Thursday 31 October 2013

Mark Greig; Anna Ryan; Dave Robertson; Movie Reviews

Good morning. On the show today:
  • 09.35am: Mark Greig discusses his book on the life of his famed cricketing father - Tony Greig: Love, War and Cricket
  • 10.45am: Eco Tourism Manager at the Hunter Wetlands Centre, Anna Ryan, has news of the Wonderful Wetlands Photo Competition. Visit with your camera and capture the things that make the Hunter Wetlands Centre a hub of natural beauty. Entries close November 23rd. Exhibition opens Thursday November 28th at 6pm
  • 11.15am: Dave Robertson tells us about Newy Parkrun, a free weekly timed 5 km run on the shores of Throsby Creek in Carrington
  • 11.35am: Garth Weilley and Jack Lodge review Thor II: The Dark World and The Butler

Monday 28 October 2013

Dr Megan Rollo; Prof. Mario Minichiello; John O'Hearn; Prof. John O'Connor

Good morning. Today we're talking to:
  • 09.35am: University Of Newcastle's Dr Megan Rollo discusses Dietitian Connect involving Dietitians delivering their consultations on-line
  • 10.15am: Rose O’Neill-Thomson introduces Prof. Mario Minichiello talking on Visual communication influencing - his lecture at Newcastle Museum is at 6.15pm this Wednesday, October 30
  • 11.15am: Hunter Valley Training Company Acting CEO John O'Hearn discusses a program has helped more than 700 students to start their career along with giving apprentices basic skills required for success in the mining industry
  • 11.35am: Prof. John O'Connor discusses a recent finding that eucalyptus trees can draw up gold from up to 30 metres underground and it ends up in the leaves - proving that money (gold) can grow on trees!

Friday 25 October 2013

Craig Stewart; Phil Bates; Libby Dickeson; Marian Sampson

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Craig Stewart, Organiser of the annual Cranky Handle Rally is on this weekend for the Hunter Vintage Farm Machinery Club at Maitland Rally Ground
  • 10.15am: Phil Bates talks about the 2013 Asia & Oceania Boccia Championships being held at Sydney Olympic Park – this is the qualifying pathway for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio
  • 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
  • 11.35am: Marian Sampson talks about Grandparents Day being celebrated at The Myall River Festival at Tea Gardens / Hawks Nest

Thursday 24 October 2013

Leigh Maughan; Shany Connell; Jessica Salvador; Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Leigh Maughan, Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance Executive Marketing Manager, talks about this Sunday's annual Mick Chapman Memorial Criterion Cycling Event
  • 10.45am: Shany Connell, Regional Manager, Hunter Cancer Council, Regional Manager, tells us about the Science behind treatments for breast cancer, and we hear about the upcoming annual Pink Ribbon ay fundraiser for breast cancer awareness being held on Friday 25 October
  • 11.15am: Jessica Salvador, Lake Macquarie City Council Community Planner, has news of activities for Children's Week and Lake Macquarie Family Fun Day Saturday 26 October
  • 11.35am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge from Event Cinemas are looking at Tom Hanks in Captain Phillips, Naomi Watts in Diana and Tim Winton's The Turning at The Towers

Wednesday 23 October 2013

Pastor Rick Prosser; Jason Bradley; Janet Holmesby; Prof. Simon Dennis

Good morning. Today on show:
  • 09.35am: City Serve spokesman, Pastor Rick Prosser - The CityServe initiative, assisting in upgrading local surf clubs, is looking for volunteers for this weekend
  • 10.45am: Jason Bradley, Local Physiotherapist, is raising money for AIDS in Thailand by riding 500km in 5 days (inexperienced on a bike!) and is hosting comedy night this Friday to raise funds
  • 11.15am: Janet Holmesby, California Cruisin' Car Club Event Coordinator, talks about this weekend's 2013 Chromefest, at The Entrance. There'll be markets, classic cars, bikes, exhibits and dancing
  • 11.35am: Head of the School of Psychology, University of Newcastle, Prof. Simon Dennis, with some thoughts on the 11 year old who has been charged with lighting last week's Heatherbrae Fire

Tuesday 22 October 2013

Prof. Jim Jose; Prof. Stephen Ackland; Prof Tim Roberts; General Li Huaxin

Good morning. Jane here for Dave again today.
  • 09.35am: Associate Professor Jim Jose discusses Politics
  • 10.45am: Professor Stephen Ackland, HMRI Director Cancer Research, discusses the conference for futuristic approach to cancer, and hopes for cancer treatment within 10 years
  • 11.15am: Professor Tim Roberts, Director, Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment tells us about the inter-governmental panel on climate change
  • 11.35am: Rhys Palmer, Director Confucius Institute, introduces us to General Li Huaxin, the Chinese Consul-General who is visiting Newcastle today

Monday 21 October 2013

Jill Hall; Chris Murphy; Carol Edmonds and Alissa Coombes

Good morning. Jane Kelin here for Dave, and today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Jill Hall, Federal Member for Shortland discusses the relief effort around Newcastle and Hunter
  • 10.15am: Chris Murphy, Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre tells us about a course for seniors to train as volunteers
  • 11.15am: Carole Edmonds from the Lovett Gallery and Alissa Coombes from the YWCA talks about She - true stories, ordinary and extraordinary, an exhibition and workshops at range of locations in November

Friday 18 October 2013

Richard Green; Michelle Goldman; Garry Edwards; Libby Dickeson; Bert Pippin

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Portrait Photographer Richard Green discusses Remote & Wild – Panorama Portrait Photography of the Outback & Wildlife, on now at Lovett Gallery, Newcastle Regional Library
  • 10.15am: NSW Asthma Foundation CEO Michelle Goldman discusses respiratory issues potential asthma problems with so much smoke in the air
  • 10.45am: Member For Swansea, Garry Edwards, gives us an update on fire damage and impact on the area surrounding Doyalson, Cams Wharf, Catherine Hill Bay, Caves Beach & Swansea
  • 11.35am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
  • 11.45am: Rural Fire service, Community Safety Officer, Bert Pippin at Port Stephens Fire Control Centre gives us an update on the fires around Williamtown and The Port Stephens

Thursday 17 October 2013

We're broadcasting live from Amcal Chemist at Salamander Bay today

Good morning. Today we're at the Amcal Chemist at Salamander Bay and we'd love to see you if you can drop in!

Tuesday 15 October 2013

Jim Jose; Elizabetta Barberio; Carmel Loughlan; Tim Roberts; Tom Morton

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Associate Professor in Politics at the University of Newcastle, Dr Jim Jose, with his reaction to the announcement Bill Shorten is the leader of Labor Party
  • 09.45am: University Of Melbourne's Prof. Elizabetta Barberio is a key Australian researcher working on the ATLAS Experiment based at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN in Geneva Work on ATLAS, and its sister experiment CMS, led to the recent discovery of the Higgs boson
  • 10.45am: Associate Professor Carmel Loughlan at the University of Newcastle talks about a free public forum on Psychosis - it is today from 5.30pm - 7:30pm
  • 11.15am: Director of Tom Farrell Inst for the Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts tells us how to know what ships are arriving into Newcastle Harbour
  • 11.35am: Director of the Australian Centre for Independent Journalism, Tom Morton, discusses the public forum Coal Wars to be held at Singleton Diggers RSL, York St, Wednesday 16 October 16th at 6.30pm

Friday 11 October 2013

Dianne Pope; Peter O'Malley; Libby Dickeson; Wiggle Hunter Valley Classic

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Organiser Dianne Pope discusses the Planet Dungog Music Festival featuring 40 acts including the "Queen of Boogie Woogie" Jan Preston
  • 09.45am: Author and Real Estate Industry Spokesman, Peter O'Malley talks about his book Real Estate Uncovered: a probing look behind the façade of Australia's property world
  • 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
  • 11.35am: Wiggle Hunter Valley Spokesman Dannielle talks bout the Wiggle Hunter Valley Classic – Cycling through the vineyards through to Cessnock on Sunday from 7am

Wednesday 9 October 2013

Ross Kerridge; Annalese Johnson; Barry Morris

Good morning. On the show today:
  • 09.35am: Newcastle Institute Founder, Ross Kerridge, talks about tonight's Newcastle Institute Forum - The Art Gallery Fiasco: What have we learnt? featuring guest speakers Denise Frost, Vic Levi, Chris Ford, Martin Mckenzie and Gillean Shaw - 7.00pm at Newcastle City Hall Hunter Room
  • 11.15am: Spokesman Annalese Johnson discusses the Free Public Psychosis Forum for the Priority Research Centre for Transitional Neuroscience and Mental Health Research at the University of Newcastle and HMRI - Tuesday 15 October, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • 11.35am: Author Barry Morris discusses his book Protest Land Rights & Riots which looks at fighting for Indigenous Rights through the 1980s and 90s

Friday 4 October 2013

Camille Ptoudis; Frank Carter; Libby Dickeson; Mike Trypas

Good morning. On the show today:
  • 09.35am: Spokesman, Camille Potoudis. It is French Friday at Tower Cinemas Newcastle
  • 10.45am: Fort Scratchley Historical Society President, Frank Carter, tells us about activities and events at Fort Scratchley over the long weekend
  • 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
  • 11.35am: Mike Trypas discusses this Sunday's 2013 NRL Grand Final between the Manly Sea Eagles and Sydney City Roosters

Thursday 3 October 2013

Gillian Helfgott; Daryl Braithwaite; Prof. Tim Roberts; Garth Weiley

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Gillian Helfgott talks about musical genius David Helfgott appearing in Newcastle at The Civic Theatre this Saturday Night. David's life story featured in the movie Shine
  • 10.45am: Aussie Music Legend, Daryl Braithwaite, appearing Friday night at Belmont 16 Footers, talks about his new mini album Forever The Tourist
  • 11.15am: Prof. Tim Roberts discusses amino acids
  • 11.35am: Event Cinemas Manager, Garth Weiley, discusses the movies Gravity, Rush and Thanks for Sharing

Wednesday 2 October 2013

Dr Gary Ellam; Peter Robinson; Neville Thomas

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: University of Newcastle Visionary Biophysicist, Dr Gary Ellam, as part of this week's DiG asks can we kill the electric car for something better?
  • 11.15am: MG Car Club, Newcastle, spokesman, Peter Robinson, talks about this weekend's 56th Shannons Mattara Hill Climb
  • 11.35am: Lions Club of Valentine Member, Neville Thomas, has news of the Lions Club of Valentine completing major repairs and maintenance on the main pool building structure

Tuesday 1 October 2013

Dr Jim Jose; Christine Warrington; Prof. Tim Roberts; Dine Out For Disability

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: University Of Newcastle's Associate Professor in Politics, Dr Jim Jose, has the latest in state and federal politics
  • 10.45am: Hunter Tafe Institute Associate Director, Christine Warrington. Hunter TAFE will offer 1000 students free access to tourism and hospitality qualifications to arrest a skills shortage in the region
  • 11.15am: Director of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts, discusses new electric cars
  • 11.35am: Event Spokesman from Dine Out For Disibility. Friday 4 October - Sunday 6 October Newcastle and the Hunter Region Australian Hotels Association members support people with a disability in our community by donating $1 from every meal sold during this weekend