Newcastle in the Morning

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.

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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!

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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.