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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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"

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Listen back as Sheriden Nelson(Vocals), Jason Nelson (Trombone), Terrance Koo (Piano)

and Chris Dawson (Double Bass) perform live in the studio.

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.

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Final Round of Newcastle Rugby League this weekend!

Barry Toohey joins us ahead of Round 22 with all the Knights news and his NRL tips.