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