Wednesday 31 October 2012

City Expo; Wollombi Valley Country Fair; Super Storm Sandy; Food for Thought; Rory Steyn visit

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • Phil Pearce talks about the City Expo at Wallsend District Library on Thursday night. (9.35am)
  • Jonathan Clark (WCBS) talks about how residents are preparing for super storm Sandy. (9.45am)
  • Michael Noyce discusses the Wollombi Valley Country Fair planned for this weekend. (10.20am)
  • Chris Piggot has information about a visit to St. Phillips Christian College Theatre at 7.30pm by Rory Steyn, a former bodyguard for Nelson Mandela. (10.45am)
  • Michael Carroll has some Food for Thought - Blue Swimmer Crabs Rice Paper Rolls. (11.20am)

Friday 26 October 2012

Look Hear Festival; author Maggie Alderson; Libby Dickeson; Canteen Hunter

Good morning. Join us today for:
  • Carl Morgan - this weekend's "Look Hear" Festival is at the Conservatorium with some workshops at the University (9.35am)
  • Maggie Alderson talks about her new book "Everything Changes But You" (10.20am)
  • Libby Dickeson with Arts News (11.20am)
  • Annual Bandanna Day - fundraising for Canteen - Teens with Cancer (11.35am)

Wednesday 24 October 2012

Chromefest 2012; Animation Fesitval; Pairing Beer or Wine with food; Sonia Hornery

Good morning. Jane in this morning for Dave. On the show today:
  • Chromefest 2012 discussed by the Californian Cruisin' Car Club president, Jim Sundstrom (9.35am)
  • Jane Shadbolt talks about animated films and the festival coming soon to Newcastle. (10.20am)
  • Chef Michael Carroll talks about pairing wine or beer with food. (11.20am)
  • Member for Wallsend, Sonia Hornery, discusses the impact privatised mines are having on local communities. (11.35am)

Tuesday 23 October 2012

US Elections, Reclaim the Night, Using fewer cars, Chies Pharmacists in Newcastle

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • Dr Jim Jose looks at the US Elections (9.35am)
  • Vanessa Miller talks about "Reclaim the Night" - an initiative against domestic violence (10.20am)
  • Prof. Tim Roberts - are we using fewer cars?
  • Chris Piggott and Prof. Shu Chen Li talk about a visit to Newcastle by a group of Chinese government Examining and Accreditation Board pharmacists. (11.35am)

Monday 22 October 2012

Reducing kilojoules, Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Climb 4 Kids, Pink Ribbon Day

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • Prof. Clare Collins tells us how to kilojoules disappear from food (9.35am)
  • Kim Cherie Davidson discusses her recent "Climb 4 Kids" - climbing Mt Kiliminjaro to raise funds for Camp Quality (10.45am)
  • Peter Brerton from the Maitland Group of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter looks at recent missions and fundraising efforts (11.20am)
  • How "Pink Ribbon Day" raises funds for breast cancer awareness (11.35am)

Wednesday 17 October 2012

The Pillowman, Ukastle Ukestra, Hot Rock Events, ARAFMI

Good morning. Today on the show:
  • Carl Young from Stooged Productions talks about a performance of The Pillowman playing at the Civic Playhouse
  • Mark Jackson from Ukastle Ukestra talks about the Newkulele Festival planned for October 26 - 28
  • Hot Rocks Events Head Checf Michael Carroll prepares recipies with Viennese Shortbread and Lemon Curd
  • Joanne Sinclair from ARAFMI talks about the organisation's "Walk of Pride" from Pacific Park to Civic Park on October 20

Monday 15 October 2012

Dr Heath Sharp, Robert De Castella, Peta Vine

Good morning! On the show today:
  • Dr Heather Sharp from the University of Newcastle regarding the NSW Higher School Certificate exams - are they outdated and what are the other options? (9.35am)
  • Robert De Castella is promoting National Health by participating in the New York Marathon next month. (10.20am)
  • Peta Vine is the spokesman for Gwandalan Public School's Fete. (11.35am)

Thursday 11 October 2012

Weight loss, Shannon Noll and Dr James Wright

Good morning! On the show today between 9am and midday:
  • Weight loss guru Tony Ferguson answers your questions about dieting
  • "Australian Idol" runner-up Shannon Noll on his autobiography "The Story So Far"
  • Dr James Wright talks about the alcoholic content of bitters