte, and arrives alongside a visualiser which teaches traditional hand signals to go with the song - the visualiser/lyric video around this is currently in the works but you can peep a visual guide here!

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Sandee Facy is a Melbourne-based artist, who has returned with a brand new single, Best One Yet, available for airplay and out now through indie country label, RTC Records. An upbeat country single, Best One Yet, is about Sandee’s very own long-term love story, and was co-written with long-time collaborator, Michael Saleta.

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Super talented alternative country artist Piper Rodrigues has just released her brand new single, Exit Wound. She spoke with the Big Brekky crew about her plans for 2023.

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Big Brekky spoke with rising star Abbie Ferris. She has returned with her latest single, My Kinda Cowboy. It’s a modern and fresh, fun time, feel-good piece, with a strong message – that someone’s character is what really matters in life.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we had multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Anders Pfeiffer, who you may have seen and heard supporting other local legends like Kati Harder, Kirra Voller and Stellar Sea. Anders relived the music as a teenager performing as a busker in the City of Melbourne.

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Christopher Brocklebank chatted about Underworld Theatre - ‘doing more for mental health than any drug, prescribed or otherwise.’ What happens when the ecstatic forces of Dionysus, God of Theatre, descend into Hades Underworld? A personal story of descent in the underworld; my time there, who I met and how I got out! Played in Denmark WA Jan 2023.

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Jimmy Cocking CEO of Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA) dropped in to the Todd Mall studio for a chat. Jimmy discussed the board's vision for the precinct and hopes of it could become a tourist hub with the amount of training, research and development that is happening at the facility. Also talked up the upcoming Buffel Busting Festival.

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Tomorrow night (Saturday May 20th), an Alice Springs World Chamber Orchestra performance at Witchetty's (Araluen Arts Centre) entitled ‘Collapse,’ based on the earthquake where 160 thousand people died and buildings collapsed in 2 minutes with a piece composed by Kevin Bishop and performed by Markus Kuchenbuch and Romano Crivici.

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Georga Ryan, event manager for Ghost Gum Rhythm & Blues. This is an annual open air event showcasing musicians from near and far in various styles of rock, blues, jazz and Rhythm & Blues! It’s a BYO picnic event starting at 5pm Saturday May 20th at 274 Bullen Rd Whitegums.

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Big Brekky spoke with Prema Smith about his brand-new release, This Is Me. Since his debut release in 2019, the Australian R&B artist has been amassing followers and generating significant streaming action.

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Bambadino brought some sunny vibes into the Big Brekky studio to sing some songs and chat about all the things, including the upcoming duo show (with Kodivine) at the Roastery on Saturday May 27.

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Arid Lands Environment Centre and Central Australian Frack Free Alliance represented on Big Brekky by Hannah and Nic. They invite the community to an action this Friday 19 May at 8:15 outside the Convention Centre for the Energy ministers’ meeting.

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This is emerging, Australian-based pop singer-songwriter Kaiwyn. He has just released 'The Cut After The First,' his first single release since his debut Dedicated To You and sophomore You’re My Kind, both of which attracted loads of attention and were favourably received by local community radio networks across the country.

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Ben Walker chatted with Big Brekky about his latest, introspective single 'Meant To Be.

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Here is Alison Mapleson. She is a singer-songwriter born and bred in Alice Springs who has just returned home to live, after 20 years in Melbourne and Adelaide.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we had Elliott Weston back again. The latest Welter single is out now - Not Sorry… that you can’t come in. This song is a rootsy romp about opening new doors and shutting others.

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Emerging Australian music star Jaxon Reid has just released his debut single, Breaking, an epic pop-rock track featuring Jaxon’s undeniable vocal talent at the helm. The new song is a stirring emotional tour de force that encapsulates the disconnect and isolation suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Emerging solo artist Shilo Monkland spent some time in Todd Mall with Big Brekky. New to the world of music, Shilo has found herself fitting in quite well with the people of Mparntwe. She brings a vibrant energy and is enjoying the journey of harnessing her talents as a performing artist. From subtle to powerful, Shilo is a joy to watch and is flourishing in this new light of her existence. Stay tuned for upcoming performances around town.

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Big Brekky spoke with Arrernte Man Mr. Jason Lord. He is here to discuss the partnerships he makes for the Arrernte Community Boxing Academy with councils and regional Aboriginal providers in Central Australia and beyond for the betterment of Aboriginal people.

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Principal of Yipirinya School Mr Gavin Morris chatting with Big Brekky in Todd Mall. He is here to give us an update on developments that are happening at the school in 2023.

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Arid Lands Environment Centre CEO Adrian Tomlinson dropped in to Big Brekky to discuss recent developments and to offer a Letter Writing Kit to prepare a case opposing the upcoming Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan.

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Here is Orin Harris from the Alice Springs Tennis Club in Traeger Ave. He is here to give us an update on how the competitions are going.

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One of Australia’s most likeable larrikins in boxing, Shaun Thomas, started boxing at the age of 12 in Tasmania. He fought across Australia and NZ in 72 amateur fights before going Pro in 2008 having 10 professional fights so far and is currently the Victorian Super Middle weight Champion. Shaun shared some stories with Big Brekky.

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Big Brekky had a visit from well known Alice Springs country musician Ray Murtagh. For Ray Country music has a history that is deeply rooted in Central Australia. Ray asserts that the lyrics tell the unblinking truth about life and the beauty that surrounds us here in the NT.

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This is Jock Barnes, from the Queensland country duo, Route 33, who have just released their latest single, Simple Things (ft. Brooke Schubert).

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Jack Hudson's latest release, 'Who's to Say,' is the latest single from this Queensland singer/songwriter and guitarist. It’s a heartfelt recount of a wayward romance of the past. Listen back to the Big Brekky chat here.

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Big Brekky spoke with hard-hitting alt country outlaw artist and producer, Gareth Leach, who has dropped his brilliant new single, Discontinuation. Gareth Leach & The Narratives of Hope, slated for release on June 23 through indie country label, RTC Records.

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Nathan May is an Arabana, Yawuru and Marridjabin man - and one of the most poignant emerging voices in the Australian country music landscape. Today he releases his brand new single ‘It’s Gotta Start Somewhere’.

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Country pop songstress, Kylie Jane, has released the official music video for her second single, Leave the Party Early, out now through indie country label, RTC Records.

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Big Brekky was treated to an outdoor performance by Sally Westaway & Dan the Underdog - 'Lascia Ch'io Pianga' Live in the Todd Mall. Sally also updated us on the upcoming Eisteddfod.

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Merrilee Cox from Disability Advocacy Service dropped in to Big Brekky to fill us in on developments in the sector.

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In January 2023 Jordy Humphreys was named the 2023 Young Centralian of the Year by the Alice Springs Town Council. Jordy has joined us to chat about some of the initiatives now going for youth as a public voice in our community.

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The Hobsons have been entertaining Queensland audiences for the past 25 years. Based in Highfields, the band consists of Judy, Gerard and daughter Georgia Hobson. Their latest release is called Aboriginal Blood from their album Don’t Look Back.

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Tammy Moxon is peddling a modern country sound steeped in tradition and returns with a brand new single, ‘Fighting Chance.’ The new single speaks to matters of the heart – how a little communication could revive the dying embers of love’s flame.

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Wollongong-based singer/songwriter, Tania Nichamin has released her second country single, BIGGEST HEART. It's a beautiful ode and painfully honest song in honour of her father.

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Kirryn Wilkinson, producer of the new hit production “Clue” happening at the Totem Theatre. This is a very funny murder mystery happening in May on 12/13th and 19/20th. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $25.00.

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Angelique Joseph's singing is inspired by musicians like Beyonce and Rhianna and you can hear from her singing that she has a pretty amazing R&B range and delivery, as well as bringing the Caribbean vibes of Suriname to her style. Her latest laid back single is 'Vancouver.'

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Cec Peterson is a singer-songwriter and storyteller through song. This is her third solo single. “To celebrate the memory of the first man I ever loved, my wonderful Dad, I am releasing ‘Bring Me Home’ for his birthday!”

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Melbourne-based country artist Jay Santilli has returned with a brilliant new single, 'Love Someone Else.'

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Gene Bradley Fisk has 60 years of making music under his belt and this award-winning singer-songwriter, dedicated Country music DJ & decorated returned servicemen tells us the story behind his self-penned tune ‘Way Over the Edge’.

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Jade Gibson has a new take on your average self-empowerment song, Unforgivingly Me. This is a vibrant, catchy, sing-along song, with Jade opening up about all the elements of her personality that she has been put down for in the past and owning them.

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Alice Springs Town Mayor Matt Paterson. The Brekky Show team attended the last Town Council Meeting in the Civic Centre on April 26, and we would like to raise a few items that were mentioned at the last meeting.

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Glenn Levi collaborates with his wife, mentor and writing partner Vanessa Bourne. They have released “Come Back Baby,” a song about life experiences and for them it was somewhat easy to do.

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Two-time CMAA Golden Guitar ‘Female Artist of the Year’ finalist, Hayley Jensen, chatted with Big Brekky today. She is making some big moves this year - going independent and releasing her powerful new single today titled ‘Bring It On.’

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Danial Rochford, CEO of Tourism Central Australia, dropped in to Big Brekky to chat with us about some of the exciting destinations that tourists are heading to at the moment.

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Georgy from Hey Harriet spoke with the Big Brekky crew. They're a five-piece indie rock band from the Adelaide region that are best consumed live. They'll be performing at Wide Open Space 2023!

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Local multi-instrumentalist and DJ Malcolm McDonald (aka Flim Flam) dropped in to Big Brekky to talk about his upcoming live set at Wide Open Space Festival starting on April 28. He and Andy compared notes on DJing. Listen back here to the fun conversation.

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Jessie May and Nick from The Hay Days dropped in to Big Brekky to talk about all the goodliness to expect from this weekend's Wide Open Space festival at Ross River, including a performance by them! Listen back to their chat, and some live songs to boot, on this here link.

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Winding up his visit to Alice Springs for community journalist training, Dr Eduardo Jordan from Community Media Training Organisation and The Wire dropped into the Big Brekky studio for a quick chat and to practice his technique for answering some of Andy's curly questions.

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David Garnham and Stu Nugget live in the studio performing their latest single Ilbingini Agiyabarda (When the Water Goes Down) and talking about their recent exploits and upcoming events.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have The Hon Kristy McBain MP, Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. The Minister is here to understand the sustainability challenges we are facing. The Government sees that investment is key to supporting local governments and trying to improve rural and regional community infrastructure. Kristy is here for the Annual Conference and General Meeting 2023. Theme: Sustainable Councils.

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One of the most likeable characters in Australian boxing, Paul ‘Show Time’ Fleming. Over the past few years, it would be hard to miss this stylish, Indigenous south-paw, known for his Aboriginal-themed ring walks and lightning-fast hands.

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Big Brekky spoke with Kaitlyn Thomas. In her first release since appearing among the Top 30 of this year’s Australian Idol, Kaitlyn Thomas empowers women everywhere with her barnstorming new single ‘Pretty Little Thing’.

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Lynchburg’s Allan Caswell and Lindsay Waddington are back again finally. With the first 2 albums 'How Country Do You Want It?' and 'I Love This Rodeo' they have produced a string of Top Ten singles. Cas and Waddo are excited to have new music out. Their 3rd album is nearing completion and their new single 'Pretty Queen of Hearts' is ready to go.

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NT icon, quintessential bush storyteller, outback songman, Mr. Ted Egan AO. Ted has a deep understanding of the NT and the many Larrikins who have made their life here. Ted dropped in to the Big Brekky studio to share some songs and stories relating to his book, The ANZACS.

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Nick and John from St Joseph’s Flexible Learning Centre dropped in to Big Brekky to tell us what they've been up to. The Learning Centre has been operating on its current site since 2012 as a Catholic Secondary School in the Edmund Rice tradition.

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Big Brekky Show spoke with Jon Davis about his latest release ‘I Don’t Really Mind’. He is an Australian Singer / Songwriter and this is his first effort at completing an entire song from concept to release by himself!

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have funny man Col Elliot. He wrote this song to capture the experience of being involved in country music. The song is called ‘It’s A Feelin’ and expresses those feelings.

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From the North-Western reaches of Australia, a Roebourne duo by the name of JoKeria comprising of Josh Pilpot and Kendall Smith. Their latest release is called Forgotten Town.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Graham Gould with his latest single, ‘Got to Find Me’. The song is about the need to find one’s inner self and do something about it.

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Local new wavers Stellar Sea joined Big Brekky to chat about their recent adventures and showcase some music, including their latest single 'Numb.'

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Dean, Steve and Rosemarie from the Parramatta Eels Rugby League Club joined us live in the studio to promote Rugby League in Alice Springs.

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The French Family Band are an Australian band performing in Nashville, from where we chatted with them. Their latest release is 1945, a song written by Stuie, Sonny and two Nashville writers Sam Gay and Templeton Thompson. Listen back to the interesting conversation here.

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Kerrigan La-Brooy and Lorraine McCauley team up to bring you an outstanding duet originally performed by Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton. ‘Please Don’t Stop Loving Me’ showcases the remarkable collaboration of this multi-talented, multi-award-winning duo.

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39-year-old Charlie Maher beat alcohol addiction to claim the big six over a 12-year period as a graduate of Robert de Castella’s Indigenous Marathon Project. He was the first of four young men to finish in New York in 2010, no small achievement on the back of just six months training and a lifestyle change as brutal as it was transformative.

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Local Alice Springs musician Maddy Simioni has been busy performing lately at different venues around the town. Maddy’s latest release is called “Bullet Train.”

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On Andy’s Big Brekky we have back again Jameson Casson a well known country singer songwriter from Tennant Creek. Jameson collaborates through Barkly Arts.

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Dane Sharp, Tamborine Mountain local and former Adelaide City and Newcastle Breakers striker in the National Soccer League, presently occupies the top spot on Australia's country music charts with his song “When the Sun Goes Down.”

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Jordon Humphreys dropped in to Big Brekky. He is currently studying year 12 and has represented his school in conferences and participated in numerous leadership programs. Jordy was on the NT Youth Round Table in 2022 and is an advocate for people living with disability, as well as mental health and youth rights. He is also the co-chair of the NT Youth Strategy Project Reference Group.

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Big Brekky spoke with Liz Hills who arrived at her halfway point in Alice Springs on her 8 million-step expedition from Rathdowney (Queensland) to Kalbarri (Western Australia). Called Trek2Reconnect, the journey aims to raise awareness of the environmental challenges we face and create community-led conversations about how to solve them.

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Ashley Cook chatted with Big Brekky about his latest single 'The Great Outback.'

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Felicity Urquart & Josh Cunningham release their latest single 'Unsteady (Ever Since You're Gone).'

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Big Brekky spoke to Eloquor about their new release “No Rush”. Their music possesses the kind of meritable traits comparable to those of a modern-day vigilante. These sentiments are strewn through their rhymes that promote dignity and the importance of living life by your own design.

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Norma O'Hara Murphy is an Australian Country music singer and songwriter. Her album Closer Now was nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Country Album at the ARIA Music Awards 1991. In 1989 she was inducted into the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame. She has since won five Golden Guitars. Norma was born and raised in the Murray Valley region of Victoria. Her mother's family were pioneers of the area. She is a third generation Irish/Australian.

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James Clemow is from the Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade. He is here to encourage the public to have an understanding of what the brigade does as volunteers. This is an important service to the community - it's about being fire aware and fire safe. He would also like to help in the recruitment drive for the service to encourage more members of the public to join our team, as they are vitally needed.

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Big Brekky chatted with young up and coming country artist Amy Ryan about her new single called ‘As I Ride’. The songwas co-written at Music In the Mulga with a gentleman named Peter Smokie Dawson. Amy has known Peter for some time now and knew he had an interest in horses just like her so she invited him to collaborate.

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Steve Cheers latest single, ‘The Robbo Show,’ follows three consecutive Top 5 Country Songs Chart hits.

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'Somewhat notable' Alice Springs rapper Dan the Underdog is here to chat about the Hip Hop Pool Party happening at the Gap View Hotel on Sunday the 9th of April.

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Alt-country rockers Copperline have returned with their new single ‘Gabriel’. The next to be lifted from their heart-worn sophomore album Borrowed, Broken and Blue, released mid last year.

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Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Alice Benfer is pleased to release her new single, ‘If Teardrops Were Silver’, from her current album, ‘What Can I Say’. This track was written by Don Wayne and first recorded by American Country Music Artist Jean Shepard in 1966.

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Member for Braitling Josh Burgoyne MLA dropped in to Big Brekky for a wide ranging chat on current issues facing the community. Listen back here.

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Big Brekky chatted with Ben Walker, a Sydney based singer songwriter who is having a busy 2023 post Tamworth. He has just released a beautifully crafted song “I Won’t Forget”, a tribute to his mother. Listen here to find out more.

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Amed and Mona chatted with Big Brekky to fill us in on the Nepalese Community New Year 2080 Unity In Diversity taking place Saturday April 15, 5 to 9pm at Marian Hall, OLSH Sadadeen campus.

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Rising super featherweight champion boxer Dana Coolwell has just come back to Australia from a convincing victory in Dubai against previously unbeaten Hasibullah Ahmadi.

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Country singer-songwriter Dean Perrett believes that the openness and beauty of the Queensland and South Australian channel country is without doubt one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. His latest single is 'Walkabout Waters.'

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Lili from the Repair Cafe dropped in to tell us all about it. Are you interested in volunteering as a repairer? Are you interested in having your things repaired rather than throw them out? The Cafe would love to have you Sunday April 2nd from 10am-2pm at the 50+ Community Centre 11 Wills Tce (Opposite Todd Tavern).

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Ray Jones is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter from Myalup, Western Australia. He was a finalist for Independent Album of the Year in the WA Country Music Awards 2022. His latest single is called ‘Slow Burn.’

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Meagan Jane's latest single is 'Guide Myself Home.'

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Jasmine and Betty dropped in to Big Brekky to talk about the STOMP physical theatre workshop that is happening in April.

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Tyla Rodrigues is leaving her mark on the country scene with her distinctive style which incorporates the twangy love of classic country with soulful R&B. Latest single 'Oh My Heart.'

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Joe from #metal band NGLAH dropped in to Big Brekky cos they're playing at Black Wreath on Saturday 1st April. Check it...

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have David from Two Tone Pony. They have taken their name from a 1964 Ford Mustang convertible. Its no surprise they are country rockers. Their debut single is called ‘A Life Well Lived’.

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Andrew shows an Interest and talent in writing life in Poem and Song. These stemming from the road trips across Australia and writing poetry with the kids. In 2022 Andrew and his Daughter Amy Ryan won the Tamworth Songwriters Associations Novice Songwriter of the year – Gary Koehler Award.

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Frank is the the producer/drummer for the band Jamcase. Their latest single is “Take It From Me.” It's about a lady who has achieved amazing things in her lifetime. Inspiring millions of people around the world, she loves what she does but can’t help but worry that people out there don’t share the same enthusiasm.

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In her latest release “Life As A Hairdresser” Susy Bodilly tells of the interesting, highly personal, and surprising things clients can discuss with their hairdressers while also sharing in all the important milestones in their life in an amusing way told from a personal perspective.

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Kylie Adams-Collier is an accomplished artist with eight Top 10 hits on International and local charts. Her music is regularly featured on Australian radio playlists. Her latest single is called Fearless Like a Magpie.

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Ella Powellis a teenager, yet her maturity as a singer and songwriter suggests she has been working on her craft for some time given the quality of music she is releasing. Ella’s latest release is Behind the Glass.

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Multi-talented Australian vocalist and songwriter Lihini Rose releases the collab of the year, teaming up with Benjamin Enrico on her new hit, It's My Life, co-written with Sean Kingston of mega-hit 'Beautiful Girl' fame. Lihini kicked off her solo career in 2021 after leaving her position as one of Australia’s top Afrobeat choreographers.

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WA based pop singer songwriter Bailey Perrie has just released her latest single. "Unpaid Therapist is dedicated to anyone who asks if you are okay and listens. This is a fun upbeat pop song with relatable lyrics. This song will remind you to recharge and take some time to yourself. I wrote this song while thinking about my friends and family who are always there to listen when times get tough."

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Prepare to be blown away by the scorching debut of the new wave power pop sensation SUPASONIQ! With their electrifying rock-pop extravaganza, Bottoms Up, Eryn Pepyat and Paul Richards are set to take the music scene by storm.

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Gretta Ziller's brand new single is called "Ain't Even Your Lover". It's a cheeky upbeat little number born through lockdowns and it's about moving on.

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‘Teach Your Children’ is a wonderful addition to a brand-new album from Kiwi entertainer, Joy Adams. It comes from her 21st album, ‘Just One Little Thing’ which was 18 months in the making and was released in December of last year including a great variety of classic country and originals.

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Flickerfest Festival Director Bronwyn Kidd discusses the amazing global collection of films happening this Saturday night on the Araluen Lawns.

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Alice Springs' own Barry Skipsey has just released his latest album, The Wrong Tram.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Michelle Pettit. She is here to chat with us about Frock Up and Rock Up at Epilogue Lounge this Saturday Night from 7.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Adrian Tomlinson from Arid Lands Environment Centre here to chat with us about the campaign to eradicate Buffel Grass at the Olive Pink Botanical Gardens this Thursday night from 6pm to 7pm.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have country music singer-songwriter Brendan McMahon talking about the inspiration for his latest single Time Rolls On.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Isaac Elliot, one of the film directors, to chat with us about Flickerfest and what short films will be screening on March 17/18 at Araluen Arts Centre.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we see a local country musician who is making a name for himself in the disability sector with his country music. Here is Stephen Williamson in the 8ccc studio.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have the Member for Namatjira Mr Bill Yan MLA. So Bill it’s great to have you on the show finally, would you please give us an update on the performance of the NT Government.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Cath Purcell. Cath is a country music artist based in Mount Isa, an outback mining town as rich in culture as it is in minerals. Her latest release is One Tinder Town.

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On ANDY’S Big Brekky Show we have Dr Kate Murphy (aka Ellis Hutch), who is a Visual Arts Lecturer at Charles Darwin University (CDU) and an esteemed artist. Kate will be chatting about her Tracing Conversations artwork.

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As Andrew Swift describes the new single, “The first notes of You and Me and a Bottle of Whiskey were sung to me on the drive to Tamworth by my girlfriend, Simone Sordello. She was playing me a few songs she’d been working on and I begged her to let me finish writing this one with her the moment I heard it."

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we haveSydney-based traditional country outfit Michael Carpenter and The Banks Brothers. Their latest single, Torn Piece of Paper, comes from their 3rd album 'The Bluegrass Sessions.'

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On Andy’s Big Brekky we have the CEO of Desert Knowledge Australia, Jimmy Cocking. Jimmy is here to give us an update on the activities happening in Alice Springs.

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Fresh off the back of his packed-out performance at the 2023 Tamworth Country Music Festival, Golden Guitar winner Blake O’Connor has returned with his mesmerising new single, ‘Time to Kill’. It comes ahead of the release of his sophomore album Finding Light, which has has just been released!

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Stellar Sea is a post punk rock outfit that explores a creative response to planetary crisis. Anders and LJ joined the Big Brekky circus to talk about their upcoming tour and latest single 'Build A Wall.'

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Araluen MLA Ms Robyn Lambley. Hi Robyn it's great to have you on the show to give us an update on the performance of the NT Government.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Mr Gavin Morris, he is the Principal of Yipirinya School which was affected considerably with the storm we had last year in November. Hi Gavin How is the recovery going?

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Justin Landers, a country musician passionate about the bush. Hailing from Orange in the Central West of NSW, Justin is a singer-songwriter who brings rich vocals and heartfelt stories to his music. His latest release is “I Can’t Drink You Off My Mind”.

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On Andy’s big Brekky Show we have Adam Brand & Matt Cornell. One has toured with Taylor Swift, has 12 x Golden Guitars and 11 x CMC awards to his name; the other is a 5 x Golden Guitar nominee and has played bass with some of Australia’s most revered acts. Combined they share over 50 million streams and today, Adam Brand and Matt Cornell join forces to deliver the rousing new single, ‘Our Church’.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Tiffany Grace back again! Tiffany brings this motivational song‘You Needed Me’ with a great message about overcoming relationships gone wrong… The song encourages self worth. You Needed Me is a blend of strong angelic vocals with inspirational empowering lyrics.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Orin Harrison, the coach and manager of the Alice Springs Tennis Club.

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Arrernte Community Boxing Academy hosted a boxing program to Papunya Community facilitated by Daniel Geale The Real Deal 3 x WORLD BOXING CHAMPION BUDDY Oldman - Masters Boxer Current WORLD MASTERS BOXING CHAMPION and Chad Ritchie Sands grandson of boxing legend Dave Sands.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Cora, she is a 17-year old singer-songwriter, whose unique vocal style is busy writing music and performing gigs across the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. Her new single, ‘Romeo & Juliet’ is certain to go places.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Lark with their new release Unicorn. Lark’s break-out smash of 2021 - We Love Us! - was followed by another chartbuster, Hit The Record, firmly establishing the sound and vision of this dance-pop provocateur.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Zara Clarissa. Zara is dedicated to healing and education to live a healthier and happier life.

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Alice Springs mayor Matt Patterson getting a grilling from Andy in the latest council update.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Josefina Olmedo from MHACA to discuss International Women’s Day.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Rajiv & Amit from the Nepalese Community Alice Springs Inc. They are about to have a Nepalese New Year Celebration on April 15. The event is called Nepali Holi 2023.

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Latin-Grammy-nominated musician and producer James Kelly is back with Hold Me Close, the lead track from his album, Sidewalk Hymns. The new song is an emotionally driven slice of mainstream rock with a heartbreaking indie edge, utilising James’ distinctive vocal power to its fullest.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have the secretary of the Fab Alice Committee Thomas Coelli. We will get an overview of what we can expect for Fab Alice 2023.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Charlie Fittler. Charlie has just released an EP – “DYING BREED.”

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have International, Award-winning, Australian Singer/Songwriter Vanessa Bourne who is thrilled to release another great song to radio from her album ‘GIVE ME A BREAK.’

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Laura Frank. This artist is a dynamic singer-songwriter from Queensland’s dreamlike scenic rim. Laura is undoubtedly a star on the rise. Her edgy blend of country rock earned her the People’s Choice Award for ‘Most Promising Future Star’ at the 2023 Tamworth Country Music Festival. To follow it up, today she’s unveiled her roaring new single, ‘Days Gone By’.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Buddy Oldman. He is Wiradjuri Man, a master boxer and part of the campaign to support men’s mental health. He is fighting to raise awareness and support inclusion.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Markus Kuchenbuch from the Alice Springs World Chamber Orchestra. He is here to chat about some amazing upcoming orchestral performances happening in and around Alice Springs.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Billy from Billy & The Bandits. The Desert Road tells the story of road tripping through outback Australia and all the sights you might see along the way.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have a song by Dave Cox. This is written and Inspired by Big Jim, a song for Rusty and the Radiators based on old school country/rockabilly, bringing out the retro feel of 50's music fusing with country rock. The new release is called “Honey Honey Don’t Cry.”

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Clayton Saunders - his latest release Little Cinderella tells the story of a father’s love for his precious 5 yr old daughter. It is a unique bond which draws them very close.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Allan Gumm who has just released a tribute song about his mate Leon Butterworth. ‘Until We Burn’ was written about his friend who has sadly passed away. As Lord Alfred Tennyson has rightly said “‘Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all.”

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As the daughter of Central Australian folk music royalty, it is little wonder Sally Balfour has found her way to the stage as a singer-songwriter. While the isolation and extremes of the NT loom large in her songwriting, Sally's music connects on an individual level.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have Matt Penguin Hill. His workshop, entitled 'Slap Dance Sing,' utilises body percussion and voice. Listen back to the Big Brekky chat here.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky we have Dan the Underdog back again for 2023. He has just produced a song and video with his 9 year old son Little Johnny called Up To The Sky created during the summer holidays.

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"Going internal and healing childhood trauma, I’ve found the power behind being able to communicate vulnerability as it gives others permission to to also be vulnerable, so I've created a podcast. Music has helped me a lot during the Grieving of my grandpa." Find James in Instagram @whats.yourstory_

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we spoke to Joey from Bikes SA. They have a program that encourages and inspires youth into active, healthy and positive lifestyle choices through the popularity of bikes. Bikes SA are running a youth bike project in Alice Springs called Bikes Mwerre, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-5 at Albrecht Oval. Check it out!

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Duncan Toombs has just produced a warmly woven ballad called “A gift”. It comprises gently spoken lyrics that are relatable to us all. In it he reflects on life, love, family and this beautiful planet we share. Listen to the Big Brekky interview here.

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Hot on the heels of a highly successful return to the Australian country music scene in close to 30 years - where she picked up a 2023 Golden Guitar nomination for Traditional Country Album of The Year - TC Cassidy releases the poignant fourth single from the album ‘Travelling Heart,’ “She Woulda Loved It”.

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Tyla Rodrigues joined the circus again to tell us about her latest single 'Missed Calls' and everything that's going on in her world. Listen back here.

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Blair McFarland, local youth advocate, motorcycle enthusiast, and among other things an 8CCC presenter, joins the Brekky Show to share his thoughts on the issues young Aboriginal people face in Alice Springs, and ways forward for the town.

He and Andy also chat about motorbikes, recent rides, trail bikes and electric motorcycles.

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Local musician Ray Murtagh meanders down memory lane with guitar in hand on the Brekky Show, playing some of his favourite country tunes live. Listen in for some Slim Dusty, the Malpass Brothers and more, interwoven with some musical history from Ray and Brekky team.

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Rising Australian heavyweight champion Justis Huni talks tactics on the Brekky Show. He reflects on lessons learned in past fights, and at a training camp in the US - "I can take a shot, I have a decent chin" - and speculates the next steps in his boxing career. "There's not many fights for me here in Australia, one or two at most."

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'Jack for All Trades' (writer, director, producer, actor, comedian, singer and songwriter!) Biddy O'Loughlin has returned from a comedy festival in Ireland. Born and raised in Alice Springs, Biddy's maternal roots lie in Ireland and she feels a strong affinity with the place. Currently residing in Adelaide where there is more opportunity for paid work in comedy, she visits Alice Springs to perform comedy in the Christmas Comedy Special at Totem Theatre, alongside other local comedians. Biddy chats about her life with the Andy's Big Brekky team.

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Kevron, an indigenous disability ambassador, and very active community member has produced some unique Christmas gifts inspired by caring for his lizard, Rhango. Among the wares include food for native birds and reindeer, and cards and calendars.

The creations are for sale at the Base Café, where owner Lisa Perry tells us buyers have the chance to meet Kevron - 'a ray of light' - who will be there daily to say g'day.

Andy reminisces he and Kevron's involvement in Footy for Life.

We hear from Lisa about how COVID lockdown affected hospitality in Alice Springs, and she is working her way towards recovery with flexibility, ingenuity, and by thinking outside the box, keeping community safe along the way.

Lisa speaks of 8CCC's partnership with the Base Cafe to host evening music events in 2023, and ways she can support community artists.

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Rising star from the Arrernte Boxing Academy, 'Iggy' (Ignatius Dooley) visits with the Brekky Team before school, having just returned from Broome where he competed successfully in the Kimberley titles.

Iggy reveals how he got into boxing and its perks, and where he's headed. Mark reflects on Iggy's development since his very first day at the Boxing Academy, to his feature bouts in the 2022 Steve Satour Memorial Cup in Alice Springs.

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The Mayor of Alice Springs, Matt Patterson, updates us about the clean up after the freak storm that ripped through Alice Springs recently, along with the postponement of the next Masters Games, the upcoming Christmas Markets, upgrades to the Pat Gallagher Netball Stadium with management shifting back to ASTC from the NTG, and new councillor, Gavin Morris, has joined the Council. We hear of actions undertaken by ASTC, as part of the NTG's Social Order Response Team (SORT) Plan, to address the rising crime rate, including increasing the police presence with 40 Federal police officers and mounted policeman, and misplaced shopping trolley collection and fines.

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Restoration of an iconic 1960s Chrysler Valiant at Charles Darwin University (CDU) in Alice Springs is underway and in the hands of First Nations students at Yirara College. The 10 students, with support of CDU staff and apprentices, have not only transformed the car, but also their automotive skills and workplace credentials as well. The Valiant's revival will culminate in its display at the Pavilion at the Red Centre Nats in September 2023. CDU Automotive lecturer and mentor, Shane Gaghan, joins the Brekky team to tell us more.

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Mparntwe born musician and music therapist, Alison Mapleson, drops in to 8CCC on a visit home from Melbourne. She shares some live music with us; songs that speak of hometown nostalgia and red flag relationships, and we hear of what life is like as a music therapist. She and Andy have the chance to reminisce their high school days.

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Based on Larrakia country (Darwin NT) indie-folk and country music songwriter Crystal Robins talks of her newest release 'Unravel', upcoming tours and new music to come. 'Unravel' is a song born from all the changes we have collectively experienced during the pandemic, and with it Robins spreads the message to try 'not to fight the things that you can’t change or don’t have control over. This song is about allowing yourself to surrender and unravel, to let go and move forward.'

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Country musician Loren Ryan is a proud Gamilaraay woman, hailing from Tamworth in north-west New South Wales. She grew up surrounded by music and celebrating her culture with friends and family. Her latest release isBounce Back. She has a yarn with the Brekky Show.

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The Founder and Conductor of the Alice Sings Community Choir, Ed Gould, talks all things Alice Sings. The Choir has just performed their 2022 concert at Araluen Arts Centre - and could not be stopped when a storm cut power to the theatre after the matinee. Tune in to hear more!

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The Shelly Jones Band have jumped on the Christmas bandwagon this year and written their very first original Christmas song called‘Santa’s In My Family’. Shelly and Lester have a chat.

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Robyn Lambley MLA, member for Araluen, Alice Springs, NT, discusses local issues with the Brekky Team on the heels of her press release stating Alice Springs faces a State of Emergency.

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Genre-bending African Australian singer, songwriter and actress AKOSIA tells the Brekky Team about her new music, her passion for design and creative expression, her Ghanian heritage, and future plans.

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South Sudanese Alice Springs based Afro-beat musician, Abi Abi Richboii The Great One (AKA Richard), shares his new release 'Maleika (Angel)' along with stories of his life, music, motivation and aid work. Richard is an Andy's Big Brekky Show co-host and also support worker. Listen to hear how Richard weaves these elements of his life meaningfully together.

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Shilo Monkland and Marshay Logan join Andy and Mark on the Brekky show to chat about the upcoming 'Tatapalooza - For The Queens' - a regular gig that raises money for women's mental health in Central Australia.

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Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Established by senior Central Australian women to bring services to their communities, the community based organisation has evolved over time. Tune in to hear Kate Lawrence, Community Engagement Coordinator, share more of Waltja's story and invite you to a celebration.

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Pirate, the founder of Alice Spring's heavy music label The Black Wreath, joins us to talk about what's in store for WreathFest 2022. The Black Wreath, established on the 11.11.11, will be celebrating their 11th year with a full weekend of bands and DJs at Black Wreath HQ.

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Jon Rose, an Alice Springs based composer, musician and builder of unusual instruments, continues to produce music for the curious! He invites us to Corrugations 5, the next in a series of garden concerts of original compositions by Hollis Taylor and himself, played by some of Mparntwe’s top string players. Hosted in Jon's garden, he tells us also of the Museum of musical instruments that he has created in his home, to which punters are welcome to view after the concert. Tune in to hear some of Jon's stories and compositions, including a teaser of a very intriguing instrument to feature in the show - a fence!

Alongside the Musical Fence, we hear some unique rhythms, instruments, and improvisations, some with East European influence, and some inspired by our local songbird, the Butcher Bird.

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All the way from Warburton, First Nations storyteller, country music singer and storyteller, Beaverly West, joins the Brekky team for a chat.

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Angus Baty wins the Steven Satour Memorial Cup presented by the Arrernte Boxing Fight Night. A student at the Arrernte Community Boxing Academy, Angus shares his experience and what lies ahead.

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Mick Gill, NT Cricket's Alice Springs Manager gives us a round up of cricket being played in Alice Springs.

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Local Alice Springs stylist, 17 year old Gemma Cowan, has won the 2022 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition in Alice Springs for beauty therapy. Miss Cowan’s outstanding expertise in beauty therapy was recognised from a field of more than 4000 Australian apprentices, trainees and students from 50 trades and skills competing in the nationwide competition every two years. Studying a Diploma of Beauty Therapy at Charles Darwin University, she and her lecturer Deb visit the studio to tell us more.

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Tanzanian born singer, songwriter & musician, Katanga Junior, treats us to some live acoustic music and a chat about his new EP 'Jangwa'.

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With a by-election underway in Alice Springs, Mayor Matt Paterson of Alice Springs Town Council joins Andy's Big Brekky Show for an update.

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Dean Ray is an Australian indie rock artist and producer.

The foundation of Dean’s sound can be traced back to a strong handful of inspirations, Phil and Tommy Emmanuel, Dire Straits, ZZ Top and John Fogherty which stem from some of his earliest childhood memories. Dean’s latest release MR Man is his debut single reaching number 5 on the Amrap charts.

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Lance joined us on the line to yarn about his new single Drive Away- which explores the challenges of working away from home for the people you leave behind.

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Richard Fejo, Richie Harrison and James Parfitt are on tour for ‘Deadly Darwin Goes Walkabout’ - This deadly team of stand-up comedians are passionate about making a positive impact through humour, and you can catch them at Monte's Lounge this Friday 16th September as part of their tour presented by ArtbackNT

8CCC caught up with them for a live interview in 8CCC’s Tennant Creek studio following the second performance of their tour at Barkly Arts - you can hear a replay of the interview on Thursday’s Big Brekky between 7-9am on 102.1FM

Deadly Darwin was established in 2018 with founding members Normie Grogan, Micha Kickett, Desmo Lewis and Richard Fejo, who decided to create the Darwin-based group of Indigenous stand-up comedians to use comedy and the skills of stand-up performance as a tool of empowerment for Indigenous people.

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Nelly, Tania and Kim on Andy's Big Brekky Show promoting International NOFASD Awareness Day on Alice Springs radio. The ladies on breakfast show shared an important message for the community.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we have two visiting band members from GLOB, Tom and Lilly they are a Melbourne based band. They are in Alice Springs to perform and do some recordings with Darcy Davis.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we well known leader Jimmy Cocking who has just assumed the role of Desert Knowledge Australia’s (DKA) Chief Executive Officer on the 4th July. Jimmy is here with us today to discuss his vision for where he sees Desert Knowledge Australia going into the future.

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Floodlights will be performing live at Montes Lounge this Friday night and popped into Andy’s Big Brekky Show to discuss their new music and their tour through the NT. Listen back here.

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A Big Brekky update from Nick with the latest from Yipirinya school. Dig it!

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On the Big Brekky Show this morning we have Gleny Rae here to promote Birds of a Feather which is a performance by Alice Springs top female musicians Gleny Rae, Jessie May, Katie Harder with rising stars Ruby Hill and Tumi Radebe at the Senior College Theatre on the 24th of June.

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This morning we are joined on Big Brekky by a very talented Alice Springs musician Maddy Simioni. She is here to bring some cheer into our day with some songs but first Maddy tell us how you got into music and performing?

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This morning on Big Brekky we spoke to Douglas Jones with his ongoing series discussing ways to live more sustainably. In our previous interviews he has recapped the pioneering contribution of Peter Andrews with his Natural Sequence Farming. This morning Douglas is going to expand us further on the topic, discussing in particular the book Dirt to Soil: One Family's Journey into Regenerative Agriculture by Gabe Owen. Listen back here.

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Here be the Big Brekky chat with Colin Buchanan. Having just completed a run of 3 shows throughout greater Sydney (The Vanguard, Brass Monkey and Heritage Hotel, Bulli), he releases the much-anticipated video clip for his current single In Real Life.

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Franca, Jane and Anne from Sustainable Couture, a collective of Alice Springs textile and fashion designers that help produce distinctive fashion garments they have made from a fusion of embellished, recycled fabrics. The marketplace and show are on Sunday July 26 from 1:30 at the Central Australian Aviation Museum. Here's the Big Brekky chat.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show this morning we have the Andy Sorenson Band who have produced studio recordings based around Andy's live solo performances. Their albums feature synthesizer, electric pianos, looped percussion and ambient vocal effects. This morning we will have the opportunity to hear their latest single Wonderworld. Or who knows what you're gonna get when Andy joins the Big Brekky circus?!

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Deborah Clarke is professional artist and educationalist. Her approach to creativity is broad, working in a variety of mediums from traditional drawing and painting to digital imaging, photography and creative writing. She dropped in to Big Brekky to tell us about her current exhibition 'Flora & Eros' at Olive Pink Botanical Gardens until July 3rd. Listen back here.

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Nicole from MHACA dropped in to Big Brekky to talk about healthy lifestyles and how it supports our mental health. Listen back why doncha?

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Australian composer and instrumentalist Luke Howard has released new album ‘All Of Us’ with the innovative and genre-defying London-based label Mercury KX. Like all the residents of Melbourne, Luke Howard lived through the longest COVID-related lockdown in the world. Turning adversity into an artistic triumph, he forged a new album, his second solo record for Mercury KX and a new benchmark for the contemporary classical composer, pianist and Australian Music Prize nominee.

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Here's a long chat with Kara Ciezki about her latest adventures and her latest single World On Fire, inspired by The Ink Spots song of the same name. Have a listen, it's fun.

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Andy’s Big Brekky spoke with Jeff Shalley from the Australian Electoral Commission. The AEC staff have now concluded with a final result and Jeff filled us in on what that means.

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Leading Australian boxing trainer Paul Briggs. Paul talked to Big Brekky about his career and the boxing scene right now. Paul is a well known former Australian boxer. He was a highly ranked contender in the light heavyweight division. Over the course of 5 years, Briggs compiled a 23-1 (17 KO's) record, leading to a WBC No. 1 rating and a WBC Light Heavyweight World Championship fight against Tomasz Adamek, who at the time, had 28 wins and no losses.

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Phoney Film Festival is back again! This extravaganza is happening in Alice Springs. It is for all budding filmmakers. We have Emma Smith on Andy’s Big Brekky to share with us some exciting information.

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Josefina Olmeda from MHACA dropped in to Big Brekky to talk about Men's Health Day, Friday June 17 at the Uniting Church Lawns.

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When you hear the name Billie-Jo Porter the words authentic, fun and unique all resonate with this Country music star on the rise. She’s already had a whirlwind start to 2022 as a top ten grand finalist in the Toyota Star Maker Competition, and today she releases her contagious new single, ‘More Than Friends’. She had a fun chat with Big Brekky and you can listen to it here. Go on, you'll enjoy it.

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A Big Brekky chat with Hayley Michener and Edan Baxter from the Community Solutions team. They will be discussing theFuture Grid Project that is happening for Alice Springs. The Future Grid is set to deliver the technology that links solar and battery systems across Alice Springs, creating the Solar Connect Virtual Power Plant (VPP).

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CEO of Disability Advocacy Service Adrian Sholtes dropped in to Big Brekky to talk about the National Disability Advocacy Framework which helps protect the rights of people with disability, giving them a voice, promoting their interests and protecting wellbeing. A public forum on Thursday addressed NDAF at the DoubleTree by Hilton the 16th of June 11.00am - 1.00pm. Listen back here.

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Big Brekky update from recent council goings on with Alice Springs Town Council from Mayor Matt Paterson.

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Jasper and Jessica from Central Australian Young People’s Theatre dropped in to Big Brekky to tell us about their latest production Alice In Wonderland, happening June 15, 16 and 17, 7pm at Centralian Senior College theatre. Listen back here to find out more or find the podcast.

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Son of Anthony ‘The Man’ Mundine. CJ Mundine is a young Indigenous sportsman playing for West Tigers in the NRL as well as beginning Professional boxing. CJ chatted with Big Brekky about the crossroads he is on, competing successfully between two sports.

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Celtic FC member Emma Schubert chatting with Big Brekky about her Football Club. Before giving listeners a round up of the Alice Springs FC league and outline of the competition at all levels.

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Australian artist Rya Park returns with romantic indie-pop track “Everything We Want”, the second single from her debut EP “GENERATIONAL. This single has been described as being so great on all levels. Wonderful pop hook, killer chorus, and nails the narrative. Big Brekky chat is here.

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There’s no mountain too high for James Johnston. He’s just returned from performing alongside Lee Kernaghan at the 50th Tamworth Country Music Festival and Golden Guitar Awards; has amassed over 14M streams and counting; and recently celebrated his previous single ‘SMALL TOWN’ spending a remarkable 10 weeks at the #1 spot of the CountryTown Hot 50 airplay charts - an unparalleled feat for an Aussie artist in recent years. Now the breakout country star is back with his latest infectious anthem, ‘COUNTRY BOYS’.

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Listen back to the Big Brekky interview with established country music session man and filmmaker Duncan Toombs. He has one of the most authentic modern country sounds you’ll hear. ‘Run’ is a true reflection of this. After capturing our hearts for so long as an A class musician, his debut single shows have marked him out as a voice worth your attention.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we havetwo time Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain who has just released his new single ‘Why We Live Out Here.' This is the first single to be released from his forthcoming album set for release in the coming months.

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Michael Waugh is a songwriter’s songwriter, a compelling live performer and an extraordinary storyteller. Among his admirers are the legendary Eric Bogle, alt. country luminary Shane Nicholson and country hit-makers The Wolfe Bros. He hasn't given up his day job as a teacher (cos he loves it) but still finds time on weekends to tour. His latest single 'Four Square' is inspired by direct observations of his students and comes from the album 'The Cast.' Here's his interview with Big Brekky.

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Currently touring Western Australia including the upcoming Kununurra Agrigultural Show, Ken Austin is fulfilling his dream of being a touring singer songwriter and can add being added to the shorlist for the WAM songwriting awards to his list of achievements. Listen back here to the Big Brekky interview.

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Local music producer/engineer and electronic music artist Andy Sorenson (and drummer Jay Mcneill) joined Big Brekky to talk about his music and their tour of Alice Springs and surrounds including Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff) and a special performance at Kilgariff (featuring Katie Harder) in Kilgariff. Tour runs June 8-14, check the website for more details and while you're at it, listen back here.

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Siniva Sa’anga is a first Year player for the South Sydney Rabbitohs. She was pleased to be picked up from the local Alice Springs competition to sign a 2 year contract deal with the Rabbits Academy. Listen to the Big Brekky interview here.

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NT Cricket CEO Joel Morrison chatted with Big Brekky about the launch of Cricket 365 program which is in partnership with CDU to bring Australia’s best young cricketers to Darwin and have them involved in a 6 week strike league which will be a prelude to major cricket competitions. Listen back here.

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Suburbiasuburbia's journey began four years ago. They were offered a slot on a bill highlighting Australian music and a local band from Ipswich. The new sound was a consolidation of a quintessential Australian Influence with Blues-rock grooves. Their new release Bad Day Loser is about overcoming the challenges of life. Listen back to the Big Brekky interview with Tony Townsend.

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Speaking to Big Brekky from the airport while waiting to fly to Darwin, Melbourne based South Sudanese born Ajak Kwai filled us in on her upcoming appearance on Saturday at the Big Day Out in Harmony and her latest single 'Let Me Grow My Wings.' Listen back here.

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Big Brekky chatted with Veronica Larson, the Southern Executive Officer for Neighbourhood Watch NT, telling us about the upcoming family friendly fun day, Picnic In The Park at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station on Sunday 5th 11-1. Listen back here.

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Les Blurton from Balga, WA, talking with Big Brekky about his musical journey and the story behind his latest single 'Brother.' Listen back here to find out more.

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Impromptu Big Brekky chat with Billy from Billy & The Bandits cos he sent Michelle a CD and poster so we called him up. It was fun, have a listen.

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Chris Boots Lee with his latest single Crazy As Me. The song takes a light-hearted tale of a fellow who may have finally met his match in searching for his ideal mate. The fact that she may be more than a handful makes the challenge all the more enticing to him. In the end, like any good western movie, the cowboy gets the girl and they ride off into the sunset, this time, in his ute. Crazy As Me is a rip-roaring country rock track and you’re in for a treat! Here's a Big Brekky interview with Chris.

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Emerging contemporary country singer-songwriter Bella Mackenzie released her new single Miss You No More to radio and streaming services and it's following the strong lead set by earlier releases, She's still young but already making waves! Listen back to the Big Brekky chat here.

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In this wide ranging chat on Andy’s Big Brekky Show Robyn Lambley discussed the reshuffle of the government and if Alice Springs will be put forward as one of the priorities for the new Fyles Government among many other things! Listen back here.

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Paul Fleming is an Australian professional boxer from Tully, Queensland who fought at the 2008 Olympics at featherweight. He was an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder. The tattooed concreter won Bronze at the World Junior Championships in 2006. Paul's professional record is a dangerous statement to other boxers: 28 victories, 18 by way of KO and 1 draw. Listen back to the Big Brekky chat here.

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A brief update of developments at the Alice Springs Library with local library luminary Eleanor Hogan.

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Following up from her success with her number 1 single “Push Em Up Jill”; ‘Blue Shoes’ dives into generational storytelling, passing on the gifts of knowledge we have as women, to make us stronger and nurture the girls we are blessed to raise up. Rae Leigh chatted with Big Brekky to tell us more.

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On Andy’s Big Brekky Show we Have Jeff Shalley from the Australian Electoral Commission. The AEC is progressing to the next stage of one of the world’s most complex upper house counts. In central Senate scrutiny centres around the country, AEC staff have started capturing and manually verifying the 100m+ preferences on Senate ballot papers. Listen back to the Big Brekky chat here.

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Her latest single Dive is set to create a buzz. A sprawling epic post-break- up song infused with searing dramatic cadences and eloquent melodic sensibilities, all underpinned by a disarmingly honest narrative. As Emme Lentino says about Dive, ‘This song is so important to me. Listen back here to the BIG Brekky chat or find the podcast.

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In the wake of Iluminative’s recent career-defining album, Kundalini Rising, comes the Australian rapper’s new single, Born Again, taken from his new album, The Spectrum. The amazing success of his previous singles, Know Yourself, Sacred Temple, Kundalini Rising, and Genius Code, firmly establishes Iluminative as one of the most exciting and inventive artists in contemporary Australian music. Here's the Big Brekky interview with him.

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The latest update from Douglas Jones and his series of sustainability related issues focussed on Natural Sequence Farming as an alternative to current intensive agriculture and the role it can play in earth repair. Listen back here or find the podcast.

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An update from Yipirinya school 3/4 teacher Nick about the upcoming family days in language groups on country! Listen to the Big Brekky chat here.

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A Big Brekky interview with Akosia, Melbourne based with Ghanaian heritage, her latest single is now the sound of the current Tourism NT ad campaign - one of them anyway! It's soul-pop, but maybe not as you know it. Listen back here or check the podcast.

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Michael Zarafa taking on Brazilian Esquiva Falcao for the IBF Middleweight World Championship in Melbourne. Big Brekky interview here.

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Returning for a Northern Territory tour, after a sell-out Darwin Festival 2021 Season, The Hypotheticals is both a deeply personal story and a work of imagination for the writers and performers Jeffrey Jay Fowler and Sarah Reuben, as they contemplate their futures and the future of their (yet to exist) children. Listen to the Big Brekky interview here.

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Ben Gumbleton, aka Boo Seeka, freshly returned from Coachella festival,has unveiled his driving new single “Next To Me”, which is an electric combination of Boo's unique indie pop sound. He chatted with Big Brekky this week, listen back here.

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Fiona Shalley, Research Associate, Northern Institute, Charles Darwin University chatted with Big Brekky about the online survey My Territory Connections, which looks at people's attitudes to the available supports in their community, trust, safety and general wellbeing. Listen back here or find the podcast.

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Lauren Sheree has become an exciting new addition to the Melbourne music scene since moving from her hometown Ipswich to Melbourne in 2016. Lauren is a multifaceted artist with many strings to her artistic bow including acting and modeling along with producing for the First Nations Theatre Company Ilbijerri Theatre Company.

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Big Brekky chatted with TC Cassidy about her return to country music after thirty years (after encouragement from Angus Gill) and her brand new single 'Aint Too Late (To Start Again). Listen back here.

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AKA Barry Morgan, Stephen Teakle's new musical project is 'Stretch and the Truth' who have just released their toe tapping country single 'There's Nothing Wrong With Coal.' Listen back here to the Big Brekky interview or find the poddie.

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A long chat with 8ccc alumni and self confessed 'sound slut' Jez Conlon, songwriter and member of bands Cooperblack, Stellar Sea, Cloud Sequence and The Violets among others. Here he chats with Big Brekky about his many musical outlets and what's coming up for him. Listen back here or find the podcast.

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Sydney based electronic-pop artist Langside releases her new single, Cold. The latest track follows the success of Langside’s debut album, If It’s All the Same to You (2021), a poignant musical document telling the story of her divorce, exploring themes of loneliness, apathy, unhappiness, rejection, heartbreak, and hopelessness. Listen back to the Big Brekky chat here.

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Blues/folk/rock singer songwriter Mike Elrington dropped in to Big Brekky to chat about his adventures in music ahead of his upcoming performances at Totem Theatre tonight and tomorrow night.

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Growing up in Australia’s tropical Darwin, Northern Territory, Alice Cotton wrote songs as a child about her everyday world: mouldy pillows and fly-screen doors. Her family encouraged her, with her father marking his daily routine by the schedule of radio shows, her mother showing her how to write poetry as Tracey Chapman had. Here she chats with Big Brekky about current exploits and her latest single 'You Drive A Hilux.'

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Grant O'Callaghan - May 2022 Tennis update

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Deb Bray - Alice Springs Basketball update May 2022

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Austria based band Shine chatted with Big Brekky about their latest release Radio Star, a country-infused pop-rock track with hooks, heart, and a sound that’s as familiar as it is accessible. Shine utilises renowned vocalist Gregor Glanz’s indelible vocal power to showcase a song that bridges styles while reinforcing the band’s trademark musical approach. As Gregor says about the new release, ‘This song is about longing for a very special person, who, in this case, is the radio star and describes a situation in which every one of us has surely found ourselves at some stage in our lives’.

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Year 3/4 teacher Nick dropped in to Big Brekky to tell us about the latest news from Yipirinya school. Listen back here.

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Originating from Thailand, Perth based Aut Ratchaphom is making a name for himself on the WA music scene and is wasting no time in producing plenty of catchy pop music with a view to an album release later this year. His latest single is 'Out of the Blue.' Listen back to his Big Brekky chat here.

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A Big Brekky chat with Ellen and Liesl from Bindi enterprises who told us about their latest venture 'Digital Decals for Ceramics.'

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Local historian and loving library luminary Eleanor Hogan dropped in to Big Brekky to tell is about the NT Heritage week trivia night at Jump Inn.

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A Big Brekky chat with Nicole Pietsch from Mental Health Association Central Australia about ways we can support someone who is struggling with life's pressures.

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Singer, songwriter and jazz chanteuse, Simone Waddell, releases her 5th studio album, The Art of Collaboration, on the 8th of April 2022 through Ambition Records. Simone has collaborated with the country’s top jazz musicians to pay homage to five iconic Australian hits; Beds Are Burning (Midnight Oil), Burn For You (John Farnham), Fall At Your Feet (Crowded House), The Horses (Daryl Braithwaite) and Mystify (INXS) as well as her own original music. Listen to her chat with Big Brekky here.

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Yipirinya School Principal Mr Gavin Morris joined Andy’s Big Brekky Show to talk about the two ways curriculum that is engaging town camp children to have a mix of cultural ways and western learning incorporated into their lessons. Also an update on exciting upcoming events and activities.

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Ras Banamungu is an International World singer, his accomplishments include his winning the prestigious Akademia award and the X-Poze-Ing Music Awards award for best Reggae album "I am MessenJah" and also for best rock EP "Let's Make Our Business forgiveness” in the years 2016 and 2019. "Shakalaka-Doo Experience" is the first single to come off his forthcoming album releasing later in 2022.

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Javier is Peruvian born and now a proud Australian. He is a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter whose previous EP Back and Forth gave us a sultry sexy blend of organic instruments & RNB sounds featuring many of Newcastle’s best vocalists. He chatted with Big Brekky about his latest single 'Imprinted Moments' and shared some stories from his many musical adventures.

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Originally primarily Drum n Bass, the latest single 'Never See Love' features her vocals and many different recorders. Kara, an accomplished recorder virtuoso of international renown among early music fans, has always wanted to do an instrumental version of the original track - recorded with producer DJ Cubist - keeping the basic structure but utilising completely different sounds and creating a feeling of being mesmerised.

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A Big Brekky update with Member for Araluen Robyn Lambley MLA. Lots of fun.

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Catherine and Michael Lehnen are The Silverline. Coming from colourful yet very different backgrounds, they found each other through their love of music and their desire to make a difference.The Silverline are ‘Country Music with a Cause,’ writing authentic original songs with relevance and impact.

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Andre dropped in to Big Brekky to tell us about the recent fundraiser for those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and his personal connection to the situation. If you'd still like to donate you can transfer money to the Alice Springs Peace Action Think Tank (ASPATT) account with the reference UKRAINE. BSB: 633000, Ac: 162234389.

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Taylor B-W chatted with Big Brekky. Her latest single 'In Ur Net’ is a fun, danceable pop song on face-value, however, behind the shininess, it delves into something deeper. This song is my take on how obsession and desire for someone can transform into delusion and mania.

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CEO of Foodbank SA & Central Australia Greg Pattinson. With the high costs of fuel and groceries in many remote communities at present our discussion today is around how Foodbank is coping with the changing needs of Territorians.

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Son of AFL star Gilbert McAdam, Charlie McAdam is currently playing in the Southern Districts league for the Crocs in NTFL. Charlie has played almost 150 games which is a major milestone in his career. He is a premiership player with the Crocs. From 2018 to 2021 has been involved with CAFL playing also in a premiership with Rovers. Now signed with Westy’s for 2022, he is now looked on as one of the veterans and is keen to pass on his knowledge to the younger players. Local boxer Abbie Bull may have also got a few words in.

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ALEXIS NAYLOR is a talented artist, currently based in Perth, Australia who is compelling audiences with her emotive vocal stylings and storytelling. Naylor has found her way into many hearts in Central Australia with her uncompromising and purposeful songwriting, having audiences join in on a journey filled with touching, robust stories from deep within. This morning she is joined by Jum Ryan, another successful artist?

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WA band Cloning have released their new single ‘Autumn Hour’ — a meditative and sensitive track about looking back on cherished moments in past relationships or friendships. ‘Autumn Hour’ is another self-recorded, produced and mixed track, featuring the band’s signature blending of soaring guitar solos, emotive vocals and groovy driving drumbeats.

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Bursting onto the Australian country music scene with her debut single ‘Fallin’ Off The Heartline’, NSW Southern Highlands singer-songwriter Sara Berki is about to make an impression. This talented artist has a way of combining her emotionally interpreted lyrics and storytelling with catchy guitar riffs that will make you want to sway.

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Big Brekky chatted with Darwin's own Caiti Baker, one of Australia's strongest and finest genre-bending multifaceted artists who creates a unique and contemporary take on urban NT inspired RnB and soul.

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Former Alice Springs mayor and CLP candidate for the Federal seat of Lingiari Mr Damien Ryan dropped in for a wide ranging Big Brekky chat.

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Hailing from Melbourne, but now living in Darwin, Jennie Attrill is an up and coming Singer/Songwriter with a penchant for writing infectious tunes and relatable narratives. Attrill’s keen interest in music started to brew ever since she was young but more recently that interest bloomed into a fiery passion, spurring the artist to pursue music seriously.

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Winanjjikari Music Centre and Barkly Regional Arts in Tennant Creek, NT are proud to announce the release of ‘One More Chance’ The latest album and first release in over 10 years from Barkly music legend Harold Dalywaters.

After a career spanning two country music albums and five gospel albums, including the winner of the 2008 National Indigenous Music Award for Best Gospel Album - One More Chance is a story of country, of faith and of a man who has seen success, endured failure, reached the bottom of addiction, grief and illness and fought back to give himself ‘One More Chance’.

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A fun Big Brekky chat with territory living legend Ted Egan who regaled us with a few stories and played some of his songs accompanied by his trusty Foster-phone (Carlton Draught-o-phone?)

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Nicole from Mental Health Association Central Australia dropped in to Big Brekky to talk about mental health at work. An illuminating discussion outlining the loss to productivity, cost of compensation as well as strategies for people with concerns about their mental health at work and where to go for support.

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ProfessionalsShari Norder, Sarah Wall, Taylah Davis the ‘Netfit Stars’ have come to Alice Springs to host an enjoyable and holistic community approach to netball focused fitness, skills, coaching and nutrition, aimed at helping you find your personal best on and off the court.

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Bronwyn Kidd the Director of Flickerfest shared with listeners a kaleidoscopic carnival of inspiring, award winning Australian short films happening at Araluen Arts Centre on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th.

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Andersonlane's ‘All I have’ is the kind of song that makes you move around the floor. It's gentle, and easy to appreciate the dance.

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Since sweeping onto the stage with the celebrated Till The North Wind Blows (2012), The Weeping Willows have firmly established themselves as songwriters of captivating power and poise. Following in the footsteps of the luminous likes of Gillian Welch and The Secret Sisters, The Weeping Willows continue to lead the way in Australia’s bustling Alt-Country/Americana scene.

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Alice Springs Town Crier Meredith Campbell had a fun chat with the Big Brekky circus and expanded on the joys of her role, the bell, the costume, the history of the town crier as well as broader council related activities. An entertaining listen, check it out.

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Andy’s Big Brekky Show chatted with Total Recreation’s Darwin Coordinator Jason Brenner about Total Recreation’s sports programs and Paralympic pathways ways as well as the AFL Inclusion Program.

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A smoky voice and plenty of dark tales to tell, Allison Forbes is happy to do it her own way with the country singer-songwriter stuff. Hopefully we'll be seeing her on stage in the centre soon!

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Yipirinya Principal Gavin Morris dropped in for a wide-ranging (and mostly on topic) chat with the Big Brekky circus to tell us about all of the exciting developments going on there. Have a listen!

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Originally Tennant Creek lads, Unbroken Expanse are now flying the TC flag in Melbourne. Great to chat with Wheezie about their latest single 'Bootstrap Billy' and their ongoing adventures.

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Good chat with Katanga Junior about his latest album 'Ndoto' and a live song as well! Check him out!

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