Wednesday 30 April 2014

Stan Sykes; Garry Haigh; Jenny Barrie; Associate Professor Deb Loxton

Good morning. Gentle rain is falling in Newcastle this morning and today on the show:
  • 09.15am: Stan Sykes runs through what's available at The Annual Newcastle CD & Record Fair - it's on this Sunday (May 4th) 9am-4pm at the Uniting Church Hall, Hamilton
  • 10.45am: Garry Haigh discusses a fundraising for the Hunter Medical Research Institute. This Saturday night (May 3rd) from 7pm at Maitland Town Hall there's a Rock 'N' Roll Swing Supper Dance with a Masquerade Theme, 10-Piece Band The Jive Bombers and MC DJ Vinnie
  • 11.15am: Jenny Barrie has news of the Belmont Healthy Lifestyle Expo being held at Belmont 16 Footers on Thursday May 1st from 10am
  • 11.35am: Associate Professor Deb Loxton, from the University of Newcastle's Faculty of Health & Medicine. Last year more than 17,000 females aged 18-23 signed up to a medical study that will track them over their lifetime. The national project will help set future healthcare policy and it hopes to reveal details that social media and bullying may affect the mental health of Gen Y females

Tuesday 29 April 2014

Dr. Jim Jose; Kathie Bowtell; Prof Tim Roberts; Gladys Berejiklian

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 09.15am: Dr Jim Jose, University Of Newcastle Associate Professor in Politics, looks at the resignation of State Premier Barry O’Farrell and the NSW Government under new leader Mike Baird
  • 10.45am: Kathie Bowtell, Start Talking Founder, discusses an exhibition displaying portraits of loved ones who have died from suicide. The exhibition is at the Lovett Gallery until May 10th
  • 11.15am: Prof Tim Roberts discusses the confusion of Global Warming and unusual seasonal conditions
  • 11.35am: Gladys Berejiklian, Minister For The Hunter, visits Maitland today to hear more about local issues affecting the region

Monday 28 April 2014

Skiinsure; Space and Technology; Uleaded E10

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 10.15am: Murray Corbet from SKIINSURE tells us about a revolutionary new tattoo removal service
  • 11.35am: University Of Newcastle's Simon Iveson discusses trends in science and space technology
  • 11.45am: The NRMA Regional Director, Kyle Loades, has news of the recent international study that has branded the NSW Unleaded E10 Fuel mandate as a debacle

Monday 7 April 2014

Prof. Carolin McMillen; Nick Earl; Prof Suzanne Ryan

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 10.15am: University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Professor Caroline McMillen. The University has released the early concepts for its $95 million CBD landmark education precinct - NeW Space - creating a 10 storey 'vertical' campus
  • 11.15am: Nick Earl, a critically acclaimed author, visits Maitland as part of the Look Who's Talking Program with Maitland City Library
  • 11.35am: National Tertiary Education Union Newcastle President, Associate Professor Suzanne Ryan, addresses the concerns of University of Newcastle Health Faculty Lecturers who have complained of overcrowded tutorials and increased teaching demands making their workplace unsafe

Friday 4 April 2014

Lindsay Carr; Rick Prosser; Ray Collins

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 10.15am: Lindsay Carr looks at arts activities and events in and around our area
  • 11.15am: Newcastle Citizen of the Year Rick Prosser and RUSH Mentoring welcomes you to attend the ASPIRE Today Competition Launch in National Youth Week, Monday 7th April, 10.00am-11.30am at Newcastle High School Staff House
  • 11.35am: Catholic Schools Office Director of Schools, Ray Collins talks about a survey that will focus on the future of secondary education across the Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Diocese

Wednesday 2 April 2014

Tony Elliot; Michelle Magee; World Austism Awareness Day

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • 10.45am: Tony Elliot talks about activities supported by Lake Macquarie Council for National Youth Week with this year's Theme "Our Voice -- Our Impact"
  • 11.15am: Research Officer, School Of Psychology, Monash University, Michelle Magee, discusses a study into Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder which is particularly prevalent in adolescents
  • 11.35am: On World Autism Awareness Day we hear about this disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and verbal and non verbal communication, and by restricted, repetitive or stereotyped behavior

Tuesday 1 April 2014

Dr Jim Jose; Paul Hmphreys; Prof. Tim Roberts; David Strassman

Good morning. Today on the morning show:
  • 09.15am: The University Of Newcastle's Associate Professor Dr Jim Jose looks at State and Federal Politics
  • 10.45am: NewRun Events Director Paul Humphreys talks about Newcastle's First Marathon to be held in over two decades. The marathon is on Sununday 6th April, and starts from the top of King Edward Park at sunrise
  • 11.15am: Professor Tim Roberts discusses koalas in NSW
  • 11.35am: Ventriloquist David Strassman has the latest on Chuck Wood and Ted E Bare as they visit our area for their Careful What You Wish For tour