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