Zahra Foundation Australia will expand their services into NSW and deliver life-changing programs to women recovering from domestic and family violence in Newcastle, NSW thanks to support from the Greater Charitable Foundation.

Zahra Foundation Australia will collaborate with Newcastle-based crisis support service provider, Jenny’s Place, to roll out the program “Pathways to Empowerment” to victims of abuse, enabling them to reconnect to their community and pursue their life goals through a culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach that can assist people from all walks of life in their recovery.

Arman Abrahimzadeh, Co-Founder of Zahra Foundation joined us ahead of the official announcement this morning. The foundation was set up as a legacy to Arman’s mother, Zahra.

Hunter-based Alloggio Group Limited has significantly extended its national and global reach, announcing a new partnership with Homes & Villas by Marriott International.

Alloggio Founder and CEO, Will Creedon says the announcement marked a significant milestone in the planned growth of the group and provides an incredible opportunity to the Hunter.

Newcastle's favourite Irish-man joined Newcastle in the Morning to explain.

Newcastle Councillor Dr John Mackenzie will be throwing his hat in the ring for the seat of Newcastle at the NSW Elections in March 2023.

Dr Mackenzie's pre-selection was officially announced by NSW Upper House MP Cate Faehrmann this morning.

Why are the Greens making a tilt for Newcastle? Dr Mackenzie joined us ahead of the official announcement to explain.

The world's biggest celebration of pride and diversity is coming to Sydney in February next year, but the Hunter is getting it's very own party, thanks to the incredible Timberlina.

The first major event of the Sydney World Pride program will happen at the Station on February 18, so what's all the fuss about?

Timberlina joined us to explain.

Olympian and TikTok sensation Sam Fricker is certainly a high achiever.

He has already competed at the Olympics and Comm Games for diving, has his own sustainable straw company, is a Youth Advisory Council member for World Ocean Day and he is only 20!

When he's not in the pool or trying to save the planet, Sam is making lighthearted videos for social media and immersing himself in other sports.

Sam caught up with Newcastle Live ahead of his visit home to Newcastle on Sunday for the Health, Wealth and Wellbeing event.

Housing insecurity in Newcastle is so bad, the Legal Aid NSW team has taken the unusual step of speaking out publicly about their concerns.

Requests for civil law advice from Legal Aid NSW across the state have surged by 43 percent in the past year, and there was a 30 percent increase in services representing clients with their housing problems.

People are desperate, so what is going on? Natalie Bradshaw, Senior Solicitor at Legal Aid NSW, joined Newcastle Live.

This week we chat with Steph about The Lucky Hotel's "battle of the brews," live music Fridays at Bimbadgen and a perfect event for chocolate lovers.

Today on Friday Live we welcome into the studio Chai Chester (aka Pat Truscott) ahead of his first solo performance at Rogue Scholar Brewing.

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It was the moment Tony Price has been dreaming about for decades and it came true at yesterday's Melbourne Cup.

Tony, and fellow Novocastrian Todd Buckingham, are part of the Australian Bloodstock Syndicate that owns Gold Trip.

Tony, and his wife Kelli, joined us from the Mornington Penisula as they tell us about the celebrations.

Listener warning... Tony was still celebrating so we thankfully got some sense out of Kelli!

The $20-billion merger between the Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank was approved by members yesterday. The new entity will be known as the Newcastle Greater Mutual Group but both will retain their existing identities.

Chair of the Newcastle Permanent, Jeff Eather, and Chair of the Greater Bank, Wayne Russell, joined us to explain where to next for these two Hunter icons.