2NM Breakfast

Every Wednesday on the 100% Hunter Breakfast Show I'm joined by Geoff Quattromani to discuss the latest in technology. This week he was telling us about a new monitor you could find handy at work, transparent TV's and adventures in Aged Care facilities.

Suddenly, major flu outbreaks are occurring across the Upper Hunter, catching many off guard so I thought a good opportunity to speak with Nathan Bartlett, Associate Professor from the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy from the University of Newcastle, to talk about why it's spreading and what we can do.

Muswellbrook Shire Council Mayor Steve Reynolds was on the show this morning with the latest from around the district.

Tuesday Sport with our armchair expert Tom Furey to find out who's happy, who's sad, who's red-eyed and who's looking towards the future after the weekend.

Mr Rugby was on the show to talk about the game they play in heaven…..and here in the Upper Hunter.

The Aberdeen Highland Games returns this Saturday and we got all the latest information and a little history from Nicola and Charles this morning.

Mondays on the 100% Hunter Breakfast Show, 'The Oracle' joins us to recommend what we should watch. Today her theme was 'Small Town Horror'.

The Community Achievement Awards for Regional NSW & the ACT are designed to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions individuals, communities and businesses are making throughout regional and rural NSW. Partnerships Manager, Josh Griffin, was here with more details this morning.

The annual Stroud Brick Throwing and Rolling Pin competition is back and Karen Hutchinson had all the details and few tips for us on the show today.

The annual St Joseph's Merriwa Junior Campdraft and Fete is on again next week so we caught up with Tanya Ninnes for The Sideline View to get all the details.

The Sideline Views fishing expert Nick Brunyee was on the show today to tell us the best places around the Upper Hunter to throw in a line.

Nicky Western from Upper Hunter Shire Council had all the details of their fitness and Tai Chi classes for The Sideline View.

The Merriwa Magpies 'Old Boys Day' is on next weekend celebrating the premierships of 1981 and 1982. President of the Magpies, Ben Robbins, was on The Sideline View with everything we need to know about the celebrations.

Mr Netball was here with all the latest information from the Muswellbrook Netball Association.

Steve Keene from the Scone Race Club was our tipster on The Winning Post today.

The quilters of Murrurundi have their beautiful work on display for one more weekend and Des Duggan had all the details for us this morning.

Eddie from https://jordanandeddie.com/blog/ joins me each week to rate a film and today we looked at the latest chapter in the battle between the dinosaurs and the modern earth with 'Jurassic World Dominion'.

'Young Griffo' just may be Australia's greatest ever boxer but very little is known him in his home nation despite his success here and in the United States. Steve Hile has written a book about about this larrikin Aussie.

David Brown from drivenmedia.com.au joins me every Thursday to discuss the latest motoring & transport topics. Today David was talking about Ford finally getting in the electric vehicle market.

The LEGENDS and their fearless tips for 'Representative Round' this weekend.

We caught up with Singleton Council General Manager Jason Linnane to find out what's doing around the district.

Arts Upper Hunter is offering a First Nations Creative Engagement Community Grants Program of up to $2,000 for organisations to present Creative Participation Activities and Workshops across our region. John O'Brien from Arts Upper Hunter was here with all the details this morning. https://artsupperhunter.com/arts-upper-hunter-first-nations-creative-engagement-community-grants-2022/

UHSC Mayor Maurice Collison was on the show this morning to keep us up to date with what's doing around the district.

New research reveals Australians are prioritising the importance of community and connection, with nearly three quarters of Australians providing support to their community. To recognise those who help ease the “pain” of others, Australians can nominate caring individuals to be rewarded a share of $135K in both individual and community care packages with the return of the Panadol Care Collective. Rachael Clancy, Founder of Hope In a Suitcase, who was recognised in The Panadol Care Collective last year and we had a chat with her on the show today.

Every Wednesday on the 100% Hunter Breakfast Show I'm joined by Geoff Quattromani to discuss the latest in technology. This week he was telling us about a TV which includes and Xbox console, a new Smart Watch and how we can virtually brew beer.

Marina Lee-Warner from Upper Hunter Homeless Support was on the show with the last few details about Thursday nights Vinnies Community Sleepout.

Muswellbrook Shire Council Mayor Steve Reynolds was on the show this morning with the latest from around the district.

Tuesday Sport with our armchair expert Tom Furey to find out who's happy, who's sad, who's red-eyed and who's looking towards the future after the weekend.

Mr Rugby was on the show to talk about the game they play in heaven…..and here in the Upper Hunter.

Ken Lees joined us again for some no nonsense building advice and today we learned about 'Pre-Purchase Building Inspections'.

It's that time of the year when we all start to get a little creative with our tax returns. I caught up with Mark Andrews from Andrews Accounting to see what some of the crazy claims people have tried over the years.

How likely are vitamins and supplements to be effective in preventing COVID or treating it? We put this question to Treasure McGuire, Assistant Director of Pharmacy, Mater Health SEQ in conjoint appointment as Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Bond University and Associate Professor (Clinical), The University of Queensland.

Mondays on the 100% Hunter Breakfast Show, 'The Oracle' joins us to recommend what we should watch. Today her theme was 'Crazy Beautiful'.

The 2022 Aberdeen Highland Games are on Saturday 2nd of July and President of the Games, Nicola O'Driscoll, was on the show with all the details this morning.

Trevor Taylor from the Muswellbrook Race Club was our tipster on The Winning Post for today's races.

Research reveals swimming lesson attendance drops by 20% during the colder seasons, despite the fact that winter drownings account for 21% of drownings annually. Kids Alive – Do the Five are launching a new online yoga program that teaches children about water safety through yoga-based movements and activities to ensure water safety remains front of mind all year round. To discuss the importance of water safety awareness during winter, we spoke with Australian LEGEND Laurie Lawrence, the Founder of Kids Alive.

When he's not selling pies Brett Norman, from Life of Pie at Murrurundi, is travelling around the speedway circuit with his son Cooper. We caught up with Brett today to talk about how the season has fared for his young fella.

Hudson Young has been having a great season with the Canberra Raiders. Tomorrow they take on the Newcastle Knights so we had a chat with the former Great Branxton Colts junior. Images - raiders.com.au

Mr Rugby, Jonathon Wicks, caught up with NSW Country Rugby CEO, Steve O'Brien, at last weekends Country Championships in Tamworth.

Menners from the Cricket Unfiltered Podcast was on The Sideline View to talk about Australia's tour of Sri Lanka.

Eddie from https://jordanandeddie.com/blog/ joins me each week to rate a film and today we looked at the 2014 classic 'Whiplash'.

You have probably found yourself weeping quietly, or even suddenly sobbing uncontrollably, while watching a movie. Common culprits include Marley and Me, The Color Purple, Schindler’s List and The Lion King. Why do we cry in movies? Is this a sign of emotional weakness (hence hiding it from your friends) or an indicator of strength – evidence of emotional intelligence? Debra Rickwood is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Canberra and she was on the show to answer these questions for us this morning.

This week on the show we've had a lot of discussion about power shortages and electricity prices so we caught up with our Member for Upper Hunter to get his opinion.

The LEGENDS and their fearless tips for round 15 of the NRL.

David Brown from drivenmedia.com.au joins me every Thursday to discuss the latest motoring & transport topics. Today David was talking about his test drive of the new Alfa Stelvio SUV.

We caught up with Singleton Council Mayor Sue Moore to find out what's doing around the district.

Wayne Toms was on the show this morning with the latest from the MCCI.

Mr Rugby was on the show to talk about the game they play in heaven…..and here in the Upper Hunter.

UHSC Mayor Maurice Collison was on the show this morning to keep us up to date with what's doing around the district.

Every Wednesday on the 100% Hunter Breakfast Show I'm joined by Geoff Quattromani to discuss the latest in technology. This week he was telling us about the changes Apple have announced to the IOS.