Friends of the Regal; Hunter Bikers' charity ride; State of Origin

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: David Horkan, Friends of The Regal. The Friends of the Regal are delighted to be the recipients of two National Trust 2014 Heritage Awards. The first was in the Built Heritage category for the refurbishment itself and the second came within the Advocacy Campaign classification acknowledging our seven and a half years of effort
• 11.15am: Howard Mole, Welfare Manager, Salvation Army Newcastle. The Hunter Bikers' Tinned Food and Blanket Ride is on this Sunday leaving 9.00am from Sandgate Markets
• 11.35am: Rugby League Commentator, Mike Tripas looks at the prospects for the teams in tonight's 100th State Of Origin Match from Suncorp Stadium

Dr Jim Jose; Prof. Tim Roberts; Prof. Frank Millawrd

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Dr Jim Jose looks at state and federal politics in Australia
• 11.15am: Prof. Tim Roberts, Director of the Tim Ferrell Institute for the Environment
• 11.35am: Prof. Frank Millward provides a sketch of his New Professors Talk. Professor Millward is the new Head of the School of Creative Arts at the University of Newcastle. He is a composer, multimedia artist, teacher and academic writer. Find out more here

Heart health study; SES Regional Controller; Symphony Orchestra in Newcastle

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.45am: Tracey Scumacher, Nutrition and Dietetics PhD Candidate, provides an update on some preliminary data analysis from the family-based heart health study
• 11.15am: Greg Perry, Hunter SES Regional Controller. Greg has been honoured after 50 Years of Service with a Life Membership, and he'll recall some events he's been involved in, including the so-called Pasha Bulker Storm in 2007
• 11.35am: The Newcastle Conservatorium of Music is seeking to establish a Symphony Orchestra in Newcastle. Talking about it are Head of Brass Studies John Kellaway, and Chris Bearman OAM

Arts News; Rags to Riches; Dine 4 Charity

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: Lindsay Carr's Arts News
• 11.15am: Melinda Lee, organiser of the Rags To Riches Pre-Loved Clothing Sale at Speers Point Sailing Club from 9am – 1pm on Saturday May 24. The day raises funds for the Peaks Foundation, supporting women and girls in high mountain communities of the Andes
• 11.35am: Dine 4 Charity is held at Cessnock Leagues Club from 6:30pm this Saturday, the culmination of months of fundraising for the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation and Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance

Baby and Kinds Market; Movie Reviews; Internet for Seniors

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Jennifer Harrison. The Baby and Kids Market is back on this Sunday 25 May at Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium from 9.00am until midday
• 10.15am: Garth Weiley and Jack Lodge from Event Cinemas review X-Men: Days of Future Past, Sunshine on Leith, Wajda, Healing, and Chinese Puzzle
• 11.15am: April Dowd, Manager of Singleton Public Library's Community and Cultural Services. Singleton Public Library is rolling out free training and information sessions for seniors as an introduction to social media and email

Biggest Morning Tea; Eastern University Games; Harley-Davidson Ladies Garage Party

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Shayne Connell, Regional Manager, Cancer Council. Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is on tomorrow and raises funds for cancer research. Over 807 hosts across the Hunter will hold their morning teas on the official date, this Thursday, May 22, while others have opted for other days in May or June
• 11.15am: NUSport CEO Chris Hicks and Andrew Yapp, the Campus Programs Manager and Elite Athlete Support Officer. The Eastern University Games will be held from 6 to 10 July 2014. This will be one of the largest regional sporting events the city will experience with more than 3500 students participating form universities across the eastern seaboard
• 11.35am: Luke from Fraser Motorcycles, Broadmeadow talks about the Harley-Davidson Ladies Garage Party. It is on today from 6:30pm. Find out how to 'talk bike', pick up a bike and get custom fitted. All female riders, from novices to veterans, are invited to participate. For those that are just starting out, you'll get the information and mentoring you need to turn your dream of riding into a reality

Politics with Dr Jim Jose; Prof. Tim Roberts; Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Good morning. Today we're talking to:

• 09.15am: Dr Jim Jose discusses the government's drop in popularity due to a backlash over the federal budget
• 11.15am: Prof Tim Roberts, Director of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment discusses the environment
• 11.35am: Peter Brereton, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Maitland Support Group Spokesman, has information about the Hunter Westpac Rescue Helicopter and its support group

Prof. Caroline McMillen; TOOTH; Alumni Awards

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: Professor Caroline McMillen, University of Newcastle Vice Chancellor, discusses the implications of the federal budget for the University of Newcastle. The University of Newcastle is ranking as number 1 in Australia and number 28 globally by the latest Times Higher Education rankings of the world's top 100 universities under 50 years old. Professor Phil Morgan’s research Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids has been recognised by the World Health Organisation for excellence and leadership in promoting health and wellbeing in the community. Laureate Professor Paul Foster is developing new approaches to treat asthma. The University of Newcastle's Collaborative Environments for Creative Arts Research is hosting Michael Keiran Harvey, one of Australia's foremost virtuoso pianists, in its new research seminar series, Thursday, 29 May 2014, 4pm-5pm, the Theatrette, University House, ground floor corner Auckland and King Street, Newcastle

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• 10.45am: Dr David Hancock and Jenny Hancock have news about TOOTH - The Outback Oral Treatment and Health program

• 11.15am: Director Eternal Relations, University of Newcastle, Rose O'Neill-Thomson. The Alumni Awards nominations are now open. Presented annually by the Alumni Advisory Committee, the awards recognise innovation, creativity, exceptional leadership and those who inspire others through their local, national and international achievements

Dr Jim Jose; Prof. Time Roberts; Dr Julie McIntyre; Ken Clifford

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Dr Jim Jose discusses politics on Budget Day for Treasurer Joe Hockey and Prime Minister Tony Abbott
• 11.20am: Professor Tim Roberts discusses the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater
• 11.15am: Wine Historian, Dr Julie McIntyre, presents the history of wine in the Hunter region and will present the 2014 John Turner Memorial Lecture, 6.30pm on Thursday 15 May at the David Maddison building
• 11.35am: Ken Clifford, the CEO of the Hunter Academy of Sport, talks about the inductees into the Hunter Region Sporting Hall Of Fame. The ceremony is at Souths Leagues Club this Sunday

Improving the health of 18-25 males; Tim O'Brien; are diamonds the hardest?

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.45am: Lee Ashton, University of Newcastle Nutrition and Dietetics Candidate, looks at Improving Male Health in 18-25 year olds
• 11.15am: Tim O'Brien, Founder of jobsinthehunter.com.au & Skills in the Hunter.com.au Founder, discusses the new website that offers workers a place to display skills experience while making recruitment easier for employees
• 11.35am: University Of Newcastle Head of Mathematics and Physical Sciences Prof John O'Connor poses the question are Diamonds the hardest material?

Will Gold; Pennie Kearney; Lex Lindsay; Woody Sedgman

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Will Gold talks about this Sunday's Surfrider: Bar Beach Clean Up Day – 8.45am Sunday
• 10.45am: Pennie Kearney, Mai Well Group CEO, has information about the 4th Annual Ball - it is this Saturday Night at Maitland Town Hall. The doors open at 6.00pm
• 11.15am: Lex Lindsay, Festival Director, tells us about the first ever Dungog Festival. This event from the 28th – 31st of August will showcase film, food, music and the local community
• 11.35am: Woody Sedgman talks about this Sunday's Swisse Colour Run being held at Broadmeadow Race Course

Dr Jim Jose; Brian Cadd; Laureate Professor Paul Foster; Professor Tim Roberts

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 09.15am: Dr Jim Jose looks at state and federal politics
• 09.35am: Brian Cadd, Aria Hall of Fame Member, chats about his forthcoming Hunter tour with Glenn Shorrock, former co-member of Axiom
• 10.45am: Laureate Professor Paul Foster, from the University Of Newcastle's School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, discusses MicroRNA Molecule, a naturally occurring small molecule that has the power to supercharge a person's immunity and could offer a breakthrough treatment for asthmatics
• 11.15am: Professor Tim Roberts, Director of the University Of Newcastle's Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, discusses the book Art of the first Fleet

Lindsay Carr; Kim Alfeldi; Matt Hall

Good morning. Today on the show:

• 10.15am: Arts News with Lindsay Carr
• 11.15am: Kim Alfeldi has information about wedding planning - Love On The Lawn: Wedding Festival is on this Sunday at Wandin Valley Winery with live entertainment, wine tastings, food sampling and the opportunity to meet with the most inspirational wedding vendors
• 11.35am: Matt Hall, Airport Co-Owner, has news on Belmont Airport and plans for charter operations, skydiving and adventure flights from the site