Herbie & Dane for Breakfast

Craig Honey from MSP Photography is taking part in Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes Two and he's doing something a little different. Instead of money donations Craig is asking that you donate with blood.  He's set up a blood drive at Red Cross Lifeblood and is looking for 250 local heroes to help out.

Next year Dane will be taking a step back from Hit Breakfast to focus on the programming and content side of the business!

Wagga Beach is officially on the list of the TOP TEN BEACHES IN AUSTRALIA! It finished in 9th place with Cabarita in NSW taking out the top spot. The man responsible for the list is Brad Farmer, Tourism Australia's Beach Ambassador and he joined Dane for the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT and why he thinks Wagga Beach deserved its spot.

There has been numerous robberies over the past week in Wagga which is a worrying trend. Detective Inspector Adrian Telfer from Riverina Police District joined Dane to chat about whether the robberies are linked and has a message for the community.

It's heating up and the best way to cool down is with a swim in the pool...BUT it's also the time to check our fence and gate to make sure they're doing what we put them in to do. It's National Check-Your-Pool-Gate Month and Laurie Lawrence joined Dane to chat about how important checking your pool and gate is and the importance of Kids Alive do the FIVE!

We met Peta and her family during Struggle Street on SBS. Peta's son Cody has two very rare genetic disorders. Kellie from Lake Village Takeaway has gone above and beyond to help out this amazing family. They both joined Herbie & Dane to chat about a MASSIVE AUCTION to help out.

One of our most popular segments is Talking Topics with Toddlers. This week the toddlers say farewell to Herbie!

THIS IS GOING TO BE MASSIVE! The biggest rubber duck race in NSW and it's right here in the Riverina! Unfortunately due to low water levels the 2019 Gumi race was cancelled but on the day there were a series of duck races. Looking forward South Wagga Apex came together and to avoid the disappointment of this year have cancelled the 2020 Gumi due to low rainfall forecast but in it's place something SPECTACULAR! Committee member Josh Paul joined Herbie & Dane to chat about the new event!

Brad Farmer is a Tourism Australia ambassador and reviewing our country's best beaches for the last 35 years. Wagga Beach has been shortlisted for the TOP 20 BEACHES IN AUSTRALIA! Herbie & Dane caught up with Brad to find out what it is about Wagga Beach that sets it apart from the rest, What's a good beach and our honest chances of making the list!

After their performance at MTC Rocks the Racetrack Chocolate Starfish frontman....Mr Chocolate Adam Thompson joined Herbie & Dane in the studio this morning. They chat about song selection, how to have an AMAZING presence on stage and his upcoming tour "Bohemian Rhapsody LIVE".  

This weekend at The Range Function Centre the Wollongong LEGO Users Group are bringing a BRICK SPECTACULAR to Wagga. It's a LEGO lovers paradise with HEAPS of displays, play tables and an opportunity to buy rare LEGO sets. Graham Draper is the founder of the GONG LUG group and joined Herbie & Dane about the event. All proceeds raised will be going to Country Hope!

Close friend and work mate of Herbie & Dane Hannah joined them in the studio to share her story and her motivation for being involved in Movember.

Dave 'POW' Tabain is launching his brand new book 'Discover Strength Within' a sequel to 'Pow Man' and joined Herbie & Dane to chat about the book and his brand new 21 Day Challenge at Club Lime. Talking Topics with Toddlers on McHappy Day! Dane vs Flies! Who is smarter? Herbie puts Dane to the etiquette test to see how civilised he is.

Last week at the University of New South Wales the winners of the 2019 Australian Mental Health Prize were announced. The dual winners were recognised for the important work they do to improve mental health across the country. Joe Williams tirelessly advocates for suicide prevention and mental health wellness in the Riverina community and around Australia. He chatted about his story and how we can have the tough conversations. If you or someone you know needs help call LIFELINE 13 11 14.

Melbourne Cup Day and Herbie & Dane headed next door to Possums childcare to chat all things horse racing. Herbie shares a story of a lost and found cat but it brings back some memories for her as a kid growing up.

The race that stops nation will jump at 3pm today at Flemington and if you're like Herbie & Dane and don't have a clue on what to have a punt on, friend of the show and racing expert Luke Francis breaks down the Melbourne Cup.

On Saturday a new Miss Wagga Wagga and Community Princess was crowned. Congratulations to Hannah Smith and Brittany Hackett! This morning they joined Herbie & Dane to chat about the crowning, the very sad and tough week Brittany endured and advice for future entrants.

Aja from RuPaul's Drag Race is coming to Wagga Wagga for the Mardi Gras in 2020. Holly Conroy joined Herbie & Dane to make the HUGE announcement and to chat about the excitement surrounding the March 14th event.

Herbie & Dane opened a can of worms when discussing if Halloween should be celebrated in Australia... Some very interesting opinions were brought forward.

Herbie & Dane headed next door to Possums childcare to chat to the toddlers all about HALLOWEEN! Herbie's dad had a massive tech fail over the weekend and Herbs had to help as best she could. Dane pre-ordered groceries for collection but also had to run in and grab some extra stuff. He was berated for where he parked. Would you say yes if you got one of the GROSSEST engagement rings EVER?!?

Sydney FC will take on Newcastle United Jets in a Westfield W-league pre season game this Sunday! Sydney FC midfielder Remy Siemsen joined Herbie & Dane to chat about her first visit to Wagga, her ultimate football dream and shares a great message for the young generation coming through the ranks.

The cast announcement for Thomas Brothers Wagga Wagga Takes 2 was last night. Chairperson from Wagga Wagga Takes 2 Narelle Potts let Herbie & Dane know who is taking part in this amazing community event for 2020.

This season of Struggle Street is focusing on families and people from the Riverina. Last night we met Peta, Ricky and twins Cody and Bree. Cody has two rare genetic conditions which require constant medical attention. She chats with Herbie & Dane about Cody and daily medical challenges the family faces.

After finding out that Wagga Wagga was nowhere to be seen on the list of friendliest cities by Big 7.....Herbie & Dane wanted to change that and came to the conclusion that not having a BIG THING was an issue. Herbie put it out to the listeners what BIG THING we should get in Wagga and the giant Chiko Roll won.....but Mayor Conkey has other ideas.....and they're BIG!

Gorgi Coughlan finished third on The Masked Singer Australia behind Wolf...Rob Mills and Robot the eventual winner Cody Simpson! She chatted with Herbie & Dane about who knew all along it was her behind the mask and who she would like to see in Season 2 of the hit show.

The biggest party Wagga has ever seen - The Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras returns March 14th 2020 and Holly Conroy has a HUGE announcement about Wagga's involvement in the Sydney Mardi Gras! Talking Topics with Toddlers is all about the CIRCUS! Parents with prams get special parking spots are the Marketplace and Sturt Mall. But is it time shopping centres get rid of them?

After 6 weeks of training.....Dane ran a marathon at Wagga Wagga Relay For Life! Find out what time and the current fundraising total from Christine Williams from Wagga Wagga Relay for Life!

Thandi Phoenix is one of Australia's brightest up and coming artists and she'll be playing Fusion 19 tomorrow in the Civic Precinct. She chats with Herbie & Dane about her EP which drops today, working with celebrities and what's her favourite cuisine.

Kerry from Healthy Nation has been training Dane for the last six weeks for his marathon at Wagga Wagga Relay For Life tomorrow. He joins Herbie & Dane to chat about final preparations, if he thinks he'll make it and if he's surprised by Dane's progress!

Dane is embarking on running 42.2kms at the Wagga Wagga Relay for Life on Saturday. After the Melbourne marathon last weekend the question has been raised...Can Dane say he's run a marathon if he ends up walking some of it?

This morning Justin Raylance from the V8 Superboats Australia Committee joined Herbie & Dane to chat about Round 6 of the championships happening in Temora on Saturday and he had a HUGE challenge for Herbie!

Community Princess Presslea Cowan is back from her amazing overseas adventure and she joined Herbie & Dane to chat all about the adventure!

Fran from Good Talk joined Herbie & Dane to chat about how the charity came about and the awesome fundraiser coming up tomorrow.

Dane is running a marathon at the Wagga Wagga Relay for Life and he's also raising money for the cause. Pat McRedmond from the Union Club Hotel Wagga rang up with some big news!  

Talking Topics with Toddlers. Herbie & Dane head next door to Possums to chat with the toddlers this week all about running. What age should your kids be getting their own lunch? The Wagga Wagga Relay for Life is on this Saturday and Linda Hoey and Alan Pottie chat the final preparations.

Frank Coorey is taking on a MASSIVE challenge! The Steve Waugh Foundation raises money for kids with rare diseases. Frank is taking part in November in his charity bike ride called the Captains Ride. The ride is over around 700kms in 6 days and it's designed to put you through hell and back but to live for a week in the life of one of the kids Steve's Foundation supports. 

Comedian and Ventriloquist David Strassman is bringing his brand new show "The Chocolate Diet" to the Commercial Club on November 16th. He chats with Herbie & Dane about his love of Wagga and his new show plus there's a couple of special guests.  

Over the last couple of weeks Herbie & Dane have been meeting the entrants for Miss Wagga Wagga 2019. Today was the final entrant Margie Gaynor. We chatted about the final fundraising event, the excitement around the crowning and what's been the most challenging thing about the quest.

It's Australia's biggest show - The Masked Singer continues to reveals celebrities behind the masks. Last night it was DRAGON turns to be revealed and it was 12 times Golden Guitar Winner ADAM BRAND! This morning he spoke with Herbie & Dane about the security around the show, his relationship with Lindsay Lohan and why the Dragon mask!

Holly Conroy won the ACON Community Hero Award in Sydney the other night. She joined Dane to chat about the award, her message and looks forward to the 2020 Wagga Mardi Gras!

The marathon is getting close....19th October at Wagga Relay for Life! Dane has a niggly knee injury so Kerry took him inside for a full on training session.

Probably Australia's biggest Canberra Raiders fan Scott Gerhardy joined Herbie & Dane in the studio to preview the big game on Sunday - the NRL Grand Final between Canberra Raiders and Sydney City Roosters! He also gave us some of his amazing Ray Warren commentary!

The final fundraiser of the year for Miss Wagga Wagga Quest is coming up next week and we have been meeting the entrants over the last couple of weeks... This morning Britt Hackett joined Herbie & Dane in the studio.

She is a TV Icon, she has won a Logie and a self proclaimed LIVING LEGEND - EFFIE! She's newly wedded to her soulmate Dr Shane Bradley Cooper but has been overcome by what she calls the 7 month itch......so she's turned to Tinder to see what's out there. She's loyal but enjoys the sport of having a look.... She joined Herbie & Dane LIVE in the studio to chat about her brand new show "Love Me Tinder" 

Dane's running a marathon at the Wagga Relay for Life and he has just gotten his first donation!

MASSIVE SHOW..... Talking Topics with Toddlers all about the NRL Grand Final! Herbie made her own excitement on AFL Grand Final Day! Christine Williams the Community Relations Co-Ordinator chats Wagga Relay For Life! Dane has had a HUGE technology fail! Will you be collecting the Aussiest $1 coins EVER! This outrageous bride has taken the cake for being the most demanding!

October 19th is fast approaching and Wagga Wagga Relay for Life is happening and that'll be the scene for Dane's marathon. 42.2 kms. Kerry from Healthy Nation is helping Dane with the training and it was his biggest and longest session yet.

Girls Who Glow are coming to Wagga this weekend and one of the speakers is Em Carey. This inspirational lady has an amazing story and shares it with Herbie & Dane.

The Miss Wagga Wagga Quest crowning is fast approaching in early November. Before that though the final fundraiser is a Masquerade Ball and to tell Herbie & Dane all about it was entrant Montanna Ross.  

Herbie shares her thoughts on the BBC's 'Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out' documentary, which focuses on cyber-bullying and the effect online abuse had on Little Mix member Jesy Nelson. 

Talking Topics with Toddlers. Herbie got a new nickname overseas....it was Hobby so this morning we chatted all things nicknames with the toddlers from Possums. Spring Jam Radio Reporters Zac and Piper meet Herbie for the first time. Liv Phyland from Girls Who Glow chatted all the things the amazing workshops this weekend in Wagga. Alan Pottie Chairman of Wagga Relay for Life let Herbie & Dane know the importance of the VIPs of the event carers and survivors!