ABC NewcastleCast

Is Newcastle a smart city? Find out how we've been the site for testing new products dating back to the Maccas brekky menu and Tiny Teddies. 

Carol and Evan Yeung have called it a day at their legendary Chinese restaurant at Warners Bay, after more than 45 years together serving locals and visitors.

And how Science week has literally exploded this week in the Hunter.

And a note from us. We'll be back with the Newcastle Hunter Catch Up on Wednesday, August 31 for a new weekly pod with intriguing stories of Hunter legends.If this is your first time here - don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out!

While the mens Newcastle Knights season has come to a disappointing end, the womens is ready to fire up with new recruit and a brand new side.

We go into the rooms with Millie Boyle about the NRLW season for 22/23

Merewether surfing legend Phillipa Anderson dreams of hitting this Tahiti break as part of the World Surfing League tour, but Phillipa reckons you need to keep your eye out for another champ coming through the ranks from Newy.

And what current drugs are being trialled to help treat ovarian cancer? It's being done right here in the Hunter

It may have stopped raining, but Port Stephens natural wonders under the sea are running into big freshwater problems

And how locals at Whitebridge are dammed if they do and dammed if they don't

TikTok is exploding right now, with life advice for everything. Including the best spots for the Hunter. Today, how influencers are describing our part of paradise right across the world.

Ever driven past a paddock with a donkey amongst a pack of sheep? They're doing some good work, despite being declared a pest species in some states and territories. And in Maitland, one farmer says her donkey is worth its weight in gold.

And moving back with your parents - the Hunter weighs in.

Kia's in the bad place of TikTok #diydentistry. So we're calling a Hunter dentist to find out what they're coming across with this new fad.

And stand aside Johns brothers - there's a new Hunter duo set to rock rugby league

What a difference a year makes. 12 months ago, the Hunter was in full lockdown over dozens of cases. Today, the harbour opened back up to cruise ships.

Kia, Laurise and Andy went down to the wharf to see how the locals and visitors enjoyed the big ship

The death of Olivia Newton-John has made the world a little less brighter today, but did you know about ONJ's connection to the Hunter?

And the Newton-John name lives on to help those living with cancer in the Hunter.