Tuesday 11 December 2012

Arctic ice; Pudding Kitchen; Jim Jose

Good morning! Jane Klein standing in today for Dave, and on the show:
  • Professor Tim Roberts looks at arctic ice and considers the environment
  • Rod Battenden has the story behind Adamstown Uniting Church's pudding kitchen
  • Prof. Jim Jose has a round-up of federal and state politics

Wednesday 7 November 2012

Surviving child abuse; Hunter Life Education; Lake Macquarie has lowest population growth

Good morning! Today on the show:
  • Psychologist Mark Griffiths discusses Saturday November 17th's workshop of the Support Network for the Male Survivors of Child Sex Abuse. (9.35am)
  • David Baker from Hunter Life Education has news about the annual fundraiser - "The World's Greatest Car Boot Sale". (10.15am)
  • Michael Carroll from Hot Rock Events tells us how to prepare a confit of salmon with tomato and tapenade. (11.20am)
  • Simon Deeming from the Hunter Valley Research Foundation notes that Lake Macquarie has the lowest population growth of local government areas.

Monday 5 November 2012

New Anit-Smoking Campaign; Fruit and Vegtables change skin colour; University of Newcastle Awards

Good morning! On the show today:
  • Pregnant and Indigenous Australians are targeted in a new anti-smoking campaign just one month before all cigarettes are sold in plain packaging. (9.35am)
  • Clare Collins talks about eating fruit and vegetables. (10.15am)
  • Rosemary O'Neill-Thomson looks at the results of the recent University of Newcastle Awards. (11.20am)
  • Prof. John O'Connor chats about science and space technology. (11.35am)

Thursday 1 November 2012

Try Sailing; New Release Movies

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • Ever wanted to try sailing? This Sunday is your chance with Toronto Royal Motor Yacht Club's free "Try Sailing Day". Rod Mackay has the details.
  • Garth Weiley has news of new release movies.
  • Johnny Burnette is our Coffee Break guest.

Wednesday 31 October 2012

City Expo; Wollombi Valley Country Fair; Super Storm Sandy; Food for Thought; Rory Steyn visit

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • Phil Pearce talks about the City Expo at Wallsend District Library on Thursday night. (9.35am)
  • Jonathan Clark (WCBS) talks about how residents are preparing for super storm Sandy. (9.45am)
  • Michael Noyce discusses the Wollombi Valley Country Fair planned for this weekend. (10.20am)
  • Chris Piggot has information about a visit to St. Phillips Christian College Theatre at 7.30pm by Rory Steyn, a former bodyguard for Nelson Mandela. (10.45am)
  • Michael Carroll has some Food for Thought - Blue Swimmer Crabs Rice Paper Rolls. (11.20am)

Friday 26 October 2012

Look Hear Festival; author Maggie Alderson; Libby Dickeson; Canteen Hunter

Good morning. Join us today for:
  • Carl Morgan - this weekend's "Look Hear" Festival is at the Conservatorium with some workshops at the University (9.35am)
  • Maggie Alderson talks about her new book "Everything Changes But You" (10.20am)
  • Libby Dickeson with Arts News (11.20am)
  • Annual Bandanna Day - fundraising for Canteen - Teens with Cancer (11.35am)

Wednesday 24 October 2012

Chromefest 2012; Animation Fesitval; Pairing Beer or Wine with food; Sonia Hornery

Good morning. Jane in this morning for Dave. On the show today:
  • Chromefest 2012 discussed by the Californian Cruisin' Car Club president, Jim Sundstrom (9.35am)
  • Jane Shadbolt talks about animated films and the festival coming soon to Newcastle. (10.20am)
  • Chef Michael Carroll talks about pairing wine or beer with food. (11.20am)
  • Member for Wallsend, Sonia Hornery, discusses the impact privatised mines are having on local communities. (11.35am)

Tuesday 23 October 2012

US Elections, Reclaim the Night, Using fewer cars, Chies Pharmacists in Newcastle

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • Dr Jim Jose looks at the US Elections (9.35am)
  • Vanessa Miller talks about "Reclaim the Night" - an initiative against domestic violence (10.20am)
  • Prof. Tim Roberts - are we using fewer cars?
  • Chris Piggott and Prof. Shu Chen Li talk about a visit to Newcastle by a group of Chinese government Examining and Accreditation Board pharmacists. (11.35am)

Monday 22 October 2012

Reducing kilojoules, Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Climb 4 Kids, Pink Ribbon Day

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • Prof. Clare Collins tells us how to kilojoules disappear from food (9.35am)
  • Kim Cherie Davidson discusses her recent "Climb 4 Kids" - climbing Mt Kiliminjaro to raise funds for Camp Quality (10.45am)
  • Peter Brerton from the Maitland Group of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter looks at recent missions and fundraising efforts (11.20am)
  • How "Pink Ribbon Day" raises funds for breast cancer awareness (11.35am)

Wednesday 17 October 2012

The Pillowman, Ukastle Ukestra, Hot Rock Events, ARAFMI

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • Carl Young from Stooged Productions talks about a performance of The Pillowman playing at the Civic Playhouse
  • Mark Jackson from Ukastle Ukestra talks about the Newkulele Festival planned for October 26 - 28
  • Hot Rocks Events Head Checf Michael Carroll prepares recipies with Viennese Shortbread and Lemon Curd
  • Joanne Sinclair from ARAFMI talks about the organisation's "Walk of Pride" from Pacific Park to Civic Park on October 20

Monday 15 October 2012

Dr Heath Sharp, Robert De Castella, Peta Vine

Good morning! On the show today:
  • Dr Heather Sharp from the University of Newcastle regarding the NSW Higher School Certificate exams - are they outdated and what are the other options? (9.35am)
  • Robert De Castella is promoting National Health by participating in the New York Marathon next month. (10.20am)
  • Peta Vine is the spokesman for Gwandalan Public School's Fete. (11.35am)

Thursday 11 October 2012

Weight loss, Shannon Noll and Dr James Wright

Good morning! On the show today between 9am and midday:
  • Weight loss guru Tony Ferguson answers your questions about dieting
  • "Australian Idol" runner-up Shannon Noll on his autobiography "The Story So Far"
  • Dr James Wright talks about the alcoholic content of bitters

Wednesday 15 August 2012

Weight loss, electric vehicles, river trout, more police

Good morning. On the show today:
  • Weight loss guru Tony Ferguson (9.35am)
  • Electric Vehicle Festival - Prof. Tim Roberts (10.20am)
  • River trout recipe - Michael Carroll (11.20am)
  • Newcastle loses some police officers - Member for Wallsend, Sonia Hornery (11.35am)

Friday 3 August 2012

It's all about fab local talent this morning

What great local talent we have in this area, and today we hear from Lindsay Carr on his upcoming play, also local songwriter Russell Thornton - who has a new international award under his belt, and Libby Dickeson brings us our region's arts news. All this morning!

Thursday 2 August 2012

Books can save lives! - Thursday 2 August

This morning in the Morning Show:
  • Books can save lives - for Lifeline! Julienne Constable tells how
  • Eric Weideman talks about the band 1927
  • Professor Tim has a Q & A session
  • we head to the movies with Garth Weilley - and find out about Abe Lincoln's secret life, hunting the undead ...
  • Wednesday 1 August 2012

    This morning - Wednesday 1 August

    It's Wattle Day! - at least on some calendars ... and this morning
  • we sleep rough for a night for Homeless Connect - well Greg Budworth does
  • we go to court with intellectually disabled people, with Ken Clift
  • we look at a clinical trial for a drug to help cannabis addicts, with Prof Adrian Dunlop
  • Food for Thought gives us a great Mediterranean recipe this morning from 9, on 2NURFM 103.7
  • 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.