Dr David Powter on Open Foundation and Mike Rabbitt remembers

Good morning. Jane Klein here for Dave today. In the show:

• 11.15am: Dr David Powter, Deputy Director, Centre for English Language and Open Foundation Studies, University of Newcastle, talks about the Open Foundation program, a second chance at education

• 11.35am: Mike Rabbitt, NBN Sportsdesk legend, is retiring in a couple of weeks and joins us with some memories

Scott Bevan; Dr Mitch Duncan; Sarah Adams; Prof. John Oconnor

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: ABC News 24 Presenter and author, Scott Bevan. His book Bill: The Life of William Dobell features interviews with Dobell's friends and locals
• 10.45am: Dr Mitch Duncan, University of Newcastle School of Medicine and Public Health, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition. Mitch is one of the founders from the National 10,000 steps program

• 11.15am: Compeer Hunter Coordinator, Sarah Adams, discusses the St Vincent de Paul special works initiative COMPEER – matching caring, trained volunteers from our community with people living with a diagnosed mental illness to meet once a week
• 11.35am: Prof. John O'Connor, Head of Mathematics and Physical Studies at the University of Newcastle discusses pulsar detection of gravity waves

Jason McKeller; RSL Pipe Band; Making Charlestown more sustainable

Good morning. Jane here for Dave today:

• 10.15am: Jason McKellar, RFS Manager, Hunter tells us how to prepare for fires
• 11.15am: City Of Newcastle RSL Pipe Band Spokesman, Ailsa McKewen talks about the 90th Birthday Celebrations for the City of Newcastle RSL Pipe Band this Saturday at Wests, New Lambton from 6:30pm
• 11.35am: Chelsey Zuiderwyck from Establishing The Greater Charlestown Sustainable Neighbourhood Group, has news of a special meeting in Kahibah Memorial Park on Sat Nov 08 from 3 - 4:30pm

Cranky Handle Rally; Marine Rescue Open Day; BikeFest; Grainery Care Dance

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Hunter Valley Vintage Farm Machinery Club Spokesman, Peter Draper. It's the 27th Annual Cranky Handle Rally this weekend at Maitland Rally Ground
• 10.15am: Marine Rescue Newcastle, Spokesman Garry Sullivan. The Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie Open Day is on this Sunday, October 26th, from 7am – 2pm at Pelican Park
• 11.15am: Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance, Business Development Officer, Kim Simpson. The BikeFest fundraiser for HPCA on this weekend at Honeysuckle and features the Orica Mick Chapman Memorial Criterium , plus the Orica Community Challenge
• 11.35am: The Grainery Care Spokesman, Paul Chapman talks about Grainery Care, a registered charity operating an Op Shop, Food Bank, Counselling Services, free meals, advocacy and support groups for everyday Australians in need

Digital receiver; Stroke Awareness Week; Airzooka

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.45am: NBN Television Technical Director, Greg Williams. On September 10th, 2014 most viewers in Newcastle and surrounding areas will need to re-tune their digital receivers. Phone 1800 201 013
• 11.15am: Dr Neil Spratt, John Hunter Hospital, Urologist, discusses National Stroke Awareness Week. Stroke is Australia's second biggest killer after coronary heart disease and a leading cause of disability
• 11.35am: Prof John O'Connor talks about an experiment people can do at home – build a vortex cannon, sometimes known as an airzooka

Opel Cards; Jaye Ford; Mark Widdup; Sonia Walkom Memorial Flower Festival

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Sonia Hornery, Member For Wallsend and opposition spokeswoman for Hunter says the rollout of Opal cards is a disgrace. The Maitland Railway Cafe and the newsagent Beresfield Newspower are the only two places in this region where people can buy the new Opal transport cards
• 09.35am: Jaye Ford, author of Beyond Fear (which won Best Debut Novel), Blood Secret and Scared Yet is back with her latest Already Dead
• 11.15am: Mark Widdup, Director, Cooks Hill Galleries, shares some stories marking the galleries' 40th Anniversary
• 11.35am: The 2014 Christ Church Cathedral Sonia Walkom Memorial Flower Festival is on this Friday to Monday

Jim Jose; Aussie Pickers; Tim Roberts; Katie Porritt

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Dr Jim Jose looks at state and federal politics
• 10.45am: Adam McDonald and Lucas Callaghan, Aussie Pickers TV Show. Aussie Pickers will scour the Maitland Markets as part of its roadshow looking for collectibles and yarns for upcoming episodes
• 11.15am: Prof Tim Roberts discusses bioenergy biochar and carbon into the soil
• 11.35am: Katie Porritt, University Of Newcastle's External Relations Spokesman, discusses the 2014 Alumni Awards

Prof. Clare Collins; Jessica Lambert; Alek Schulha

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.45am: Professor Clare Collins discusses diet and macular degeneration. There are some specific foods you can eat to help protect your eyesight
• 11.15am: Jessica Lambert is raising funds by raffling a decorated surfboard for The Australian Cancer Council
• 11.35am: Alek Schulha, for the 65th Anniversary of the Greta Migrant Camp is writing a book about the experiences of those who stayed in the camp

Arts News; Ride for Sick Kids; NeW Space

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: Lindsay Carr's Arts News
• 11.15am: Ross Bingham, CEO Ronald McDonald House Hunter. The Ride For Sick Kids fundraiser has seen Ross spending five days on the road cycling through Inverell, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Forster, and he arrives in Newcastle today
• 11.35am: An information session about NeW Space is being held at Newcastle City Hall tomorrow from 2.00-5.00pm

Lawson Panner; Anthony Burke; Prof. Andrew Boyle

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Lawson Panner talks about this Friday's Wear it Purple Day – the day to show support for sexuality and gender diverse young people
• 11.15am: Anthony Burke. The charity weight loss challenge, Drop Kilos 4 Kids, is coming back to Cessnock Sportsground on Sunday, August 31
• 11.35am: Andrew Boyle, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Newcastle, delivers the New Professor's Talk -- Journey Of The Heart: How Heart Disease and its treatments are changing -- Newcastle Museum, today at 6:30pm

Prof. Caroline McMillen; Dr Julie McIntyre; Lex Lindsay; Prof. John O'Connor

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: Professor Caroline McMillen, Vice Chancellor, talks about developments at the University of Newcastle - the New Professor's talks to delivered August 27 2014 by Professor Andrew Boyle, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine
• 11.45am: Dr Julie McIntyre, Research Academic School of Humanities and Social Science. A new study shows that Australians are shifting from beer to wine

• 11.15am: Lex Lindsay talks about the Dungog Festival featuring film, music and food. Thurs 28 August to Sun 31 August
• 11.35am: Professor John O'Connor looks at how nature gives us hints on how to develop new transparent safety products for eye protection

Arts News; Magic Flute; Daffodil Day

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: Lindsay Carr's Arts News
• 11.15am: Hannah Dahlenburg, singer playing the Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute at the Civic Theatre
• 11.35am: Leigh Buckland, Cancer Council Hunter, with news of Daffodil Day which raises funds for combating cancer - research, prevention, advocacy programs and support services

Alzheimer's; Movie Reviews; Maitland Motorfest; diabetes study

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Alzheimer's Spokesman, Lyn Thorpe, talks about this weekend's – Alzheimer's Australia Memory Walk and Jog at Speers Point Park
• 10.15am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review the movies Deep Sea Challenge 3D, The In-Betweeners 2 and The Lunchbox
• 11.15am: Bruce Corke discusses the 2014 Maitland Motorfest
• 11.35am: Professor Peter Howe, Research Director, Clinical Nutrition Research Centre School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, says type II diabetes sufferers are being recruited for a new clinical study investigating the relationship between restricted blood flow and cognitive impairments that can impact memory

Frank Millward, John Stretton, Adam Cougle, Brian Jack

Good morning. On the show today:

• 09.15am: Frank Millward, New Head of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, discusses his background plus the instrumental opera Share House
• 10.45am: John Stretton, discusses his role playing Peter Sellers in the production of Goon Show Live
• 11.15am: Adam Cougle, CEO of Lake Macquarie Economic Development Board. Mr Cougle joins Lake Macquarie Economic Development Company after six successful years as Head of Equity and Advisory Solutions at Commonwealth Bank. Dantia is a new iniative of Lake Macquarie Council starting with a $1 Million Budget & a Board of [7] independent Directors, the body is focused on economic development
• 11.35am: Brian Jack tells us about the 2014 Our Town Model Show, the largest scale model exhibition in the southern hemisphere

Dr Jim Jose; Prof. Tim Roberts; Michael Hope

Good morning. Today on the morning show:

• 09.15am: Dr Jim Jose, University of Newcastle, Associate Professor in Politics. Three local MPs are gone following the ICAC investigation and bi-elections organised
• 11.15am: Prof Tim Roberts discusses wind turbines and news that the Kooragang Island wind turbine is to go to Tasmania
• 11.35am: Michael Hope has news of a major country music event to be staged at Hope Estate

Prof. Clare Collins; Juan Mahony; Peter Rosemond

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.45am: Professor Clare Collins talks about the 10,000 Step Challenge and how far you'd have to walk to burn the kilojoules from some favourite foods
• 11.15am: Juan Mahony, author of The Digger's View: WWI in Colour, will present talk at Toronto Library this Thursday
• 11.35am: Peter Rosemond, PCYC Cessnock President. The $7 million redevelopment of the centre was opened yesterday by Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove

Movie reviews; Centenary of Coal; Electric Vehicle Festival

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review the movies The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Expendables III, and A Most Wanted Man
• 11.15am: Richmond Vale Railway Museum Spokesman, Graeme Harper. The Centenary of Coal: 1914 – 2014 sees many activities on this weekend
• 11.35am: Jeff Julian, University of Newcastle's Director of Creative Innovation. The Tesla S, a fully electric vehicle, will be present at the Electric Vehicle Festival at Cameron Park this weekend

Tony Ross; Robyn Parker; Diane Denton; Anne Wright

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Tony Ross, Manager, Hunter Volunteer Centre. We hear about the 2014 Regional Volunteer Awards , with Nominations being taken until August 28th
• 10.45am: Robyn Parker, Member For Maitland. Maitland residents can learn more about the state government's plans to cut the heavy rail line into Newcastle at a public information session in Maitland Town Hall today between 3pm and 7pm
• 11.15am: Diane Denton, Organiser, Vacy Village Country Carnival. On Sunday 14 September, one highlight will be the Jack Russell and Dachshund races
• 11.35am: Anne Wright, Beyond Blue. Following the suicide on comedian and actor Robin Williams, we talk of the impact of depression

Ross Kerridge; Philip Penfold; Prof. John O'Connor

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: Ross Kerridge, spokesman, New Institute. The Public Forum, Williamtown: Now and in the Future, will feature guest speakers Ian Dick, Defence Project Director with Hunternet, looking at the Military side, and David Nye, Manager Aviation Business Development for Newcastle Airport, discussing the civilian side of the airport. The forum is on Wednesday, 13 August at South's Newcastle from 7.00pm – 8.30pm
• 11.15am: Councillor Philip Penfold. Maitland Council wants to cancel its midnight fireworks display as part of plans to make New Year's Eve more family friendly
• 11.35am: Professor John O'Connor looks at science and space technology

Red Cross; Movie Reviews; Variety Postie Dash; Engineering Week

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Veronica Ross, NSW General Manager, Australian Red Cross, talks about the 100th Anniversary of Red Cross in Australia
• 10.15am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review movies And So It Goes, Guardians Of The Galaxy and Once My Mother
• 11.15am: Glenn Geary talks about the fund-raiser Variety Postie Dash throughout the Upper Hunter
• 11.35am: Aaron Wong, University of Newcastle Office PVC – Engineering and Built Environment discusses the latest research and development

Westpac Rescue Helicopter; Swap Meet; Engineering Week

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Peter Brereton, Hunter Westpac Rescue Helicopter, has an update on the Hunter Westpac Rescue Helicopter fundraising activities
• 11.15am: Tom Millgate discusses the Annual Swap Meet at the Cessnock Showgrounds, presented by Newcastle District Vintage Car Club of NSW
• 11.35am: Prof. Kevin Galvin, University of Newcastle Faculty of Engineering, tells us more about the engineering projects going on in Newcastle

Dr Jim Jose; Prof. Paul Glasziou; Prof Tim Roberts; Prof Graeme Jameson

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Dr Jim Jose discusses State & Federal Politics
• 10.15am: Professor and Director of the Centre for Research into Evidence-Based Practice at Bond University, Professor Paul Glasziou. The Newcastle Hospitals Congress, established in 2008, is an annual multidisciplinary educational meeting for health professionals in the Hunter Region. The Theme for 2014 is Translating Evidence into Clinical Practice
• 11.15am: Professor Tim Roberts looks at Third World Solutions – Hipporoller
• 11.35am: Professor Graeme Jameson, developer of the Jameson Cell, a froth flotation device used in the minerals industry

Jodie Harrison; A Most Wanted Man; Jenny's Place

Good morning. Today on the show Jane talks to:

• 09.35am: Jodie Harrison, Mayor of Lake Macquarie City, talks about launching the new Heritage Walking Trail brochure, a guide to Catherine Hill Bay, this Saturday 2 August, 2pm
• 10.15am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge, Event Cinemas, review A Most Wanted Man
• 11.15am: Rosemary Pillay, Jenny's Place. Newcastle's resource centre is set to receive a NSW Government grant to support women and children experiencing domestic violence

Carl Johnston; Newcastle Legacy; Russell Morris; Hepatitis

Good morning. Today Jane has:

• 09.15am: Carl Johnston is nearing the end of his solo Port-to-Port cycle from Fremantle to Port Stephens, raising funds for the Black Dog Institute
• 10.15am: Warren Handley, Newcastle Legacy, talks about the Legacy and University of Newcastle University Choir spectacular production I Remember this Sunday, commemorating the start of World War I
• 11.15am: Russell Morris, ahead of his show this Saturday at Belmont 16s, talks about his life and music
• 11.35am: Carla Silva, Hunter New England Health viral hepatitis social worker, makes us more aware of hepatitis during National Hepatitis Week

Glenn Turner; Movie Reviews; Lane 4 Aquatics

Good morning. Today Jane's guests include:

• 09.35am: Glenn Turner, chairman HMRI, is just home from his 3D healing walk across Europe, fundraising for diabetes, dementia, depression
• 10.15am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge, Event Cinemas, review Mrs Browns Boys D'Movie; Met Opera Winter series – Rigoletto
• 11:15am: Newcastle City Councillor Nuatali Nelmes. Newcastle City Council has approved Lane 4 Aquatics to operate swimming centres at Mayfield, Lambton, Wallsend and Stockton – what will this mean?

Peter Macmurray; Chris Hayes; Jason Harvey

Good morning. Today Jane has:

• 09.35am: Peter Macmurray, LMCC Transport Coordinator. Now that the first stage of the Speers Point to Glendale cycleway is complete – where to next?
• 10.15am: Chris Hayes, Hunter New England Health. In National Pain Week, Hunter New England Health is bringing the latest information on managing chronic pain to libraries
• 11:15am: Jason Harvey, LMCC, discusses events and activities for National Tree Day this Sunday

Jim Jose; Aubrey Brooks; Tim Roberts; Clare Dunn

Good morning. Today Jane has:

• 09.15am: Associate Professor Jim Jose discusses what’s happening in State and Federal politics
• 10.15am: Aubrey Brooks, the NSW Government Heritage Volunteer of the Year, talks about the upcoming Newcastle Bar Mill reunion
• 11:15am: Professor Tim Roberts, Director of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment at the University of Newcastle, describes the long march of the cane toad
• 11.35am: Claire Dunn talks about My Year Without Matches, her book about being in the NSW wilderness, to be launched tomorrow

Novatones; Diet Bytes; Mural at Merewether Beach

Good morning. Today on the show Jane has:

• 10:15am: Rod Woodhouse, Novatones, is running a course in barbershop harmony in Newcastle
• 10:45am: Dr Megan Rollow discusses Diet Bytes and Baby Bumps, a research project looking for pregnant participants
• 11:15am: Trevor Dickinson, artist, tells us about his new mural in the Merewether Beach access tunnel nearing completion (due 23 July)

Arts News; University Art Fair; local play bound for Edinburg

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: Arts News with Lindsay Carr
• 11:15am: Gillean Shaw, University of Newcastle Gallery Director, and Vic Levy, Friends of the University of Newcastle, discuss the upcoming University Art Fair supported by the Friends of the University
• 11.35am: Philip Aughey, local playwright, Anvil Creek Theatre, has a play The Exchange on tour and heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August

Brass Blokes; NUSport; Hunter Valley Winery Run; robot recognises human emotion

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.35am: Michael Hagan talks about the Brass Blokes Award, being presented this Friday evening with interactive panel discussion
• 10.15am: Andrew Yapp and Chris Hicks from NUSport discuss Newcastle's Eastern University Games win and Commonwealth Games athletes
• 11:15am: Paul Humphreys, Director of Hunter Valley Winery Running Festival, has news of the Hunter Valley Winery Run, to be held on 20th July
• 11.35am: Aaron Wong, researcher from University of Newcastle, tells us about new robot technology developed by the University of Newcastle which can recognise and respond to human emotions

Professor Caroline McMillen; Pharmacy students at Hunter Wetlands; Donkey Sanctury; magnets

Good morning. On the show today Jane Klein has:

• 10.15am: University of Newcastle Vice Chancellor Professor Caroline McMillen
• 10:45am: Conjoint Professor of Practice in Pharmacy Chris Piggott discusses pharmacy students gaining practical experience and local knowledge at Hunter Wetlands
• 11:15am: John from Good Samaritan Donkey Sanctuary discusses the Sanctuary's Christmas in July function
• 11.35am: University of Newcastle's Dr Simon Iveson tells us why magnets don't lose their energy and fall off the fridge door

Arts news, Shanghai golf; Wildlife photos at Lovett; MG Motor Club

Good morning. On the show today Jane Klein has:

• 10.15am: Lindsay Carr's Arts News
• 10:45am: Morris Parkes, the inventor of shanghai golf, a special type of golf for people with disabilities or spinal/lower back injuries, talks about tomorrow's open day
• 11:15am: Marine scientist Justin Gilligan talks about the commendation in Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition, showing now at Lovett Gallery, Newcastle City Library
• 11.35am: Bryn Baverstock, President of Newcastle MG Motor Club. The club has a new track and is hosting Australian Hillclimb Championships in November this year

Confucius Institute; University Games; Prof. Paul Dastoor; State of Orgin

Good morning, Jane here today and we're talking to:

• 09.15am: University of Newcastle Director of Confucius Institute Jonathon Yi talks about new courses including Tai Chi and Chinese language
• 10.15am: Andrew Yapp, Manager of NuSport Campus Programs and Elite Athlete Officer, gives us an Eastern University Games update, day 3
• 11:15am: Paul Dastoor, University of Newcastle Professor of Physics, gives us a taste of the Newcastle Institute forum on Redeveloping Newcastle on tonight, Souths 7-8:30pm
• 11.35am: Rugby League Commentator Mike Trypas, previews tonight's third State of Origin match-up

Dr Jim Jose; Knit for NAIDOC Week; Prof. Tim Roberts; Eastern University Games

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Dr Jim Jose looks at State and Federal politics including the new Senate in the Upper House
• 10.15am: Judy Knapp from John Hunter Hospital, organiser of the Knit for NAIDOC Week project
• 11:10am: University of Newcastle Director of Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, Professor Tim Roberts
• 11.35am: Andrew Yapp, NuSport Campus Programs Manager and Elite Athlete Officer, discusses the Eastern University Games

Supplements and winter ills; School Holidays; Eastern University Games

Good morning - Jane Klein in today. Today we have:

• 10.45am: Prof. Clare Collins - Can vitamin C or other supplements ward off winter ills?
• 11.15am: April Dowd, Manager Community and Cultural Services, Singleton Council, looks at school holiday offerings
• 11.35am: Andrew Yapp, NuSport Campus Programs Manager and Elite Athlete Officer, discusses the Eastern University Games kicking off this morning

Arts News; The McClymonts; new aquatic centre for Cessnock

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: Arts News with Lindsay Carr
• 11.15am: Brooke, Mollie and Sam McClymont - The McClymonts talk about their forthcoming Newcastle shows and the release today of their latest album – Here's To You & I

• 11.35am: Cessnock Pool Users Group Chairman Phil Murray talks about a new aquatic centre proposed for Cessnock

NSW Regional Awards; Movie Reviews; NSW Government Heritage Volunteer of the Year

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Erica Hanratty, Awards Manager, NSW Regional Awards, tells us about nominations closing soon for the various categories
• 10.15am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge with reviews of Jersey Boys, Rio 2 and Calvary
• 11.15am: Aubrey Brooks, BHP Muster Point Spokesman has news about the 2014 NSW Government Heritage Volunteer of the Year Award, a third-generation BHP employee who spent 38 years with the company

Dr Jim Jose, John Waters and Stuart D'Arrietta; Prof. Tim Roberts

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Dr Jim Jose looks at state and federal politics
• 10.45am: John Waters and Stewart D'Arrietta are returning with their up close and personal two-man show and also gearing up to launch the production of Looking Through a Glass Onion off Broadway
• 11.15am: Prof Tim Roberts, Director of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, University of Newcastle, considers Shopping Centre Carparks and Public Transport

Richmond Vale Railway Museum; Echology; Allan Budd

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Tracey Hamilton talks about the Coalfield Steam activities at Richmond Vale Railway Museum
• 09.35am: Dr Phillip Matthias, Conductor, University of Newcastle Chamber Choir, Echology. The choir has been invited to perform at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. 15 singers will leave Newcastle in July for a two week European trip that will include a performance in France before they represent Australia at the second Rhythms of One World International Choral Festival in Geneva from July 3rd to 9th
• 10.15am: Movie reviews with Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge
• 11.15am: Newcastle Sporting Hall Of Fame Inductee, John Levick
• 11.35am: Allan Budd, Retired Chief Engineer of the Merchant Navy

Men's Health Expo; Sounds of the Supremes

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 11.15am: Dr John Toussaint, CEO of Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance. The Men's Health Expo is at West's, New Lambton, next Wednesday
• 11.35am: Kaaren Ragland tells us about the Sounds of the Supremes Show coming to Belmont 16 Footers and Nelson Bay Diggers

Friends of the Regal; Hunter Bikers' charity ride; State of Origin

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: David Horkan, Friends of The Regal. The Friends of the Regal are delighted to be the recipients of two National Trust 2014 Heritage Awards. The first was in the Built Heritage category for the refurbishment itself and the second came within the Advocacy Campaign classification acknowledging our seven and a half years of effort
• 11.15am: Howard Mole, Welfare Manager, Salvation Army Newcastle. The Hunter Bikers' Tinned Food and Blanket Ride is on this Sunday leaving 9.00am from Sandgate Markets
• 11.35am: Rugby League Commentator, Mike Tripas looks at the prospects for the teams in tonight's 100th State Of Origin Match from Suncorp Stadium

Dr Jim Jose; Prof. Tim Roberts; Prof. Frank Millawrd

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Dr Jim Jose looks at state and federal politics in Australia
• 11.15am: Prof. Tim Roberts, Director of the Tim Ferrell Institute for the Environment
• 11.35am: Prof. Frank Millward provides a sketch of his New Professors Talk. Professor Millward is the new Head of the School of Creative Arts at the University of Newcastle. He is a composer, multimedia artist, teacher and academic writer. Find out more here

Heart health study; SES Regional Controller; Symphony Orchestra in Newcastle

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.45am: Tracey Scumacher, Nutrition and Dietetics PhD Candidate, provides an update on some preliminary data analysis from the family-based heart health study
• 11.15am: Greg Perry, Hunter SES Regional Controller. Greg has been honoured after 50 Years of Service with a Life Membership, and he'll recall some events he's been involved in, including the so-called Pasha Bulker Storm in 2007
• 11.35am: The Newcastle Conservatorium of Music is seeking to establish a Symphony Orchestra in Newcastle. Talking about it are Head of Brass Studies John Kellaway, and Chris Bearman OAM

Arts News; Rags to Riches; Dine 4 Charity

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: Lindsay Carr's Arts News
• 11.15am: Melinda Lee, organiser of the Rags To Riches Pre-Loved Clothing Sale at Speers Point Sailing Club from 9am – 1pm on Saturday May 24. The day raises funds for the Peaks Foundation, supporting women and girls in high mountain communities of the Andes
• 11.35am: Dine 4 Charity is held at Cessnock Leagues Club from 6:30pm this Saturday, the culmination of months of fundraising for the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation and Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance

Baby and Kinds Market; Movie Reviews; Internet for Seniors

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Jennifer Harrison. The Baby and Kids Market is back on this Sunday 25 May at Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium from 9.00am until midday
• 10.15am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge from Event Cinemas review X-Men: Days of Future Past, Sunshine on Leith, Wajda, Healing, and Chinese Puzzle
• 11.15am: April Dowd, Manager of Singleton Public Library's Community and Cultural Services. Singleton Public Library is rolling out free training and information sessions for seniors as an introduction to social media and email

Biggest Morning Tea; Eastern University Games; Harley-Davidson Ladies Garage Party

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Shayne Connell, Regional Manager, Cancer Council. Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is on tomorrow and raises funds for cancer research. Over 807 hosts across the Hunter will hold their morning teas on the official date, this Thursday, May 22, while others have opted for other days in May or June
• 11.15am: NUSport CEO Chris Hicks and Andrew Yapp, the Campus Programs Manager and Elite Athlete Support Officer. The Eastern University Games will be held from 6 to 10 July 2014. This will be one of the largest regional sporting events the city will experience with more than 3500 students participating form universities across the eastern seaboard
• 11.35am: Luke from Fraser Motorcycles, Broadmeadow talks about the Harley-Davidson Ladies Garage Party. It is on today from 6:30pm. Find out how to 'talk bike', pick up a bike and get custom fitted. All female riders, from novices to veterans, are invited to participate. For those that are just starting out, you'll get the information and mentoring you need to turn your dream of riding into a reality

Politics with Dr Jim Jose; Prof. Tim Roberts; Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Good morning. Today we're talking to:

• 09.15am: Dr Jim Jose discusses the government's drop in popularity due to a backlash over the federal budget
• 11.15am: Prof Tim Roberts, Director of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment discusses the environment
• 11.35am: Peter Brereton, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Maitland Support Group Spokesman, has information about the Hunter Westpac Rescue Helicopter and its support group

Prof. Caroline McMillen; TOOTH; Alumni Awards

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: Professor Caroline McMillen, University of Newcastle Vice Chancellor, discusses the implications of the federal budget for the University of Newcastle. The University of Newcastle is ranking as number 1 in Australia and number 28 globally by the latest Times Higher Education rankings of the world's top 100 universities under 50 years old. Professor Phil Morgan’s research Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids has been recognised by the World Health Organisation for excellence and leadership in promoting health and wellbeing in the community. Laureate Professor Paul Foster is developing new approaches to treat asthma. The University of Newcastle's Collaborative Environments for Creative Arts Research is hosting Michael Keiran Harvey, one of Australia's foremost virtuoso pianists, in its new research seminar series, Thursday, 29 May 2014, 4pm-5pm, the Theatrette, University House, ground floor corner Auckland and King Street, Newcastle

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• 10.45am: Dr David Hancock and Jenny Hancock have news about TOOTH - The Outback Oral Treatment and Health program

• 11.15am: Director Eternal Relations, University of Newcastle, Rose O'Neill-Thomson. The Alumni Awards nominations are now open. Presented annually by the Alumni Advisory Committee, the awards recognise innovation, creativity, exceptional leadership and those who inspire others through their local, national and international achievements

Dr Jim Jose; Prof. Time Roberts; Dr Julie McIntyre; Ken Clifford

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Dr Jim Jose discusses politics on Budget Day for Treasurer Joe Hockey and Prime Minister Tony Abbott
• 11.20am: Professor Tim Roberts discusses the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater
• 11.15am: Wine Historian, Dr Julie McIntyre, presents the history of wine in the Hunter region and will present the 2014 John Turner Memorial Lecture, 6.30pm on Thursday 15 May at the David Maddison building
• 11.35am: Ken Clifford, the CEO of the Hunter Academy of Sport, talks about the inductees into the Hunter Region Sporting Hall Of Fame. The ceremony is at Souths Leagues Club this Sunday

Improving the health of 18-25 males; Tim O'Brien; are diamonds the hardest?

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.45am: Lee Ashton, University of Newcastle Nutrition and Dietetics Candidate, looks at Improving Male Health in 18-25 year olds
• 11.15am: Tim O'Brien, Founder of jobsinthehunter.com.au & Skills in the Hunter.com.au Founder, discusses the new website that offers workers a place to display skills experience while making recruitment easier for employees
• 11.35am: University Of Newcastle Head of Mathematics and Physical Sciences Prof John O'Connor poses the question are Diamonds the hardest material?

Will Gold; Pennie Kearney; Lex Lindsay; Woody Sedgman

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Will Gold talks about this Sunday's Surfrider: Bar Beach Clean Up Day – 8.45am Sunday
• 10.45am: Pennie Kearney, Mai Well Group CEO, has information about the 4th Annual Ball - it is this Saturday Night at Maitland Town Hall. The doors open at 6.00pm
• 11.15am: Lex Lindsay, Festival Director, tells us about the first ever Dungog Festival. This event from the 28th – 31st of August will showcase film, food, music and the local community
• 11.35am: Woody Sedgman talks about this Sunday's Swisse Colour Run being held at Broadmeadow Race Course

Dr Jim Jose; Brian Cadd; Laureate Professor Paul Foster; Professor Tim Roberts

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Dr Jim Jose looks at state and federal politics
• 09.35am: Brian Cadd, Aria Hall of Fame Member, chats about his forthcoming Hunter tour with Glenn Shorrock, former co-member of Axiom
• 10.45am: Laureate Professor Paul Foster, from the University Of Newcastle's School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, discusses MicroRNA Molecule, a naturally occurring small molecule that has the power to supercharge a person's immunity and could offer a breakthrough treatment for asthmatics
• 11.15am: Professor Tim Roberts, Director of the University Of Newcastle's Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, discusses the book Art of the first Fleet

Lindsay Carr; Kim Alfeldi; Matt Hall

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: Arts News with Lindsay Carr
• 11.15am: Kim Alfeldi has information about wedding planning - Love On The Lawn: Wedding Festival is on this Sunday at Wandin Valley Winery with live entertainment, wine tastings, food sampling and the opportunity to meet with the most inspirational wedding vendors
• 11.35am: Matt Hall, Airport Co-Owner, has news on Belmont Airport and plans for charter operations, skydiving and adventure flights from the site

Stan Sykes; Garry Haigh; Jenny Barrie; Associate Professor Deb Loxton

Good morning. Gentle rain is falling in Newcastle this morning and today on the show:

• 09.15am: Stan Sykes runs through what's available at The Annual Newcastle CD & Record Fair - it's on this Sunday (May 4th) 9am-4pm at the Uniting Church Hall, Hamilton
• 10.45am: Garry Haigh discusses a fundraising for the Hunter Medical Research Institute. This Saturday night (May 3rd) from 7pm at Maitland Town Hall there's a Rock 'N' Roll Swing Supper Dance with a Masquerade Theme, 10-Piece Band The Jive Bombers and MC DJ Vinnie
• 11.15am: Jenny Barrie has news of the Belmont Healthy Lifestyle Expo being held at Belmont 16 Footers on Thursday May 1st from 10am
• 11.35am: Associate Professor Deb Loxton, from the University of Newcastle's Faculty of Health & Medicine. Last year more than 17,000 females aged 18-23 signed up to a medical study that will track them over their lifetime. The national project will help set future healthcare policy and it hopes to reveal details that social media and bullying may affect the mental health of Gen Y females

Dr. Jim Jose; Kathie Bowtell; Prof Tim Roberts; Gladys Berejiklian

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Dr Jim Jose, University Of Newcastle Associate Professor in Politics, looks at the resignation of State Premier Barry O’Farrell and the NSW Government under new leader Mike Baird
• 10.45am: Kathie Bowtell, Start Talking Founder, discusses an exhibition displaying portraits of loved ones who have died from suicide. The exhibition is at the Lovett Gallery until May 10th
• 11.15am: Prof Tim Roberts discusses the confusion of Global Warming and unusual seasonal conditions
• 11.35am: Gladys Berejiklian, Minister For The Hunter, visits Maitland today to hear more about local issues affecting the region

Skiinsure; Space and Technology; Uleaded E10

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: Murray Corbet from SKIINSURE tells us about a revolutionary new tattoo removal service
• 11.35am: University Of Newcastle's Simon Iveson discusses trends in science and space technology
• 11.45am: The NRMA Regional Director, Kyle Loades, has news of the recent international study that has branded the NSW Unleaded E10 Fuel mandate as a debacle

Prof. Carolin McMillen; Nick Earl; Prof Suzanne Ryan

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Professor Caroline McMillen. The University has released the early concepts for its $95 million CBD landmark education precinct - NeW Space - creating a 10 storey 'vertical' campus
• 11.15am: Nick Earl, a critically acclaimed author, visits Maitland as part of the Look Who's Talking Program with Maitland City Library
• 11.35am: National Tertiary Education Union Newcastle President, Associate Professor Suzanne Ryan, addresses the concerns of University of Newcastle Health Faculty Lecturers who have complained of overcrowded tutorials and increased teaching demands making their workplace unsafe

Lindsay Carr; Rick Prosser; Ray Collins

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: Lindsay Carr looks at arts activities and events in and around our area
• 11.15am: Newcastle Citizen of the Year Rick Prosser and RUSH Mentoring welcomes you to attend the ASPIRE Today Competition Launch in National Youth Week, Monday 7th April, 10.00am-11.30am at Newcastle High School Staff House
• 11.35am: Catholic Schools Office Director of Schools, Ray Collins talks about a survey that will focus on the future of secondary education across the Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Diocese

Tony Elliot; Michelle Magee; World Austism Awareness Day

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.45am: Tony Elliot talks about activities supported by Lake Macquarie Council for National Youth Week with this year's Theme "Our Voice -- Our Impact"
• 11.15am: Research Officer, School Of Psychology, Monash University, Michelle Magee, discusses a study into Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder which is particularly prevalent in adolescents
• 11.35am: On World Autism Awareness Day we hear about this disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and verbal and non verbal communication, and by restricted, repetitive or stereotyped behavior

Dr Jim Jose; Paul Hmphreys; Prof. Tim Roberts; David Strassman

Good morning. Today on the morning show:

• 09.15am: The University Of Newcastle's Associate Professor Dr Jim Jose looks at State and Federal Politics

• 10.45am: NewRun Events Director Paul Humphreys talks about Newcastle's First Marathon to be held in over two decades. The marathon is on Sununday 6th April, and starts from the top of King Edward Park at sunrise
• 11.15am: Professor Tim Roberts discusses koalas in NSW
• 11.35am: Ventriloquist David Strassman has the latest on Chuck Wood and Ted E Bare as they visit our area for their Careful What You Wish For tour