Join us as we explore the ultimate festival for pet lovers happening on Sunday, November 9th. Highlights include dog competitions, a petting zoo, educational shows, markets, and ways to help local rescue organisations. Bring the whole family for a day full of furry fun!

Join us as we explore the ultimate festival for pet lovers happening on Sunday, November 9th. Highlights include dog competitions, a petting zoo, educational shows, markets, and ways to help local rescue organisations. Bring the whole family for a day full of furry fun!

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Pets Life Festival 2025: A Day for Animal Lovers in Newcastle

Australian veterinarian and VetChat founder Dr Claire Jenkins joins David to launch our brand-new weekly pet care segment, tackling a common struggle for pet owners: separation anxiety. When daily routines shift or long hours at work leave animals solo, constant companionship quickly turns into genuine distress—and it isn't always as obvious as a chewed-up sofa.

Dr Claire breaks down the subtle red-flag symptoms that separate true panic from simple boredom, how to build your pet's confidence through gradual desensitization, fun enrichment hacks to keep them distracted, and when it’s time to seek professional veterinary support.

Australian veterinarian and VetChat founder Dr Claire Jenkins joins David to launch our brand-new weekly pet care segment, tackling a common struggle for pet owners: separation anxiety. When daily routines shift or long hours at work leave animals solo, constant companionship quickly turns into genuine distress&mdash;and it isn't always as obvious as a chewed-up sofa.
Dr Claire breaks down the subtle red-flag symptoms that separate true panic from simple boredom, how to build your pet's confidence through gradual desensitization, fun enrichment hacks to keep them distracted, and when it&rsquo;s time to seek professional veterinary support.

Home Alone Heartbreak: How to Spot and Stop Separation Anxiety in Your Pets with Dr Claire Jenkins

Alison Covington AM, Founder and Managing Director of Good360 Australia, joins Dave to expose a hidden cost-of-living crisis: nearly half of all Australians—over 13 million people—have gone without the essentials needed for sport, play, and hobbies in the past 12 months.

With 1 in 5 households cutting sports participation and 19% sacrificing food, fuel, or utilities just to cover play costs, families are making brutal trade-offs. Alison breaks down how "play poverty" is driving a surge in screen time and declining mental health, and explains why redirecting $127 million worth of brand-new retail surplus sitting in warehouses straight to families in need is a smart, non-inflationary fix.

Alison Covington AM, Founder and Managing Director of Good360 Australia, joins Dave to expose a hidden cost-of-living crisis: nearly half of all Australians&mdash;over 13 million people&mdash;have gone without the essentials needed for sport, play, and hobbies in the past 12 months.
With 1 in 5 households cutting sports participation and 19% sacrificing food, fuel, or utilities just to cover play costs, families are making brutal trade-offs. Alison breaks down how "play poverty" is driving a surge in screen time and declining mental health, and explains why redirecting $127 million worth of brand-new retail surplus sitting in warehouses straight to families in need is a smart, non-inflationary fix.

Tackling 'Play Poverty': How Redirecting Surplus Goods Helps Aussies Doing It Tough

Food enthusiast Elle Vernon joins David for a new regular segment, Kitchen Hacks, to dive into the absolute wonders of the kitchen's ultimate modern gadget: the air fryer. We look at how this benchtop powerhouse has completely revolutionized weeknight dinners, moving far beyond frozen chips to roast whole chickens, bake desserts, and whip up healthy meals in half the time. Elle shares her top tips, favorite hidden features, and why this appliance has earned a permanent home on every Australian kitchen bench.

Food enthusiast Elle Vernon joins David for a new regular segment, Kitchen Hacks, to dive into the absolute wonders of the kitchen's ultimate modern gadget: the air fryer. We look at how this benchtop powerhouse has completely revolutionized weeknight dinners, moving far beyond frozen chips to roast whole chickens, bake desserts, and whip up healthy meals in half the time. Elle shares her top tips, favorite hidden features, and why this appliance has earned a permanent home on every Australian kitchen bench.

Pets Life Festival 2025: A Day for Animal Lovers in Newcastle

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