Wednesday 27 February 2013

Fundraisers on Push Bikes and Harleys; Dr Rick Thorne on melanoma

On 2NURFM's Morning Show we're talking to:
  • 09.35am: Loop The Lake Charity Bike Ride participant and spokesman George Tattersall. The event is on Sunday March 10th
  • 10.35am: In the NSW Blues Hogs for Homeless initiative, Brad Fittler and Nathan Hindmarsh are riding their Harleys in aid of Father Chris Riley's Youth Off The Streets - Leg Two is on Saturday, 2 March - Bowral to Cessnock
  • 11.15am: Hot Rock Events Head Chef Michael Carroll. Today Michael tells us how to cook good quality fish with home-made Tartare Sauce
  • 11.35am: University of Newcastle Molecular Biologist Dr Rick Thorne is among 21 scientists from 10 institutes in Australia and China who have discovered the role of a molecule responsible for a chain reaction that leads to melanoma

Tuesday 26 February 2013

Prof. Jim Jose; Jade Tyrell; Prof. Tim Roberts; Don Ramsey

On the show today we have:
  • 09.35am: University Of Newcastle, Associate Professor in Politics Dr Jim Jose. With a federal election on Saturday September 14th, Prime Minister Julia Gillard's popularity continues to drop and calls for her replacement within the Labor Party continue to grow
  • 10.45am: National Union of Students President, Jade Tyrell. The cost of a university education is expected to increase by up to 50% in the next decade. The prospect of incurring this large debt is a disincentive for some people considering going to university
  • 11.15am: University of Newcastle, Director of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts. Worldwide impact of the Arctic sea ice melting
  • 11.35am: Newcastle Art Gallery Director, Ron Ramsey. The Macquarie Collectors Chest & Captain Wallis's album of paintings form the centrepiece of the Exhibition – Treasures of Newcastle from the Macquarie Era – these rare artifacts are about to go on display from Saturday at Newcastle Art Gallery

Monday 25 February 2013

Vic Lewis on Paddlefest; Mayor Jodie Harrison on air pollution

Good morning. Today we're catching up with:
  • 11.15am: President of the Rotary Club Of Toronto Sunrise, Vic Lewis. We Check out next weekend’s annual Paddlefest 2013 at Speers Point
  • 11.35am: Lake Macquarie City Council Mayor Jodie Harrison. Lake Macquarie has recorded the State's highest levels of nitrogen oxides, a major pollutant from coal-fired power stations. The Mayor has called on all levels of government to do further studies into the health effects and costs to communities from air pollution

Friday 22 February 2013

Men's Health Seminar; Cessnock Regional Show; Arts News; Surfest

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance, CEO Cary Lee. The Forthcoming Men's Health & Incontinence Seminar at Souths Leagues on Tuesday March 12 featuring Local Urologist Dr Paul Ainsworth – also discussion on Erectile Dysfunction.
  • 10.45am: Event Coordinator, Kim Hillery. 2013 Cessnock Regional Show at Cessnock Showground tonight and Saturday.
  • 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson.
  • 11.35am: 2NURFM Surfing Commentator, Roger Clements. As We head towards the finals of "Surfest 2013", we look at who has made their way towards that final event in both the men's and women's championships

Wednesday 20 February 2013

Save our Rail; Gary Puckett; Wine and Thoroughbred industries against mining

Good morning! Today we hear from:
  • 10.45am: Save Our Rail President, Joan Dawson. Two Forums will be held today for residents to have their say on the State Government's proposal for revitalising inner-city Newcastle. The Sessions will be held at City Hall from 2pm and 6pm as part of consultation for the plan that the Government unveiled late last year
  • 11.15am: Hot Rock Events Head Chef, Michael Carroll. We head into the kitchen to prepare Roast Veal Kidneys with Braised Endive, Spinach and Mustard Seed Sauce
  • 11.35am: 60’s/70’s U.S Recording Star, Gary Puckett. We chat with Gary Puckett about his forthcoming Newcastle Show at Wests Leagues Club New Lambton this Sunday Night 24 February 2013
  • Hunter Wine Industry Association President, Andrew Margan. Recent policy changes lead to a combined campaign by the Hunter's Wine & Thoroughbred Breeding Industries against coal mining & coal seam gas extraction

Tuesday 19 February 2013

Jim Jose; Debbie Potts; Tim Roberts; Brian Wood

Good morning. On the show today:
  • 9.45am: Associate Professor Jim Jose - he has the latest in State and Federal Politics
  • 10.45am: Debbie Potts - the forthcoming "Variety of Chefs: Italian Night" is at Newcastle City Hall on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013
  • 11.15am: Director of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts, discusses pollution in China
  • 11.35am: Brian Wood, Chairman of the Motorcycle Council of NSW Safety Committee, discusses the dangers resulting from the steep rise of the number of people riding motorcycles on the Hunter's most scenic routes

Monday 18 February 2013

Emma Wood; Clare Collins; Frank Carter

Good morning. Today on the show we have:
  • Prof. Clare Collins from the University of Newcastle's School of Health Sciences looks at nutrition and stress.
  • Emma Wood, playwright, is taking her play Water Child to the Adelaide Fringe Festival.
  • Frank Carter, President of the Fort Scratchley Historical Society, talks about the Music of the Guns - a special event this Friday.

Thursday 14 February 2013

Drugs in Sport; Seafood Industries Partnership; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Good morning. Today we hear from:
  • 09:45am: 2NURFM Rugby League Commentator, Mike Trypas. Drugs in Sports – the changing face of the game
  • 10:15am: General Manager, Newcastle Commercial Fisherman's Co-op discussing the Seafood Industries Partnership in Schools and involvement in this years Newcastle Show
  • 11:15am: University Of Newcastle, Prof. Tim Roberts discussing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • 11:35am: Event Cinemas Manager, Garth Weilley. Today’s releases are Anna Karenina and Safe Haven

Wednesday 13 February 2013

Men's Sheds; Cr Morgan Campbell; Nerilly Snedden of Pet Care

Good morning. Today we're speaking with:
  • 9.45am: Bill Rae, Chairman of Men's Sheds. There's a meeting about a new Men's Shed to be held at South Leagues Club on Tuesday March 5th at 7pm
  • 10.45am: Cr Morgan Campbell. A proposal for a swimming pool and aquatic centre is before Cessnock City Council
  • 11.15am: Hot Rocks Events Head Chef Michael Carroll is cooking a seafood comsommé with seaweed
  • 11.35am: Nerilly Snedden from Pet Care. A volunteer service is available for caring for pets of the elderly or those hospitalised or on holidays

Tuesday 12 February 2013

Jim Jose; Cr Phillip Penfold; Prof. Tim Roberts; Richard Mills

Good morning. Today on the show we have:
  • 09:45am:  University of Newcastle Associate Professor in Politics, Dr Jim Jose
  • 10:45am: From Maitland City Council, Cr Phillip Penfold. The Department of Primary Industries has asked Maitland Council if it wants to take on responsibility for the aging School Of Arts at Lochinvar
  • 11.15am: University of Newcastle Director of Tom Farrell Institute for The Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts - Citizen Science - are Fish really moving?
  • 11:35am: Dying with Dignity NSW President, Richard Mills discusses issues aired at a Public Forum held last night at Cardiff RSL by a group trying to organise a Hunter Chapter of Dying with Dignity

Monday 11 February 2013

Can-Too; Prof. Caroline McMillen; Accessible Tourism; trail bikes

Good morning! Today on the show we have:
  • 09:45am: Founder Can-Too, Annie Crawford Founder of Can-Too Fundraising & Awareness Cancer Association is visiting Nelson Bay Golf Club for a International Women's Day Luncheon on Friday March 8 at 11am
  • 10:45am: Uuniversity of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Prof Caroline McMillen University of Newcastle Term 1 Offers Extended to students this Year; Student New Directions Strategic Plans & Postgrad Study Applications now open. Prof McMillen also discusses "Engage Newcastle"
  • 11.15am: Federal Member for Paterson, Bob Baldwin The Federal Member is supporting The National Disability Insurance Scheme saying it will also “Promote Accessible Tourism” giving people with disabilities better access to services they desperately need
  • 11:35am: Champion Motorcycle Rider/Spokesman Chris Watson The Dept of Premier & Cabinet set up a Hunter-based Forum of Working Parties and industry experts in 2008 to formulate a strategy to deal with an increase in Trail bike accidents – recommending mirroring Old Victorian Legislation to introduce affordable Recreational Registration for "Off Road" Machines as well as setting aside bush land for use