Tuesday 31 July 2012

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012

Good morning! On the show today:
  • Federal and State Politics with Prof. Jim Kose
  • An exhibition celebrating the 1st birthday of Newcastle Museum's new premises
  • Fungi and coal are under Prof. Tim's microscope
  • Where to drop off e-waste in Lake Macquarie
  • The Coffee Break guest is David Essex
  • Friday 27 July 2012

    Friday 27 July - what's on

    This morning
  • we catch up with Aussie author Morris Gleitzman as he releases a new book in the series about Felix
  • Newcastle City Council's Aleesha Martin tells us about sustainability workshops, including Fowl Play, Keeping Backyard Chooks
  • with Shirley Chapman we look at knitting for Wrap With Love
  • and Libby Dickeson brings us arts and entertainment news
  • Thursday 26 July 2012

    Thursday 26 July 2012

    Today we chat about:
  • Stress-down Day, it's tomorrow, with Lifeline's Julienne Constable
  • the Hunter Singers, schoolkids aged 12-18, returned from success at the World Choir Games, with their Music Director Kim Sutherland
  • the University of Newcastle's Professor Rob Sanson-Fisher has been recognised for Making a Difference
  • we go the movies with Event Cinemas' Garth Weilley
  • and 2NURFM's Professor Tim looks at the controversy over fructose ...
  • Wednesday 25 July 2012

    This morning . . .
  • Get set for some serious guitar playing when Bruce Mathiske joins us
  • We check out a seminar on chronic pain with Dr Chris Hayes
  • A great Greek recipe in Food For Thought with chef Michael Carroll
  • Weight loss mentors with Tony Ferguson
  • Monday 23 July 2012

    Incoming Chancellor of University of Newcastle

    Listen to Rose Thompson introduce the incomong Chancellor of the University of Newcastle, Dr Ken Moss.

    Tuesday, July 24th

    On Tuesday from 9am:
  • SIDS and Kids are doing a great job - we find out how they are travelling
  • Federal and state politics with Jim Jose
  • Solar energy in the Lac Macquarie area
  • Prof. Tim looks at the cost of electricity
  • Coffee Break guests - The Shadows
  • Thursday 19 July 2012

    Sharon Grierson to retire

    Sharon Grierson announced yesterday she will retire from politics at the end of this Parliament.  She joins us this morning to talk about her career as Federal MP for Newcastle, and to tell us what she sees as the strengths of the city.  Join us around 10.20.

    Tuesday 17 July 2012

    Tuesday, 17th July

    Good morning.  Today Jack Russells are up and racing, and Diane Denton tells us how, why and where;  Hunter Water is exchanging showerheads; Prof. Jim Jose joins us to talk politics; Prof. Tim Roberts has purple chickens in his sights; Jim Stafford is our Coffee Break guest.

    Friday 13 July 2012

    Bev Cook from the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia

    Listen to Bev Cook from the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia on how to reduce the risk of diabetes.

    http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/2NUR/audio/morning.xml

    Diabetes Awareness Week

    2NURFM is broadcasting live from Chemistworks Glendale to raise awareness of Diabetes and its control.

    Jane Klein talking to the Studio

    Jane Klein on air

    Kath Coleman, Jane Klein and Rick Pointon

    Thursday 12 July 2012

    Hear what Prof. Tim Roberts had to say about mosquitoes in the Hunter region of NSW, Australia.  You can subscribe to the podcast feed with this link.
    http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/2NUR/audio/timroberts.xml

    Azaria - the final word ...

    Today on the Morning Show we talk to Michael Chamberlain, with the Azaria case finally resolved after 32 years -  he's just released a book entitled "Heart of Stone: Justice for Azaria", and he talks to us at 10.45am.  We also talk to Mandy Gilchrist about VOICES, a charity for children in Cambodia.  Professor Tim takes a swat at local mosquitoes, and Garth Weilley takes us to the movies.  All this morning from 9.

    Wednesday 11 July 2012

    On the show today . . .

    Good morning!  Today weight loss guru, Tony Ferguson, shows us where to find support while dieting; we chat to the winner of June's Bill Busters competition, Anne Eeveringham; Hot Rock Events Head Chef, Michael Carroll, tells us how to braise chicken thighs - Greek style; and the Sylistics are our Coffee Break guests.

    Tuesday 10 July 2012

    More bottle shops

    Tony Brown, community spokesperson, comments on the proliferation of bottle shops in the Newcastle area, and the measures that the five most violent venues are taking.  10.20am.

    Jim Jose - Newspoll results

    Prof. Jim Jose discusses today's Newspoll results - the carbon tax compensation hasn't helped the government.

    Monday 9 July 2012

    Good morning!  Jane Klein is on air while Dave Cochrane takes a break.