Restocking the Hunter: The Future of Our Waterways

While the news is buzzing about the 150,000 mulloway and flathead fingerlings recently released into Lake Macquarie, the real scale of fish stocking in Australia might surprise you. From massive government programs to private farm dams, we are quite literally "building" the ecosystems of the future…

Green Dreams or Winter Woes? Your Mid-Year Turf Health Check

Is your lawn looking a little lackluster lately? This week on Gardening with Gav, we’re getting down in the dirt to talk all things turf. As we move through May, the needs of your lawn are shifting, and what you do right now can make or break your garden's look for the rest of the year. Joining us…

Gardening with Gav: Mother’s Day Indoor Special

Forget the standard bouquet—this year, give Mum something that grows! With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’re moving the conversation from the backyard to the loungeroom. Whether your Mum is a seasoned "plant parent" or someone who struggles to keep a cactus alive, the right indoor plant is…

Growing Love: Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Straight from the Garden

Looking for something thoughtful (and a little different) this Mother’s Day? Forget the last-minute flowers — we’re talking plants that last, gifts that grow, and ideas Mum will actually enjoy long after the day is over. Dave catches up with Gav from Lee Rowens Gardening World to talk through the …

Gardening with Gav – Choosing the Top 10 Hedges for Local Gardens

Time for Gardening with Gav, Dave Cochrane and Gavin from Lee Rowans Gardening World build on last week’s discussion all about hedging in Newcastle and the Hunter. In this episode, they count down the ten best hedges for the local area—covering everything from fast-growing privacy screens to low-ma…

Gardening with Gav: Growing the Perfect Hedge

Time for Gardening with Gav is back, with Dave Cochrane joined by Gavin from Lee Rowans Gardening World to tackle a common landscaping challenge—how to grow healthy, thriving hedges in Newcastle and the Hunter. In this episode, they break down the best hedge varieties for the local climate, plantin…

Gardening with Gav - Homegrown Food Part Two

Time for Gardening with Gav returns as Dave Cochrane is once again joined by Gavin from Lee Rowans Gardening World for part two of their practical guide to growing your own food. Building on the basics, this episode dives deeper into fruits and vegetables you can grow at home, with more tips on boo…

Gardening with Gav – Homegrown Fruit & Veg for a Budget-Friendly Life

Time for Gardening with Gav, where Dave Cochrane is joined by Gavin from Lee Rowans Gardening World to dig into practical, down-to-earth advice for everyday growers. In today’s episode, the focus is on fruits and vegetables you can grow at home—and how doing so can help ease the pressure of the ris…

Gardening with Gav – Lawn Grub Season

It’s lawn grub season, and if your grass is looking patchy, brown, or being dug up by birds, you might have a problem underground. In this episode of Gardening with Gav on Hunter Today, David sits down with Gav from Lee Rowan’s Gardenworld to talk all things lawn grubs. Gav explains how to spot th…

DIANA – A True Musical Story | Civic Theatre Newcastle

Dave sits down with producer/director Seb Smee and Jennifer Halliburton, who takes on the formidable role of Queen Elizabeth II, to discuss the breathtaking new stage production Diana – A True Musical Story. This powerful musical charts the extraordinary life of Princess Diana, from her engagement…