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Grab a coffee and join Tracy McKelligott every weekday for Newcastle in the Morning. Interviews, council updates, business stories, sports and news on the hour.
Local band Snowfish is keeping it all in the family; featuring brothers Jordan, Solomon, and Kalan, they have already racked up tens of thousands of streams and a significant local following.The brothers are celebrating the release of their long-awaited debut album, 'The Monster Upstairs' with a launch party at the Cambridge Hotel on Saturday, December 3.The brothers joined Newcastle Live in the studio for Friday Live to chat all things music, brotherly love and the album launch.
Billy Elliot The Musical will hit the stage at the Civic Theatre Newcastle for a strictly limited season in October 2023.Producers of the recent smash hit season of Jersey Boys, The Very Popular Theatre Company, expect Billy to attract thousands of theatre lovers to the city.The incredibly talented owner of Hunter Drama and The Very Popular Theatre Company, Dan Stoddart joined us to talk Billy, The Condas and Theatre in Newcastle.Listen back.
The NSWRL yesterday announced a new partnership with Westpac that will see them take over the naming rights of the NSW Blues and feature on the front of the iconic Blues jersey until the end of 2026.The partnership, which provides equal financial support for programs promoting the men’s and women’s game, means Westpac will play a key role in supporting female participation pathways and other NSWRL initiatives.Yvette Downey, the Head of Competitions at the NSWRL, joined us to discuss the impact this new investment will have on the game in Newcastle and Regional NSW.
Homeschooling and lockdowns are over but covid is still here and looks to be for a long time.How do we talk with our kids while in one of the most volatile times in recent history?Triple P International Country Director Carol Markie-Dadds gives us some tips.
Chris Hale arrived in Hobart from England in 1979; a young man with a suitcase, a box of belongings, and $100 in a bank account.Self-employed for 40 years, he started his financial planning business in Nelson Bay in 1994 and has weathered some of the biggest financial hits over that time.He was named 2022 Port Stephens Business Person of the Year and Newcastle in the Morning caught up with Chris.
Louise Chapman was last night announced First Place Winner of the World Monologue Games 2022 Global Finals – ENDURANCE (10 minutes).Lou was one of only seven actors from five countries in the challenging event, with judges awarding her the highest points and the Gold Medal for her “brilliant performance.We caught up with Lou on Newcastle Live and she is still celebrating!You can watch Lou's performance here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jIyt3bsdbw
Newcastle restaurant The Flotilla has been awarded a prestigious Hat in the 2023 Good Food Guide announced recently in Sydney.The culinary scene in Newcastle has been simmering toward something special for some time, and Flotilla, led by Chef Shayne Mansfield, is ready to celebrate.Listen back to what the hat means to The Flotilla crew.
Thousands of passionate football fans are expected to descend on Wheeler Place this Sunday to watch the Socceroos take on the might of Lionel Messi and his Argentinian teammates in a WorldCup sudden death match in Qatar.City of Newcastle will host an open-air broadcast of the World Cup thriller, offering Novocastrians a chance to cheer on the Australians in their round of 16 clash with the footballingheavyweights.Councillor Carol Duncan joined us with all the details!
Our very own Paul Scott has been in Qatar for several weeks now as the Socceroos continue their march at the World Cup. What's it like on the ground? We get a unique perspective.
The state opposition announced yesterday, that if elected, they would establish a task force to provide oversight into the privatisation of Newcastle bus services.The task force would examine how outsourcing the public transport services was serving commuters.Shadow Transport Minister Jo Haylen was in the region, and announced the task force together with Member for Wallsend Sonia Hornery.Ms Hornery joined us to discuss.
Fresh off her nomination in the 51st Toyota Golden Guitar Awards for New Talent of the Year, Max Jackson popped into Newcastle Live. Max chats with us about her experiences as the 42nd winner of Toyota Star Maker, her recent marriage and why she wears her signature pink. Max also performed her latest release, Stratosphere, live in the studio for us.
Sixteen projects to boost City’s night-time economy were announced by City of Newcastle this week. Councillor Carol Duncan joined us to unveil the projects.
On this week's Friday Live, we welcome "Huckleberry" aka Ryan Mcilwain into the studio ahead of performances at Hellnation and Morpeth 200 this weekend. Listen back
Hunter head-quartered nib Group (nib) has launched its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and announced its support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart. nib's Innovate RAP builds on the foundations of its first Reflect RAP and signifies nib’s ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of First Nations peoples. Group Head of Community and Executive Officer nib foundation, Amy Tribe joined us to talk about the process and outcomes of the plan.
Just over 48 hours ago, Newcastle's very own country music queen, Catherine Britt, shared her own #metoo story, showing incredible bravery and vulnerability. Outlining shocking instances of the sexual abuse she allegedly suffered as a young woman trying to break into the music industry, Catherine posted to her social media accounts not hiding her pain. She joined Tracy Mac for a very personal, frank, and inspiring conversation. Listen back. Trigger warning; this interview discusses sexual abuse and may be triggering. If you need support please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Dr Erik Denison, with Monash University's Behaviour Works Australia, has conducted multiple studies examining homophobia and why gay athletes do not come out in sport. He investigates the underlying causes of prejudicial behaviour in sport and is developing and testing programs to make sporting culture more inclusive. But without meaningful action by sports, Dr Denison believes it’s unlikely the homophobic language will stop on its own any time soon.
Isaac Humphries, a Melbourne United basketballer, was applauded for his courage after publicly coming out this week. But why, in 2022, is it still so difficult for athletes to be their true selves?
With Paul Scott in Qatar for the football world cup, we had to find come up with an all-new grumpy pub test dummy! Well-known sports administrator Ivan Spyrdz has come in to take the "grumpy man" role for a few weeks. Listen back to what is getting under his collar!
The State’s landmark coercive control reforms have just passed through the final hurdle in NSW Parliament this morning. We caught up with Jodie Harrison; the Shadow Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and State Member for Charlestown, to find out what's next. And we get the goss on call today for the government to increase local manufacturing of transport infrastructure. Listen back
Steph joins us for another week of Social Live; this week it's the Mount Pleasant Wines Museum Tasting Experience, a Christmas experience with Boydell's and Banana Blossom Salads is now open for business in Newcastle.
It's going to be a big weekend at Morpeth as they celebrate Morpeth 200.
And there is a very special one-off opportunity for Sunday visitors; with the deck of the 1898 timber bridge playing host to seats, tables, and planter boxes instead of cars. We caught up with Mayor Phillip Penfold ahead of an exciting weekend of activity.
He's on his way home tomorrow but we caught up with Zac Garred ahead of it to talk about the mid-term election results and twitter.
Australian households are facing rapidly shrinking choices for their energy plans, with analysis from financial comparison site Mozo.com.au revealing that the number of active energy providers in Australia has almost halved since October 2021, down from 44 to 24. Newcastle Live caught up with Claire Frawley, Personal Finance Expert at Mozo to understand the outcomes of the survey.
Rosemarie Milsom, Newcastle Writers Festival Founder, has had a few sleepless nights lately.... and it's not because of the festival. She joins us to talk about her passport issue and a new program to be announced tomorrow for primary school students. Listen back.
Chaos is looming at Australian ports as the nation's largest tugboat operator says it will lock the gates at 17 sites across the country in the lead-up to Christmas. Australia's largest tugboat operator, Svitzer, is in an ongoing dispute with the union over an enterprise agreement. What is the latest locally? We are joined by MUA Newcastle Branch Secretary Glen Williams.
For 14 seasons we’ve seen Shaynna Blaze as a judge on The Block, as well as helping homeowners spruce up their spaces on Selling Houses Australia. Now, for the first time, Shaynna is doing it for herself and her family in the heartwarming new series, Country Home Rescue with Shaynna Blaze. Together with her children, Shaynn embarks on the restoration of a dilapidated historical home in regional Victoria. Shaynna joined Newcastle Live ahead of the premiere.
Tania Doko is best known to many as the frontwoman of Bachelor Girl, but the solo artist and songwriter needed to call on Support Act when she returned to Australia.
Having to relocate from Sweden back home to Australia in the middle of the pandemic was difficult, stressful, and expensive.
Listen back as Tania tells us how a crisis relief grant from Support Act helped her and why she is such a supporter of Ausmusic T-shirt day coming up on Friday and what she has been up to! To support AusMusic Day visit; https://www.ausmusictshirtday.org.au/
NSW residents will soon be able to get vaccinations and some treatments prescribed at their local chemist, in a move a doctors’ group has slammed as “madness”. It mirrors a similar trial underway in Queensland, and practices in other countries such as the UK and Canada. Dr Charlotte Hespe the NSW Chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, who has been working as a General Practitioner since 1994, says the move is “madness” and “a recipe for disaster”. Listen back
Peree Watson from Branxton has been selected by NSW Labor as their candidate for the marginal seat of Upper Hunter in next year's state election. Newcastle in the Morning caught up with Ms Watson following her official launch on Saturday.
Newcastle Theatre Company has a great 2023 theatre program for you with stories of love, honour, and courage but also people behaving badly; it has something for everyone! Immediate Past President Claire Williams joined us to talk through what is coming for 2023!
Can Australians separate sports and gambling? That is the conversation Dr Nick Richardson, from the University of NSW wants us to start having. A UNSW media and advertising expert, Nick wants us to get to the heart of our obsession with sports gambling before we can see change. He joined Newcastle in the Morning to discuss the vexing issue; and it's not black and white.
Paddy Manning is an experienced, awarded journalist whose work includes the ABC, Crikey and The Sydney Morning Herald. He is already the author of three books: Born To Rule: The Unauthorised Biography Of Malcolm Turnbull, Boganaire: The Rise And Fall Of Nathan Tinkler, and What the Frack: Everything You Need to Know About Coal Seam Gas but in his new book; "The Successor" - he takes it a step further! Paddy joined Newcastle Live to chat about the heir-apparent to the Murdoch dynasty.
Recent research commissioned by Triple P International has revealed some alarming statistics around the issues that are concerning parents in Australia. The research found that more than two-thirds of parents in Australia would like to feel more confident in their parenting skills, and only 10 percent believe they are doing a good job. We chat with parenting expert Carol Markie-Dadds about the findings.
Friday Live was joined by the incredible Cormac Grant ahead of the official "Into the Mystic" EP launch on Sunday. We find out how Cormac got into music and how being a part of Triple J unearthed made a big difference in his motivation to continue making incredible music. Listen back
The Socceroos side for the World Cup was announced by coach Graham Arnold yesterday and there were a few surprises! Channel Ten commentator Andy Harper joined us for his take on the side. Listen Back
The concert series that changed outdoor events forever – a day on the green – is about to celebrate its 500th show. A few things have changed over the past two decades, but a day on the green remains Australia’s premier outdoor winery concert event and has become a blueprint for how Australians experience music outdoors and the Hunter has played a big part in its success. Michael Newton joined Tracy Mac ahead of show 499 this weekend at Bimbadgen.
USA For Africa and Live Aid brought famine in Africa to the consciousness of the world in 1985. But now, in 2022, the situation is even more dire. This is not the same old-world hunger story you’ve heard before. COVID-19 doubled the number of people living with life-threatening hunger. There have been four failed rainy seasons in the Horn of Africa with the prospect of a historic fifth in a few months. Between climate change and soaring global food prices, the worst may be yet to come. Help Fight Famine, is a broad coalition of Australia’s leading aid and development organisations calling for Australia to step up at COP27 and G20. How can we make a difference locally? Susanne Legenda, CEO of Plan International Australia, joined Newcastle Live. For details and how you can contact your local Federal member visit https://www.fightfamine.com.au/
A $2.8 billion saving for farmers and thousands of Newcastle jobs are expected to result from the state parliament removing barriers to the development of a huge container terminal in the Port of Newcastle. The state's lower house yesterday passed a motion by independent member for Lake Macquarie Greg Piper to work around crippling penalties preventing the development and the upper house is also expected to pass the motion. Mr Piper joined us this morning to talk about this incredible achievement.
This week Steph takes us to Friday nights at The Station, a new High Tea option and the Twilight Margan Experience!
With the Reserve Bank of Australia warning of more interest rate rises in the future, there are fears overextended borrowers might default on their mortgage repayments. It's a frightening prospect. So when is the right time to reach out for help and how can you help yourself? Noel Duffin, from the Salvation Army's Moneycare Newcastle, joined Newcastle Live with a way forward.
The Resilience in Retail Fashion Panel was the brainchild of former Newcastle Herald, and now corporate, photographer Edward Cross.
In an ever-changing world of technology where consumers have turned to online shopping, four local businesswomen have stood firm and opened their doors to valued customers. We caught up with Jean Bas ahead of the event to talk about her career and resilience in continuing her business trajectory. Jean has had many professional and personal ups and downs in her decades-long fashion career. We caught up with the Hunter fashion icon to find out what's next?
It's time for the mid-term elections in the US; Zac joins us to discuss it and provides us with some alternate opinions on the editorial in today's Newcastle Herald.
Lake Mac Ferry is no more - a Facebook post on Friday afternoon announced owners have discontinued its service after the weekend. It has highlighted, once again, a lack of public transport around the Lake and delays by Transport for NSW to move on other key infrastructure projects. Mayor Kay Fraser joined us to discuss the issues and highlight the significant issue facing local councils; road repairs following months of rain.
We all know how tough it is to get into the property market, but the tip is to get in as soon as you can! Joining Newcastle Live to help you navigate through the process; Scott Pfeiffer (Real Estate Expert), Derek Lodge (Mortgage Expert), and Ed Matthews (Conveyancing Expert) talked to us ahead of their First Homeowners seminar.
Zahra Foundation Australia will expand their services into NSW and deliver life-changing programs to women recovering from domestic and family violence in Newcastle, NSW thanks to support from the Greater Charitable Foundation. Zahra Foundation Australia will collaborate with Newcastle-based crisis support service provider, Jenny’s Place, to roll out the program “Pathways to Empowerment” to victims of abuse, enabling them to reconnect to their community and pursue their life goals through a culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach that can assist people from all walks of life in their recovery. Arman Abrahimzadeh, Co-Founder of Zahra Foundation joined us ahead of the official announcement this morning. The foundation was set up as a legacy to Arman’s mother, Zahra.
Hunter-based Alloggio Group Limited has significantly extended its national and global reach, announcing a new partnership with Homes & Villas by Marriott International. Alloggio Founder and CEO, Will Creedon says the announcement marked a significant milestone in the planned growth of the group and provides an incredible opportunity to the Hunter. Newcastle's favourite Irish-man joined Newcastle in the Morning to explain.
Newcastle Councillor Dr John Mackenzie will be throwing his hat in the ring for the seat of Newcastle at the NSW Elections in March 2023.
Dr Mackenzie's pre-selection was officially announced by NSW Upper House MP Cate Faehrmann this morning. Why are the Greens making a tilt for Newcastle? Dr Mackenzie joined us ahead of the official announcement to explain.
The world's biggest celebration of pride and diversity is coming to Sydney in February next year, but the Hunter is getting it's very own party, thanks to the incredible Timberlina. The first major event of the Sydney World Pride program will happen at the Station on February 18, so what's all the fuss about? Timberlina joined us to explain.
Olympian and TikTok sensation Sam Fricker is certainly a high achiever. He has already competed at the Olympics and Comm Games for diving, has his own sustainable straw company, is a Youth Advisory Council member for World Ocean Day and he is only 20!
When he's not in the pool or trying to save the planet, Sam is making lighthearted videos for social media and immersing himself in other sports. Sam caught up with Newcastle Live ahead of his visit home to Newcastle on Sunday for the Health, Wealth and Wellbeing event.
Housing insecurity in Newcastle is so bad, the Legal Aid NSW team has taken the unusual step of speaking out publicly about their concerns. Requests for civil law advice from Legal Aid NSW across the state have surged by 43 percent in the past year, and there was a 30 percent increase in services representing clients with their housing problems. People are desperate, so what is going on? Natalie Bradshaw, Senior Solicitor at Legal Aid NSW, joined Newcastle Live.
This week we chat with Steph about The Lucky Hotel's "battle of the brews," live music Fridays at Bimbadgen and a perfect event for chocolate lovers.
Today on Friday Live we welcome into the studio Chai Chester (aka Pat Truscott) ahead of his first solo performance at Rogue Scholar Brewing. Listen back
It was the moment Tony Price has been dreaming about for decades and it came true at yesterday's Melbourne Cup. Tony, and fellow Novocastrian Todd Buckingham, are part of the Australian Bloodstock Syndicate that owns Gold Trip. Tony, and his wife Kelli, joined us from the Mornington Penisula as they tell us about the celebrations. Listener warning... Tony was still celebrating so we thankfully got some sense out of Kelli!
The $20-billion merger between the Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank was approved by members yesterday. The new entity will be known as the Newcastle Greater Mutual Group but both will retain their existing identities. Chair of the Newcastle Permanent, Jeff Eather, and Chair of the Greater Bank, Wayne Russell, joined us to explain where to next for these two Hunter icons.
Australia’s love affair with the Melbourne Cup appears to be waning, with a new survey finding more than half of Aussies have “low” or “no interest” in the race that traditionally stops the nation. Darren Brollo, Animal Liberation Newcastle Regional Leader, joins us to talk about the increasingly popular "Nup to the Cup" campaign and an upcoming peaceful protest being held at the biggest event on Newcastle's racing calendar - 'The Hunter Race Day'. Listen back
Local mum of two, Meg Dolan, is passionate about raising her voice and telling her story to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic and family violence in our society. Jenny’s Place helps more than 1,000 local women each year to escape from domestic and family violence and was instrumental in supporting Meg to find the courage and support to escape from an abusive relationship. It's taken time to heal but Meg joined Tracy Mac to talk about her journey back to her true self. Listen back to this incredible surivor story.
Warning: this story deals with topics of domestic violence and coercive control. If you need assistance, reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14
You can support the work of Jenny's Place at the inaugural EmPowered Walk on Sunday, November 27, and celebrate stories of survival and courage at the picnic event on the Foreshore. Visit jennysplace.org to register.
Honey Wines Australia is a mead manufacturer based in Broke with some big expansion plans for the future. But these plans have been thrown awry with the owner, and beekeeper, Martin Jackson losing 90% of his beehives due to the Varroa mite hive cull. Although highly supporting the necessity for bee euthanisation in Varroa mite red zones, Martin has some strong criticisms on the effectiveness of the rollout. Listen back as Martin explains some major flaws in the eradication program.
More single-use plastic items will be banned in NSW from November 1 and anyone caught supplying them could be fined up to $55,000. The next phase in the NSW Government's phase-out of single-use plastics will kick in on November 1 with items such as plastic straws, plates, cotton buds and polystyrene cups no longer allowed be sold or handed out by businesses. The move has been welcomed by Plastic Free Port Stephens, which has been working to educate residents and businesses about the government's single-use plastic bans since before the first phase of measures was introduced in June. Chontelle Grecian, President of Plastic Free Port Stephens joined us to talk about the changes and what you can do at home to continue to make a difference.
"Everyone has a story" is an incredible initiative developed to normalise that everyone has their own story and journey in life. Created by local agency Out of the Square, it aims to break down the barriers and build common ground amongst our employees to reduce the stigma around mental illness. Founder and Managing Director Marty Adnum joined to talk the program and how YOU can share your memories of the Victoria Theatre. Listen back
Kanye’s account being reinstated and it ties in to Paul Pelosi and Elon Musk is spreading lies about it. Some scary stories about haunted LA! Powerball is going to hit ONE BILLION on Monday!
Spooky Sundays Anne Rzechowicz joined us to discuss all things paranormal on this Halloween Monday!
What are the true origins of Halloween? Is it the "Americanisation" of our society or does it go much deeper than that? A Canadian, now living in Newcastle, Alex Olsen joined Newcastle Live to explain the 3000-plus year history of today.
For some of us, disco never died. The Gal is bringing the 70’s back this weekend for a huge night of disco anthems with the powerhouse 7 piece band that is Disco Revolution! But what is the story behind Disco Revolution? Creator Chris Graham joined Tracy Mac to talk his love of all things disco.
The renovated and remodelled Lucky Hotel has been open for just over six weeks now. When catch up with Executive Chef Steve Scott to see how it's going and what's coming up!
Lauren joins us to talk about the big case in the ACT Supreme Court and the latest on No Body, No Parole.
Lots of fun for you this Tuesday! Cake Boi in Hamilton does High Tea, Mount Pleasant lobster roll pop-up is now a permanent part of the menu and the Shameless Selfie Studio arrives in Newcastle.
Since taking over professional football from the governing body in 2020, The Australian Profssional Leagues (the APL) has delivered a new brand, a new competition, a major broadcast rights deal with ViacomCBS and significant capital investment from Silver Lake. But there have also been some hurdles - namely COVID and a Newcastle side that is still owned by 4 of the current league sides. In January of 2022 A League Managing Director Danny Townsend became the first APL CEO, he joined us for a report card on the 2022/23 Season so far.
Manjit's and the Tandoor of Secrets is the first novel by award-winning journalist Michael Cain and it's full of secrets, fun stories and a loving family at the heart of it all. Michael joined Tracy Mac to talk about the project that has been two years in the making.
Newcastle’s very own country-rock act The Viper Creek Band is returning home for a special performance at the Cessnock Leagues Club on Friday, November 18th. Lead singer Damien Baguley joined us, taking on the journey of his career from rock band to country star, their current Australian tour and how he got through COVID.
Newcastle women will take to the streets on Friday night for the annual Reclaim the Night march calling for an end to Sexual Assault and Violence against Women. The event has been organised by a collective of Newcastle women including those working in domestic violence services, the disability sector, sexual assault services, community organisations, unions, and those with lived experience of gendered violence against women. Joint organisers Sarah, Ethan, Shaylie, and Lisa joined us to talk about "Reclaim the Night."
The $55 million in funding for the upgrade and expansion of Newcastle Airport’s international passenger terminal was confirmed in the Government’s 2022 2023 October budget. Having just returned from the World Routes conference in the USA where he continued conversations with key stakeholders across the tourism and aviation sector and started new ones, Dr Peter Cock, CEO of Newcastle Airport, joined Tracy Mac to share some exciting news.
The region’s peak business organisation, Business Hunter, has welcomed a Federal Budget that maintains commitment for Hunter region infrastructure projects and addresses challenges confronting business through measures aimed at workforce participation, housing affordability, skills development and energy prices. Business Hunter President, Tony Rhodes said maintaining momentum on key Hunter region infrastructure projects would enable state-wide growth and connectivity and help seize opportunities for diversification. Tony joined us to talk about the wins for the Hunter.
Council voted unanimously on Tuesday night to place the revised Special Business Rate Expenditure Policy on public exhibition for 28 days. The policy provides a framework for the City of Newcastle to manage the Special Business Rate (SBR) program. But not everyone is happy with what is being planned. Edward Duc, Chair of Newcastle Partnerships, joined us to talk about the history of the SBR, the way forward, and a new voice for Newcastle businesses about to roll out.
Simi and Kate from Bitchcraft joined us for this week's Friday Live! With a middle-finger attitude, Bitchcraft are all about satisfying the need to rage and tell their stories of revenge, dodgy predatory dudes, painful relationships, and too many times having bad taste in men. They joined us ahead of their performance at "Reclaim the Night at Gregson Park" tonight from 7pm.
Tanilba House needs your help! On Sunday during their open garden event, it was discovered that the direction finder which was attached to a stone stand near the front of Tanilba House, had been stolen. The direction finder is state heritage listed like the rest of the house (built in 1831) which is set on three acres of beautiful garden. Tanilba House owner Dee Hall says the metal sign isn't valuable but is priceless from a historical perspective. Listen back.
They have conquered the Simpson Desert, Kakadu, and the Three Capes Track in Tasmania; all raising funds for Jenny's Place. We catch up with Donna George and Ali Kimmorley following a busy 12 weeks to find out what's next.
Today we talk about the antisemitic and white supremacist group who unfurled a banner above a busy Los Angeles freeway, it's snowing in Northern California and the latest in the mid-term elections.
The rising cost of living is driving a higher need for those in our communities seeking services and support, and that's where the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation comes in. The Charitable Foundation has over $700,000 on offer to support new or existing community-based projects with the key focus areas of health, young people, and social wellbeing. Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Executive Officer, Carly Bush, joined Newcastle Live to tell us everything we need to know to apply and the deadline you need to be aware of.
Online scams and data hacks are becoming more and more common. Between the Optus Data breach, and now today's Medibank issue, how do we protect ourselves? What should people be on the lookout for? What are the clear signs something is a hoax and not real?
We hear the story of one of Newcastle Live's own who was the victim of a recent hack and Keiran Ling from DYN I.T who gives us some safety tips.
Link to the blog mentioned in this interview- https://dyn-it.com.au/5-things-to-do-after-the-optus-hack/
From October 18-31, you can run, walk or roll 56km for the 56,000 complaints of animal cruelty reported to the RSPCA each year. The challenge began this week and it’s not too late to join fellow animal lovers dedicated to preventing cruelty. How can you become involved? Ben Wilheim, RSPCA NSW Fundraising Manager, joined us with all of the details.
Michael Guest’s love of all things aquatic was instilled at a young age, fishing, spear-fishing and windsurfing. His passion has grown into an addiction and whether it is catching bait off the wharf, teasing Marlin on the continental shelf, or crashing through undergrowth and casting at bass this is where he is most at home. But Michael first came to our attention as a champion rally car driver in the late 90s. He joined Tracy Mac to talk how he went from driving fast to hauling in the big catches.
Originally from Adelaide and now a much-loved Novocastrian, Emily Smith is one of the most sought-after guitar players in the country. She’s played with a whole host of artists and performed at some of the country’s most popular festivals. And she is now taking over The Stag & Hunter Hotel on Monday nights hosting Temple of the Stag! - a 90’s grunge-inspired jam night. Emily A Smith is this week's Friday Live performer. Listen back
Founder, Director and CEO of Hunter Group "What Were You Wearing" Sarah Williams has been busy since we last caught up with her. Not only has she been awarded the Newcastle Business Club's Youth of the Year for 2022, but she has also been integral in the establishment of the University of Newcastle's first survivor's advocates advisory group. We caught up with Sarah for a chat.
It's over for another year, but the Big Picture Festival was a huge success with ten new large-scale works on building around the inner city. We caught up with Big Picture Festival Newcastle director Katerina Skoumbas for a report card on the event.
It's been a busy week for the Port of Newcastle! Their sustainability effort has received top marks in the 2022 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), with the Port receiving its highest score to date of 95 out of a possible 100 points and the Privatisation Legislation Bill to open the Port to a container terminal will be debated in the first week of November. They have also just launched the latest round of Community Grants with $90,000 up for grabs. Lucas Coleman, Senior Manager Corporate Affairs Manager joined us to talk about the week that was for the Port of Newcastle.
Naomi Findlay is an experienced interior designer, project manager and stylist who also loves sharing her passions and experience by teaching others. She has won multiple awards for her design work and has also co-hosted Channel 9 series Location Lifestyle Living and was an interior design expert on Channel 10’s The Home Team. But this next project may be her biggest one to date; together with friends, Naomi has bought a BANK in Branxton and is opening it up to the universe to see what the future of it may be. She joined Newcastle Live to talk covid, her new bank, and the rose farm she is also working on.
Athletes in two of Australia’s most popular sports, Netball and Cricket, have recently criticised multi-million dollar sponsorship deals made by the governing bodies as they don't align with their "personal" beliefs. Today we have seen SANTOS back out of its sponsorship of the Darwin festival, preempting a move by a cohort of philanthropists, artists and First Nations representatives, who were offering a $200,000 funding deal on the condition the festival cut ties with its fossil fuel partner. In the NRL we have also had the "pride" jersey issue with Manly players boycotting a match and refusing to wear it on the field.
Here in Newcastle we have had everything from medical research groups to airlines, chicken shops, health funds, Ports, and Coal groups on the front of the jerseys and singlets of our national sides. Where does this latest turn from athletes leave not only our professional sporting administrators but arts, culture, and entertainment industries? Alexandra El-Shamy, one of Australia's leading sponsorship and commercial consultants, joined us to discuss the looming crisis.
On this week's Legally Blonde, Lauren O'Brien joins us to talk about the mental toll on jury's and trial by public opinion. Listen back
Are you aged between 12 and 24 and passionate about regional NSW? Do you have ideas and views on issues impacting young people in regional NSW and do you want to learn and be involved in opportunities to improve regional NSW? Then this is for you. The Regional Youth Taskforce represents young people from throughout regional NSW and provides policy and operational advice to the Minister for Regional Youth and they are on the lookout for their 2023 taskforce. Minister for Regional Youth, Ben Franklin joined us to talk about this innovative approach to the future and engaging our youth.
Local stunt pilot, Paul Bennet from Paul Bennet Airshows is set to impress in South Korea at the world-class aviation event, the Sacheon Airshow. Flying the flag for Australia, Paul will perform for some of the world’s most aviation-savvy spectators, alongside the world’s best aerobatic performers. And at least this time, his plane has arrived! We get all the details.
In 1964 Nova Alliance bank began life as Hunter Water Board Employees Credit Union and later merged with Newcastle Herald Employees Credit Union, but today through an alliance with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, they have become Nova Alliance Bank. But at the core of everything they do is the local community and an ethos of giving back. The not-for-profit group recently handed out $60,000 in community grants; we find out more from General Manager, David Franklin.
Newcastle Permanent’s free Cinema Under the Stars will be held at King Edward Park this Saturday, October 22, starting at 5pm. After two years of COVID-enforced hibernation, the special one-off event – with more to come in Summer – will include roving acts, live music, complimentary popcorn and feature film Sing 2 starting at sundown. Kirsten Lyndon, the Manager Partnerships and Community Engagement, at the Newcastle Permanent joined us and also gives you some tips for making parking easier!
The critically acclaimed musical Come From Away is set to run for an extended stay at the Civic Theatre Newcastle in February 2023; the first time in 30 years that a Broadway smash hit has come to Newcastle.
Come From Away shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada in the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that sprang into action to welcome the ‘come from aways’ into their lives. We caught up with Civic Theatre Manager Leonie Wallace to hear what this significant move means to the reputation of the Civic and WHEN you can start getting your tickets.
Ahead of Saturday night's inaugural home game for Season 22/23 against Perth Glory, Newcastle Jets back Jordan Elsey joins us to discuss the game, pre-season, and how he is handling first-time fatherhood!
Well-known local actor Lou Chapman is preparing for one of the biggest performances of her life after making it to the Grand Final of the World Monologue Games. But she needs our help to find the "right" kitchen backdrop. What's it all about? Lou joined us in the studio to unpack the contest and tell us what she's been up to.
Federal Parliament's "big marn" is set to start a side hustle - as a calendar is rolled out of his favourite burger joints. Known for his love of a burger or 3, Dan Repacholi MP, has decided to produce a limited edition calendar of the Burgers of the Hunter electorate. He caught up with Tracy Mac to talk about his new side hustle.
State Member for Wallsend, Sonia Hornery, has called on the NSW Health Minister to directly address the concerns raised by twelve doctors based at John Hunter Hospital in a damning letter describing a significant deterioration in their ability to provide adequate healthcare due to the standards of Hunter New England Health (HNEH). Ms Hornery joined us to discuss these extremely concerning claims about the "peak" hospital in the region.
Scott Bevan's play, The Rest is Silence centres on a man, Dan Bedford, who wants to be an actor but only is employed to put together and deliver eulogies at funerals, with one terminally ill man determined to have some control over what is said about his past. And gradually that past is revealed. 30 years after the reading of his first play, not one dream but two are being realised for Scott. A play he has written is being staged in his hometown, and the extraordinary Barry Shepherd is playing the lead role. Scott and Barry joined us live in the studio.
A bill to outlaw coercive control will be introduced to the NSW Parliament this week, after Attorney General Mark Speakman gave formal notice in Parliament today. If passed, NSW will become the first Australian state or territory to have a dedicated stand-alone offence of coercive control. Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse that involves patterns of behaviour that have the cumulative effect of denying victim-survivors their autonomy and independence.
This Sunday 16th October, do your own walk or run wherever you want, whenever you want, wearing your "Say NO to domestic violence" shirts to spread the message that domestic violence is never ok! Mel Histon tells us how YOU help.
To register; https://www.mycause.com.au/events/irunforher22
All Access: PUNK'D is a brand new, high energy tribute to the biggest pop punk and emo bands of all time! Blink 182, Green Day, The Offspring, Sum 41, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy and more. A member of All Access: PUNK'D, Mike Horbacz, joins us for Friday LIVE! Grab your dickies and/or eyeliner, and catch them this Saturday night at the Blackbutt Hotel
It used to be that you had a simple choice when buying a beer - VB or NEW! And for those that felt adventurous, there was - XXXX. Now, whether it's at the bottle shop or the pub we're dazzled by a blinding array of craft beers. So what's behind this explosion of creativity in brewing and how does a punter make a choice? Murdo Mac spoke to International Craft Beer judge and local brewing entrepreneur, Lachlan McBean from GrainFed Brewing…
Today was the last formal school-day for many year-12 students, and it's a very different world of work they'll be moving in to, in our post-covid world Professor John Fischetti, from the University of Newcastle's College of Human and Social Futures... gave Murdo Mac some insights on how work is evolving....
CRocQ has been performing around Newcastle for the past 10 years. He has a deep love for music and has been honing his craft ready to be unleased on an international scale. CRocQ joins Murdo Mac for a LIVE performance in the studios of Newcastle Live.
Kate Maher joins us to unpack how the passing of Queen Elizabeth II affects the legal system.
Friday LIVE - The Quokkas join Murdo Macleod in the studio to chat about their formation and share a live performance of their song 'Be Kind'.
Forty years on, and with their messages of positive engagement in Indigenous rights and environmental protection more relevant than ever, GOANNA will hit the stage in Newcastle this weekend as they celebrate 40 years of their acclaimed, multi-platinum debut album Spirit of Place and the album’s truly iconic first single "Solid Rock". Frontman Shane Howard joined Newcastle in the Morning to talk about the past 40 years; how things have changed and his upcoming memoir. Listen back.
Zac joins us to talk the Yank's reaction to the death of the Queen, a new heatwave system, and lots more all live from the USA!
Ohana are an ukulele trio hailing from the Central Coast and Newcastle. With Adam on vocals, Lea on percussion and John Wallace on bass, they play warm and cold hearted covers and originals to entertain their dozens of fans at every gig they play. Adam performed for us as part of our Friday Live series ahead of their appearances at the Newukele Festival this weekend.
The all new Lucky Hotel in Hunter street has recently undergone significant refurbishments. Taking over the kitchen is Mayfield's born and bred Stephen Scott. Having spent several years in London working under Gordon Ramsay where he started as Sous Chef at The Warrington in Maida Vale, he progressed through the ranks to Claridge’s then into Maze Grill at Mayfair. He has also worked under Matt Moran as head chef at The Paddington Inn. We got to catch up with Stephen ahead of the "official" opening of the Palm Springs-inspired Lucky Hotel.
This week is National Child Protection Week. Children and young people thrive when they grow up safe, connected and supported in their family, community and culture. They have the right to grow up in environments that support them according to their needs, now and into the future. Local charity, What Were You Wearing, will be hosting an event on Friday evening aimed at providing education, awareness and networking. Vice President of the group, Amber-Lee Bullen joined us this morning. Ticket link; https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/protect-our-children-child-protection-week-panel-tickets-40446516519...
Nine Novocastrians have fought against a cyclone, freezing weather, flooding, bogged support vehicles, sunburn, and blisters to walk for 22 days across 440km of the Simpson Desert as they raised much-needed funds for Jenny's Place; assisting women and children escaping domestic violence and at risk of homelessness. Donna George joined Newcastle Live only ten minutes after arriving in Birdsville this morning to complete the incredible feat. How are they all? Listen back.
Former Hi-5 OG Tim Harding joined us in the studio for Friday Live this week. Tim left Hi-5 in 2007, after nine years with the group due to suffering major injuries following a motorcycle accident and then moved to the UK. How did Tim end up here in Newcastle? He tell's us his tale and then performs a Noiseworks classic live in the studio. Listen back to Friday Live.
You can catch Tim LIVE this weekend; Friday @ The Argenton Hotel, Argenton from 6 pm and Saturday @ The Gunyah Hotel, Belmont from 8pm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sione’s Foundation exists to improve the current living standards and provide a better future for the whole Tongan community, with a key focus on children who are disadvantaged, marginalised or isolated. The registered charity is run from Newcastle by former NRL star Sione Finefeuiaki. Sione was born in Viaola Hospital Tofoa, Tonga in 1979. After an eight-year-long career in Rugby League with the Sydney Roosters, Melbourne Storm, Manly Sea Eagles, and finally the Newcastle Knights, Sione retired in 2010. From here, he created Sione's Academy; but that wasn't enough for him.
Listen back as Sione tell's us the story of the Sione Foundation and the incredible work they are doing.
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Well-known Newcastle actress Sofia Nolan was last week unveiled as "Heather" who exactly how much trouble she’ll cause for Maz remains to be seen!
prior to this job, I'd never seen a full episode
A new arrival in Summer Bay has left Home And Away fans curious and an old favourite character more than a little worried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Following ten months of consultation, the Future of Football Review - Final Report and Recommendations was released to Northern NSW Football Federation Members and Clubs on August 22. Despite still awaiting feedback from Members, Clubs and Zone organisations, the Board of Directors of Northern NSW Football has endorsed the final report and its recommendations.
At a time when Club's are entering finals football, the action has caused significant angst for the member zones, with official notification provided for a special meeting to sack five of six directors.
So what is the background and the way forward? President of Newcastle Football, and authorised spokesperson for all six zones, Steve Cucumanovski, joined Newcastle Live to unpack why the sport is at this point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We cross to the Simpson Desert where a group of nine amazing Novocastrians has been walking the Simpson Desert.
They started out in Dalhousie Springs on August 17 and will arrive in Birdsville on Monday, September 5 - 400 plus km's later.
They are fundraising to enable Jenny's Place to continue offering early intervention and prevention services through the Newcastle Domestic Violence Resource Centre.
Ali Kimmorley joined us this morning with an update on how they are all coping! (And they have run out of toilet paper!!)
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For Victorian Blockheads Tom and Sarah-Jane, getting the call that they had been cast in this year’s season of The Block was something of a double-edged sword. It fulfilled a life-long dream, but it also meant leaving their young daughter Cleo behind. Ton and Sarah-Jane joined Newcastle Live to talk their Block journey so far.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zac tells us about his latest project with a major Hollywood star, we have to unpack the US loan forgiveness when compared to Aussie HECS, Trump (of course) and Anh Do’s books being banned in some US states! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Abbi Yeo started singing before she could form sentences. She got her first guitar when she was 10 and taught herself to play. And at 19 her voice is something quite incredible. Listen back to Friday Live as we catch up with the phenomenal Abbi Yeo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new survey from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) paints a very disturbing picture of our society and the extent of coercive control being experienced.
Emotional abuse, also known as coercive control, has been defined as a form of domestic and family violence where perpetrators intimidate, isolate and manipulate a victim-survivor to make a victim afraid and dependent on their abuser. Two survivors from the group What Were You Wearing, Demi-Anne and Lisa, spoke to Tracy Mac on today's Newcastle in the Morning.
Family, domestic, and sexual violence can be difficult topics to discuss, and listening to this interview may bring up strong feelings for some people. Help is available at 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or through Lifeline on 13 11 14. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW are now wearing a new uniform designed by Wonnarua woman, Saretta Fielding.
The new volunteer uniform shares the story of the Charity using traditional symbolism and contemporary design to depict people, country, and their two homes.
Saretta, Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW CEO Ross Bingham, and Community Engagement Coordinator Kerryn Scully dropped into Newcastle in the Morning today to talk about the initiative and let us know how we can all help support Ronald McDonald House here in the Hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Award-winning country music artist, Melinda Schneider is headed to Lizotte’s Newcastle on 3 September as part of her Love Songs tour, a show inspired by the unconditional love Melinda has found with her long-time partner and Choirboys frontman, Mark Gable, whom she will marry in September.
Melinda dropped into the Newcastle Live Studios this morning to chat with Tracy on Newcastle in The Morning about her recent battle with depression, impending marriage at 50, and the life that shaped her music.
Listen back to the chat below, and stick around for her live in-studio performance of the song, I Will Always Love You. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new vision for Darby Street is on public exhibition and is getting mixed reactions.
It's worked in LA, the world's biggest car user city.... so what can we learn?
Zac Garred joins us from LA to discuss this and other issues in our weekly catchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Stockton boy, Peter Parr, has returned home following 19-years at the North Queensland Cowboys to take up the new Director of Football position at the Knights.
It's been a baptism of fire for the former South Newcastle boy; so how is he going 23 days into the job and what are his plans for the Newcastle Knights?
He's STILL a Lion's boy despite being employed by the Wests Group!
Peter joined Tracy Mac this morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Back in April, the Newcastle Knights named local legend Ron Griffiths as coach of the club's NRLW squad for the second season of the competition. Ron has assembled an impressive side with ten members of the starting 17 in line to make their Knights NRLW debut. So how have they been preparing for the season? We caught up with Ron on Newcastle in the Morning.
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The feet are aching, and they’re missing home, but all of the trekkers on the Simpson Desert Hike to Help Jenny’s Place are still going strong. A third of the way into the journey we caught up with trek leader and Jenny’s Place Community Relations Coordinator, Donna George. Donna spoke to Tracy Mac on Newcastle in the Morning thanks to a trusty satellite phone. You can find out more about the hike and sponsor the amazing people crossing the Simpson Desert by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Despite some woeful weather for the regular Newcastle Rugby League season, the season was one to remember. Maitland has taken out the minor premiership, with Cessnock, Souths, Macquarie, and the Butcher Boys making up the top five. Acting General Manager of the Newcastle Rugby League Charlie Haggett joined Tracy Mac to talk this weekends matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Thompson started his long career as a member of the Australian Army, serving with the Australian Army Band Corps and he's now shaping the careers of young musicians via the Newcastle Conservatory and Hunter School of Performing Arts as well as continuing to perform professionally. Dave will join some of the country's best jazz artists at the Newcastle Jazz Fest this weekend and told Newcastle in the Morning who he is most looking forward to watching perform. Listen back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Thompson and Heather Price join us performing live ahead of the Newcastle Jass Festival this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's been a crazy week on and off the NRL field this week. We caught up with Barry Toohey from the Newcastle Herald ahead of this weekends round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Round four of the Toyota Gazoo Racing series is happening this weekend at the iconic Sandown Raceway this weekend. Tracy Mac talked to local driver Michael Sherwell ahead of a big weekend for Michael Sherwell Racing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adrian Corbould from Turnbull Hill Lawyers joined us for this week's Legally Blonde, where we tackled the question all Rocky fans have been asked; why was Ivan Drago not charged with murder for his fight with Apollo Creed? Listen back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Steph Airlie chats about the new Chiefly de Gallo, the Medieval dinner at Vamp in the Hunter this weekend, and her tip for dining in the Hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans, a young woman grieving for her deceased sister. Chock-full of supermodel elves, fierce warrior women and nasty ogres, She Kills Monsters is a surprisingly sweet tale of friendship, loss, and acceptance. This is a story in which girls wield swords, queer kids are cool and nerds rule the earth. Director James Chapman tells us all about the latest production from Hunter Drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An era in Newcastle live music is coming to an end after Brian Lizotte announced on Friday that he is selling his Lambton venue. So what does life look like post-Lizotte's for Jo and Brian, and what prompted the move? Brian caught up with Newcastle in the Morning for a chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An event that was set to bring more than $8 million into Lake Macquarie’s local economy has been canceled; the Air Race World Championship posted on social media over the weekend that they have canceled the November 19 and 20 event at Lake Macquarie. But as one transport mode comes to an end, bikes and scooters are on the move in Lake Mac. What's the latest? We're joined by Dantia CEO, Joshua Sattler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zac joins us from LA with his favourite resturants, the former President who just won't go away, and reaction to the death, and the impact, of Olivia Newton-John for Aussie's in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide handed down its interim report this morning, calling for an end to the backlog and for a simplification of the claims system to make it easier for veterans. The commission made 13 recommendations, with five focused on the Department of Veterans' Affairs' claims processes and staffing levels. So what will the new Federal Government do with these recommendations? Sharon Claydon, Member for Newcastle and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Reps joined us to talk the next steps as well as her continual problems with "Mr Speaker"
If this interview is triggering; please contact Defence Member and Family Helpline: 1800 624 608 or Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen back as Sheriden Nelson(Vocals), Jason Nelson (Trombone), Terrance Koo (Piano) and Chris Dawson (Double Bass) perform live in the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Formed in September 2008 in Newcastle, by sister and brother Sheriden and Jason Nelson, Half Nelson is a unique mix of musicians, from a wide variety of backgrounds. Sheriden and Jason are joined in the Newcastle Live studio by Terrance Koo and Chris Dawson to tell us the Half Nelson story. Listen back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Final Round of Newcastle Rugby League this weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barry Toohey joins us ahead of Round 22 with all the Knights news and his NRL tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Building heights, apartment living, and what Council should be spending funds on; all that with Paul Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nine incredible Novocastrians are taking on the mammoth challenge of crossing the Simpson Desert in an effort to bring awareness and raise much needed funds for Jenny’s Place to allow them to continue to help local women and children escaping domestic violence. This is the seventh large trek for Ali Kimmorley and Donna George - they tell us WHY they are doing it again!! To donate - visit: https://www.mycause.com.au/events/jpsimpsondesert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jenny’s Place is a not for profit community based charitable organisation that provides the skills, information and support to empower women & children experiencing or escaping domestic violence and family violence and/or homelessness, to live safely and independently, free from violence.
But the group receives no government funding for their services and need your help to keep the doors open.
Listen back as Donna George, fundraising co-ordinator, and Ali Kimmorley from corporate supporters People Fusion join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lauren O'Brien is back with Legally Blonde; today we break down some of the crime making news at the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is offering 2021 and 2022 school leavers in Newcastle a unique opportunity to get a ‘foot in the door’ of the Australian Public Service in addition to a formal qualification and on-the-job training. ATO Assistant Commissioner Kristy Dam, who joined Tracy Mac to explain the program, said it offers school leavers an excellent pathway to kick off their careers. Listen back.
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The National Youth Ballet Company is a new initiative for our region; a youth company that wants to provide opportunities for all dancers. NYBC was born from a vision to enrich the lives of young dancers and their communities, by creating a platform to inspire artistic ambition, with a focus on regional areas.
The incredible Brett Morgan from the National College of Dance is the brains behind the group with their first production, an amalgamation of three works, premieres this month.
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Today we talk vegemite (the yanks just do NOT get it!), the latest in the Alex Jones "fake news" case, Roe v Wade gets a big win in Kansas and why the Batgirl movie has been canned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the first of our Friday Live's!
Today we meet the incredible Kazzie who originally comes from the Central West but has called Newcastle home for quite a while. How did Kazzie get into her chosen career, who were her inspirations and where does she see herself in the next few years?
Listen back as Kazzie performs a live rendition of Missy Higgins' Scar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s a debate that’s been raging for years. Does someone living next door to an established venue have the right to complain about live music or associated noise? Community Consultation expert Kelly Lofberg and Newcastle Live Managing Editor Dan Beazley joined Tracy Mac on Newcastle in the Morning last week to discuss the way forward for both residents and venues. Listen back…
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City of Newcastle has set its sights on capturing more of the lucrative leisure tourism market by encouraging visitors to discover the city’s eclectic and unexpected experiences. Maintaining the colourful ‘Newcastle’ brand with the new tagline and campaign 'Seek Off Beat', City of Newcastle (CN) aims to increase awareness of the city’s diverse mix of tourism offerings, driving both day and overnight visitation to Newcastle. So what's it all about? City of Newcastle Acting Manager Major Events & Corporate Affairs Georgia Lazzari talks us through the Destination Management Plan 2021-2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dying to Know Day is an annual national campaign which encourages people to start conversations about death. On this week's Legally Blonde we talk about Understanding grief and how to support the bereaved when we are joined by Griefline Counselling Supervisor, Marianne Bowdler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barry Toohey joins us for our regular Newcastle Knights and NRL updates ahead of Round 21 of the NRL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Scott talks swimming at Merewether, the skatebowl at Newcastle and who he thinks is the new "president' of NSW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do you improve on something that is SO popular is has lasted 17 seasons on commercial television? That's exactly the dilemma The Block team faced when preparing for the 2022 season. The answer was a tree change. Co-Host Shelley Craft dropped in to give us the goss ahead of the premier on Sunday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The streets and laneways of Newcastle will come alive this Spring as a line-up of the neighborhood's best venues transform into an Urban Cellar Door for you to visit on a self-guided trail. How does it work you ask? Josh Starick, Director of Neighbourhood Events Co, joined Tracy Mac to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Steph takes us to Luna Park, the Variety of Chefs event this Saturday a new Urban Wine Walk is coming to Newcastle and the new date for a special long lunch that was impacted by the recent adverse weather. Listen back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
City of Newcastle has released the program for its New Annual 2022, which will kick off with the opening of Van Gogh Alive on 22 September followed by an immersive festival of dance, music, theatre, visual arts and Indigenous workshops, with installations in the city’s cultural precinct until 2 October. New Annual Curator Adrian Burnett joined Tracy Mac to tell us what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Reserve Bank of Australia board meet today and are expected to increase interest rates putting a further squeeze on households already dealing with soaring energy prices and grocery bills. How hot is the rental property market and does it show signs of cooling? Recently named Australia's Best Property Management Team for 2022 by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales and Australia; we talk with the local experts. Cassandra Lantry is the General Manager at Leah Jay and told us about their daily juggling act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Zac joins us from an overcast LA to chat about Manly making news in the US, new gun laws, an update on the continuing Roe v Wade fallout, and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We meet One Act Play Festival producer, Niz Jabour, as Lake Macquarie City Council rolls out the first ever festival of its kind. How can you get involved? Listen back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Australia, there are over 116,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night. But statistics don't show the human side of the story. A local father of six who had worked all his life, had a career as a circus performer, was a professional shooter, and owned and ran several shops, found himself face to face with the brutal reality of the Hunter housing crisis. Ready to give up, Eddy's life was changed by Lifeline and Home in Place. Listen back as Eddy tells his heartbreaking story to Tracy Mac on the first day of National Homelessness Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to break out your red dress and join hundreds of other "Cathys" for a Kate Bush extravaganza at King Edward Park this Saturday for the Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever Newcastle! Organiser Linda Drummond called in to give us all the details you need to take part in this world-wide event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Lifeline manager on the NSW North Coast has resigned in disgust after donated items intended for flood victims were sold in stores. Lifeline's chief executive Robert Sams said the decision was made in order to help fund its services. So what is the story and does it pass the pub test? Tracy Mac caught up with Mr Sams to find out.
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The Newcastle Jets will launch their 2022-23 season with an F3 derby against the Central Coast at Central Coast Stadium on October 8 with the A-League draw now released. It's great news for Jets fans with nine of the Club's 13 home games on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon at the family-friendly time of 3 pm or 5pm. But before that, the Jets take on Adelaide FC on Saturday, and boss Shane Mattiske joined Newcastle in the Morning for a chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's down to the final three rounds of the Newcastle Rugby League season. We catch up with General Manager Marc Glanville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christmas in July, his golfing handicap, and Manly are just some of the things Paul Scott talks (complains!) about this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Port of Newcastle has welcomed a new lady to the team with the addition of Lydia. Who is she and why will she make a big difference to Newcastle Harbour? Port of Newcastle Dredging Manager Calvin Grills told Tracy Mac all about the new team member. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Zac Garred joins us for another week of craziness live from LA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a successful opening weekend and happy audiences, Brunker Community Theatre's production of a "Vicar of Dibley Christmas" continues for another two weeks.
The cast includes well-known Hunter thespians; Amanda Woolford as the Vicar, Mark Webster as her husband, David, Andrew Black as their son, Hugo, Sandy Allwood as his wife, Alice and Robert Comber as Frank.
How much pressure is there when playing the character made famous by Dawn French? Amanda Woolford chatted with Tracy Mac.
Tickets are $35 and can be booked by ringing 0412 797 395 or emailing brunkertheatre@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Newcastle Knights have an unhappy history when it comes to dealing with concussions.
Current captain Kalyn Ponga is set to be ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering his third concussion in six weeks on Friday night. It's understood the Knights are planning on Ponga not playing again this season, with the fullback booked in to see independent neurologists in the coming days.
This is not a new situation for the Newcastle Knights; Robert Dillon from the Newcastle Herald has focused on this in today's edition and joined Tracy Mac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week will see a range of catchup games played as we head into the business end of the Newcastle Rugby League season. How does the weekends round look? General Manager of Newcastle Rugby League Marc "MG" Glanville caught up with Tracy Mac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's World Lamington Day and Reece Hignell tells us what makes a good one Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Talk of a "City Deal" for the Hunter has been put back onto the region's agenda. But what is a City Deal and why is it important to the future of the region? Professor Roberta Ryan is the director of the Institute for Regional Futures and Professor of Local Government at the University of Newcastle; she joined Newcastle in the Morning to explain it's importance to turbo-charge the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Were You Wearing is encouraging community members to join them as they 'March to end Domestic and Sexual Violence' tomorrow (Saturday 23rd July) from 1:30 pm The march will depart from Newcastle Museum, head along Honeysuckle Drive to Nobby's Beach; were guest speakers, a BBQ (vegan options), and the chance to talk with support workers and other survivors will be made available. Organisers Sarah Williams and Lisa Richmond joined Tracy Mac with all the details you need to know to take part. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our favourite grump man joins us to talk about the stand off in a sand mine application to help save Stockton, how the coast line looks after recent bad weather and Elton John to Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A woman on average is killed every nine days by a current or former partner in Australia. 1 in 6 women and 1 in 16 men have experienced violence inflicted by an intimate partner. It is time for change and What Were You Wearing Australia is demanding that change. The local group, created by Sarah Williams, aims to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence and to publicly call on politicians to implement systemic and institutional change. Sarah, and fellow committee member Lisa Richmond, joined Tracy Mac to talk about the seemingly never-ending fight.
Trigger warning: We advise listener discretion with themes of violence and descriptions of sexual acts contained in this interview. Reach out to 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you need support and assistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Barry talks reaction to the St George side of the century (who missed out!), the Newcastle Knights woes and his tips ahead of Round 19. Listen back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Almost 700 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have been nurtured to aspire for success in their learning and life in the 30 years since Morisset High School’s Aboriginal Education Centre – Itji-Marru - opened to the community. We catch up with Steve Adams, President of the Itji-marru Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and learn why this program is so vital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr David Durrheim, our region’s leading public health physician Dr David Durrheim, joins us for an update on the COVID-19 situation in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surfing the Spectrum is a not-for-profit Surf Therapy initiative working to positively impact the lives of autistic children providing learn-to-surf events. Co-creator Aimee Blacker joined Newcastle Live to explain the program and some exciting fundraising events coming up that you can be a part of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was announced today that Elton John's Farewell tour will include Newcastle. We get all the details from the venue host, McDonald Jones Stadium venue manager, Dean Mantle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today Lauren explains what an "intensive correction order" is all about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steph Airlie joins us live from the beautiful Hunter Valley to tell you the best things to eat and do this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Super Consumers Australia research has found one of the key questions all Australians have about their retirement is 'how much will I need'? In an effort to help, they have developed some guidelines, based on the actual spending of retired Australians - and no matter your age they have recommendations for you. Xavier O’Halloran, Super Consumers Australia Director, had a chat with Newcastle Live to point you in the right direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirsty Lee Akers is bringing her Australian Tour home to Cessnock. Fresh from her second Golden Guitar win at the 2021 awards, and the release of her career-defining ARIA #1 Australian Album ‘Wild’ in April 2022, she's back on the road. The last few years have been interesting for Kirsty and her husband Jesse Anderson; she caught up with Newcastle Live for a chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Christmas in July in LA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After the success of his short film ‘Victim’, independent Newcastle filmmaker Jye Currie embarked on his next project ‘Beat’ ‘Beat’, a story that explores homelessness and mental health, will debut on popular streaming services throughout the USA and Canada. But wait there's more! As the story of Beat is driven by classical music, Jye wanted to create something unique and not just buy the rights to existing songs and that's where the fun starts. Listen back as Joel talks about the success of "Beat" and his upcoming project that is already gathering significant acclaim One Conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Parenting expert Mel Burgess helps us navigate how to talk with, and help, our kids through the huge number of natural disasters being unleashed at the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Sherwell decided at the spritely age of 40 to start a new career, and not just any old run-of-the-mill job - he decided to become a professional race-car driver. We meet Michael and discover why this is one driver's name you need to remember. Listen back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Due to COVID-19, local performing arts school Hunter School of Performing Arts (HSPA) was forced to conduct auditions online, but now the traditional in-person audition is back - just in time for a new intake of talent. Audition applications have been extended to 24 July 2022 and we find out from Principal Tracey Breese what it takes to become a part of this very talented school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Scott talks floods and Queenslanders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steamfest cancelled for another year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With roads blocked, and floodwaters at the backdoor, it's been a stressful time for those residents affected by the disaster that unfolded in the region over the past week. We catch up with one local, Maitland resident Chris Cole-Clark, who resides on Regent street and backs onto the wetlands. How are they coping and what next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Zoo Story is the perfect play to comment on our shared experience of the last two years. It explores isolation, loneliness, awkwardness, questions of existence, and the need for genuine human connection; all ideas that have permeated our new socially distanced lives. This rarely-staged play tasks actors, Maisie Owens and Tom Rodgers, to journey from comedy to absurdity to tragedy. For tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?embed&eid=891741&fbclid=IwAR3-_-3OO650HyPR6O3hP1eBizfrBW6K... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zac joins us from LA to chat about floods, droughts, a surprise take by one woman on Roe v Wade in Dallas, and lots more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michelle Bishop, 7 News' Chief League Reporter, joined us from Brisbane with all the latest on the Blues and Maroons sides ahead of the decider tonight. Listen Back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Maitland local has just cracked the top 100 long jumpers in the world and is headed to Europe to compete with the Australian Team this month.
But how did Brittany Carroll go from Maitland Little Athletics Tiny Tots to becoming one of Australia's top long jumpers? She joined us prior to heading to London to compete against the world's best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk COVID and Gen Z, new music from a great Aussie artist, and the latest Stranger Things 80s resurgent hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The story of Australia’s first Civil Rights Activists; Biraban and Threlkeld has taken over 2 years to make and involves decades of research. So much of colonial history is filled with atrocities and this film doesn’t shy away from that but at the heart of this is a feel-good film about two men mates who fought for what was right, almost 200 years ago. Glenn Dormand AKA Chit Chat Von Loopin Stab called into Newcastle Live during NAIDOC week to talk about Threlkeld and Biraban: Finding the Third Space.
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It's been a crazy weekend with the weather and it's forced the Newcastle Rugby League to postpone this week's matches. What does this mean for the competition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today the grumpy man talks floods, cost of living and his issue with AirBnB! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday July 7 is world chocolate day! Australians have so far this year spent an average of AU$196. per person on chocolate products. Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory is Australia’s largest home of locally made organic chocolate; they tell us why chocolate is SO good for us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the school holidays! Steph helps out with a fun activity for the kids as well as some awesome food options for this cold week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Newcastle Seed Library started in October 2020 at Wallsend Library with a selection of seeds sourced from an organic supplier. In November 2021 another Seed Library outlet opened at the Digital Library and then a third outlet opened at Lambton Library in March this year.
Newcastle Seed Library will have coriander seeds and a bee mix available for free in about 2 weeks, but is calling out to the community to donate seeds to the Library.
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Set in a lighthouse keeper’s cottage at Eden on the New South Wales south coast, this is a play about the nature of memory and whose version of the past is the most reliable. A labour of love, Playwright Daniel Scott joined Newcastle Live to discuss the play which opens at Newcastle Theatre Company on July 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rutherford stunt pilot Paul Bennet has been invited to strut his stuff on the world stage at the Airventre OshKosh event in the US at the end of July. With over 8000 display-related flying hours in front of tens of millions of fans, Paul is a master of aerial entertainment and the country’s finest air show performer. He joined us to talk about his latest adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zac joins us from LA as the US enjoy their Independence Day Long weekend; how do Americans feel celebrating all things "America" at the moment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Having spent the past 15 years as an interior design, COVID presented a new opportunity for Nadine Samwell and saw her career go in a totally unexpected direction. Listen back as we learn about ECO-Edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NRL is back this weekend and we talk Round 16 with Barry Toohey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Award-winning Novocastrian playwright Carl Caulfield examines the existential threat facing the Humanities in our universities in his latest work premiering at the Playhouse in Newcastle next month. Carl and actress Melinda Smith joined us in the studio to talk about the new production.
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What is on the mind of Gen Z this week? We catch up with Elizabeth for a chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's Pub Test Paul Scott talks about the Newcastle GPO, is Council just rates and rubbish, and his thoughts on the new Elvis movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
During a career spanning over 30 years, David Malek has worked with such luminaries as Sarah Brightman, Michael Crawford and Dawn French. Born in Canada, love brought him to our shores 20 years ago and he's been here since. The creator of SMA Productions David will be bringing Rat Pat Reloaded to Belmont 16s on Saturday - he joined us for a chat about his love of the "Rat Pack" and "Rat Pack 2.0" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are a diverse group in the Hunter and the 2021 Census data has shown us who we are in 2022. But who is the "average" person living in the area? Mark Harding from the 2021 Census Data Operations Branch told us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lauren O’Brien joins us to talk about the incredible scenes in the US around Roe v Wade. How did rights for women in the US go back 50 years in one day and can it happen here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Were You Wearing invites you to join them on Thursday evening to rally in Solidarity against the Roe v Wade decision and impplications for women worldwide. The rally will also be calling on our government to provide more funding for abortion centres for both services and to keep them running. Lisa Richmond from What Were You Wearing joins us to discuss the reasons behind the rally and how you can get involved.
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Another biosecurity zone has been set up in NSW after varroa mite was discovered in bee hives at three more properties. NSW Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders says the move accounts for an infested premises, which is located outside the existing zone. It is a disaster for the bee industry and the Minister joins us with the latest including what support may be made available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steph is back today with the annual "Food Fight", Spicers Tower Lodge about to open and Bar Mellow Newcastle West and Mercer Wines have a new collaboration on offer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hundreds of beehives and lively hoods are on the line after the deadly varroa mite parasite was discovered at the Port of Newcastle.
A six-month emergency biosecurity order was issued on Sunday; the effects of which are still to be fully understood.
One Williamtown beekeeper will see his nearly 180 hives, and 20 years of work, destroyed. We caught up with David Vial - Vice president of Hunter Valley Amateur Beekeepers Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hunter-based arts organisation Octapod supported the Hunter arts industry to the tune of $178,000 over the last 12 months by providing direct funding, paid opportunities and professional development directly to artists. Octapod Chair Kate Baartz joined Newcastle Live and says the not-for-profit has just done the books for 2021 and the whole board was happily surprised by the amount of money and support provided to artists. Listen back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An Award-Winning musical parody about an Edwardian serial killer is the latest production from Opera Hunter. "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" features local actor Drew Holmes playing all nine of the D'asquith relatives - Newcastle Live caught up with him following the first week of performances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zac Garred joins us from the country formerly known as the US; now being referred to as Gilead! How is the country reacting to the earth-shattering Supreme Court decision to reverse Roe v Wade? He joins us to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Got Your Back Sista's open pantry cupboards are bare at the moment and they need YOUR help to restock them. HQ in Tighes Hill stock of non-perishable food and toiletries which are freely available to women who are struggling financially and need to feed their kids and themselves. Listen back as Mel Histon tells us how we can help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was a weekend of big upsets last weekend in the NRL; Marc Glanville joins us to talk round 13. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barry Toohey joins us for a look at the Knight's loss to Canberra and State of Origin Game 2 in Perth on the weekend. Listen back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's all been happening for Leila McKinnon. From floods in her new hometown to a major snowing accident, lockdown, and a heartbreaking loss. But the mum of two is heading to 50 with a brand new attitude and one of the best hosting gigs in Australian television. We caught up with her ahead of the new season of Ninja Warrior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do you dream of that multi-million dollar inheritance from some unknown relative? Adrian Corbould from Turnbull Hill joins us to talk "bona vacantia" and his strange winter solstice Tuesday! Listen back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A $25 million flag pole, the cost of flights, and jobs for the boys - they are getting under the skin of Paul Scott this week. Listen back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NSW State Budget was handed down on Tuesday; with lots of gifts on offer. How does local independent Greg Piper think we fared? He joined us for a catch-up on what's happening in Lake Mac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steph is back for another edition of Social Live with the best to see, do and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From a $4.5 billion boost for the introduction of an extra year of education to a plan to radically overhaul stamp duty, we already know some of the measures in the first budget from Treasurer Matt Kean. Housing, energy transition, and cost of living measures are at the top of the state budget wishlist for Hunter peak representative groups. CEO of Business Hunter Bob Hawes joined us ahead of the announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Midway through a sold-out season of performances at the Fringe Festival, comedian Robyn Reynolds came down with COVID and was forced to cancel. She's had a couple of bumps along the way but is back in Newcastle with "Mermaid" on Saturday at the Newcastle Comedy Club. Robyn joined us for a chat with the first question.... translator to comedian - WTH? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where have all the characters gone from the game of rugby league? We also catch up on the results from round 11 and the match ups for round 12. Listen back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How did our electricity issues get so bad? Is it a result of current market and global conditions or is it deeper than that? Professor Ariel Liebman, Director, Monash Energy Institute helps to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2007-2008 Championship-winning Coach Gary Van Egmond will return to Newcastle Jets as an A-League Men’s Assistant Coach while also acting as a technical advisor to the A-League Women’s team. It will be Gary's third stint with the Jets following an initial three-year period (2006-09) in charge, he returned in 2011 after the sudden sacking of Branko Culina. Gary has been working with the Matildas, Young Socceroos, Olyroos and Western Sydney over the past several years and is excited to be back home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He's back in Newcastle after a week in Sunny Queensland; what's getting him upset this week? Paul Scott joins us for another Pub Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Newcastle Northstars are celebrating 20 years in the competition this year; it's been two decades of big crowds, new talent unearthed, and their place as the most successful national sporting franchise in the region. Founder and General Manager Garry Dore has been there since the Stadium opened and continues to love what he does. Listen back as we revisit the success of the Hunter Ice Skating Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's been a rough 6 weeks for the Newcastle Knights as we head into round 15 we talk with the Herald's Barry Toohey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lake Macquarie Council made a significant number of changes to existing development controls as it looks to see Charlestown take its rightful place.
Council approved the request to seek a Gateway Determination from the Department of Planning and Environment for a draft planning proposal for the Charlestown strategic economic centre.
Lake Mac Mayor Kay Fraser believes it will enable Charlestown to reach its full potential and joined Newcastle Live to discuss the changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More than 13,500 jobs and $3.7 billion in economic output could be generated in the Upper Hunter from post-mining rehabilitation and sustainable land use over the next two decades according to a new report Diversification and growth: transforming mining land in Hunter Valley, commissioned by Lock the Gate. Seventeen mines are scheduled to close over the next 20 years resulting in the release 130,000 hectares of land. So what are the options? We explore the possibilities with Lock the Gate's Georgina Woods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Leading consumer advocacy group Choice has revealed three major retailers in Australia are using facial recognition technology, often without shoppers even realising it. The use of this developing technology, which captures and stores unique biometric information such as facial features, comes as news to most of us. Amy Pereira, Choice's Senior campaigns and policy adviser, tells us about the scary scenario unfolding without our knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the Socceroos confirmed their place in a record fifth world cup appearance on Tuesday morning, the flow onto grassroots was already being felt. Off the back of a horrible two years of participation due to COVID, it is just the kick the sport needs locally, with Northern NSW Football (the governing body of Football in Northern NSW) already moving their strategic plan forward and looking to employ more staff. Head of Football in the region, David Eland talked to Newcastle Live about the opportunities to come locally from this worldwide event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steph joins us live from Mount Pleasant Wines as they officially open to the public this weekend following a multi-million upgrade - what's all the excitement about? A new delicatessen and wine bar set to open its doors on Darby Street and the Hunter Culinary Association Food Fight is back! Listen back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Les Darcy was born in Maitland in 1895 and rose to great acclaim to become world-renowned middle-weight boxing champion, hailed as the ‘Maitland Wonder’ and in search of fame and fortune he travelled to the USA under much controversy surrounding the draft but his US career was not to be, more than 100 years after his death the Les Darcy legend lives on. Written in the old Theatre hall-style not often explored or performed these days, Jack Hibberd’s play combines naturalistic elements interrupted by songs, dances and lots of local history. Director Cheryl Sovechles joined Newcastle in the Morning ahead of the premiere this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Important questions about how we live and work in the future will be explored during the next Sustainnovation Challenge on 15 - 16 June. The event is the third, and final, in a unique series designed as part of a community capability-building pilot program. Far from being a talk-fest, the Challenge is already seeing incredible outcomes according to Program Director Duncan Burck. He joined Newcastle Live ahead of the final challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After 20 games and 1,008 days, Australia’s long and difficult journey to qualify for the 2022 World Cup came down to a penalty shoot-out. And just like 2005’s iconic win over Uruguay, the Socceroos made history when it came down to the wire, booking a place in a fifth-straight World Cup Finals. It was an early Tuesday morning start for Channel Ten's Football Commentator Simon Hill and it didn't finish until well after 7am! Simon joined us live from his bed following a huge game of football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We catch up with MG ahead of Round 11 of the Newcastle Rugby League Competition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This probably won’t come as a surprise to many, but the Irish accent has been voted the sexiest in the world in an online poll; leaving Italians in second place
The romantic powers of the Irish accent have been apparent for decades, with many actors from the Emerald Isle gracing the big screen.
This survey fascinated Newcastle in the Morning so they went straight to our favourite Irishman; Will Creedon, who has just returned from a trip home, to get the low down on the sexiness or otherwise of his accent! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elizabeth joins us for another week of everything that's grabbing the attention of Gen Z. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Scott joins us from Queensland where he was to watch last night's state of origin! We talk about nine's coverage and strata issues around the big high-rise developments in the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's round 14 of the NRL this weekend and just how badly did the blues play? Barry Toohey from the Herald joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One month after it began unwinding its pandemic-era interest rate cuts, the Reserve Bank of Australia is flooring the accelerator, this time lifting rates by 50 basis points to 0.85%. The Board’s main challenge now is addressing the worrying levels of inflation. So how do we manage our way through this tough time? Tom Godrey from MOZO.com.au joins us with some basic tips to help.
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Olympic gold medal-winning speed skater Steven Bradbury will be in Newcastle on June 10 to share his story at a fundraising luncheon for a local youth scholarship and mentoring program. Funds from the luncheon will help provide Home in Place’s (formerly Compass Housing) Grow A Star scholarships to social and affordable housing residents and other disadvantaged youth to help realise their academic, sporting or artistic dreams. He caught up with Newcastle Live ahead of his visit.
To purchase tickets for the event visit: https://events.humanitix.com/lunch-for-the-stars-with-steven-bradbury
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Of the five lows which pummelled Australia on June 8 and 9, 2007 the “Pasha Bulker” storm was the most significant. The storm caused major flooding, strong winds, and high seas killing nine people and damaging thousands of homes. Some of the most lasting images of that weekend were those of 22 Filipino and Korean crew members being winched to safety by the region's Westpac Rescue Helicopter service. Helicopter boss Richard Jones recalls that day and the weekend that followed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lake Macquarie City Council is poised to partner with tourism operators and investors to create ‘iconic’ adventure sports and tourism attractions targeting domestic and international visitation. Expressions of interest are now open for the long-term lease of three Council-owned locations at Booragul, Glendale and Teralba. Lake Macquarie City Council Executive Manager Future City Precincts David Antcliff said Lake Mac was well-placed to capitalise on the burgeoning adventure tourism sector. Listen back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With a decision having to be made and finalized by the 20th of June 2022, Tim Tszyu is set to fight undisputed super-welterweight champion Jermell Charlo for all four major belts in the division. Does his team have eyes on hosting the fight at the newly refurbished $882 million Sydney Football Stadium; fact or fiction? We caught up with Tim's Manager, Novocastrian Glen Jennings, to get the full story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Newcastle bus drivers are striking over their living wage stalemate with the private operator, Newcastle Transport. Tram and Bus Division President of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) NSW, Daniel Jaggers said Keolis Downer has told employees that they could earn more if they worked more. We get the story from the Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After 27 years playing Dr. Karl Kennedy in Neighbours, it's going to be a mixed week for Alan Fletcher. Newcastle Live caught up with him ahead of his last week on set and the release of his new single and EP! Listen back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Singleton Theatrical Society is only days away from opening the doors on their 2022 production, Mamma Mia! Director Jon Doughty joins us to talk all things musical ahead of the season-opening at the Singleton Civic Centre on June 10. For tickets and further information www.singletontheatricalsociety.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Entire areas of oyster leases have been wiped out in Port Stephens and Oyster farmers are crying out for help from the state government following infestation by the deadly QX disease. Port Stephens MP has been hearing the devastating stories from local farmers; Newcastle Live caught up with Kate Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Newcastle Rugby League GM, Marc Glanville joins us to preview round 10 of the 2022 Competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about BeReal, the Depp v Heard trial, and the rise of an 80s icon with Gen Zers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barry Toohey joins us to talk the latest on the Knights, State of Origin and the first weekend of a split round of NRL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We interrupt Paul Scott's avo breakfast this week on the Pub Test! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's social live Steph brings us; a new wine tasting option, the Darkside Festival and Burning of the Barrel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NSW Government has released draft plans for the Williamtown Special Activation Precinct (SAP) but many residents have concerns about the compulsory acquisition process, timeframes, and the impact it could have on their properties. Time is running out to provide your feedback; listen back to the latest with Kate Washington, State MP for Port Stephens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There have been fears of housing industry collapses since January as big builders go bust. Why is this happening? And how safe is your hard-earned if you decide to build? And how is the sector in the Hunter coping? The HIA's Newcastle and Hunter boss Craig Jennion joined us to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where does the responsibility lay when work creates mental health issues? Lauren O'Brien takes us through the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the founder of The New Joneses and Buy Nothing New Month, Tamara DiMattina has long been a supporter of reusing, recycling, and making do with less. The New Joneses are back with a fresh season of ten new 10-minute explainers on climate change and how we can all be part of the solution at home, every day. Tamara joined Newcastle Live to explain how even the littlest of change can make a big difference.
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The Hunter TAFE Foundation is a not-for-profit group that works with business, education, and community leaders to support education and training at TAFE NSW in the Hunter and Central Coast region. Established in 2000, the Hunter TAFE Foundation has a rich history in the region, having evolved from the Newcastle Technical and Further Education Committee Trust Fund, which received its first donation in 1936 to provide skills for employment. What is the latest with Foundation? We hear from Foundation President, Karen Howard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jean Kittson is a queen of Australian comedy and trailblazer of the art form. From Australian TV's first female-lead sketch comedy show to using her trademark humour to broach serious issues in her books, she is one of the country's veteran comedic voices. And now she takes on Lord Sugar in the boardroom for this year's Celebrity Apprentice. Jean dropped in to Newcastle Live to talk her latest adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the most widely produced musicals in the world, Seussical weaves a story of friendship, loyalty, and love. Despite all odds, Horton and Gertrude band together to save the Whos, free Horton, and restore peace and unity to the Jungle of Nool. Hunter Drama will be bringing us an all-new production, directed by Daniel Stoddart, for the July school holidays. Your interview’s waiting - So…what do you say? Listen back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Kay Management together with the City of Newcastle is bringing Van Gogh Alive to a regional city for the first time as part of the New Annual festival Van Gogh Alive has been an international hit, thrilling audiences across the globe since the first experience launched at the Art Science Museum in Singapore in 2011. Andrew Kay AM joined Newcastle in the Morning to tell us what you can expect from this amazing immersive experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zac joins us ahead of Memorial Day in the US where he breaks down the latest school massacre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Elizabeth brings us the latest on new television, movies, and music that has either arrived or is about to! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul joins us from the wilds of Warrumbungle National Park for today's Pub Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Port Stephens Councillor Leah Anderson was stunned to learn public toilets in many key locations in the LGA were without Sanitary bins. Some of these locations include the brand new sportsgrounds/amenities at Nelson Bay, the key tourist hot spot of Shoal Bay, nor are any located at the Nelson Bay netball courts used by many hundreds of girls and women each week. What is going on? Councillor Leah Anderson joined Newcastle in the Morning to talk about the appalling situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barry Toohey is on the injured list this week, in his place from the Newcastle Herald is Robert Dillon. Listen back as we dissect round 12 of the NRL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We catch up with a rain logged Marc "MG" Glanville ahead of round 9 of the Newcastle Rugby League this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was a huge night at the Bar on the Hill as seven bands fought it out for the title of Band of the Year. The competition was fierce, the talent exceptional and the ultimate winners celebrated long and hard. We caught up with Hugh Gordon, Student events and engagement officer at the University of Newcastle following a late night and early morning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Music charity Support Act, in conjunction with the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne, has unveiled the findings of its first-ever Mental Health and Wellbeing in Music and Live Performing Arts survey.
Just over 1,300 people who work professionally in the music and live performing arts industries took part in the survey in March and April this year nationally, and the results are a stark wake-up call for the sector. CEO Clive Miller joins us once again to discuss the concerning results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stu Murphy is an artist with a background in environmental science and a passion for rivers, wetlands, fish and fish habitat. There is also a battle that goes on inside Stu with art versus science that he solves by communicating the science through the arts. He has taken this passion into a successful photographic career and is currently showing at the Leda Gallery in Newcastle on May 27 and 28. We caught up with Stu this morning as he opens "Exclusion"
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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard - who will win? And who is winning in the court of public opinion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FIVE hundred electric bikes will be deployed around Lake Macquarie in June under a 12-month trial aimed at boosting the area's night-time economy and encouraging residents and tourists to use shared services. Expected to create 50 jobs, Dantia chief executive officer Josh Sattler, joined us to talk about the program and how he expects it to assist Lake Mac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It has been revealed the same year the University of Newcastle announced plans to make hundreds of staff redundant, it also produced a surplus of $185 million. What does it all mean for the staff at UON? Dan Conway from the National Tertiary Education Union Newcastle President joined Newcastle Live to explain the situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 1 heralds the start of Beanies for Brain Cancer month a concept created here in the Hunter by former Newcastle Knights star Mark Hughes. At 36 years of age, with a wife and 3 children under 10 years, Mark was diagnosed with high grade brain cancer. Nothing could prepare him for that moment but he was one of the lucky ones who survived. What is he up to now and how is his health? We find out from Mark as well as how can you help the Mark Hughes Foundation. Listen back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Australian recording artist Craig Woodward was influenced by the music of Keith Urban and Bryan Adams so much that he decided to put a show together that honours both of them. Craig will be in town tomorrow night, Friday 17 May, hitting the stage at Belmont 16s with his show Somebody Like You: Keith Urban And Bryan Adams Tribute Show He spoke to Tracy Mac on Newcastle in the Morning ahead of his arrival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NSW is facing a massive shortage of police recruits because potential trainees are forced to spend thousands of dollars just to apply for the job and even more once they begin training. Before applying to become a NSW police officer, potential recruits are required to obtain a University Certificate in workplace essentials from Charles Sturt University costing $1728 if paid in advance or $2160 if incurred as a student loan payable through HECS. They are then forced to pay around $15,000 plus board while they undertake the nine-month training course at the Goulburn Police Academy. How is this happening? We spoke with Sergeant Ian Allwood who is the Vice President of the Police Association of NSW as well as Executive for the Northern zone from the Police Conference in Wollongong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Conservation organisation, Aussie Ark, has today returned a huge 50 endangered Eastern Quolls to their protected, wild sanctuary in the Barrington Tops. The Quolls have been returned in preparation for this year’s breeding season, in hopes that the quolls will go on to breed with an existing population of the endangered species released to the sanctuary. The organisation is confident that this year's baby boom will be historic. Aussie Ark Supervisor, Tyler Gralton, joined us with the dirty deets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the first time in almost two decades, the Hunter will be home to a Federal Upper House MP. NSW Nationals Senator-Elect Ross Cadell, who lives in Redhead, is set to join the 2022 intake in Canberra. Newcastle Live spent time getting to know Ross Cadell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zac joins us from a Comedy Club in LA to talk about the reaction to the Federal Election in the US, the next step of the Occupation; Rainfall movies, and a new kind of "refugee" in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Hunter’s peak business body, Business Hunter believes there are some “great positives” from the Federal Election result; with stability in the region a key outcome. CEO of Business Hunter, Bob Hawes joined Newcastle in the Morning to discuss what the result means for business and what he has planned to ensure the Hunter gets what has been budgeted for and promised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over the past two years, a number of landmark court decisions have sent shockwaves through the industrial relations landscape in relation to the use of casuals and independent contractors. with the Fair Work Act already amended to reflect these decisions. But what does Saturday's election mean for employers and employees? Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) Director and Head of the Newcastle team, Kyle Scott, joined Newcastle Live to help understand what changes we should be expecting?
Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) will give host their free annual, "Workplace Update" TOMORROW at Wallsend Diggers and ‘What does the election result mean for your workplace?’ webinar on Thursday June 2. For details on both events visit www.ablawyers.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chookas Entertainment will present Chicago from June 8-13 at the Civic Playhouse.
Director Allison Van Gaal has reimagined the classic musical with more grit, and a much deeper look into the stories of the underground world of 1920s Chicago.
Listen back as Allison caught up with Newcastle Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The General Manager of Newcastle Rugby League, Marc Glanville, takes us through this weekend's matches, including a great top-of-the-table clash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We talk Eurovision, thoughts on Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation, alternate election night fun, and the Elvis movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our very own News Director Michael Blaxland received his OAM at Government House in Sydney this week and talks us through the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With only days left until the Federal Election; what is Paul Scott hearing in the pub? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett and Vicki Morgan have been in charge at the National College of Dance for ten years; and they celebrated in style with an incredible performance at the Civic Theatre recently.
With a career spanning over 30 years as a professional dancer, dance teacher and artistic director, Brett has continued to produce incredible dancers.
They joined Newcastle in the Morning to talk about their journey as they prepared to celebrate a decade of success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Business Hunter has seen all of the various "election" promises; so what happens on Saturday night for the Hunter when the winner is decided? CEO Bob Hawes joined us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surely in 2022, you can make your will on video? There is a record of me giving my intended testamentary dispositions to the world forevermore. There will be a time stamp on it. Why could that possibly not be viewed as a valid will? It's NOT and can cause those left behind major headaches as Adrian Corbould from Turnbull Hill tells us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's tough working in emergency services at the moment; especially when services are NOT able to be delivered to the public. The NSW Government has expanded its list of fire stations that can be subjected to the practice of TOLing, which means stations can be closed for a certain period of time. This sees fire stations taken offline due to staff shortages, rather offer other firefighters extra shifts. There are 56 stations in NSW which are on the TOLing list and now several have been added in the Hunter including Carrington and Merewether stations. Why is it so hard to get a fire truck or an ambulance in NSW? State MP for Newcastle explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NSW attorney-general has refused to recommend a pardon for convicted child killer Kathleen Folbigg but has recommended yet another public inquiry into the deaths of Folbigg's four children in response to a petition for her release signed last year by 90 eminent scientists citing evidence that say raises doubt over her guilt. Kathleen's solicitor, Rahnee Rego, joined us with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barry Toohey joins us to talk all things, rugby league, ahead of round 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nici Palmer from Blackbird Corner had the unenviable job of letting the traders of Darby Street know of the death of the street's stalwart and greatest advocate, Kevin Coffey.
"He will be incredibly missed by “our Village” as he so fondly called it. Kevin was a much loved and admired member of our Darby Street Community. An extremely energetic and seemingly tireless optimist" said in a Facebook post on Sunday.
Nici joined Newcastle Live to talk about the legacy and loss of Kevin Coffey, and how you can say farewell on his final "Village" drive on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20,000kg of clothing, generously donated by the Hunter community to help flood impacted people in the Northern Rivers, has arrived in Lismore. The donations of clothing, shoes, belts, towels, sheets, doonas, and blankets from hundreds of locals and several businesses filled 120 pallets. We get an update from LifeLine Hunter CEO Rob Sams to find out the latest from Lismore and the latest fundraising event you can be a part of "the Push-Up Challenge" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steph brings us all the social news for the week. We chat about the Earp Distillery Night markets, a wine dinner at The Edwards and the Hunter Valley Wine & Food Festival is back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After three years of sailing the world on #Merewether, Kieran Wyse has finally made it home to Newcastle. With him is the love of his life; Swedish-born journalist Isabelle Nee. The couple spent several years waiting out the COVID lockdown sailing the world until the time Isabelle was allowed entry into Australia. The pair have been chronicling their escapades with weekly YouTube videos that you can watch via #SailingMerewether on YouTube. Kieran and Isabelle dropped into Newcastle Live to talk about their adventure along with Kieran's mum Gillian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Regional tourism in NSW is set to grow with a $28 million upgrade to Reflections Holiday Parks, which manages some of the best tourist parks in the state, giving grey nomads, families, and holidaymakers the chance to see what NSW has to offer. Nick Baker, CEO of Reflections Holiday Parks joined Newcastle Live to talk about the upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To appeal to young voters, the Coalition government has proposed that first homebuyers may be able to access up to $50,000 or 40 per cent of their superannuation balance to assist with the deposit on their first home. How would this work and is it a good idea or crazy? Pete Wargent, co-founder of Pete Wargent, co-founder of BuyersBuyers attempts to unpack it for us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We look ahead to the "rained out" make-up matches and Rep round with Newcastle Rugby League General Manager Marc "MG" Glanville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Newcastle could be hosting one of the two biggest rugby games in the world. The NSW Premier is putting Newcastle Stadium forward as an option for the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2027 and the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2029, but is McDonald Jones Stadium up to standard? How well prepared is the area to host these matches, what are the tourist benefits, and what does it mean for the game locally? We caught up with the President of Hunter Rugby; Glenn Turner AM, to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Regional newspapers are under increasing threat after revelations printing costs were set to spike 80 percent from July 1. But what is the future of the "printed" newspaper? We explore the future of our local media with Communication commentator Paul Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was a knockout night for Nikita Tszyu at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre but what is next for the Tszyu brothers? We caught up with their Newcastle-based Manager Glen Jennings, as he prepared to fly to the US with Tim to watch the Charlo v Castano rematch as they learn who their next competitor will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zac joins us live from the Renaissance Faire to talk spider bites, another series of mass shootings, more issues for Disney Florida, and a hot summer expected for the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spoiler Alert; the main characters die in the first scene! All Kevin wanted was to hang out with his mate Dale. Sadly, they’re in a fatal accident, which lands them on The Other Side. But eternity isn't all it's reported to be; it turns out that making it to heaven isn’t easy! We find out what to expect when co-creator Theo Rule pops in the say hi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We talk COVID, building trains and the latest on the quest to save the Cambridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens when a trial judge dies midway through a hearing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are 400,000 emergency services workers across Australia, including 200,000 volunteers but statistics indicate 1 in 10 will experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress related to critical incidents. As a result of his own battle with PTSD, Behind the Seen, was launched by Ross Beckley to help train emergency services personnel to work together to build resilience, increase support and reduce the stigma of mental health challenges. Ross tells Newcastle Live why and what Behind the Seen is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Newcastle Basketball will forge ahead with plans to build their new $25 million basketball stadium at Glendale following the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel’s decision to reject the Hillsborough site. The RPP decision on the development application for Hillsborough was expected given the constraints and conditions placed on the vacant parcel of Lake Macquarie City Council’s Community Land. Where to now? Newcastle Basketball General Manager, Neil Goffet, tells us the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is happening in, and around the Hunter? This week Steph talks about the Lovedale Long Lunch, the Whispering Brook Olive Grove Long Table Lunch and a new hotel opening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Online trolls have branded her a “bimbo with no brains” and vandals have torn down her posters, but Liberal candidate Brooke Vitnell is fighting back against the barrage of sexist abuse. A young female Liberal candidate in NSW has been targeted over her appearance, with vandals and online trolls branding her a “slut” and “bimbo” with “no brains”. Fearing the barrage of sexual slurs will deter more women from entering politics, Paterson hopeful Brooke Vitnell, 30, called for an end to the abuse.
Brooke joined Tracy to talk about the issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Eighteenth Session of General Synod is being held on the Gold Coast until Friday 13 May 2022 with the long-delayed showdown over same-sex marriage threatening to ‘further diminish’ Australia’s second-largest church and destroy its national unity. The Bishop of Newcastle, Dr. Peter Stuart joined Newcastle in the Morning to discuss the issues on the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Big Picture Fest is returning to Newcastle with 8 new sites! The 3 day large-scale street art festival will bring together world-class artists to showcase their work alongside exceptional local talent. The Big Picture Newcastle is now seeking Expressions of Interest from local emerging street/mural artists to feature in our 3-day festival. Festival Director Katerina Skoumbas joined Newcastle Live with all the details on how you can be a part of it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All’s One Theatre Company will be bringing "GHOSTS" by Henrik Ibsen back to local theatre in May.
Ibsen’s bleak classic is a searing examination of religion, prejudice and duty and will be performed at the Dungeon, Adamstown - the perfect location for this incredible play. Director Nicholas Thoroughgood joined Newcastle Live to talk about this latest adaptation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1000 Hearts is a global kindness community that was started in 2016 by Tasmanian resident Sarah; because she felt like the world really needed a bit of love. Today it is an enormous global movement. We speak with Toni Brown, a Novocastrian, who has taken up the challenge.
If you would like to get in touch with Toni to find out more - toni.ostwaldbrown@bigpond.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kim Kardashian, the latest on Roe v Wade being repealed, Dave Chappell, and California go off the grid! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Were You Wearing? is a local NFP group focused on providing education, awareness and advocacy against sexual violence. Ahead of their inaugural fundraising event his weekend Brendan (WWYW), Elijah (Loons) and Jordan (Snowfish) sat down with us to discuss why, as men, they feel this cause is so important.
Get along and support What Were You Wearing? at the Hamilton Station Hotel on Saturday with Bitchcraft, Butterknife, Loons, Tyrants, Snowfish, and Blind Bistro all performing.
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Elizabeth joins us with what's making news for Gen Z; this week its Amber and Johnny, how a Gen Z reacted to the Truman Show and Coachella mania! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ken West, the founder of the iconic, ground-breaking music festival the Big Day Out, died peacefully in his sleep this morning. He was 64. Novocastrian Glenn Dormand attended the Big Day Out as a punter, an entertainer performing with Machine Gun Fellatio, and covered it for another five years for Music TV. He claims some of his top ten life moments happened on these tours; Glenn joined us to remember Ken West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The lines are marked and Townson Oval is ready for Sleapy's Day this weekend! After 2 years, we are finally back to celebrate Sleapy's Day on April 9, with the mighty Souths Lions taking on the Charlestown Butcher Boys. It's a day of football, fun and fundraising for members of the broader community who are struggling with their own cancer battles, or other adversities. With more people than EVER calling on their services Peter Sleap, creator of Sleapy's Foundation, joined us with how you can get involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zac joins us to talk Oscars, Tim Tszyu and Trump’s influence felt yet again…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Animal Justice Party launched its federal election campaign in Newcastle on Saturday, naming three candidates for seats in the region and a local senate contender. The party will put up Darren Brollo as its lead senate candidate, with Bree Roberts running for Shortland, Victoria Davies is the party's candidate for Hunter and Emily Brollo will vie for Newcastle. We meet Darren Brollo to find out why he has decided to stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We cross to LA to catch up with Zac Garred again this week. On his agenda; BIG news on his projects Occupation Rainfall 2 and 3, Disney gets a kick from Marvel Studios, 60 minutes reporter Liam Bartlett making waves and California tabling the idea of refunding the fuel excise tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Newcastle Theatre Company‘s latest production is a romantic comedy called Barefoot in the Park It opens on 26 March and runs to 9 April, with matinees on 27 March. Nicolette Black says the play, which premiered on Broadway in 1963 and was made into a film in 1967, focuses on a pair of newlyweds as they begin married life in a tiny, fifth-storey walkup apartment in a Manhattan brownstone.
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