Richard Howard; Peleena Street; Peter Brereton; Kate Munro; Prof. John O'Connor

Good morning. On the show today:

• 09.35am: Newcastle Yacht Club CEO Richard Howard looks at preparations and conditions for the 2013 Sydney too Hobart Yacht Race
• 10.15am: Solar Sailor Event Manager Peleena Street tells us about the annual Santa Cruise on Lake Macquarie for Christmas Eve
• 10.45am: Westpac Rescue Helicopter Maitland Support Group's Peter Brereton looks back at 2013 for the Hunter Westpac Rescue Helicopter
• 11.15am: Lifeline Hunter Spokesman Kate Munro has some tips on how to stress less at Christmas time and throughout the holiday season
• 11.35am: Prof. John O’Connor, head of Mathematics and Physical Sciences at the University of Newcastle, gives people a reason to look skyward over a period when the skies are clear - we will talk about the website www.heavens-above.com which predicts when we can see the space station and a myriad of satellites pass over head - including one brilliant one at 3:40 am Christmas morning

Tim Owen; Pastor Andrew Dodd; Prof. Tim Roberts

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Member For Newcastle Tim Owen. Light rail could return to Newcastle's east end more than 60 years after the city's tram network came to a halt, under a proposal on the table as part of the state government's transport deliberations. Hamilton has emerged as the front-runner for the location of a new transport interchange where heavy rail would end and light rail would begin, with bureaucrats warming to the Woodville Junction area to the west of the existing station
• 10.45am: Hamilton Baptist Church, Pastor Andrew Dodd. The 10th Annual Carols In Gregson Park is on this Saturday with X-Factor finalists Luke and Joel to perform. The event is free, though donations can be made to the church's community development projects in Nepal
• 11.15am: Prof. Tim Roberts from the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment

Ann Howard; Jan Ross; Bill Hillier; Todd McKenney; Movie Review

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Popular Historian, Ann Howard, is Researching the experiences of Australian Child evacuees from 1941 - 1944 with the project Hidden History, looking for Australian children evacuees from World War II
• 10.45am: Jan Ross, NCC Tourism Manager, discusses coal tourism – is it a goer? Surfing legend Mark Richards has suggested Newcastle celebrate its industrial past and organise Coal Tours in the Port
• 11.15am: Spokesman, Bill Hillier, tells us about the unveiling of the Victoria Lifeboat Memorial Sculpture for those who served in the Newcastle Lifeboats from 1838 – 1946
• 11.35am: Performer, Todd McKenney, talks about his Encore Performance of Todd McKenney sings Peter Allen at Belmont 16's on Friday 13 December
• 11.45am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review the movie American Hustle

Michael Arthur-Kelly; Carol Edmonds; Jenny Noblet

Good morning. Jane here sitting in for Dave, and today we talk to:

• 09.35am: Michael Arthur-Kelly, Special Education Centre, University of Newcastle. A new DVD shows strategies for children's challenging behaviours
• 10.45am: Carol Edmonds, Newcastle Region Library Gallery. Friday 13's opening of Ron Morrison's photos from his new book Those Were The Days
• 11.15am: Jenny Noblet, Hunter Melanoma Foundation. There's a new campaign targeting teens

Donna McKinnis; Michelle Davis; Chris Heverin; Libby Dickeson

Good morning. Joining us today:

• 09.35am: Donna McKinnis tells us about the 11th Summer Art Bazaar being held in Civic Park on Saturday 7 December from 9am – 3pm
• 10.45am: H.O.P.E Support Group Spokesman Michelle Davis. H.O.P.E Support Group in conjunction with the Compassionate Friends' supporting Family after a Child Dies will be holding its annual Candle Lighting Ceremony at Minister's Park Maitland on Sunday 8 December
• 11.15am: Games Director Chris Heverin looks ahead to the events around our area in which 30 nations are to compete
• 11.35am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson

Dr Jim Jose; Zane Alcorn; Prof. Tim Roberts; Tim Owen

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Dr Jim Jose discusses the Abbott government's asylum seeker policy and the issue of spying in Indonesia
• 10.45am: Coal Terminal Action Group Spokesman Zane Alcorn. The Dust Free Streets Project has been mounted by residents of Tighes Hill to assess community attitudes toward coal pollution and noise regarding the proposed fourth coal terminal
• 11.15am: Prof. Tim Roberts tells us how to get electricity from sewage using a microbial battery
• 11.35am: Member For Newcastle, Tim Owen. Nominations are being accepted now for the 2014 NSW Women of the Year awards

Prof. Clare Collins; Wyn Jones; Prof. David Perkins; Prof. John O'Connor

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Prof. Clare Collins tells us about Tameka Rae Small, a final year Dietetic student at the University of Newcastle who graduates this week and clarifies the current confusion over cholesterol and saturated fat
• 10.45am: Wyn Jones, Associate Lecturer at the University Of Newcastle shares information about the annual exhibition showcasing the innovative projects of the final-year Industrial Design students
• 11.15am: Prof. David Perkins, scheduled to give the New Professors Talk, tells us about his topic 21st Century Rural Health services fit for Purpose? Prof. Perkins says existing health policy, education and services for rural Australians are based on an outdated model of care. His talk at Newcastle Museum, Honeysuckle, is on Wednesday 25 November, 6.30pm
• 11.35am: Prof. John O'Connor talks about nano diamonds. Diamond only a millionth of a millimetre in diameter can be used as a very accurate local measure of temperature and as a new measure of iron content in blood

Kate Munro; Brian Eastoe; Libby Dickeson; Trevor Dickinson

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Kate Munro from Lifeline. Saturday is International Survivors of Suicide Day
• 10.45am: Brian Eastoe tells us about Stroud Heritage Markets and the inaugural Chilli Festival to support the volunteers who protected the community's properties from recent blazes
• 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
• 11.35am: Trevor Dickinson, the Newcastle Mural Painter, hosts an Exhibition this weekend - Drawn by Mister Trevor Dickinson at Nobbys Lighthouse on Nov 23, 24 from 10.00am – 4.00pm

Jennifer Barnes; Jon English; Danny Spooner; Movie Reviews

Good morning. On the show today:

• 09.35am: Jennifer Barnes tells us what's in this Sunday's Interlude Festival Gala Concert at Adamstown Uniting Church from 2pm
• 10.45am: Aussie Rock Legend, Jon English, who brings his Trilogy of Rock show to Belmont 16's this Saturday night
• 11.15am: Performer, Danny Spooner, describes the Traditional Sea Shanties Sing-A-Long Event at The Newcastle Maritime Museum on Sunday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm
• 11.35am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, and Enough Said

Dr Jim Jose; Lyn Graham; Prof. Tim Roberts; Melissa Hart

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Dr Jim Jose, Associate Professor in Politics, University of Newcastle. Jim discusses the resignation of Kevin Rudd, and the withdrawal by Indonesia of its ambassador
• 10.45am: Samaritans Director of Development, Lyn Graham. The 11th annual Disability Art Exhibition opens this Thursday at Newcastle Art Space – 246 Parry St, Hamilton
• 11.15am: Professor Tim Roberts discusses Geoengineering
• 11.35am: Melissa Hart, Hunter New England Health Eating Disorders Coordinator. A day program for adults who have an eating disorder will be established for the first time in the Hunter

Greg Ray; Don White; Linda Swinfield; Phillipe Porigneaux

Good morning. A soggy day here in the Hunter, but can we brighten it up with the guests lined up this morning:

• 09.35am: Newcastle Herald Journalist and Author, Greg Ray, talks about the book he and he wife, Sylvia have penned, Destination Newcastle – the other books are Recovered Memories and Newcastle, The Missing Years
• 10.45am: Don White, Weatherwatch Director Meteorologist, explains what's behind the heavy rain we've had in the Hunter over the last few days
• 11.15am: Linda Swinfield, Curator of the exhibition Opening The Box at Four Point Gallery, 681 Hunter St, Newcastle, from Wednesday 20 November to Saturday 7 December
• 11.35am: Phillipe Porigneaux, Hunter New England Health's Environmental Health Manager, says sharing water between the toddler and main pools is a practice that can carry a high risk for infectious disease outbreaks from pathogens like cryptosporidium and giardia, along with a range of viruses, bacteria and fungi

Mal Jarrett; Tracey Hamilton; Ron Petersen; Katherine Danvers; Movie Reviews

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Exhibition Manager, Mal Jarrett, has news about the 2013 Sydney Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
• 10.15am: Richmond Vale Railway Museum spokesman, Tracey Hamilton, tells us about the annual Santa's Special Sunday with the Arrival of Santa Claus with balloons, lollies and gift bags for the children Sunday 17 November
• 10.45am: Minister of Salvation Army Church Envoy, Ron Petersen. Celebrations at being held this Sunday at Raymond Terrace for the 130th birthday of the Salvation Army
• 11.15am: Hunter Valley Gardens Marketing Manager, Katherine Danvers. The Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular is on from November 15th to January 26th
• 11.35am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review the movie Bad Grandpa and tell us about the Italian Film Festival at the Tower Cinemas

John Drinan; Phillip Garside; Newcastle Institute; Sheila Turnbull

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Singleton Shire Healthy Environment Group Spokesman, John Drinan. A public meeting to discuss air pollution will be held tomorrow at Club Singleton
• 10.45am: Mercedes Benz Classic Car Club Vice President, Phillip Garside. This Sunday's Show & Shine of German Vehicles being held on the Foreshore in Newcastle from 9.00am
• 11.15am: The Newcastle Institute's Seminar Understanding Shariah Law & its future in Australia is being held at Newcastle City Hall today at from 7.00pm
• 11.35am: Sheila Turnbull, Spokesman for Coalfields Parkinsons' Support Group, tells us about a seminar being held on Parkinsons Disease – 9.00am on Friday 15 November at East Maitland Bowling Club

Dr Jim Jose; Rebecca Green; Prof. Tim Roberts; Gary Luxton

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Dr Jim Jose looks at politics
• 10.45am: Wesley Mission, Senior Retail Coordinator, Rebecca Green tells us about the Upcycled Exhibition being held from November 11th to 16th
• 11.15am: Director of the Tom Farrell Inst for the Environment , Prof. Tim Roberts, discusses the Night Parrot
• 11.35am: Newcastle City Council Media Officer, Garry Luxton tells us how Wear Orange Day - 13 November - raises awareness for SES Volunteers

Roll of the Dice; Darby Street Friday After Five; Arts News

Good morning. Today we're talking with:

• 09.35am: We find out about the 3rd annual Roll Of The Dice in Aid of Children's Cancer Research. 56 Creek Reserve Rd, Boolaroo. Gates open 1.00am. Car, bike and art festival. Live bands, trophies, raffles, burnouts, after-dark entertainment
• 10.45am: Head of Marketing, Dr Nicole Hillier. Darby Street will begin to open late night for Friday After Five. The street will come alive with street entertainment running through the Christmas and holiday season with a suite of in store and restaurant promotions
• 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson

John Foreman; Prof. Nick Tate; Dr David Tabrett; Movie Reviews

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Special Olympics Opening Ceremony Creative Director, John Foreman. The Special Olympics: Asia Pacific Games are on from 1 - 7 December 2013, and Newcastle will welcome 2,000 athletes from over 32 countries
• 10.45am: Acting Vice Chancellor Research, Prof. Nick Talley, talks about the outstanding win for the University of Newcastle's Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson who has received the Scientist of the Year Award
• 11.15am: 2NURFM Vet Dr David Tabrett from the Animal Emergency Centre. A Gunnedah vet has warned Maitland residents to stop buying puppies that have not been vaccinated or microchipped
• 11.35am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review the movies The Counselor, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Prof. Graeme Jameson; Jason Harvey; Samantha Shanahan

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle's Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson, 2013 New Scientist of the Year
• 10.45am Lake Macquarie Landcare Coordinator, Jason Harvey, discusses the Environment Excellence in Landcare Awards - nominations which are now open
• 11.15am: RSPCA Hunter Spokesman, Samantha Shanahan says that recent Local bushfires and thunderstorms have caused distress to some pets and the RSPCA has urged residents missing their pets to contact the Rutherford Shelter which has been swamped with animals over the last month

Prof. Jim Jose; Jill Hall; Prof. Tim Roberts; Lyn McBain; Johnny Gilmour

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Dr Jim Jose looks at State and Federal politics

• 10.45am Member For Shortland, Jill Hall, has news of some community grants that are available but remain untapped
• 11.15am: Director of the Tom Farrell Inst for the Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts, identifies the largest battery in the world
• 11.35am: Lyn McBain, Tidy Towns Singleton explains why Singleton was the winner of Tidy Towns, and why Singleton is a great place to live
• 11.45am: Racing Commentator, Johnny Gilmour, has some tips for the Melbourne Cup

Prof. Caroline McMillen; Rosn Morrison

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Univesity of Newcastle, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Caroline McMillen, discusses the 2013 New Scientist of the Year, Graeme Jackson, and the $21.7 million funding for Health & Medical Research
• 11.15am: Ron Morrison talks about his book Those Were The Days: Australia in the 60s

Rebecca Madden; Libby Dikeson; Michael Noyce

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Rebecca Madden, Prime Television Presenter, tells us what to expect on TV from this year's Melbourne Cup from Flemington
• 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
• 11.35am: Michael Noyce tells us about the activities planned for the Wollombi Small Farms Fair this weekend

Mark Greig; Anna Ryan; Dave Robertson; Movie Reviews

Good morning. On the show today:

• 09.35am: Mark Greig discusses his book on the life of his famed cricketing father - Tony Greig: Love, War and Cricket
• 10.45am: Eco Tourism Manager at the Hunter Wetlands Centre, Anna Ryan, has news of the Wonderful Wetlands Photo Competition. Visit with your camera and capture the things that make the Hunter Wetlands Centre a hub of natural beauty. Entries close November 23rd. Exhibition opens Thursday November 28th at 6pm
• 11.15am: Dave Robertson tells us about Newy Parkrun, a free weekly timed 5 km run on the shores of Throsby Creek in Carrington
• 11.35am: Garth Weilley and Jack Lodge review Thor II: The Dark World and The Butler

Dr Megan Rollo; Prof. Mario Minichiello; John O'Hearn; Prof. John O'Connor

Good morning. Today we're talking to:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle's Dr Megan Rollo discusses Dietitian Connect involving Dietitians delivering their consultations on-line
• 10.15am: Rose O’Neill-Thomson introduces Prof. Mario Minichiello talking on Visual communication influencing - his lecture at Newcastle Museum is at 6.15pm this Wednesday, October 30
• 11.15am: Hunter Valley Training Company Acting CEO John O'Hearn discusses a program has helped more than 700 students to start their career along with giving apprentices basic skills required for success in the mining industry
• 11.35am: Prof. John O'Connor discusses a recent finding that eucalyptus trees can draw up gold from up to 30 metres underground and it ends up in the leaves - proving that money (gold) can grow on trees!

Craig Stewart; Phil Bates; Libby Dickeson; Marian Sampson

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Craig Stewart, Organiser of the annual Cranky Handle Rally is on this weekend for the Hunter Vintage Farm Machinery Club at Maitland Rally Ground
• 10.15am: Phil Bates talks about the 2013 Asia & Oceania Boccia Championships being held at Sydney Olympic Park – this is the qualifying pathway for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio
• 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
• 11.35am: Marian Sampson talks about Grandparents Day being celebrated at The Myall River Festival at Tea Gardens / Hawks Nest

Leigh Maughan; Shany Connell; Jessica Salvador; Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Leigh Maughan, Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance Executive Marketing Manager, talks about this Sunday's annual Mick Chapman Memorial Criterion Cycling Event
• 10.45am: Shany Connell, Regional Manager, Hunter Cancer Council, Regional Manager, tells us about the Science behind treatments for breast cancer, and we hear about the upcoming annual Pink Ribbon ay fundraiser for breast cancer awareness being held on Friday 25 October
• 11.15am: Jessica Salvador, Lake Macquarie City Council Community Planner, has news of activities for Children's Week and Lake Macquarie Family Fun Day Saturday 26 October
• 11.35am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge from Event Cinemas are looking at Tom Hanks in Captain Phillips, Naomi Watts in Diana and Tim Winton's The Turning at The Towers

Pastor Rick Prosser; Jason Bradley; Janet Holmesby; Prof. Simon Dennis

Good morning. Today on show:

• 09.35am: City Serve spokesman, Pastor Rick Prosser - The CityServe initiative, assisting in upgrading local surf clubs, is looking for volunteers for this weekend
• 10.45am: Jason Bradley, Local Physiotherapist, is raising money for AIDS in Thailand by riding 500km in 5 days (inexperienced on a bike!) and is hosting comedy night this Friday to raise funds
• 11.15am: Janet Holmesby, California Cruisin' Car Club Event Coordinator, talks about this weekend's 2013 Chromefest, at The Entrance. There'll be markets, classic cars, bikes, exhibits and dancing
• 11.35am: Head of the School of Psychology, University of Newcastle, Prof. Simon Dennis, with some thoughts on the 11 year old who has been charged with lighting last week's Heatherbrae Fire

Prof. Jim Jose; Prof. Stephen Ackland; Prof Tim Roberts; General Li Huaxin

Good morning. Jane here for Dave again today.

• 09.35am: Associate Professor Jim Jose discusses Politics
• 10.45am: Professor Stephen Ackland, HMRI Director Cancer Research, discusses the conference for futuristic approach to cancer, and hopes for cancer treatment within 10 years
• 11.15am: Professor Tim Roberts, Director, Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment tells us about the inter-governmental panel on climate change
• 11.35am: Rhys Palmer, Director Confucius Institute, introduces us to General Li Huaxin, the Chinese Consul-General who is visiting Newcastle today

Jill Hall; Chris Murphy; Carol Edmonds and Alissa Coombes

Good morning. Jane Kelin here for Dave, and today on the show:

• 09.35am: Jill Hall, Federal Member for Shortland discusses the relief effort around Newcastle and Hunter
• 10.15am: Chris Murphy, Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre tells us about a course for seniors to train as volunteers
• 11.15am: Carole Edmonds from the Lovett Gallery and Alissa Coombes from the YWCA talks about She - true stories, ordinary and extraordinary, an exhibition and workshops at range of locations in November

Richard Green; Michelle Goldman; Garry Edwards; Libby Dickeson; Bert Pippin

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Portrait Photographer Richard Green discusses Remote & Wild – Panorama Portrait Photography of the Outback & Wildlife, on now at Lovett Gallery, Newcastle Regional Library
• 10.15am: NSW Asthma Foundation CEO Michelle Goldman discusses respiratory issues potential asthma problems with so much smoke in the air
• 10.45am: Member For Swansea, Garry Edwards, gives us an update on fire damage and impact on the area surrounding Doyalson, Cams Wharf, Catherine Hill Bay, Caves Beach & Swansea
• 11.35am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
• 11.45am: Rural Fire service, Community Safety Officer, Bert Pippin at Port Stephens Fire Control Centre gives us an update on the fires around Williamtown and The Port Stephens

We're broadcasting live from Amcal Chemist at Salamander Bay today

Good morning. Today we're at the Amcal Chemist at Salamander Bay and we'd love to see you if you can drop in!

Jim Jose; Elizabetta Barberio; Carmel Loughlan; Tim Roberts; Tom Morton

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Associate Professor in Politics at the University of Newcastle, Dr Jim Jose, with his reaction to the announcement Bill Shorten is the leader of Labor Party
• 09.45am: University Of Melbourne's Prof. Elizabetta Barberio is a key Australian researcher working on the ATLAS Experiment based at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN in Geneva Work on ATLAS, and its sister experiment CMS, led to the recent discovery of the Higgs boson
• 10.45am: Associate Professor Carmel Loughlan at the University of Newcastle talks about a free public forum on Psychosis - it is today from 5.30pm - 7:30pm
• 11.15am: Director of Tom Farrell Inst for the Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts tells us how to know what ships are arriving into Newcastle Harbour
• 11.35am: Director of the Australian Centre for Independent Journalism, Tom Morton, discusses the public forum Coal Wars to be held at Singleton Diggers RSL, York St, Wednesday 16 October 16th at 6.30pm

Dianne Pope; Peter O'Malley; Libby Dickeson; Wiggle Hunter Valley Classic

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Organiser Dianne Pope discusses the Planet Dungog Music Festival featuring 40 acts including the "Queen of Boogie Woogie" Jan Preston
• 09.45am: Author and Real Estate Industry Spokesman, Peter O'Malley talks about his book Real Estate Uncovered: a probing look behind the façade of Australia's property world
• 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
• 11.35am: Wiggle Hunter Valley Spokesman Dannielle talks bout the Wiggle Hunter Valley Classic – Cycling through the vineyards through to Cessnock on Sunday from 7am

Ross Kerridge; Annalese Johnson; Barry Morris

Good morning. On the show today:

• 09.35am: Newcastle Institute Founder, Ross Kerridge, talks about tonight's Newcastle Institute Forum - The Art Gallery Fiasco: What have we learnt? featuring guest speakers Denise Frost, Vic Levi, Chris Ford, Martin Mckenzie and Gillean Shaw - 7.00pm at Newcastle City Hall Hunter Room
• 11.15am: Spokesman Annalese Johnson discusses the Free Public Psychosis Forum for the Priority Research Centre for Transitional Neuroscience and Mental Health Research at the University of Newcastle and HMRI - Tuesday 15 October, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
• 11.35am: Author Barry Morris discusses his book Protest Land Rights & Riots which looks at fighting for Indigenous Rights through the 1980s and 90s

Camille Ptoudis; Frank Carter; Libby Dickeson; Mike Trypas

Good morning. On the show today:

• 09.35am: Spokesman, Camille Potoudis. It is French Friday at Tower Cinemas Newcastle
• 10.45am: Fort Scratchley Historical Society President, Frank Carter, tells us about activities and events at Fort Scratchley over the long weekend
• 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
• 11.35am: Mike Trypas discusses this Sunday's 2013 NRL Grand Final between the Manly Sea Eagles and Sydney City Roosters

Gillian Helfgott; Daryl Braithwaite; Prof. Tim Roberts; Garth Weiley

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Gillian Helfgott talks about musical genius David Helfgott appearing in Newcastle at The Civic Theatre this Saturday Night. David's life story featured in the movie Shine
• 10.45am: Aussie Music Legend, Daryl Braithwaite, appearing Friday night at Belmont 16 Footers, talks about his new mini album Forever The Tourist
• 11.15am: Prof. Tim Roberts discusses amino acids
• 11.35am: Event Cinemas Manager, Garth Weiley, discusses the movies Gravity, Rush and Thanks for Sharing

Dr Gary Ellam; Peter Robinson; Neville Thomas

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: University of Newcastle Visionary Biophysicist, Dr Gary Ellam, as part of this week's DiG asks can we kill the electric car for something better?
• 11.15am: MG Car Club, Newcastle, spokesman, Peter Robinson, talks about this weekend's 56th Shannons Mattara Hill Climb
• 11.35am: Lions Club of Valentine Member, Neville Thomas, has news of the Lions Club of Valentine completing major repairs and maintenance on the main pool building structure

Dr Jim Jose; Christine Warrington; Prof. Tim Roberts; Dine Out For Disability

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle's Associate Professor in Politics, Dr Jim Jose, has the latest in state and federal politics
• 10.45am: Hunter Tafe Institute Associate Director, Christine Warrington. Hunter TAFE will offer 1000 students free access to tourism and hospitality qualifications to arrest a skills shortage in the region
• 11.15am: Director of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts, discusses new electric cars
• 11.35am: Event Spokesman from Dine Out For Disibility. Friday 4 October - Sunday 6 October Newcastle and the Hunter Region Australian Hotels Association members support people with a disability in our community by donating $1 from every meal sold during this weekend

Prof. Paul Dastoor on DiG Festival and Judy Perrera on the Stroud Country Fair

On the show today:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle, Prof. Paul Dastoor on this week's DiG Festival from Tuesday 2 October to Thursday 5 October
• 11.15am: Spokesman Judy Perrera tells us about the Stroud International Brick and Pin Throwing Competition that runs this Weekend plus Stroud Country Fair activities and events

Sheridan Ferrier; Graeme Studdert; Robyn Fried

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Spokesman, Sheridan Ferrier, tells us about Ability Options - Disibility Care. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), now known as DisabilityCare, will provide much needed additional resources to improve the lives of people with a disability and their families across Australia
• 10.45am: Event Organiser, Graeme Studdert, discusses the All Italian Day coming up on Sunday 29 Sept 29 from 9.30am – 2.00pm at Tomago House
• 11.15am: Organiser, Robyn Fried, discusses The Bairo Pite Hospital Support Day to raise money for the Hospital in East Timor. A fundraising cruise on Sunday, 14 April 2014 is aiming to raise enough money to fund one bed for nearly twelve months. The Lake Macquarie cruise on the yacht Margarita, includes a sumptuous buffet lunch, so come along and enjoy a fabulous day of sailing, swimming, feasting and skurfing. 10.30am - 5.30 pm Sunday, 14 April 2014, Departing from Belmont Public Wharf

Dr. Jim Jose; Mayor Jodie Harrison; Prof. Tim Roberts; Prof. John O'Connor

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle, Assoc Prof in Politics, Dr Jim Jose, discusses state and federal politics

• 10.45am: Lake Macquarie Council, Mayor Jodie Harrison, discusses the proposal of a program that will see swimming pool owners charged up to $250 for local Council inspections
• 11.15am: Director of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts, has information on the world's smallest electric car

• 11.35am: University of Newcastle, Head of Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Prof. John O'Connor, looks at science and space technology

Prof. Clare Collins; Jenny Leggett; Bob Saxon

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Professor in Nutrition & Dietetics at the University Of Newcastle, Clare Collins, looks at good health and fitness
• 11.15am: Breast Cancer Institute of Australia spokesman, Jenny Leggett, shares the 2014 Australian Women's Health Diary, a fundraising venture of the Breast Cancer Institute of Australia. The diary is filled with valuable health information to inspire women to improve their general health and well-being
• 11.35am: Society of Artists President, Bob Saxon, discusses the Newcastle Art Prize Exhibition running from Saturday 28 September until Monday 7 October 07 at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Hall

Live broadcast from the Stroud Rodeo & Campdraft

Good morning. Today we're coming to you live from the Stroud Rodeo & Campdraft. We'll chat to the President of the Rodeo Association as well as some other committee members, and some competitors in horse cutting and cattle roundup.

Jim Jose; Marian Sampson; Sonia McKay; Tim Roberts; Samantha Wilcox

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: University of Newcastle's Dr Jim Jose discusses the Labor Leadership

• 10.15am: Nelson Bay Events Coordinator, Marian Sampson, reviews several of the area's festivals that run outside the region's summer peak in a bid to improve their reach, and an open forum on the festivals will be held at Nelson Bay Bowling Club at 10am on Wednesday October 2nd
• 10.45am: Roads & Maritime Services Principal Manager for Boating Northern Region, Sonia McKay, looks at the importance of boating safety, especially wearing life jackets
• 11.15am: University of Newcastle's Director of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts discusses bicycles as city commuter vehicles
• 11.35am: Newcastle Museum Manager of Public Programs & Visitor Services, Samantha Wilcox, with news of activities and events coming up for the school holidays

Good Morning...

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle, Associate Professor in Politics, Dr Jim Jose. We take a look at state and federal politics - the countdown to the election
• 11.20am: Director of Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, Professor Tim Roberts, discusses What happens to coastal reserves when the sea rises
• 11.35am: Metropolitan Players Director, Julie Black and Actor Chris "The Phantom" Maxfield discuss Metropolitan Players' presentation of "Phantom of the Opera" at The Civic Theatre

Welcome to Monday Morning...

Today on the show:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle Lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics, Dr Megan Rollo, discusses the latest research using Photographic Dietary Records to assess food intak"
• 10.15am: University of Newcastle Acting Director Advancement, Rosemary O’Neill. The University of Newcastle's "New Professors Talk" series continues on Wednesday Aug 28 at Newcastle Museum with Prof. Simon Dennis discussing "The quantified self: harnessing smartphone technology to understand and augment human memory". Professor Dennis was recently appointed Head of the School of Psychology
• 11.20am: Newcastle Film Director, Stuart McBratney, is searching for extras to feature in his movie "Pop-Up"
• 11.35am: University of Newcastle's Head of Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Prof. John O’Connor, looks at Super Accurate Clocks

TGI Friday & Yes that's the weekend over there...

• 09.35am Coal River Working Party, Chairman, Gionni DiGravio Re: The Coal River Working Party investigation into Foundations of Macquarie Pier (Now Nobby's Breakwall) – How is work going on the Project?
• 10.45am Spokesman, Re: The "Stitches & Craft Show" is underway and being held across the weekend at Newcastle Entertainment Centre with over 70 Exhibitors on show with – Quillting /Sewing/ Textiles & Much More…
• 11.20am Art’s News with Libby Dickeson Re: It's the latest Gallery/ Theatre & Art's News – We find out What's on in and around our Area with all the latest Events/ Activities.
• 11.35am Greens Member of the NSW Legislative Council, John Kaye Re: NSW Greens are suggesting it's time to get tough on the Tobacco Industry and introduce Cigarette Sales Licences. A Licencing System similar to that of Alcohol Sales should be introduced say The Greens.

Hi it's Thursday...

• 09.35am Newcastle Law Society, President, Gary Fox Re: We talk about the Perils of preparing your own WILL with "Will Awareness Day" on Fri Aug 16 and we find out about some Local Public Seminars being held.
• 10.45am Event Spokesman, Brian Jack Re: The Annual "Our Town Model Show" is being held again this weekend. We find out all that's on Offer for us.
• 11.20am: University of Newcastle Professor Tim Roberts Re: We look at Medical Research & Good Health: Today's Topic – "The role of gut bacteria in health".
• 11.35am: Event Cinemas Manager, Garth Weilley + Jack Lodge Re: We look at latest Release Movies & Entertainment News with Today's Releases: Jodie Foster + Matt Damon in "Elysium" also Jennifer Aniston & Jason Sudeikis in "We're The Millers' plus "Red Obsession" a look at Bordeuax Wines.

Welcome to Wednesday...

• 09.35am Hunter Medical Research Institute, Chief Investigator, Dr Peter Howe Re: The HMRI New Trial of a Natural Supplement to Reduce High Blood Pressure.
• 10.45am WEA Manager of Lifestyle Programs, Tanya Brilley Re: We find out about the Upcoming WEA New Term Program – Events/ Activities.
• 11.20am The Umbrella Foundation, President Linda Harwood Re: A New Charity established in Newcastle – Fundraiser for Nepal.
• 11.35am: University of Newcastle, Head of Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Prof John O’Connor Re: "National Science Week" is underway from Aug 10 -18 – This Year's Theme – "A Century of Australian Science". We look at Achievements from the UoN.

Welcome to Tuesday...

• 09.35am University Of Newcastle, Assoc Prof in Politics, Dr Jim Jose Re: We Look at State & Federal Politics – today we recap on "The Great Debate".
• 10.45am President of the Friends of the University, Vic Levi Re: Newcastle University Book Fair 10 – 17 August. How sales are going and what's available.
• 11.20am University Of Newcastle Director of Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment Prof Tim Roberts Re: It's "The Environment & Us" Today's Topic: We find out about "Farming & Soil".
• 11.35am Dr Wej Paradice Re: His retirement from the position of CEO for Hunter Valley Research Foundation. His achievements and what’s changed over the years. Also, official farewell dinner Tuesday night at Newcastle City Hall with Guest Speakers.

Good Morning...

Today on the show:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle Professor in Nutrition & Dietetics, Clare Collins, discusses Weight gain prevention at menopause
• 10.15: University Of Newcastle's Vice Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen. Reflections on Autonomy Day - how the university has changed since gaining autonomy; Book Fair; National Preventative Health Award - University of Newcastle researchers have won two awards - Professor Phil Morgan for his obestity prevention program at Tomago (Workplace POWER) who took out the Healthy Workplace Award, and Professor John Wiggers and Dr Luke Wolfenden for the Preventative Health Translational Research Award for their program Good for Kids, Good for Life (we also had Professor Chris Doran shortlisted in this award category)
• 10.45am: CHOICE, he consumer Watchdog, has advised a NSW Government crack-down on scalpers will stop people re-selling event tickets when they cannot attend an event
• 11.20am: Worimi Conservation Lands Board of Management Chairperson, Petrice Manton. Vandalism of an Aboriginal midden which could date back as far as 12,000 Years has appalled rangers & traditional owners of the land. The damage is suspected to be done by quad bike riders
• 11.35am: University of Newcastle's Head Of Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Prof John O’Connor, discusses a new method of killing damaged cells in a body and controlling that by accurately measuring individual cell's temperature

Roland Bannister; St. Pius X students; Libby Dickeson; Tom Millgate

Good Morning...

• 09.35am: Chairman, Roland Bannister talks about Newcastle's heritage-listed Miss Porter's House open day on Sunday with the Ephemera Family History exhibition from 1.00pm
• 10.15am: St Pius X students Noah Reegan, Hugh Kelleher and Lauren Askie, tell us about the St Pius World Challenge in which students helped build orphanages and schools in Africa and Ecuador and medical centres in Asia
• 11.20am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
• 11.35am: Organiser, Tom Millgate, from Newcastle District Vintage Car Club talks about The Big Swap Meet at Cessnock Showground this weekend

Manx Moto Grand Prix; Women's Self Esteem; Water and Health; McLean's Money

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Moto Enthuisiast, Chris Pickett tells us about his upcoming participation with his son in this year's Manx Grand Prix Moto event on The Isle Of Man
• 10.45am: Hunter Women's Centre Spokesman, Sue Collins, discusses Belmont Neighbourhood Centre's Women's Self Esteem Workshop – Friday 9 August
• 11.20am: University Of Newcastle's Prof. Tim Roberts looks at Water and Health
• 11.35am: Event Cinemas Manager Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review Now You See Me, Pain & Gain and the Aussie movie McLean's Money with Henry Szeps

David Goldthorpe Trio; John Sercombe; Anna Ryan; Prof. Mark Balnaves

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: The David Goldthorpe Trio will be in the studio chatting and performing from The Chet Baker Show coming up at the Civic Playhouse this weekend
• 10.45am: Spokesman / President John Sercombe discusses the St Helliers Heavy Horse Field Days in Muswellbrook this weekend
• 11.20am: Eco–Tours Manager, Hunter Wetlands, Anna Ryan. The Our Place Community Forum will highlight places of importance to community
• 11.35am: University Of Newcastle's Professor of Communications, Mark Balnaves, says a digital underclass has emerged in The Hunter Region with almost a quarter of homes not having an Internet connection. The Australian Bureau of Statistics figures come as the Federal Government's $37 Billion National Broadband Network is set to become an election issue

Dr Jim Jose; Colin Southworth; Prof. Tim Roberts; Steve Worland

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle Associate Professor in Politics, Dr Jim Jose. The federal election announced for September 7.
• 10.45am: Hunter Sports Centre General Manager, Colin Southworth discusses an initiative that may help with rain affected sporting events
• 11.20am: Prof. Tim Roberts looks at what regional sustainability means for the Lower Hunter
• 11.35am: Steve Worland, Script Writer and Author, is to speak at Charlestown Library about his script writing career on Wednesday 7 August

Delltones; Maiwell Comedy Debate; Alzheimers Hunter; Swimming Season shortened at Beresfield

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Delltones founder Ian "Pee Wee" Wilson talks about the career of the group and their upcoming shows
• 10.15am: CEO Maiwell Group, Penny Kearney discusses the annual Maiwell Comedy Debate on Saturday 10 August at Maitland Town Hall. The topic is God Is A Woman – Equality in Eternity. Sides are lead by Clair Hooper and Frank Woodley
• 11.15am: Alzheimers NSW Spokesman, Sally O'Loughlin discusses Alzheimers Hunter's Memory Walk & Jog event around Speers Point Park on Sunday 8 September for which registrations are being taken
• 11.35am: Member For Wallsend, Sonia Hornery discusses the implications following Newcastle City Council's announcement that Public Swimming Pools will have reduced operating times this Summer with Beresfield hit hardest having 8 weeks slashed from its swimming season

Gillean Shaw; Nicole Hellyer; Libby Dickeson; Jeff Apter

We Love a Friday...

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle Art Gallery Curator, Gillean Shaw. We find out about exhibition People & Place & Coal & Community. The exhibition opens Friday 2 August at 5.00pm

• 10.45am: Newcastle Now Marketing Officer, Nicole Hellyer. We hear all about the outdoor festival A Taste Of Honeysuckle
• 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
• 11.35am: Author Jeff Apter. He was "The King Of Australian Rock 'N' Roll – J’OK" and a brand new book reflects on his life - Johnny O’Keefe – Rocker, Legend, Wild One

Belinda Betts; George Boyko; Prof. Tim Roberts; Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Newcastle Museum Director, Belinda Betts, talks about A Night of Grace, the dinner-dance with special guest Grace Knight
• 10.45am: On the 65th anniversay of the Greta Migrant Camp, Event Coordinator, George Boyko, talks about a meeting to form a committee
• 11.15am: The University Of Newcastle's Prof. Tim Roberts talks about fish oil and prostate cancer

• 11.35am: From Event Cinemas, Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review the movies The World's End and The Way Way Back

Annette Hubber; Leon Burwell; Kyle Loades; Dr Ray Roennfeldt

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Real Film Festival Director, Annette Hubber discusses this initiative of Screen Hunter Central Coast. The Real Film Festival runs Friday 2 August – Sunday 4 August at Newcastle City Hall and Tower Cinemas
• 10.45am: Basketball Organiser, Leon Burwell. The Special Olympics Hunter Valley Cup Round 3 is being held this weekend at Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium. If you go along you can witness some courageous basketball players offering a preview of what we can expect with the Special Olympics coming to our Region in December
• 11.15am: NRMA Hunter Director, Kyle Loades. A recent NRMA Survey, the Seeing Red On Roads campaign, has ranked the Pacific Highway the Hunter's worst road for the third year running. Motorists rated Broke Road, the New England Highway, Nelson Bay Road and Cormorant Road at Kooragang Island the most enraging
• 11.35am: Avondale College President, Dr Ray Roennfeldt, says Avondale College at Cooranbong will be a step closer to gaining full university status as a result of an historic partnership with Charles Sturt University

Dr. Jim Jose; Jodi Tweed; Prof. Tim Roberts; June Morris

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Dr Jim Jose looks at State and Federal Politics and the Federal government's proposed "Boot Camp" for the young unemployed; the opposition's asylum seeker response to the Prime Minister's approach, and the election date

• 10.45am: Event Director, Jodi Tweed, discusses the Lake Macquarie 2014 International Children's Games – new funding was announced last Friday to assist in hosting the games in Lake Macquarie
• 11.15am: Prof. Tim Roberts looks at adaptation vs mitigation - two paths we may take in confronting the impacts of climate change

• 11.35am: Service Manager, June Morris has information on the Hunter New England Local Health Network's Young Carer Peer Support Group

Clare Collins; Paul Dastoor; Term 3 Soft Drink Free; Jodie Harrison; John O'Connor

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Prof. Clare Collins talks about how beetroot and other vegetables high in nitrates can lower your blood pressure

The vegetables are:
Very High: Celery, watercress, lettuce, beetroot, spinach, rocket
High: Chinese cabbage, leek, parsley, fennel, endive
Medium: Savoy cabbage, other cabbage varieties, turnip, dill
Low: Broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, pumpkin, cucumber
Very Low: Potato, eggplant. garlic onion, green beans, mushrooms, asparagus, broad beans, peas, capsicum, tomato, sweet potato.

Clare suggests people ADD these on top of what they already eat
Next swap any low ones for high to very high types
Add them to a vegetable soup
Add them to a stir fry
Aim to have 5 serves of salad and vegetables every day
You can still eat the low and very low ones, just also include 2-3 of your serves from the very high to high nitrate group every day.

• 09.45am: Prof. Paul Dastoor discusses a mobile antibiotic device
• 10.45am: A St Pius X High School Physical Education Teacher says year 10 students are to ditch drinking soft drinks for alternative options for Term 3. Over 400 students and 26 staff members have taken a pledge for the initiative known as Term 3 Soft Drink Free
• 11.15am: Lake Macquarie Mayor Jodie Harrison - Snap and Share for Local Government Week in Lake Macquarie
• 11.35am: Prof. John O'Connor looks at the question of Nuclear Energy for Australia

Bernadette Matthias; Suzanne Pritchard; Leanne Barrett; Libby Dickeson; Joan Lambert

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Bernadette Matthias, University of Newcastle Conservatorium. Choral singing good for our health
• 10.15am: Suzanne Pritchard, Trees in Newcastle. National Tree Day, planting in King Edward Park, preparing for Planet Ark's 20 millionth seedling
• 10.45am: Leanne Barrett, Gloucester Gallery. The Yarning our Country exhibition is on from 18 July until 18 August
• 11.15am: Libby Dickeson's Arts News
• 11.35am: Joan Lambert, Coordinator, Newcastle's Older Women's Network has news of the Meet the Candidates forum 1 August at the Loft

Sandy Earle; Tanya Bartlett; Graham Prictor; Prof. Tim Roberts; Movie Reviews

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Sandy Earle, Tocal Homestead, tells us how we can Peek into the Past, Sunday 28 July 2013
• 10.15am: Tanya Bartlett, Maryland sculptor, has been commissioned to make a Mary Poppins sculpture for Bowral Museum – after Donald Bradman
• 10.45am: Graham Prictor, Scouts, Hunter and Central Coast, talks about the World’s largest sausage sizzle, Sunday 28 July 2013
• 11.15am: Professor Tim Roberts reveals the secrets of eliminating ticks from your backyard
• 11.35am: Garth Weiley or Jack Lodge from Event Cinemas with new movie reviews

Julienne Constable; Sheena Harvey; Janet Henriksen; Jason Harvey

Good morning. On the show today:

• 09.35am: Julienne Constable, Lifeline. Stress-down day is Friday 26 July
• 10.15am: Sheena Harvey, Manager, Belmont Neighbourhood Centre, has information about a bush tea-making workshop
• 11.15am: Janet Henriksen, Belmont architect, talks about Lake Macquarie rising sea levels – innovative architectural solutions required; presented to LMCC earlier this week
• 11.35am: Jason Harvey, LMCC Landcare coordinator, discusses the marking of National Tree Day in Lake Macquarie

Prof. Jim Jose; Daniel Honan; Prof. Tim Roberts; Nick Williams

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Associate Professor Jim Jose with an update on Australian politics
• 10.15am: Daniel Honan discusses the Real Wine event - What's in your Glass? and sunken wines
• 11.15am: Professor Tim Roberts looks at environment and nominates some inspirational individuals in the community
• 11.35am: Nick Williams (The Dungeon) has information on Pulse trivia night this Friday 26 July, supporting HMRI

Vic Levi; Judy Jaeger; Lucy Walker; Gemma Wolk

Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Vic Levi - University Book Fair

• 9.45am: Judy Jaeger, Director Future City, Newcastle City Council, has news of a community workshop on future of Fort Scratchley tonight, 6-8pm
• 10.15am: Prof. Liz Burd, Pro Vice-Chancellor Learning and Teaching at the University of Newcastle, says that good education comes from a partnership.

• 11.15am: Lucy Walker, General Manager, Macular Disease Foundation, discusses Macular Degeneration, mEye World Photographic Competition
• 11.35am: Gemma Wolk, film-maker, discusses the Real Film Festival, 2-4 August, and her film New in Newy

Jon Dee; Karen Toirkens; Libby Dickeson; Fran Crotty

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Jon Dee, co-Founder Do Something!, Planet Ark, talks about the free public lecture Can individuals change the world? It's on Monday 22 July
• 10.15am: Karen Toirkens, Program Coordinator, Environment and Climate Change Services, Newcastle City Council, has information on free workshops on backyard chooks and composting
• 11.15am: Libby Dickeson with Arts News
• 11.35am: Fran Crotty, Lions Club of Hunter Wallsend, discusses the Driver Awareness Program, Sunday 21 July

Erika Hanratty; Sheena Harvey; Rhys Palmer and Johnathon Yi; Mike Trypas

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Erika Hanratty, NSW Regional Achievement and Community Awards. Awards nominations close 2 August 2013
• 10.15am: Sheena Harvey, Manager Belmont Neighbourhood Centre. A patchwork group is starting Friday 19 July
• 11.15am: Rhys Palmer and Jonathon Yi have more on the Confucius Institute and where courses can lead
• 11.35am: Mike Trypas, Rugby League guru, shares his late mail on tonight's State of Origin match

Prof. Jim Jose; Dr Vikrant Kishore; Prof. Tim Roberts; Dr Vicky Sheppeard

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Dr Jim Jose talks politics
• 10.15am: Dr Vikrant Kishore, University of Newcastle Communications, is taking 5 students to the Festival of World Cultures in France for volunteer work in media
• 11.15am: Professor Tim Roberts discusses cane toads
• 11.35am: Dr Vicky Sheppeard, Director Communicable Diseases, NSW Ministry of Health, discusses changes to the whooping cough vaccine

Melinda Hutcheson; Philip Bolton; Grant Kadarchi; Roslyn Hickson

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Melinda Hutcheson, University of Newcastle's Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, discusses young women and weight
• 10.15am: Associate Professor Philip Bolton, University of Newcastle Department of Health, with information on a free public forum on chronic pain Thursday 18 July

• 11.15am: Grant Kadarchi, President, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, tells us where pharmacy is heading
• 11.35am: Roslyn Hickson, University of Newcastle's Mathematical and Physical Sciences Department, discusses the mathematics of Planet Earth, and interesting applications of maths

Carol Azzopardi; Rhys Palmer; Lulu Tantos; Prof. Tim Roberts; Garth Weiley

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Carol Azzopardi, Service Manager and Director, Maternity and Gynaecology, Hunter New England Health, discusses the photographic exhibition launched for NAIDOC Week - it's on tour
• 10.15am: Rhys Palmer, Confucius Institute, Term 3 courses
• 10.45am: Lulu Tantos - the Greek Community in Newcastle celebrates 80 years with celebrations on Saturday
• 11.20am: Prof. Tim Roberts has a health check for us
• 11.35am: Garth Weiley, Event Cinemas, reviews recent movies

Angus Weingott; Olga Parkes; Shirley Chapman; Todd Williams; Sharon Smith

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Angus Weingott from Newcastle City Council talks about the Ironbark Creek Community Catchment Crawl
• 10.15am: Olga Parkes from Hunter Animal Watch has news about Hunter Animal Watch which reach 25,000 desexed animals in the Hunter this July
• 10.45am: Shirley Chapman from Wrap With Love tells us about the Hunter Knit-in on Friday 19 July - get squares in this Friday 12 July
• 11.20am: Todd Williams, CEO RDA Hunter. Talks about the Hunter Innovation score card - RSVP by 12 July
• 11.35am: Sharon Smith, CEO Hunter Valley Training Company, with the latest figures showing HVTC has quadrupled indigenous workforce over 18 months

John Lester; Jime Jose; Tim Roberts; Ross Kerridge

Good morning. On the show today:

• 10.15am: Prof. John Lester, Wollotuka Institute, tells us how the University of Newcastle is celebrating NAIDOC week
• 10.45am: Associate Professor Jim Jose new political parties in the upcoming election
• 11.20am: Prof. Tim Roberts discusses Rabbits and Trees
• 11.35am: Ross Kerridge, Chairman Newcastle Institute, discusses the forum at which you can meet the Federal candidates for Newcastle and Shortland

Aubrey Brooks; Craig Foreshew; Julie Baird; Brad West

Good morning. Jane here for Dave, and today on the show:

• 09.35am: Aubrey Brooks from Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association tells us about the BHP Muster Point tours
• 10.15am: Craig Foreshew, CEO of Biraban Local Aboriginal Council talks about NAIDOC Westlakes celebrations
• 11.35am: Julie Baird from Newcastle Regional Museum has news of the Lego Newy 2013 competition
• 11.35am: Brad West from Blackbutt Reserve talks about animals in winter and a baby koala

Charles Cook; Prof. Terry Wall; Lindsay Carr; Gillean Shaw

Good morning. Today we hear from:

• 9.35am: Charles Cook tells us about the Aberdeen Highland Games
• 10.15am: Professor Terry Wall from the University of Newcastle is the first Australian to be awarded the prestigious Percy Nicholls Award for Notable Scientific or Practical Contributions in the Field of Solid Fuels
• 11.20am: Lindsay Carr with Arts News
• 11.35am: The University of Newcastle's Fine Art Gallery's Gillean Shaw with artists from the new exhibition Working Newcastle - James Drinkwater, Peter Gardiner and Brett McMahon

Chris Brown; Prof. Mark Balnaves; Prof. Tim Roberts; Garth Weiley

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Chris Brown from Belmont Neighbourhood Centre discusses gardening for kids
• 10.15am: Professor Mark Balnaves describes Creativity and Cultural Production – creative industries in Hunter
• 11.20am: Professor Tim Roberts discusses the Global Corporate Challenge: weight loss
• 11.35am: Garth Weiley, Event Cinemas, reviews some new release movies

Ange Barnett; Allison Delaney; Anna Ryan; Rebecca Scott

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Ange Barnett from Lake Macquarie City Libraries has information about kids' workshops at libraries over school holidays
• 10.45am: Allison Delaney, Coordinator of the Bear Cottage fundraiser featuring Deni Hines, tells us about the work of Bear Cottage Therapy Centre for Sick Kids
• 11.20am: Anna Ryan, Eco-tourism manager for Hunter Wetlands has information about school holiday activities
• 11.35am: Rebecca Scott, Discovery Ranger, NPWS has some Winter Whale Tales and information about a guided walk to watch humpback whales at Awabakal Nature Reserve

Jim Jose; Tom Trumble;Tim Roberts; Kevin Wilcock

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle's Prof. Jim Jose with the latest in Aussie politics

• 10.45am: Tom Trumble, author of the book Rescue at 2100 Hours written about his grandfather – the untold story of the most daring escape of the Pacific War
• 11.15am: Professor Tim Roberts discusses frog survival
• 11.35am: Pastor Kevin Wilcock, Soul Café CEO - Soul Café is getting a renewal of lease from Westpac's Gail Kelly

Prof. Clare Collins; Prof. Caroline McMillen; Paul Jeans; Lauren Van-Katwyk; Prof. John O'Connor

Good morning. Jane Klein sitting in for Dave today and on the show:

• 09.35am: Nutrition and Dietetics Professor, Clare Collins addresses how to beat the winter bludge (for people whose weight is creeping up - most is gained over winter)
• 09.45am: University Of Newcastle, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Caroline McMillen - the University of Newcastle is ranked in the top 3% in the world
• 10.15am: Paul Jeans, the newly appointed Chancellor of the University of Newcastle
• 11.15am: Newcastle art Gallery, Audience Coordinator, Lauren Van-Katwyk, discusses Newcastle Art Gallery activities and events for school holidays
• 11.35am: University of Newcastle's Head of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Prof John O’Connor

Festival of Sport; 2NURFM Winter Sign-up; Whale Census; Arts News

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Hunter Academy of Sport CEO, Ken Clifford, discusses the NIB Hunter Festival Of Sport coming up Saturday 29 June 2013
• 09.45am: From 2NURFM Promotions, Sarah Farley-Adams has a progress report on the 2NURFM Winter Sign-Up - your donations help to keep 2NURFM on the air
• 10.45am: Coordinator, Margo Smith discusses the annual Whale Census - Sunday 30 June 2013 volunteers are needed to assist with counting of whales off Newcastle
• 11.15am: Arts News with Jane Klein

Michael Avery; Jim Jose; Sue Quadrelli; Tim Roberts

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Spokesman, Michael Avery - The Richmond Vale Railway Museum's annual Christmas In July is on Saturday 13 July
• 09.45am: University of Newcastle Associate Professor in Politics, Dr Jim Jose discusses the leadership spill in the Labor Party last night leading to the return of Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister
• 10.45am: Spokesman, Sue Quadrelli discusses Red Threads Day which benefits the work of the Salvation Army – it is on Friday 28 June
• 11.15am: Prof Tim Roberts looks at Medical Research and Good Health
• 11.35am: Event Cinemas, Managers Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review the new movie Man Of Steel

Trevor Richards; Natalie Goode; Victoria Haskins; Mike Trypas

Good morning. Today we speak with:

• 09.35am: Spokesman Trevor Richards from Morpeth Gallery is suggesting that because of Maitland City Council's continuing failure to provide adequate parking the town of Morpeth, the town would be better served moving out of the Maitland City Council Area and into Port Stephens Council
• 10.45am: Event Coordinator, Natalie Goode from The Wilderness Society discusses Wild Flicks screening environmental films at The Commons Café on Thursday 27 June 2013
• 11.15am: School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Newcastle, Associate Professor Victoria Haskins is an historian who has been awarded a grant to research the impact of World War 1 on NSW women
• 11.35am: Rugby League Sport Commentator, Mike Tripas discusses tonight's State of Origin Game II from Suncorp Stadium

Jim Jose; Katherine Sullivan; Tim Roberts; Matt Lumb and Kiara Mucci

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle's Associate Professor in Politics Dr Jim Jose discusses what major changes Coalition Leader Tony Abbott might make if he was elected Prime Minister

• 10.45am: Spokesman Katherine Sullivan discusses Singleton Arts Festival which is in full swing until Friday 28 July 2013
• 11.15am: Director of Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts. Feral Cats - how much do they damage our environment?
• 11.35am: Author Matt Lumb and Illustrator Kiara Mucci discuss their latest book Hope produced by the University of Newcastle's Aim High Program

SuperMum Recharge; 2NURFM Winter Sign-up; Prof. Darryl; Knight; Local Housing Boom; Marriage Equality

Good morning. On Today's show:

• 09.35am: Creator and spokesman, Karen-Anne Waters for the seminar SuperMum Recharge on Tuesday 25 June 2013
• 10.15am: Sarah Farley-Adams talks about 2NURFM's Winter Sign-Up
• 10.45am: Acting Director of Advancement at the University of Newcastle, Rosemary O'Neill-Thomson and Prof. Darryl Knight

• 11.15am: Master Builders Association Hunter Manager, Len Blakeney. Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are about to undergo a building boom – the two local government areas are slated to experience a nearly 20% rise in the number of new houses built by the end of the next financial year
• 11.35am: Rally For Marriage Equality spokesman, Debbi Long, discusses the rally to be held at Newcastle City Hall from 4:30pm Tuesday 25 June 2013

Empowered for Life; Belmont CBD; Cessnock Town Centre; Prof. Tim Roberts

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Treasurer, Bruce Gow, discusses the forthcoming Charity Auction to raise money for Empowered For Life, and initiative providing sewing machines and lessons to people in Cambodia, India and Uganda
• 10.15am: Belmont Town Coordinator, Jennie Barrie, discusses plans for Belmont CBD, including improvements for alfresco dining, promoting use of laneways and a better link to the Town Shore
• 10.45am: Cessnock Chamber Of Council, President Geoff Walker, discusses concerns that the $1.7 billion Hunter Expressway will have serious implications for Cessnock Town Centre with traffic diverted away from it
• 11.15am: Prof. Tim Roberts discusses amino acids in sport
• 11.35am: Event Cinemas Manager, Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review movies The Internship, After Earth and Haute Cuisine.

Prof. Jim Jose; Prof. Garth Nicolson; Dani Lloyd-Pritchard

Good morning. Nice to back after losing my voice last week!

• 09.35am: Prof. Jim Jose with the latest in State and Federal politics
• 10.15am: Prof. Garth Nicolson is giving seminar tonight on chronic sub-health, eg CFS and autism. Has been nominated for a Nobel Prize
• 11.15am: Dani Lloyd-Pritchard looks at the importance of honey bees in the environment

Todd McKenny; Clayton Barr; Arts News; Leanne Young; Peter Blackmore

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Stage and TV Performer, Todd McKenney - performing at Belmont 16's with the Todd Sings Peter Allen Show – Saturday 01 June 2013
• 10.45am: Committee Member and Member For Cessnock, Clayton Barr, talks about synthetic cannabis and other 'fake' drugs being banned under fair trading laws
• 11.15am: Arts News with Jane Klein
• 11.35am: School Principal, Leanne Young - Blacksmiths Public School was recently given the Australia's Most Sustainable School Award for their bin-less playground initiative
• 11.45am: Maitland City Council Mayor Peter Blackmore discusses Maitland City Council's future direction with waste management and the meeting at Mount Vincent Landfill Site

Kath Duggan; Robbie O'Davis; Prof. Tim Roberts; Events Cinemas

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Cancer Council of NSW Community Programs Coordinator, Kath Duggan, talks about the activities associated with World No Tobacco Day on Friday May 31, 2013
• 10.45am: Organiser, Robbie O'Davis - June 1 the Tame the Track: Fancy Dress Fun Run along The Fernleigh track will raise funds for the charities S.I.D.S, Canteen, and Kokoda Challenge Youth Group
• 11.15am: Prof. Tim Roberts discusses amino acids and recovery from heart conditions
• 11.35am: Event Cinemas Managers Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge with news of new releases

World M.S. Day; Marine Discovery Series; Taylor Dayne; Brendon Prince

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: CEO of M.S. Research Australia, Jeremy Wright. It is World M.S. Day – this year's theme is Kiss Goodbye to M.S.. Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system that affects 23,000 Australians
• 10.45am: Spokesman Melinda Anderson. Marine Discovery Series Presentations by Dr David Feary (University of Technology Sydney) talking on Latitudinal Shifts in Coral Reef Fishes & Dr Alan Jordan (Senior Environmental Scientist – Fisheries Research NSW DPI) talking on Habitats and Animals of the Deep Sea at Tomaree Library today 6.30pm - 8.30pm
• 11.15am: U.S Music Star Taylor Dayne - her show in Newcastle will be at West's New Lambton on Wednesday 5 June 2013
• 11.35am: Local Actor, Brendon Prince, who had an extra role in Baz Luhrmann's remake of The Great Gatsby

Dr Conor Gilligan; Laurie Coughlan; Amany George; Climate Change

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: University of Newcastle Senior Lecturer, Dr Conor Gilligan. A University Of Newcastle Research Team and Hunter Medical Research Team were recently awarded a $10,000 prize for their research into smoking rates among pregnant indigenous women. Dr Gilligan went to Cairns and Townsville for 18 months to work closely with the indigenous community for her research
• 10.45am: Lake Macquarie Council Deputy Mayor, Laurie Coghlan. There are concerns for the future of Lake Macquarie's public swimming pools with no finance set aside for their redevelopment
• 11.15am: Centre Manager, Amany George. The 2013 Hunter Multicultural Service Expo is being held on Durham Road, Lambton from 10am - 2pm, Wednesday 29th May
• 11.35am: Climate Change – Lessons for Renewal is being held at Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre on Friday at 6pm. Guest Speaker, Allan Jones, Chief Development Officer, Energy & Climate Change, City of Sydney

A J Douglas; National Spine Week; Cr Ken Wethered; Libby Dickeson; James Reed

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Organiser and spokesman AJ Douglas - Tuesday 28 May 2013 there's a trivia night fundraiser for Relay For Life at the University of Newcastle's Bar On The Hill
• 10.15am: Total Balance Chiropracting, Chiropracter, James Cobb. It is National Spinal Health Week and James talks about back problems and associated issues
• 10.45am: Maitland City Council, Councillor Ken Wethered. There are plans to flood-proof one of the Hunter's major arterial roads between Maitland and Cessnock
• 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
• 11.35am: Ronald Mcdonald House fundraiser, James Reed, talks about his recent personal challenge marathon in through Morocco and the Sahara Desert

Brett Gleeson; Planet Dungog Music Festival; Prof. Tim Roberts; New Movies

Good morning. On the show today:

• 09.35am: Manager, The Business Growth Centre, Brett Gleeson. Entries for the Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards are being received until Friday May 31st
• 10.15am: Spokesmen Jackie Luke and Greg Wilson. Planet Dungog Music Festival will be hosted on the weekend of October 11 to 13
• 11.15am: Prof. Tim Roberts discusses amino acids and energy
• 11.35am: Event Cinemas Managers Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge discuss The Hangover 3, Dead Man Down and Barbara

Craig Jennison; James Valentine Quartet; "Chucky" May; Camp Quality

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: HIA Deputy Executive Director, Craig Jennion. The 2013 Building and Renovation Show is at HIA Home Inspirations – 17 Murray Dwyer Crt, Mayfield West, this Saturday from 10am – 4pm
• 10.45am: Performer, James Valentine Quartet. This Saturday there's a performance The Power and The Passion – Standards from the Great Australian Songbook 1960-2000 at the Civic Theatre
• 11.15am: Street Rats Hot Rod Club President, "Chucky" May. It’s the Summer City Rumble # 5 - great Classic Cars, Music and Dancing in Memorial Park, The Entrance this Sunday
• 11.35am: Camp Quality Spokesman. Camp Quality runs nice camps a year in the Hunter for Children with Cancer. Those interested in volunteering are being sought

Politics; Alumni Lecture; Career Expo; Skyjuice; Pet Insurance

Good morning. Today we are talking to:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle's Assoc. Prof. in Politics, Dr Jim Jose
• 10.15am: Acting Director of Advancement and External Relations at the University of Newcastle, Rose O'Neill Thomson. The annual Alumni Lecture is with Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Andrew Parfitt at The Newcastle City Hall Tues May 28,2013 from 6pm. His topic is Space: Australia's Final Frontier?
• 10.45am: Hunter Valley Career Expo Spokesman, Lee Osborne. The Hunter Valley Career Expo at Maitland Federation Centre will help local students from years 10-12 with some career options
• 11.15am: Director of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts, discusses Skyjuice
• 11.35am: PetSure Pet Insurance Managing Director, Shaun Leveton. Pet insurance with coverage for cats and dogs is now the fastest growing sector of the insurance market. Pet owners are paying an average $40 a month to counter rising vet bills

Tracy Burrows; Rose O'Neill Thompson; Fatima Shipton; Prof. John O'Connor

Good morning. Today we are speaking with:

• 09.35am: University of Newcastle PhD Student in Nutrition and Dietetics, Tracy Burrows. An online survey has been designed to gather information about food addictions
• Acting Director of Advancement and External Relations at the University of Newcastle, Rose O'Neill Thomson, is promoting a lecture by the new Dean of the Law School, Prof. Sandeep Gopalan - "Are White Collar Criminals punished enough or do they get off too lightly?"
• 10.45am: University Of Newcastle Homestay Coordinator, Fatima Shipton, explains how families can become involved with the University by hosting international students
• 11.35am: University Of Newcastle Head of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Prof. John O'Connor, discusses the use of mobile phone towers to track rainfall more accurately than with radar

John Kellaway; Dr Mark Foster; Karen Birell; Kylie Russell

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Conservatorium of Music and Community Events Coordinator, John Kellaway discusses the opening of the University Of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music in Maitland
• 10.45am: Hunter's GP Access Executive Officer, Dr Mark Foster, applauded moves to continue funding for indigenous health programs, increase funding for cancer and Breast Screen programs and a $33.8million program to put and keep GPs in rural areas. However, he is puzzled by the government's plan to boost public hospital service by 35% over the next four years
• 11.15am: "Starstruck" event director, Karen Birell with what the event holds in store this year
• 11.35am: Department Primary Industries Fisheries Senior Conservation Manager, Kylie Russell, says the DPI initiative to restore Tidal connectivity to the Tomago Wetlands on the Hunter River has been recognised with a National Trust Heritage Award

Dr Jim Jose; Boat Owners' Association; Prof. Tim Roberts; Chapel Jazz Festival

Good morning. On the show today:

• 09.35am: University of Newcastle Assoc. Prof. in Politics, Dr Jim Jose, discusses the impact of tonight's release of the federal budget
• Boat Owners' Association Hunter Region Director, Frank Downing. Lake Macquarie councilors voted last night to approve the plan to make Lake Macquarie a Natural Waterway. The Boat Owners have concerns the that zoning could restrict jetties, marinas, boat ramps, moorings and boat sheds
• 11.15am: Director of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts, identifies the world's greenest cities

• 11.35am: Chapel Jazz Committee Spokesman, Charles Pope. Chapel Jazz Festival is on at Morpeth this Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Robyn Welsh; Carolyn Veldhuizn; Dr David Durrheim; Nancy Knudsen

On the show today:

• 09.35am: KU Wickham Pre-School Director, Robyn Welsh. This Saturday marks 70 Years of service for KU Wickham Pre-School
• 11.15am: Hunter Valley Innovation Festival Spokesman, Carolyn Veldhuizn. The Hunter Valley Innovation Festival – 25th Anniversary series of Hunter Region Economic Update Breakfasts – Friday May 17 from 7am at West's New Lambton
• 11.35am: Hunter New England Local Health District, Physician Dr David Durrheim. Stay well and know where to go for Medical Assistance this flu season
• 11.45am: Dungog Film Festival meeting organiser, Nancy Knudsen. Over 100 supporters gathered for the recent working party meeting to resurrect the Dungog Film Festival

Prof. Caroline McMillen; Jenny Barnes; Prof. Tim Roberts; Garth Weilley

Today on the show:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle Vice Chancellor Prof. Caroline McMillen speaks about forthcoming events and activities at The University of Newcastle
• 10.45am: Jenny Barnes, Chairperson of organising committee for the Sunshine Of Her Smile Mother's Day Concert at Adamstown Uniting Church
• 11.15am: University of Newcastle's Prof. Tim Roberts talks about omega 3 fatty acids in algae
• 11.45am: Manager, Event Cinemas, Garth Weilley talks about movies - Star Trek: Into Darkness, The Place Beyond The Pines and Rust & Bone

Rosemary O'Neill Thomson; Tracey Schumacher; Rosmairi Dawson; Jon Borwein

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 9.35am: Rosemary O’Neill Thomson, Acting Director Advancement & External Relations, University of Newcastle. The John Turner Memorial Lecture, Thursday 9 May 2013 at Newcastle City Hall will feature Prof. Michael Roosenthal
• 10.15am: Tracy Schumacher, PhD student in Nutrition and Dietetics. Volunteers are being sought for a new study into Families at Risk of Heart Disease

• 11.15am: Cr Rosmairi Dawson, Lake Macquarie City Council. Cr Dawson has asked Council Staff to investigate the idea of establishing a safe and legal public place to sell second-hand vehicles in Lake Macquarie. This comes amid concerns of cars being parked illegally for sale on roadsides at Morisset, Pelican and Warners Bay
• 11.35am: Laureate Prof. Jon Borwein discusses fraud foolishness and error in scientific research

Brad Tipper; Leigh Buckland; Libby Dickeson; Tony De Mamiel

Good morning. On the show today:

• 09.35am: Brad Tipper, Spokesman for the Hunter Region MG Car Club. The 8th Annual Euro Motorfest is at Lambton Park this Sunday from 9am, featuring fine British & European vehicles and raising funds for the charity Riding for the Disabled
• 10.45am: NSW Cancer Council, Event Coordinator, Leigh Buckland. The annual Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser for NSW Cancer Council is held today
• 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
• 11.35am: Tony De Mamiel, National Parks & Wildlife Spokesman, discusses this Sunday's Dolphin Census in Port Stephens, being undertaken from Soldiers Point to Karuah

Wendy Franklin; Barbara Davis; Tommy Flemming; David Jordon

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Spokesman, Wendy Franklin, talks about the Tocal Field Days Friday 3 to Sunday 5 May
• 10.45am: Spokesman Barbara Davis. A public meeting for Lake Macquarie residents will discuss the possibility of future rising water
• 11.15am: Touring Performer from Ireland, Tommy Fleming, who will be at Wests, New Lambton, this Saturday Night
• 11.35am: Founder, David Jordan. Foreign or independent film screenings every Wednesday at the Commons in Hamilton

Jim Jose; Jenny Barrie; Tim Roberts; Cec Shevels

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Associate Professor in Politics, Dr Jim Jose discusses the concern about the Federal Budget and the "Black Hole"

• 10.45am: Event Coordinator, Jenny Barrie. The Belmont Healthy Lifestyle Expo 10am to 3pm at the Belmont 16ft Sailing Club on Wednesday May 1st
• 11.15am: Professor Tim Roberts - Melbourne Goes Carbon Neutral

• 11.35am: Samaritans Chief Executive Officer, Cec Shevels. The former Wickham Public School is being run by Samaritans as a place where people under 25 will be able to get housing and education at the same time

Women Walk the World; Prof. Ian Symonds; Arts News; Buddy Holly Tribute

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Publicity Officer, Helen Matthews from the Tanilba Bay / Lemon Tree Passage CWA. Members invite participants to join in the Women Walk The World event, Sunday April 28 at 2pm along Lemon Tree Passage BBQ area
• 10.45am: Head of School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Newcastle, Prof. Ian Symonds. The University of Newcastle will stage the Asian Medical Education Association Conference in 2015, with over 400 Medical Education Experts set to attend
• 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
• 11.35am: Buddy Holly Performer Scott Robin is part of the Buddy Holly 75th Anniversary Shows performed in the Hunter region this weekend

Birubi Surf Club; Cerebral Palsy Alliance; Cr Phillip Penfold; Confucius Institute

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Birubi Surf Life Saving Club President, Rob Duff. The Birubi Surf Life Saving Club is to undertake a $4.7 million revamp of their club house
• 10.45am: Spokesman for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Sharon Black. The Fundraiser The Bogan Bingo Charity Event will be held Saturday 24 April from 7pm at Souths Leagues Club, Merewether. Bogan comedians, bingo, best-dressed Bogan prizes, auctions, and an air guitar competition
• 11.15am: Maitland City Council Cr Phillip Penfold. Councillors voted 11-2 against letting New Year's eve revelers continue drinking alcohol after 9.30pm on Maitland's riverbank whilst ringing in the New Year
• 11.35am: Event Cinemas Manager, Jack Lodge. We check out latest release movies including Iron Man 3

• 11.45am: University of Newcastle Confucius Institute Director, Rhys Palmer and Deputy Director Jonathon Yi discuss the Term II Confucius Institute courses including Calligraphy, Tai Chi and Beginners' Language courses

Dr Jim Jose; Rose O'Neill Thompson; Joanne Smith; Prof. Tim Roberts; Mark Rothfield

Today we talk to:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle, Assoc. Prof. in Politics, Dr Jim Jose

• 10.15am: University of Newcastle Acting Director Advancement & External Relations, Rosemary O'Neill Thomson, discusses Alumni Awards

• 10.45am: Lake Macquarie Council Library Section Manager, Joanne Smith. Celebrity Cook and winner of the first Masterchef, Julie Goodwin, returns to Lake Macquarie tomorrow to discuss her new cook book Gather
• 11.15am: Prof. Tim Roberts discusses the prolonged autumn heatwave for South East Australia

• 11.35am: Hunter Medical Research Institute, Mark Rothfield. Hunter doctors will down stethoscopes and pick up musical instruments for This Sunday's 20th Annual Australian Doctors' Orchestra performance at Newcastle Conservatorium Concert Hall. The 72-piece ensemble includes 12 Hunter Health professionals. The fundraiser is for the Hunter Children's Research Foundation

Rosemary Thmopson; Glenn Geary; Lisa Lovegrove; Rhys Palmer

Good morning. Today we talk to:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle Associate Director CD & CP Rosemary Thomson. The Forthcoming University of Newcastle Annual Barton Lecture at Newcastle City Hall on Thursday April 18, 2013 – Special Guest Speaker Malcolm Turnbull – Shadow Minister for Communications & Broadband
• 10.15am: Local Businessman and Fundraiser, Glenn Geary - this upcoming Annual Ski 4 Kids Fundraising Event for HMRI
• 11.15am: Port Stephens Council, Road Safety Officer, Lisa Lovegrove. The Road Safety Category award winning project at the National Awards for Local Government. Safer Motorcycle Routes Project is assisting in preventing hundreds of motorcyclist deaths in the Hunter
• 11.35am: University Of Newcastle Confucious Institute Director, Rhys Palmer and Jonathon Yi. We find out about courses on offer for TERM II with the Confucious Institute – a Chinese Language Course and Tai Chi

Jim Jose; Roland Bannister; Richard Hamyn-Harris; Tim Roberts; Deborah Sims

Today we talk to:

• 09.35am: University Of Newcastle Assoc. Prof. in Politics, Dr Jim Jose discusses the Federal Government's Education Reform

• 10.15am: Curator of Newcastle's Historical "Miss Porter's House" at 434 King Street, Roland Bannister talks about an exhibition of documents, photographs, wedding memorabilia and related items from the early lives of Florence Porter and her daughters Florence and Hazel in the first decades of the twentieth century
• 10.45am: Port Stephens Oyster Growers Spokesman, Richard Hamlyn-Harris. A mystery flesh eating disease has killed millions of dollars worth of Pacific oysters in Port Stephens and brought several growers close to financial ruin
• 11.15am: University of Newcastle Director of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment Prof Tim Roberts discusses Tri-generation in Sydney
• 11.35am: Curator Deborah Sims talks about an exhibition coming the the University of Newcastle Gallery - Strong Women, Strong Painting, Strong Culture

Prof. Caroline McMillen; Tori Ashman; Peta Cooper; Jemma Burrell

Good morning. Today we're talking to:

• 09.35am: University of Newcastle Vice Chancellor, Prof. Caroline McMillen. The university has won a $30 Million Federal Government grant which will allow work to start on its CBD Campus. Current and upcoming events include graduation ceremonies and on Thursday April 18 Malcolm Turnbull will deliver the annual Barton Lecture at Newcastle City Hall
• 10.15am: Mai-Well Group Manager of Communications & Corporate Identity , Tori Ashman. The Forthcoming Annual Mai-Wel Gala Ball being held on Saturday April 20, 2013 at Maitland Showground
• 10.45am: Newcastle City Council Communications Manager, Peta Cooper. We look at how to tell the kids to quit whining they are bored during school holidays and get them onto one of the many activities on offer in Newcastle
• 11.35am: Sydney Writers' Festival Artistic Director Jemma Burrell. We find out about the Sydney Writers' Festival set to run from May 20 - 26 with international guests Naomi Wolf, Ruby Wax, Hannah Kent, James Wood and Kate Atkinson

Richamond Vale Railway Museum; Libby Dickeson; Maitland Street Rodders

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Richmond Vale Railway Spokesman, Tracey Hamilton. This Weekend there's a lot happening at Richmond Vale Railway Museum coinciding with Steamfest 2013
• 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
• 11.35am: Maitland Street Rodders Secretary, Rod Alexander. Show 'N' Shine is on this Sunday

Prof. Clare Collins; Cr Nuatali Nelmes; Prof. John O'Connor

Good morning. Today we're talking with:

• 09.35am: Prof. Clare Collins - the latest in Nutrition and Dietetics research
• 11.15am: Newcastle City Council, Cr. Nuatali Nelmes. Newcastle City Council Labor Councillors suggest the Private Sector should be considered in the futures of Beresfield Golf Course and Beresfield Swimming Pool – Council expects to lose $217,000 this year on the Golf Course and The Pool Budget Deficit is $372,000
• 11.35am: Head of Mathematics and Physical Sciences at the University of Newcastle, Prof. John O’Connor, discusses breaking news in science and technology