Tuesday 26 March 2013

Jim Jose; Tim Roberts; Sylvia LaFair

Good morning. Today we're talking with:
  • 09.35am: University Of Newcastle, Associate Professor in Politics, Dr Jim Jose
  • 10.45am: A spokesman for the Back To Back Galleries – Birds & The Bees & The Flowers & The Trees exhibition
  • 11.15am: Professor Tim Roberts. The environment and 3D printers
  • 11.35am: Sylvia LaFair, author of the book Don’t Bring It To Work chats about the top 10 things not to bring to work that create stress; reveals secrets to being a better boss and co-worker; provides strategies to be more productive while maintaining your sanity

Monday 25 March 2013

Texting while driving; Purple Day; Planck satellite; Nutrition

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: NSW Police Spokesman Senior Constable Tony Tamplin. Even after tough fines and demerit points have been imposed, some NSW drivers are TEXTING while driving
  • 10.45am: Epilepsy Support Group Newcastle CEO, Carol Island. We find out about the annual Epilepsy Fundraiser and Awareness Day – Purple Day
  • Head of Mathematics and Physical Sciences at the University of Newcastle, Prof. John O'Connor tells the story about the results of the recent "Planck" satellite - it has a combination of the Big Bang, the temperature of the universe today, an "axis of evil" and perhaps evidence of another universe
  • Nutrition and Dietetics with Prof. Clare Collins

Friday 22 March 2013

Bikes, Hot Rods, The Delltones, not enough nurses

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Pedro talks about this weekend’s Maitland Bike & Hot Rod Show from Maitland Show Ground – gates open at noon
  • 10.45am: Organiser, Jodi Tweed. This weekend's 10th Annual Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival with special guests The Delltones
  • 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
  • NSW Nurses Association General Secretary Brett Holmes discusses chronic under-staffing at Muswellbrook Hospital Emergency Department

Thursday 21 March 2013

Newcastle NOW; Harmony Day; Prof. Tim Roberts

Good morning. On the show today:
  • 09.35am: Newcastle NOW Managing Director, Michael Neilson. As part of the Newcastle NOW initiative to improve the Newcastle West End, new murals have been painted in an effort to combat graffiti and to beautify the area
  • 10.45am: Miza Torlakovich. As Part of Harmony Week today is the annual Harmony Day with diverse cultural events and activities organised at Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre, Warners Bay from noon to 7pm
  • 11.15am: University Of Newcastle's Prof Tim Roberts. Health benefits of the Mediterranean diet
  • 11.35am: New release movies with Events Cinemas

Tuesday 19 March 2013

Jim Jose; Ian "Pee Wee" Wilson; Brett Blacker; Tim Roberts; Kirrily Pursey

On the show today:
  • 09.35am: Associate Professor in Politics, Dr Jim Jose. The latest in state and federal politics.
  • 10.15am: Original Delltones member, Ian "Pee Wee" Wilson. The Delltones are special guests at this weekend's 10th Annual Kurri Kurri Rock 'n' Roll and Nostalgia Festival, and he talks about his autobiography Come A Little Bit Closer
  • 10.45a,: Director of International Office at the University of Newcastle, Brett Blacker. Harmony Week (March 18 – 21) activities at the University Of Newcastle
  • 11.15am: Director of the Tom Farrell Institute For The Environment, Prof Tim Roberts. The effect of climate change on the Pacific nations
  • 11.35am: PhD Student in Nutrition and Dietetics, Kirrily Pursey is looking for volunteers aged 18-35 to complete a survey to assist in finding out more about food addictions

Thursday 14 March 2013

Live from Events Cinemas Glendale

Good morning. Today we're broadcasting live from Events Cinemas at Glendale. Come and say Hello!

Dave Cochrane and Jane Klein enjoying the Vmax chairs, 3-D glasses and pop corn!

Dave Cochrane and Sarah Farley-Adams - is that Leonardo in the background?

Wednesday 13 March 2013

Greg Millan; Malcolm Turnbull visit; Courtney Turton; Michael Carroll; Ryan Park

Good morning. Today we're talking to:
  • 09.35am: Men's Health Forum President, Greg Millan. There's a Men's Health Forum, Engaging Men, to be held at Crowne Plaza
  • 10.15am: Associate Director of External Relations, at the University of Newcastle, Rosemary O’Neill-Thomson. Guest Speaker Malcolm Turnbull is presenting this year's Barton Lecture at Newcastle City Hall on Thursday 18 April
  • 10.45am: Coach Courtney Turton. The Woodberry based Oxygen All Stars cheer-leading squad invited Ben Lear from the World Championship winning Top Gun Group from Miami to spend a week assisting and advising the local troupe
  • 11.15am: Hot Rock Events Head Chef Michael Carroll tells us how to cook home-made chips
  • 11.35am: NSW Shadow Minister for Roads, Ryan Park. The State Government yesterday announced changes to Learner Driver Regulations that will allow L-Platers to trade 20 Hours of supervised driving hours for 10 hours of paid lessons or taking a new course. Also from July 1 learners will be allowed to drive at 90kmh, 10kmh more than at present

Tuesday 12 March 2013

Dr Jim Jose; Mayor Doug Eaton; Prof Tim Roberts

On the show today:
  • Assoc. Prof. in Politics, Dr Jim Jose. A New Premier for Victoria – Denis Napthine in, and Western Australia ALP defeated at the polls. Liberal Premier Colin Barnett assumes Government there
  • 10.45am: Wyong City Council Mayor Doug Eaton. Plans to build a new Regional Airport south west of Lake Macquarie is gaining support in a recent Wyong Shore Council commissioned survey. Wyong Mayor says the survey reveals broad support for the plan
  • 11.15am: Director of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts. Was our summer weather extreme?
  • 11.35am: Coeliac Australia, Spokesman. This week is Coeliac Awareness Week – the theme is Sick and tired of being sick and tired. We find out about those who can't consume gluten

Monday 11 March 2013

Julienne Contable; Catherine Chojenta; Roger Pryor; Prof. Kypros Kypri

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Spokesman, Julienne Constable. The Annual Steel Magnolia Awards – details of nominees plus the awards presentation dinner at West’s New Lambton on Friday 22 March with special guest speaker ABC Presenter and Author Juanita Phillips
  • 10.45am: University of Newcastle Research Centre for Gender, Health and Ageing PhD student Catherine Chojenta. Recent research has revealed women who suffered previous bouts of depression and anxiety are at significantly higher risk of developing post natal depression
  • 11.15am: Newcastle Institute Spokesman Roger Pryor. The forthcoming Newcastle Institute First Forum for 2013 – The Big and Small of Creative Innovation being held at Newcastle City Hall Tuesday 12 March from 7pm
  • 11.35am: Lead Researcher, University of Newcastle Assoc. Prof. Kypros Kypri. New Legislation is before State Parliament making it easier for people to open small bars. The State Government says the new small bar laws will cut costs and red tape for venues with fewer than 60 patrons

Friday 8 March 2013

Mike Trypas; History of 'The Bend'; Libby Dickeson; Robyn Parker

On today's show:
  • 9.35am: Mike Trypas talks about drugs in sport
  • 10.45: Mick Belber and Wayne Campbell - Sunday at 3.15pm the National Trust of Australia holds a walk through The Bend with expert guides. This Heritage Walk departs from Maitland Town Hall and traces the history of The Bend
  • 11.35am: Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker - Maitland City Council today will hand over to the State Government Maitland's Long Bridge, connecting the Heritage Mall to Maitland Hospital

Thursday 7 March 2013

Dr Alice Howe; Anthony Burke; Garth Weilley; Sharon Clydon; Prof. Tim Roberts

Good morning. Today we're talking to:
  • 09.35am: Lake Macquarie City Council, Manager Sustainability, Dr Alice Howe. Results from Hunter Water and Lake Macquarie City Council joint initiative Showerhead Exchange Program
  • 10.45am: Fundraiser, Anthony Burke. Hunter Breast Cancer and Hunter Prostate Cancer fundraising activities - Golf Day, a dinner Saturday Night at Cessnock Supporters Club, and Jump 4 Charity sky diving event
  • 11.15am: University Of Newcastle, Prof Tim Roberts. What are krill and what is krill oil?
  • 11.35am: Event Cinemas Manager, Garth Weilley. Latest release movies and entertainment news.
  • 11.45am: Labor Candidate for Newcastle Sharon Claydon. The National Broadband Network Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today inspected an NBN-ready exchange in Newcastle. Also, Industry & Innovation Precincts

Wednesday 6 March 2013

Ozharvest; Michael Carroll; Steve Jeffires;Garry Edwards

Good morning. Today we're talking to:
  • 09.35am: OZHARVEST Spokesman Monique Maguire. We find out about the OZHARVEST initiative in Newcastle and The Hunter – The Food Rescue program is assisting hundreds and has just added a second van to the roads
  • 11.15am: Hot Rock Events Head Chef Michael Carroll explains how to make Veal Stock & BĂ©arnaise Sauce
  • 11.35am: Housing Industry Associate Executive Director, Steve Jeffries. Hunter Home Building Approvals fell by 11.6% in the 3 months to January, and 1.3% statewide
  • 11.45am: Swansea MP Garry Edwards. A new floating jetty is being opened on Swansea Channel today – Lake Macquarie Mayor Jodie Harrison will assist in officially Opening the Public Jetty in front of Swansea RSL

Tuesday 5 March 2013

Prof. Jim Jose; Mick Mullane; Andrew Blacklock; Prof. Tim Roberts

On the show today . . .
  • 09.35am: University Of Newcastle Associate Professor in Politics, Dr Jim Jose
  • 10.45am: Victoria Hotel Hinton Publican, Mick Mullane
  • 11.35am: Hunter Valley Classic Commercial Vehicle Club, President Andrew Blacklock
  • 11.15am: Director of Tom Farrell Institurte for the Environment, Prof Tim Roberts

Monday 4 March 2013

Prof. Caroline McMillen; Gavin Banks; Prof. Clare Collins; Prof. John O'Connor

On the show today we have:
  • 9.35am: University Of Newcastle Vice-Chancillor, Prof. Caroline McMillen discussing the 2013 David Maddison Lecture; iLead International Leaders Series starting Tuesday 12 March; Another Global Award for Laureate Prof. Graeme Jameson
  • 10.15am: The Face of Birth documentary Co-Director Gavin Banks. This is a 'must see' documentary about pregnancy, childbirth and the power of choice. The Red Carpet Premiere is on Friday 8 March at Tower Cinemas, King St. Newcastle
  • 10.45am: Prof Clare Collins speaks Nutrition & Dietetics
  • 11.35am: University Of Newcastle, Head Of Mathematics & Physical Studies, Prof. John O'Connor on the latest in science and space technology