ABC Radio Newcastle, NSW

ABC Radio Newcastle is the local voice of the ABC's news network across the Hunter region. It's not for background music or chill-out sessions. This is hard news, traffic updates, weather warnings, and political analysis. The breakfast show sets the agenda for the day, with sharp interviews and calls from locals who aren't afraid to speak their mind. Unlike the national feed, this station zeroes in on what matters to Newcastle - think coal exports, beach erosion, and the Knights' latest game. The presenters know their patch. You'll hear alerts before the mainstream outlets pick them up. It's a…