Surfing the Spectrum is a not-for-profit Surf Therapy initiative working to positively impact the lives of autistic children providing learn-to-surf events. Co-creator Aimee Blacker joined Newcastle Live to explain the program and some exciting fundraising events coming up that you can be a part of.

It was announced today that Elton John's Farewell tour will include Newcastle. We get all the details from the venue host, McDonald Jones Stadium venue manager, Dean Mantle.

Today Lauren explains what an "intensive correction order" is all about.

Steph Airlie joins us live from the beautiful Hunter Valley to tell you the best things to eat and do this week.

Super Consumers Australia research has found one of the key questions all Australians have about their retirement is 'how much will I need'?

In an effort to help, they have developed some guidelines, based on the actual spending of retired Australians - and no matter your age they have recommendations for you.

Xavier O’Halloran, Super Consumers Australia Director, had a chat with Newcastle Live to point you in the right direction.

Kirsty Lee Akers is bringing her Australian Tour home to Cessnock.

Fresh from her second Golden Guitar win at the 2021 awards, and the release of her career-defining ARIA #1 Australian Album ‘Wild’ in April 2022, she's back on the road.

The last few years have been interesting for Kirsty and her husband Jesse Anderson; she caught up with Newcastle Live for a chat.

It's Christmas in July in LA!

After the success of his short film ‘Victim’, independent Newcastle filmmaker Jye Currie embarked on his next project ‘Beat’

‘Beat’, a story that explores homelessness and mental health, will debut on popular streaming services throughout the USA and Canada. But wait there's more! As the story of Beat is driven by classical music, Jye wanted to create something unique and not just buy the rights to existing songs and that's where the fun starts.

Listen back as Joel talks about the success of "Beat" and his upcoming project that is already gathering significant acclaim One Conversation.

Parenting expert Mel Burgess helps us navigate how to talk with, and help, our kids through the huge number of natural disasters being unleashed at the moment.

Michael Sherwell decided at the spritely age of 40 to start a new career, and not just any old run-of-the-mill job - he decided to become a professional race-car driver.

We meet Michael and discover why this is one driver's name you need to remember.

Listen back.