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ABC NewcastleCast is all about the best stories from around Newcastle, hosted by Keely Johnson.

Each episode is a deep dive into local life from Hamilton to the Hunter Valley and everywhere in between.

It's fun, it's informative and it's available now on the ABC listen app.

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Is underwater noise pollution impacting marine life?

It's getting warmer in Australia — summer is just around the corner and for many of us that means heading to the water to cool off. Whether you take the boat out at Lake Macquarie, have a surf at Newcastle Beach or a swim in the Hunter River.

Published: 26 Nov 2024Tue 26 Nov 2024 at 7:00pmwith Keely Johnson

Brittney standing in front of a lake smiling.

Duration: 13 minutes 36 seconds

The Unforgettables choir helping people with dementia

More than 400,000 Australians are currently living with dementia. It’s a devastating disease, that can severely impact a persons autonomy and daily life.

Published: 19 Nov 2024Tue 19 Nov 2024 at 7:00pmwith Keely Johnson

A row of people sitting on seats singing and clapping.

Duration: 14 minutes 9 seconds

Kahi Simon's death reveals gaps in health system

Newcastle woman Kelly Kay has experienced every parent's worst nightmare. Last year, her 20-year-old son Kahi Simon took his life, just days after being discharged from a hospital mental health ward.

Published: 12 Nov 2024Tue 12 Nov 2024 at 7:00pmwith Keely Johnson

Kelly Kay standing at the beach with a framed photo of Kahi.

Duration: 16 minutes 16 seconds

Designer dress hire businesses rising in popularity

Spending hundreds of dollars on a designer dress or luxury outfit is out of the budget for many people, but a trend has emerged across the country: to hire instead.

Published: 5 Nov 2024Tue 5 Nov 2024 at 7:00pmwith Keely Johnson

Taya sifting through bright coloured dresses on a rack.

Duration: 14 minutes 1 second

Meet the grown-ups breaking ballet stereotypes

Trying a new sport or hobby can be very exciting, but it can also be really daunting, especially if you're just starting out as an adult. Take ballet for example, which is traditionally the domain of children, or professional dancers.

Published: 29 Oct 2024Tue 29 Oct 2024 at 7:00pmwith Keely Johnson

Kate Levick and her daughter Aliyah hugging in a dance studio.

Duration: 13 minutes 2 seconds

Meet baby Howie and his surrogacy 'team'

Born without a uterus, Amelia knew she needed to take a different path to motherhood.

Published: 25 Jun 2024Tue 25 Jun 2024 at 8:00pmwith Laurise Dickson

Woman in hospital bed, ultrasound image on screen, surrounded by four other people.

Duration: 17 minutes 52 seconds

How hairdressers are saving lives by spotting suspicious spots

A haircut can make you feel stronger, but did you know it can potentially save your life?

Published: 18 Jun 2024Tue 18 Jun 2024 at 8:00pmwith Laurise Dickson

A woman stands with two children in front of the beach.

Duration: 14 minutes 4 seconds

Combining therapy with hip-hop

Mark West reckons rhymes and back beats are key to expressing how he feels.

Published: 11 Jun 2024Tue 11 Jun 2024 at 8:00pmwith Laurise Dickson

A man wearing a white hoodie fist bumps a man wearing a blue denim jacket

Duration: 13 minutes 18 seconds

Special assistance schools balancing student wellbeing with learning

When Emily Large was at a mainstream school, her attendance rate was something like 6 per cent.

Published: 4 Jun 2024Tue 4 Jun 2024 at 8:00pmwith Laurise Dickson

Duration: 13 minutes 29 seconds

How death doulas are making end-of-life care more accessible

Attitudes to death are slowly changing in Australia.

Published: 28 May 2024Tue 28 May 2024 at 8:00pmwith Laurise Dickson

A woman wearing a black suede shirt looks into the distance with a slight smile.

Duration: 13 minutes 56 seconds

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