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S2E9 The Day That Shook Newcastle - by Jessica Steens
On Thursday 28 December 1989, an earthquake struck Newcastle without warning. It was so sudden, many couldn't believe it was real. Despite the chaos, police officer Brian Campbell and nurse Theresa…
S2E8 When the Ship Hits the Beach - by Mai Tessede
Most Novocastrians can tell you where they were and what they were doing when the Pasha Bulker grounded in 2007. The image of the bright red ship parked on Nobbys Beach attracted worldwide attention.…
S2E7 Sustainability in Lake Macquarie - by Madeline Clifton
What happened to the rental e-bikes in Lake Macquarie, and how do they relate to the cause of sustainability? Madeline Clifton investigates the sustainability-driven initiatives of Lake Macquarie…
S2E5 Between the Flags - by Jerry Cheng
Richard Ledger, the director of the Newcastle Surf Life Saving Club, shares his journey from childhood weekends at Cottesloe to lifesaving leadership in the Hunter. Producer and narrator: Jerry…
S2E5 The Invisible Art of Ghostwriting - by Oli Goeldner
Laura, a ghostwriter living in Newcastle, shares what it’s like to write memoirs for celebrities while staying completely invisible. From writing a book for a reality TV star to capturing someone…
S2E4 Fused Function - by Sarah MacPherson
At 19 years old, Grace underwent major spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis. Her recovery was long, painful, and isolating, but Grace used that time to shift her relationship with her body and become…
S2E3 At Your Doorstep - by Sloan Sanders
Have you ever been frustrated because your late-night Doordash was running behind schedule? What if it were delivered by horse instead? Sloan Sanders finds out more about the Hunter Valley's historic…
S2E2 Unbelievably Viral - by John Thomas
When Newcastle was hit by a massive storm in June 2007, the huge Japanese coal carrier Pasha Bulker famously ran aground on Nobbys Beach. Newcastle photographer Murray McKean was there to capture the…
S2E1 Female Sport in the Hunter - by Gigi Brennan
Women’s sport in the Hunter is rapidly growing but are there sufficient resources to keep up? And how is this potentially impacting our female athletes? Gigi Brennan chats with young female athlete…
S1E11 In Sygna's Shadow - by Ben Clifford
In May 1974, a massive storm struck the Hunter causing the ship “Sygna” to run aground. Many people remember the dramatic visuals of the stranded ship, but few know the full story of the extensive…
S1E10 Phar Lap of the North - by Katie Jayne
Muswellbrook horse trainer Victor Oakes found racing success with his mighty gelding Skellatar, dubbed “The Phar Lap of the North”. Victor’s daughter Bernadette takes us back to the heyday of the…
S1E9 Newcastle Live Music - by Holly Fishlock
Have you ever listened to a band at a pub, and wondered what it would be like to perform for a live audience? You may be surprised to learn it isn’t as easy as you may think. Dean Selem, bassist and…
S1E8 More Than Hardcore - by Thomas Mitchell
Do you think hardcore punk just sounds like a lot of noise? So does the Newcastle hardcore community, and they wouldn’t change a thing. Madeleine Mitchell from Boudicca talks about the Newcastle…
S1E7 Newcastle Under Attack - by Blake Quinn
Interested in the dramatic history of one of Newcastle's most iconic landmarks? Join Blake Quinn and John Ross, a volunteer at Fort Scratchley, as they delve into the fierce Japanese attack on…
S1E6 Bin Industry - by Isabella Bergamo
Sarah Bergamo and her father John Roddenby are part of a Hunter family dynasty who work in waste collection. Was it a coincidence that they both ended up in the waste industry? And what about Sarah’s…
S1E5 Lambton Jaffas - by Emily Doyle
Why should we have to give up our childhood friends and passions as an adult? Harry Matthews, player manager of the Lambton Jaffas community all age team, speaks with Emily Doyle about the community…
S1E4 Crangan Bay Prawn - by Peter Hyslop
Standing for 33 years and surviving fire, It’s the giant fibreglass prawn that could. Until its head was chopped off. Peter Hyslop chats with NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley and former Central…
S1E3 BHP Shutdown - by William McGuinness
A reflection on the 1999 closure of the Rod Mill in Newcastle from former steelworker and union representative Bill McGuinness. Is the steel industry still a part of Newcastle’s cultural identity,…
S1E2 Nobbys Headland - by Indiana Hardwick
Did you know that Newcastle’s Nobbys Headland was almost blown up? Ann Hardy and Gionni Di Gravio from the University of Newcastle talk to Indiana Hardwick about the people that saved the…
Star Hotel - by Jack Gillett-Faulkner
The 1979 Star Hotel riot has gone down as one of the most infamous chapters in Newcastle’s history, but what does the site mean to residents now, 45 years on? Jack Gillett-Faulkner speaks to…
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Hunter Stories has published 20 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
Hunter Stories is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 3m.
