Jimmy Gardner is back as we talk all things Newcastle Jets; from a contract extension for Arthur Papas, to new ownership talks, what is happening with key administration positions and this weekends match!

MG joins us for another week as we delve into the real NRL. This week we talk about the new player philosophy at Wests (Ncle), the Tarsha Gale Cup Grand Final, and this week's fixtures.

Professional boxing returns to Newcastle in early May with Harry Garside, Nikita Tszyu and Paul Gallen set to take to the ring.

The brother to world-ranked Tim and youngest son of former world champion Kostya, NIkita will take on Melbourne’s Mason Smith in his second professional fight.

Nikita and his manager, local Glen Jennings, joined us in the studio this morning to have a chat in the lead up to next months bout.

What Were You Wearing? is a local NFP group focused on providing education, awareness and advocacy against sexual violence.

Ahead of their inaugural fundraising event his weekend Brendan (WWYW), Elijah (Loons) and Jordan (Snowfish) sat down with us to discuss why, as men, they feel this cause is so important.

Get along and support What Were You Wearing? at the Hamilton Station Hotel on Saturday with Bitchcraft, Butterknife, Loons, Tyrants, Snowfish, and Blind Bistro all performing.

For details visit https://www.facebook.com/events/464844265026229

Barry Toohey is back with his tips for round 8 of the NRL and we discuss the Knights' performance last round against the Eels.

Barry reveals something he has NEVER done before in all his years watching Newcastle play. Listen back.

Elizabeth joins us with what's making news for Gen Z; this week its Amber and Johnny, how a Gen Z reacted to the Truman Show and Coachella mania!

The Aid Concert for Ukraine is being held at 2:00 pm Saturday with thanks to the Australian-Ukrainian Community of the Hunter and Christ Church Cathedral Newcastle

It will be an afternoon of amazing music all managed by the Master of Ceremonies - Jonathan Biggins.

Organiser Kay Lane joined us with all the details.

Ticket link; https://www.stickytickets.com.au/rp73b/aid_concert_for_ukraine.aspx

Knitting at Council meetings, Covid brain fog and signs on public property!

After a 2 year hiatus, the much loved weekend festival A Little Bit of Italy in Broke - is back.

In its 16th year the 2022 festival is being held from Friday 29 April to Sunday 1 May.

It’s a welcome time to return to the best kept secret corner of the Hunter Valley with its wide-open spaces and fresh country air for food and wine lovers.

Festival organiser Carly Dawson joined Newcastle Live to tell us everything we need to know to head to Broke this weekend.

This week's Legally Blonde comes to us from the sickbed of our Legally "Red" correspondent Adrian Corbould. This week we talk about your legal obligation and the consequences as a bystander to assist in a medical emergency - and the unintended consequences may shock you.