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