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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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One of our most popular segments is Talking Topics with Toddlers.

This week the toddlers say farewell to Herbie!

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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!

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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!

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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".

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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!

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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.

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• 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.

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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.

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• 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Herbie & Dane opened a can of worms when discussing if Halloween should be celebrated in Australia...

Some very interesting opinions were brought forward.

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• 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?!?

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