Hunter Stories

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 Brown came forward to help without hesitation. They share their chilling first-hand accounts from that day and in doing so, shed lighter on something much greater. PRODUCER: Jessica Steens INTERVIEWEES: Brian Campbell and Theresa Brown MUSIC: Trtasfiq. Sad piano instrumental background music https://pixabay.com/music/modern- [https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-sad-piano-instrumental-background-music-279069/]classical-sad-piano-instrumental-background-music-279069/ [https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-sad-piano-instrumental-background-music-279069/] AI Generated Content, Free for use under Copyright License. SOUNDS: Gorogoro_io (2022). Australian crickets and bird sounds. Freesound. https://freesound.org/people/gorogoro_io/sounds/627633/ [https://freesound.org/people/gorogoro_io/sounds/627633/] Licensed under [CC BY 4.0 International Deed]. cvp1965. (2015). Old phone ringing. Freesound. https://freesound.org/people/cvp1965/sounds/275053/ [https://freesound.org/people/cvp1965/sounds/275053/]Licensed under [CC0 1.0 Universal Deed]. zimbot. (2015). DeepNoiseLoop.wav . Freesound. https://freesound.org/people/zimbot/sounds/331045/ [https://freesound.org/people/zimbot/sounds/331045/]Licensed under [CC BY 4.0 International Deed]. uagadugu. (2014. Cracking Earthquake 9cracking soil, cracking stone) Freesound. https://freesound.org/people/uagadugu/sounds/222521/ [https://freesound.org/people/uagadugu/sounds/222521/]Licensed under [CC0 1.0 Universal Deed]. DeqstersLab. (2024). Wiping sweat off forehead with forearm. https://freesound.org/people/DeqstersLab/sounds/745132/ [https://freesound.org/people/DeqstersLab/sounds/745132/] Licensed under [CC0 1.0 Universal Deed]. TheDweebMan. (2015). Eeerie Tone Music Background Loop. https://freesound.org/people/TheDweebMan/sounds/277192/ [https://freesound.org/people/TheDweebMan/sounds/277192/] Licensed under [CC BY 4.0 International Deed]. Kwahmah_02. (2015). Camera Mix.flac. https://freesound.org/people/kwahmah_02/sounds/261573/ [https://freesound.org/people/kwahmah_02/sounds/261573/] Licensed under CC BY 3.0 Unported Deed. Qubodup. (2013). Office Ambience https://freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/199896/ [https://freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/199896/] Licensed under [CC BY 4.0 International Deed]. Francois (2018). Changing Piles 02.wav. Freesound. https://freesound.org/people/TheKnave/sounds/435660/ [https://freesound.org/people/TheKnave/sounds/435660/]Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). Archival news audio courtesy of NBN News. RESOURCES AND LINKS * https://www.youtube.com/@UoNCCnewcastle [https://www.youtube.com/%40UoNCCnewcastle] * https://newcastlemuseum.com.au/exhibitions/past-exhibitions/earthquake-then- [https://newcastlemuseum.com.au/exhibitions/past-exhibitions/earthquake-then-and-now]and-now [https://newcastlemuseum.com.au/exhibitions/past-exhibitions/earthquake-then-and-now] * https://www.phototimetunnel.com/ [https://www.phototimetunnel.com/] * https://www.facebook.com/groups/678504692169563 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/678504692169563] Thumbnail image of Nobby’s Lighthouse, Newcastle by Roanish on Flickr, licence CC by 2.0. https://www.flickr.com/photos/49236322@N06/4605602729 [https://www.flickr.com/photos/49236322@N06/4605602729]

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. But what exactly led to the incident? Mai Tessede talks to Justin Collins from the Newcastle Museum to uncover this incredible story. Producer and narrator: Mai Tessede Interviewee: Justin Collins Music: Crisis - Original music by Mathew Zhang Trap Part 2 Bass [https://www.looperman.com/loops/detail/397872/trap-part-2-bass-free-85bpm-trap-bass-synth-loop] by Boogieman0307 on looperman.com [https://www.looperman.com/] – License: commercial and non-commercial use on a royalty-free basis Ongoing investigation - Orchestra music [https://freesound.org/people/Darkash28/sounds/725393/] by Darkash28 [https://freesound.org/people/Darkash28/] | License: Creative Commons 0 [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/] Sound FX: Storm wind.wav [https://freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/59818/] by juskiddink [https://freesound.org/people/juskiddink/] | License: Attribution 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] | This clip is an excerpt of the original. foghorn far 010 210303_0264.wav [https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/581836/] by klankbeeld [https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/] | License: Attribution 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] | This clip is an excerpt of the original. Rain & Thunder 10th April 2023.mp3 [https://freesound.org/people/carthny/sounds/683436/] by carthny [https://freesound.org/people/carthny/] | License: Creative Commons 0 [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/] S15-04 “Chinese” crowd reacts to violence.wav [https://freesound.org/people/craigsmith/sounds/675055/] by craigsmith [https://freesound.org/people/craigsmith/] | License: Creative [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/] Commons 0 [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/] Storm at Sea [https://freesound.org/people/Codeine/sounds/331435/] by Codeine [https://freesound.org/people/Codeine/] | License: Creative Commons 0 [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/] Wind-sea 04-091007.wav [https://freesound.org/people/ra_gun/sounds/82271/] by ra_gun [https://freesound.org/people/ra_gun/] | License: Creative Commons 0 [http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/] Archival audio: PASHA BULKER on Nobbys Beach 2GB June 2007 Jason Morrison audio [https://soundcloud.com/morrison954/pashabulkervcr] by Jason [https://soundcloud.com/morrison954] Morrison [https://soundcloud.com/morrison954] on Soundcloud [https://soundcloud.com/discover] in 2017 2007 Newcastle Storm & Floods - the 'Pasha Bulker' storm. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=MUB5l-Hsu3s] ABC Newcastle DVD narrated and uploaded by Carol Duncan [https://www.youtube.com/%40CarolDuncan] on YouTube on 8 June 2021   Thumbnail image of Nobby’s Lighthouse, Newcastle by Roanish on Flickr, licence CC by 2.0. https://www.flickr.com/photos/49236322@N06/4605602729 [https://www.flickr.com/photos/49236322@N06/4605602729]

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 Council and the broader aim - developing a circular economy. Producer and narrator: Madeline Clifton Interviewees: Tim Browne, CEO of Dantia Karen Crowe, sustainability engagement officer, Lake Macquarie Council. Original music composed by Wesley Bowd For more information about Lake Macquarie Council’s FOGO bins: https://www.lakemac.com.au/For-residents/Waste-and-recycling/Green-bin [https://www.lakemac.com.au/For-residents/Waste-and-recycling/Green-bin] More information about Dantia and the Circular Economy Living Lab: https://www.circulareconomylivinglab.com.au/ [https://www.circulareconomylivinglab.com.au/] More information about the e-bike trial: https://www.ridebeam.com/newsroom/beam-commences-operations-in-lake-macquarie [https://www.ridebeam.com/newsroom/beam-commences-operations-in-lake-macquarie]   Madeline Clifton is studying a Bachelor of Media and Communications at the University of Newcastle. She is working as a studio manager at Newy Studio. She is a creative individual with a passion for storytelling. You can contact Madeline via her email Madelinemedia04ATgmailDOTcom  Thumbnail image of Nobby’s Lighthouse, Newcastle by Roanish on Flickr, licence CC by 2.0. https://www.flickr.com/photos/49236322@N06/4605602729 [https://www.flickr.com/photos/49236322@N06/4605602729]

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 Cheng Interviewee: Richard Ledger, Director Newcastle Surf Life Saving Club Music & SFX: Original music composed by Wesley Bowd Beach waves --https://freesound.org/people/DylanTheFish/sounds/463250/ [https://freesound.org/people/DylanTheFish/sounds/463250/] -- License: Attribution Non-Commercial - sourced on freesound.org   Thumbnail image of Nobby’s Lighthouse, Newcastle by Roanish on Flickr, licence CC by 2.0. https://www.flickr.com/photos/49236322@N06/4605602729 [https://www.flickr.com/photos/49236322@N06/4605602729]

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 else’s tone of voice under an intense five-week deadline, Laura opens up about the hidden emotional and creative labour of ghostwriting. What does it mean to see your work on the shelf without your name on the cover? Producer and narrator: Oli Goeldner Interviewe: Laura Music & SFX: Classical Music Collection - Vol. 3 - Bach, Scarlatti, Chopin - Arranged for Strings by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/736232/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Sad piano music by ZHRØ -- https://freesound.org/s/688767/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Crowd Cheering - Soft Cheering 1.wav by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/481779/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Large crowd outdoor screaming and yelling during a meeting in the street of Mexico City by felix.blume -- https://freesound.org/s/214147/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 photo press Conference.WAV by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/179209 -- License: Attribution 4.0 VOC_220703-2034_FR_AsianScream.wav by kevp888 -- https://freesound.org/s/641393/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Ihailijat, fanit kiljuvat, tytöt / Teenagers, young girls, fans, scream at the concert for their idol, edited by YleArkisto -- https://freesound.org/s/322056/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Cheap Electric Typewriter Chatter.wav by lonemonk -- https://freesound.org/s/47044/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Old Style Phone Ringing -- Rings Three Times.WAV by Ndheger -- https://freesound.org/s/118107/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Waves crashing on stone jetty..wav by juskiddink -- https://freesound.org/s/78419/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Heart Beat.wav by ChamoneSteyn -- https://freesound.org/s/542218/ -- License: Attribution 4.0   Thumbnail image of Nobby’s Lighthouse, Newcastle by Roanish on Flickr, licence CC by 2.0. https://www.flickr.com/photos/49236322@N06/4605602729 [https://www.flickr.com/photos/49236322@N06/4605602729]