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 is Bounce 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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