Newcastle in the Morning

Hunter head-quartered nib Group (nib) has launched its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and announced its support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

nib's Innovate RAP builds on the foundations of its first Reflect RAP and signifies nib’s ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of First Nations peoples.

Group Head of Community and Executive Officer nib foundation, Amy Tribe joined us to talk about the process and outcomes of the plan.

Just over 48 hours ago, Newcastle's very own country music queen, Catherine Britt, shared her own #metoo story, showing incredible bravery and vulnerability.

Outlining shocking instances of the sexual abuse she allegedly suffered as a young woman trying to break into the music industry, Catherine posted to her social media accounts not hiding her pain.

She joined Tracy Mac for a very personal, frank, and inspiring conversation. Listen back.

Trigger warning; this interview discusses sexual abuse and may be triggering. If you need support please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Dr Erik Denison, with Monash University's Behaviour Works Australia, has conducted multiple studies examining homophobia and why gay athletes do not come out in sport.

He investigates the underlying causes of prejudicial behaviour in sport and is developing and testing programs to make sporting culture more inclusive.

But without meaningful action by sports, Dr Denison believes it’s unlikely the homophobic language will stop on its own any time soon.

Isaac Humphries, a Melbourne United basketballer, was applauded for his courage after publicly coming out this week. But why, in 2022, is it still so difficult for athletes to be their true selves?

With Paul Scott in Qatar for the football world cup, we had to find come up with an all-new grumpy pub test dummy!

Well-known sports administrator Ivan Spyrdz has come in to take the "grumpy man" role for a few weeks. Listen back to what is getting under his collar!

The State’s landmark coercive control reforms have just passed through the final hurdle in NSW Parliament this morning.

We caught up with Jodie Harrison; the Shadow Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and State Member for Charlestown, to find out what's next.

And we get the goss on call today for the government to increase local manufacturing of transport infrastructure.

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Steph joins us for another week of Social Live; this week it's the Mount Pleasant Wines Museum Tasting Experience, a Christmas experience with Boydell's and Banana Blossom Salads is now open for business in Newcastle.

It's going to be a big weekend at Morpeth as they celebrate Morpeth 200.

And there is a very special one-off opportunity for Sunday visitors; with the deck of the 1898 timber bridge playing host to seats, tables, and planter boxes instead of cars.

We caught up with Mayor Phillip Penfold ahead of an exciting weekend of activity.

He's on his way home tomorrow but we caught up with Zac Garred ahead of it to talk about the mid-term election results and twitter.

Australian households are facing rapidly shrinking choices for their energy plans, with analysis from financial comparison site Mozo.com.au revealing that the number of active energy providers in Australia has almost halved since October 2021, down from 44 to 24.

Newcastle Live caught up with Claire Frawley, Personal Finance Expert at Mozo to understand the outcomes of the survey.

Rosemarie Milsom, Newcastle Writers Festival Founder, has had a few sleepless nights lately.... and it's not because of the festival.

She joins us to talk about her passport issue and a new program to be announced tomorrow for primary school students.

Listen back.