Tuesday 26 November 2013

Dr Jim Jose; Zane Alcorn; Prof. Tim Roberts; Tim Owen

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Dr Jim Jose discusses the Abbott government's asylum seeker policy and the issue of spying in Indonesia
  • 10.45am: Coal Terminal Action Group Spokesman Zane Alcorn. The Dust Free Streets Project has been mounted by residents of Tighes Hill to assess community attitudes toward coal pollution and noise regarding the proposed fourth coal terminal
  • 11.15am: Prof. Tim Roberts tells us how to get electricity from sewage using a microbial battery
  • 11.35am: Member For Newcastle, Tim Owen. Nominations are being accepted now for the 2014 NSW Women of the Year awards

Monday 25 November 2013

Prof. Clare Collins; Wyn Jones; Prof. David Perkins; Prof. John O'Connor

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Prof. Clare Collins tells us about Tameka Rae Small, a final year Dietetic student at the University of Newcastle who graduates this week and clarifies the current confusion over cholesterol and saturated fat
  • 10.45am: Wyn Jones, Associate Lecturer at the University Of Newcastle shares information about the annual exhibition showcasing the innovative projects of the final-year Industrial Design students
  • 11.15am: Prof. David Perkins, scheduled to give the New Professors Talk, tells us about his topic 21st Century Rural Health services fit for Purpose? Prof. Perkins says existing health policy, education and services for rural Australians are based on an outdated model of care. His talk at Newcastle Museum, Honeysuckle, is on Wednesday 25 November, 6.30pm
  • 11.35am: Prof. John O'Connor talks about nano diamonds. Diamond only a millionth of a millimetre in diameter can be used as a very accurate local measure of temperature and as a new measure of iron content in blood

Friday 22 November 2013

Kate Munro; Brian Eastoe; Libby Dickeson; Trevor Dickinson

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Kate Munro from Lifeline. Saturday is International Survivors of Suicide Day
  • 10.45am: Brian Eastoe tells us about Stroud Heritage Markets and the inaugural Chilli Festival to support the volunteers who protected the community's properties from recent blazes
  • 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
  • 11.35am: Trevor Dickinson, the Newcastle Mural Painter, hosts an Exhibition this weekend - Drawn by Mister Trevor Dickinson at Nobbys Lighthouse on Nov 23, 24 from 10.00am – 4.00pm

Thursday 21 November 2013

Jennifer Barnes; Jon English; Danny Spooner; Movie Reviews

Good morning. On the show today:
  • 09.35am: Jennifer Barnes tells us what's in this Sunday's Interlude Festival Gala Concert at Adamstown Uniting Church from 2pm
  • 10.45am: Aussie Rock Legend, Jon English, who brings his Trilogy of Rock show to Belmont 16's this Saturday night
  • 11.15am: Performer, Danny Spooner, describes the Traditional Sea Shanties Sing-A-Long Event at The Newcastle Maritime Museum on Sunday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm
  • 11.35am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, and Enough Said

Tuesday 19 November 2013

Dr Jim Jose; Lyn Graham; Prof. Tim Roberts; Melissa Hart

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Dr Jim Jose, Associate Professor in Politics, University of Newcastle. Jim discusses the resignation of Kevin Rudd, and the withdrawal by Indonesia of its ambassador
  • 10.45am: Samaritans Director of Development, Lyn Graham. The 11th annual Disability Art Exhibition opens this Thursday at Newcastle Art Space – 246 Parry St, Hamilton
  • 11.15am: Professor Tim Roberts discusses Geoengineering
  • 11.35am: Melissa Hart, Hunter New England Health Eating Disorders Coordinator. A day program for adults who have an eating disorder will be established for the first time in the Hunter

Monday 18 November 2013

Greg Ray; Don White; Linda Swinfield; Phillipe Porigneaux

Good morning. A soggy day here in the Hunter, but can we brighten it up with the guests lined up this morning:
  • 09.35am: Newcastle Herald Journalist and Author, Greg Ray, talks about the book he and he wife, Sylvia have penned, Destination Newcastle – the other books are Recovered Memories and Newcastle, The Missing Years
  • 10.45am: Don White, Weatherwatch Director Meteorologist, explains what's behind the heavy rain we've had in the Hunter over the last few days
  • 11.15am: Linda Swinfield, Curator of the exhibition Opening The Box at Four Point Gallery, 681 Hunter St, Newcastle, from Wednesday 20 November to Saturday 7 December
  • 11.35am: Phillipe Porigneaux, Hunter New England Health's Environmental Health Manager, says sharing water between the toddler and main pools is a practice that can carry a high risk for infectious disease outbreaks from pathogens like cryptosporidium and giardia, along with a range of viruses, bacteria and fungi

Thursday 14 November 2013

Mal Jarrett; Tracey Hamilton; Ron Petersen; Katherine Danvers; Movie Reviews

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Exhibition Manager, Mal Jarrett, has news about the 2013 Sydney Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
  • 10.15am: Richmond Vale Railway Museum spokesman, Tracey Hamilton, tells us about the annual Santa's Special Sunday with the Arrival of Santa Claus with balloons, lollies and gift bags for the children Sunday 17 November
  • 10.45am: Minister of Salvation Army Church Envoy, Ron Petersen. Celebrations at being held this Sunday at Raymond Terrace for the 130th birthday of the Salvation Army
  • 11.15am: Hunter Valley Gardens Marketing Manager, Katherine Danvers. The Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular is on from November 15th to January 26th
  • 11.35am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review the movie Bad Grandpa and tell us about the Italian Film Festival at the Tower Cinemas

Wednesday 13 November 2013

John Drinan; Phillip Garside; Newcastle Institute; Sheila Turnbull

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Singleton Shire Healthy Environment Group Spokesman, John Drinan. A public meeting to discuss air pollution will be held tomorrow at Club Singleton
  • 10.45am: Mercedes Benz Classic Car Club Vice President, Phillip Garside. This Sunday's Show & Shine of German Vehicles being held on the Foreshore in Newcastle from 9.00am
  • 11.15am: The Newcastle Institute's Seminar Understanding Shariah Law & its future in Australia is being held at Newcastle City Hall today at from 7.00pm
  • 11.35am: Sheila Turnbull, Spokesman for Coalfields Parkinsons' Support Group, tells us about a seminar being held on Parkinsons Disease – 9.00am on Friday 15 November at East Maitland Bowling Club

Tuesday 12 November 2013

Dr Jim Jose; Rebecca Green; Prof. Tim Roberts; Gary Luxton

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Dr Jim Jose looks at politics
  • 10.45am: Wesley Mission, Senior Retail Coordinator, Rebecca Green tells us about the Upcycled Exhibition being held from November 11th to 16th
  • 11.15am: Director of the Tom Farrell Inst for the Environment , Prof. Tim Roberts, discusses the Night Parrot
  • 11.35am: Newcastle City Council Media Officer, Garry Luxton tells us how Wear Orange Day - 13 November - raises awareness for SES Volunteers

Friday 8 November 2013

Roll of the Dice; Darby Street Friday After Five; Arts News

Good morning. Today we're talking with:
  • 09.35am: We find out about the 3rd annual Roll Of The Dice in Aid of Children's Cancer Research. 56 Creek Reserve Rd, Boolaroo. Gates open 1.00am. Car, bike and art festival. Live bands, trophies, raffles, burnouts, after-dark entertainment
  • 10.45am: Head of Marketing, Dr Nicole Hillier. Darby Street will begin to open late night for Friday After Five. The street will come alive with street entertainment running through the Christmas and holiday season with a suite of in store and restaurant promotions
  • 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson

Thursday 7 November 2013

John Foreman; Prof. Nick Tate; Dr David Tabrett; Movie Reviews

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Special Olympics Opening Ceremony Creative Director, John Foreman. The Special Olympics: Asia Pacific Games are on from 1 - 7 December 2013, and Newcastle will welcome 2,000 athletes from over 32 countries
  • 10.45am: Acting Vice Chancellor Research, Prof. Nick Talley, talks about the outstanding win for the University of Newcastle's Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson who has received the Scientist of the Year Award
  • 11.15am: 2NURFM Vet Dr David Tabrett from the Animal Emergency Centre. A Gunnedah vet has warned Maitland residents to stop buying puppies that have not been vaccinated or microchipped
  • 11.35am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge review the movies The Counselor, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Wednesday 6 November 2013

Prof. Graeme Jameson; Jason Harvey; Samantha Shanahan

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: University Of Newcastle's Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson, 2013 New Scientist of the Year
  • 10.45am Lake Macquarie Landcare Coordinator, Jason Harvey, discusses the Environment Excellence in Landcare Awards - nominations which are now open
  • 11.15am: RSPCA Hunter Spokesman, Samantha Shanahan says that recent Local bushfires and thunderstorms have caused distress to some pets and the RSPCA has urged residents missing their pets to contact the Rutherford Shelter which has been swamped with animals over the last month

Tuesday 5 November 2013

Prof. Jim Jose; Jill Hall; Prof. Tim Roberts; Lyn McBain; Johnny Gilmour

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Dr Jim Jose looks at State and Federal politics
  • 10.45am Member For Shortland, Jill Hall, has news of some community grants that are available but remain untapped
  • 11.15am: Director of the Tom Farrell Inst for the Environment, Prof. Tim Roberts, identifies the largest battery in the world
  • 11.35am: Lyn McBain, Tidy Towns Singleton explains why Singleton was the winner of Tidy Towns, and why Singleton is a great place to live
  • 11.45am: Racing Commentator, Johnny Gilmour, has some tips for the Melbourne Cup

Monday 4 November 2013

Prof. Caroline McMillen; Rosn Morrison

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Univesity of Newcastle, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Caroline McMillen, discusses the 2013 New Scientist of the Year, Graeme Jackson, and the $21.7 million funding for Health & Medical Research
  • 11.15am: Ron Morrison talks about his book Those Were The Days: Australia in the 60s

Friday 1 November 2013

Rebecca Madden; Libby Dikeson; Michael Noyce

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.35am: Rebecca Madden, Prime Television Presenter, tells us what to expect on TV from this year's Melbourne Cup from Flemington
  • 11.15am: Arts News with Libby Dickeson
  • 11.35am: Michael Noyce tells us about the activities planned for the Wollombi Small Farms Fair this weekend