Tuesday 27 August 2013

Good Morning...

  • 09.35am: University Of Newcastle, Associate Professor in Politics, Dr Jim Jose. We take a look at state and federal politics - the countdown to the election
  • 11.20am: Director of Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, Professor Tim Roberts, discusses What happens to coastal reserves when the sea rises
  • 11.35am: Metropolitan Players Director, Julie Black and Actor Chris "The Phantom" Maxfield discuss Metropolitan Players' presentation of "Phantom of the Opera" at The Civic Theatre

Monday 26 August 2013

Welcome to Monday Morning...

Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: University Of Newcastle Lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics, Dr Megan Rollo, discusses the latest research using Photographic Dietary Records to assess food intak"
  • 10.15am: University of Newcastle Acting Director Advancement, Rosemary O’Neill. The University of Newcastle's "New Professors Talk" series continues on Wednesday Aug 28 at Newcastle Museum with Prof. Simon Dennis discussing "The quantified self: harnessing smartphone technology to understand and augment human memory". Professor Dennis was recently appointed Head of the School of Psychology
  • 11.20am: Newcastle Film Director, Stuart McBratney, is searching for extras to feature in his movie "Pop-Up"
  • 11.35am: University of Newcastle's Head of Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Prof. John O’Connor, looks at Super Accurate Clocks

Friday 16 August 2013

TGI Friday & Yes that's the weekend over there...

  • 09.35am Coal River Working Party, Chairman, Gionni DiGravio Re: The Coal River Working Party investigation into Foundations of Macquarie Pier (Now Nobby's Breakwall) – How is work going on the Project?
  • 10.45am Spokesman, Re: The "Stitches & Craft Show" is underway and being held across the weekend at Newcastle Entertainment Centre with over 70 Exhibitors on show with – Quillting /Sewing/ Textiles & Much More…
  • 11.20am Art’s News with Libby Dickeson Re: It's the latest Gallery/ Theatre & Art's News – We find out What's on in and around our Area with all the latest Events/ Activities.
  • 11.35am Greens Member of the NSW Legislative Council, John Kaye Re: NSW Greens are suggesting it's time to get tough on the Tobacco Industry and introduce Cigarette Sales Licences. A Licencing System similar to that of Alcohol Sales should be introduced say The Greens.

Thursday 15 August 2013

Hi it's Thursday...

  • 09.35am Newcastle Law Society, President, Gary Fox Re: We talk about the Perils of preparing your own WILL with "Will Awareness Day" on Fri Aug 16 and we find out about some Local Public Seminars being held.
  • 10.45am Event Spokesman, Brian Jack Re: The Annual "Our Town Model Show" is being held again this weekend. We find out all that's on Offer for us.
  • 11.20am: University of Newcastle Professor Tim Roberts Re: We look at Medical Research & Good Health: Today's Topic – "The role of gut bacteria in health".
  • 11.35am: Event Cinemas Manager, Garth Weilley + Jack Lodge Re: We look at latest Release Movies & Entertainment News with Today's Releases: Jodie Foster + Matt Damon in "Elysium" also Jennifer Aniston & Jason Sudeikis in "We're The Millers' plus "Red Obsession" a look at Bordeuax Wines.

Wednesday 14 August 2013

Welcome to Wednesday...

  • 09.35am Hunter Medical Research Institute, Chief Investigator, Dr Peter Howe Re: The HMRI New Trial of a Natural Supplement to Reduce High Blood Pressure.
  • 10.45am WEA Manager of Lifestyle Programs, Tanya Brilley Re: We find out about the Upcoming WEA New Term Program – Events/ Activities.
  • 11.20am The Umbrella Foundation, President Linda Harwood Re: A New Charity established in Newcastle – Fundraiser for Nepal.
  • 11.35am: University of Newcastle, Head of Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Prof John O’Connor Re: "National Science Week" is underway from Aug 10 -18 – This Year's Theme – "A Century of Australian Science". We look at Achievements from the UoN.

Tuesday 13 August 2013

Welcome to Tuesday...

  • 09.35am University Of Newcastle, Assoc Prof in Politics, Dr Jim Jose Re: We Look at State & Federal Politics – today we recap on "The Great Debate".
  • 10.45am President of the Friends of the University, Vic Levi Re: Newcastle University Book Fair 10 – 17 August. How sales are going and what's available.
  • 11.20am University Of Newcastle Director of Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment Prof Tim Roberts Re: It's "The Environment & Us" Today's Topic: We find out about "Farming & Soil".
  • 11.35am Dr Wej Paradice Re: His retirement from the position of CEO for Hunter Valley Research Foundation. His achievements and what’s changed over the years. Also, official farewell dinner Tuesday night at Newcastle City Hall with Guest Speakers.

Monday 12 August 2013

Good Morning...

Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: University Of Newcastle Professor in Nutrition & Dietetics, Clare Collins, discusses Weight gain prevention at menopause
  • 10.15: University Of Newcastle's Vice Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen. Reflections on Autonomy Day - how the university has changed since gaining autonomy; Book Fair; National Preventative Health Award - University of Newcastle researchers have won two awards - Professor Phil Morgan for his obestity prevention program at Tomago (Workplace POWER) who took out the Healthy Workplace Award, and Professor John Wiggers and Dr Luke Wolfenden for the Preventative Health Translational Research Award for their program Good for Kids, Good for Life (we also had Professor Chris Doran shortlisted in this award category)
  • 10.45am: CHOICE, he consumer Watchdog, has advised a NSW Government crack-down on scalpers will stop people re-selling event tickets when they cannot attend an event
  • 11.20am: Worimi Conservation Lands Board of Management Chairperson, Petrice Manton. Vandalism of an Aboriginal midden which could date back as far as 12,000 Years has appalled rangers & traditional owners of the land. The damage is suspected to be done by quad bike riders
  • 11.35am: University of Newcastle's Head Of Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Prof John O’Connor, discusses a new method of killing damaged cells in a body and controlling that by accurately measuring individual cell's temperature

Friday 9 August 2013

Roland Bannister; St. Pius X students; Libby Dickeson; Tom Millgate

Good Morning...
  • 09.35am: Chairman, Roland Bannister talks about Newcastle's heritage-listed Miss Porter's House open day on Sunday with the Ephemera Family History exhibition from 1.00pm
  • 10.15am: St Pius X students Noah Reegan, Hugh Kelleher and Lauren Askie, tell us about the St Pius World Challenge in which students helped build orphanages and schools in Africa and Ecuador and medical centres in Asia
  • 11.20am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
  • 11.35am: Organiser, Tom Millgate, from Newcastle District Vintage Car Club talks about The Big Swap Meet at Cessnock Showground this weekend

Thursday 8 August 2013

Manx Moto Grand Prix; Women's Self Esteem; Water and Health; McLean's Money

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Moto Enthuisiast, Chris Pickett tells us about his upcoming participation with his son in this year's Manx Grand Prix Moto event on The Isle Of Man
  • 10.45am: Hunter Women's Centre Spokesman, Sue Collins, discusses Belmont Neighbourhood Centre's Women's Self Esteem Workshop – Friday 9 August
  • 11.20am: University Of Newcastle's Prof. Tim Roberts looks at Water and Health
  • 11.35am: Event Cinemas Manager Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review Now You See Me, Pain & Gain and the Aussie movie McLean's Money with Henry Szeps

Wednesday 7 August 2013

David Goldthorpe Trio; John Sercombe; Anna Ryan; Prof. Mark Balnaves

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: The David Goldthorpe Trio will be in the studio chatting and performing from The Chet Baker Show coming up at the Civic Playhouse this weekend
  • 10.45am: Spokesman / President John Sercombe discusses the St Helliers Heavy Horse Field Days in Muswellbrook this weekend
  • 11.20am: Eco–Tours Manager, Hunter Wetlands, Anna Ryan. The Our Place Community Forum will highlight places of importance to community
  • 11.35am: University Of Newcastle's Professor of Communications, Mark Balnaves, says a digital underclass has emerged in The Hunter Region with almost a quarter of homes not having an Internet connection. The Australian Bureau of Statistics figures come as the Federal Government's $37 Billion National Broadband Network is set to become an election issue

Tuesday 6 August 2013

Dr Jim Jose; Colin Southworth; Prof. Tim Roberts; Steve Worland

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: University Of Newcastle Associate Professor in Politics, Dr Jim Jose. The federal election announced for September 7.
  • 10.45am: Hunter Sports Centre General Manager, Colin Southworth discusses an initiative that may help with rain affected sporting events
  • 11.20am: Prof. Tim Roberts looks at what regional sustainability means for the Lower Hunter
  • 11.35am: Steve Worland, Script Writer and Author, is to speak at Charlestown Library about his script writing career on Wednesday 7 August

Monday 5 August 2013

Delltones; Maiwell Comedy Debate; Alzheimers Hunter; Swimming Season shortened at Beresfield

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Delltones founder Ian "Pee Wee" Wilson talks about the career of the group and their upcoming shows
  • 10.15am: CEO Maiwell Group, Penny Kearney discusses the annual Maiwell Comedy Debate on Saturday 10 August at Maitland Town Hall. The topic is God Is A Woman – Equality in Eternity. Sides are lead by Clair Hooper and Frank Woodley
  • 11.15am: Alzheimers NSW Spokesman, Sally O'Loughlin discusses Alzheimers Hunter's Memory Walk & Jog event around Speers Point Park on Sunday 8 September for which registrations are being taken
  • 11.35am: Member For Wallsend, Sonia Hornery discusses the implications following Newcastle City Council's announcement that Public Swimming Pools will have reduced operating times this Summer with Beresfield hit hardest having 8 weeks slashed from its swimming season

Friday 2 August 2013

Gillean Shaw; Nicole Hellyer; Libby Dickeson; Jeff Apter

We Love a Friday...
  • 09.35am: University Of Newcastle Art Gallery Curator, Gillean Shaw. We find out about exhibition People & Place & Coal & Community. The exhibition opens Friday 2 August at 5.00pm
  • 10.45am: Newcastle Now Marketing Officer, Nicole Hellyer. We hear all about the outdoor festival A Taste Of Honeysuckle
  • 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
  • 11.35am: Author Jeff Apter. He was "The King Of Australian Rock 'N' Roll – J’OK" and a brand new book reflects on his life - Johnny O’Keefe – Rocker, Legend, Wild One

Thursday 1 August 2013

Belinda Betts; George Boyko; Prof. Tim Roberts; Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Newcastle Museum Director, Belinda Betts, talks about A Night of Grace, the dinner-dance with special guest Grace Knight
  • 10.45am: On the 65th anniversay of the Greta Migrant Camp, Event Coordinator, George Boyko, talks about a meeting to form a committee
  • 11.15am: The University Of Newcastle's Prof. Tim Roberts talks about fish oil and prostate cancer
  • 11.35am: From Event Cinemas, Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review the movies The World's End and The Way Way Back