Australia’s love affair with the Melbourne Cup appears to be waning, with a new survey finding more than half of Aussies have “low” or “no interest” in the race that traditionally stops the nation.

Darren Brollo, Animal Liberation Newcastle Regional Leader, joins us to talk about the increasingly popular "Nup to the Cup" campaign and an upcoming peaceful protest being held at the biggest event on Newcastle's racing calendar - 'The Hunter Race Day'.

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Local mum of two, Meg Dolan, is passionate about raising her voice and telling her story to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic and family violence in our society.

Jenny’s Place helps more than 1,000 local women each year to escape from domestic and family violence and was instrumental in supporting Meg to find the courage and support to escape from an abusive relationship.

It's taken time to heal but Meg joined Tracy Mac to talk about her journey back to her true self. Listen back to this incredible surivor story.

Warning: this story deals with topics of domestic violence and coercive control. If you need assistance, reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14

You can support the work of Jenny's Place at the inaugural EmPowered Walk on Sunday, November 27, and celebrate stories of survival and courage at the picnic event on the Foreshore. Visit jennysplace.org to register.

Honey Wines Australia is a mead manufacturer based in Broke with some big expansion plans for the future. But these plans have been thrown awry with the owner, and beekeeper, Martin Jackson losing 90% of his beehives due to the Varroa mite hive cull.

Although highly supporting the necessity for bee euthanisation in Varroa mite red zones, Martin has some strong criticisms on the effectiveness of the rollout.

Listen back as Martin explains some major flaws in the eradication program.

More single-use plastic items will be banned in NSW from November 1 and anyone caught supplying them could be fined up to $55,000.

The next phase in the NSW Government's phase-out of single-use plastics will kick in on November 1 with items such as plastic straws, plates, cotton buds and polystyrene cups no longer allowed be sold or handed out by businesses.

The move has been welcomed by Plastic Free Port Stephens, which has been working to educate residents and businesses about the government's single-use plastic bans since before the first phase of measures was introduced in June.

Chontelle Grecian, President of Plastic Free Port Stephens joined us to talk about the changes and what you can do at home to continue to make a difference.

"Everyone has a story" is an incredible initiative developed to normalise that everyone has their own story and journey in life. Created by local agency Out of the Square, it aims to break down the barriers and build common ground amongst our employees to reduce the stigma around mental illness.

Founder and Managing Director Marty Adnum joined to talk the program and how YOU can share your memories of the Victoria Theatre.

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Kanye’s account being reinstated and it ties in to Paul Pelosi and Elon Musk is spreading lies about it.

Some scary stories about haunted LA!

Powerball is going to hit ONE BILLION on Monday!

Spooky Sundays Anne Rzechowicz joined us to discuss all things paranormal on this Halloween Monday!

What are the true origins of Halloween? Is it the "Americanisation" of our society or does it go much deeper than that?

A Canadian, now living in Newcastle, Alex Olsen joined Newcastle Live to explain the 3000-plus year history of today.

For some of us, disco never died.

The Gal is bringing the 70’s back this weekend for a huge night of disco anthems with the powerhouse 7 piece band that is Disco Revolution!

But what is the story behind Disco Revolution? Creator Chris Graham joined Tracy Mac to talk his love of all things disco.

The renovated and remodelled Lucky Hotel has been open for just over six weeks now.

When catch up with Executive Chef Steve Scott to see how it's going and what's coming up!