Noah Tynan and Taylan Bragg join us in the studio as Ash Strider for Friday Live

Zac finally unveils the movie he is working on!

Following months of acrimony; the campaign to overthrow the board of Northern NSW Football reached its conclusion at an extra-ordinary meeting on Friday night with Football Mid North Coast's Mike Parsons voted onto the board and elected the new chair. So what can we expect from the new board? Mike joined Newcastle in the Morning to paint a picture for us.

We are joined in the studio by one of the grand finalists in the 43rd Toyota Star Maker competition; Finnian Johnson. Finnian is a local singer/songwriter with a passion for country music and performing live. He first began performing at the age of 13, playing a regular set at a local pub. From this, Finnian got a taste of the music industry and knew that’s what he wanted to do with his life. He's also been touched by tragedy in his young life, which has shaped the musician he is today. With an incredible voice and life experience beyond his years, listen back to the incredible Finnian Johnson as he debuts his latest solo track.

Beloved childrens entertainer Andy Day is headed back to Australia in 2023 and Newcastle's Civic Theatre is one of his tour stops. We caught up with Andy as he was preparing to board a flight to Australia. Listen back

It's been a tough few years for all sport and entertainment groups due to COVID-19 restrictions; but the Newcastle Jockey Club is in good shape. With the boxing day races only weeks away and the approval of their development application, the next few years look positive. CEO of ther NJC, Duane Dowell joined us for a chat.

The Australian Alliance for Animals has launched a major national campaign –#FairGoForAnimals – in an ambitious bid to fix Australia’s broken animal welfare system. It is hoped, the campaign launch marks the beginning of a new era for animal welfare policy advocacy in Australia. Dr Jed Goodfellow joined us to talk #FairGoForAnimals Link to show your support; FairGoForAnimals.org.

Ivan is back with us for another Pub Test; he's survived his bout with Covid. We talk about Australia's World Cup campaign and how local adminstrators can take advantage of the increased interest in football. He also shares his thoughts on correct ettique for parking at local shopping centres this christmas! Listen back

Lake Mac beaches will be patrolled for an extra two hours a day until the end of January following the release of new data confirming when people are most likely to visit for a dip. To find out more we were joined by Head Lifeguard at Lake Macquarie Lucas Samways.

New laws passed in Indonesia could change how Aussies view a trip to Bali - we find out what they mean for you.

After a four-week break for the World Cup, the A-League Men restarts this weekend. During that time the team has played trial matches, the Jets Women have started their season and we've seen new corporate partners jump at the women's game. So what can we expect from the Jets? CEO Shane Mattiske joined us.

Once touted as the pride and joy of Maitland, the new multi-million-dollar hospital is now an embarrassment for NSW Health. The $470m development opened its doors less than 12 months ago, but, the state-of-the-art medical facility has been plagued by controversy ever since. Hunter Workers boss Leigh Shears joined us to talk about the issues facing our front line workers.

Steph joins us live from Noose! This week Steph tells us about Farmers Wife Gin, Good Folk Brewing on Beaumont St and New Years Eve Rooftop at QT!

Zac joins us from the Gold Coast with all the goss on what's going on in the US.

Newcastle University's academic and professional staff are on a collision course with university management over a new enterprise agreement. The union is urging staff to vote "no" to a ballot on the new plan, which was announced yesterday. National Tertiary Education Union Newcastle President Terry Summers claims, at a brief meeting yesterday, the university confirmed it wasn't interested in increasing a pay offer to an acceptable level. Mr Summers joined us to talk through the protracted action.

There is a warning out to partons attending local pubs and clubs as reports of drink spiking are on the rise again. But the people we are told to go to for support, are allegedly the ones turning one young victim and her friends away. What is happening? Tracy Mac caught up with What Were You Wearing boss Sarah Williams to hear the scary tale.

Finally.... we have movement on the long-awaited freight line that will be taking long queues away from the inner city. But the news isn't as bright or as quick as the NSW Government would have us believe. Business Hunter CEO Bob Hawes joined us with the full story.

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.