Richard King spoke with Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Matt Keogh, about the Federal Government's decision to extend the same health benefits to thousands of Australian soldiers conscripted during the Vietnam War. From July 1, eligible national servicemen will receive the same access to healthcare and support as other veterans, following a decades-long campaign for equal recognition and treatment.

Richard King spoke with Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Matt Keogh, about the Federal Government's decision to extend the same health benefits to thousands of Australian soldiers conscripted during the Vietnam War. From July 1, eligible national servicemen will receive the same access to healthcare and support as other veterans, following a decades-long campaign for equal recognition and treatment.

Join Richard every Monday to Friday from 5am to 9am for the latest news, sports, and lively talk tailored for Newcastle.

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Minister for Veterans' Affairs of Australia Matt Keogh

Richard King spoke with City of Newcastle Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Bath about a spate of vandalism across the city, including alleged teenagers stealing cables from two council-owned fast EV charging stations and causing significant damage to community sporting facilities at Smith Park in Hamilton North and Kentish Oval in Lambton.

Richard King spoke with City of Newcastle Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Bath about a spate of vandalism across the city, including alleged teenagers stealing cables from two council-owned fast EV charging stations and causing significant damage to community sporting facilities at Smith Park in Hamilton North and Kentish Oval in Lambton.

City of Newcastle Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Bath 

Richard King spoke with State Member for Wallsend Sonia Hornery about the ongoing problem of vehicles causing damage to local sporting ovals and playing fields. They discussed the impact the vandalism is having on sporting clubs and the community, as well as what can be done to prevent further incidents and hold those responsible to account.

Richard King spoke with State Member for Wallsend Sonia Hornery about the ongoing problem of vehicles causing damage to local sporting ovals and playing fields. They discussed the impact the vandalism is having on sporting clubs and the community, as well as what can be done to prevent further incidents and hold those responsible to account.

State Member for Wallsend Sonia Hornery

Richard King spoke with NSW Health Minister Ryan Park about growing concerns among nurses at the Calvary Mater Hospital, who say they are angry and disappointed after not receiving back pay they had been promised by the NSW Government. The discussion also focused on the future of the Mater, including the proposal for Newcastle's Mater Hospital to transition into a public hospital, and what that could mean for patients, staff and healthcare services across the region. In addition, Minister Park addressed ongoing concerns about mould issues affecting parts of the hospital, outlining the steps being taken to ensure the safety of patients and staff while maintaining confidence in the facility's operations.

Richard King spoke with NSW Health Minister Ryan Park about growing concerns among nurses at the Calvary Mater Hospital, who say they are angry and disappointed after not receiving back pay they had been promised by the NSW Government. The discussion also focused on the future of the Mater, including the proposal for Newcastle's Mater Hospital to transition into a public hospital, and what that could mean for patients, staff and healthcare services across the region. In addition, Minister Park addressed ongoing concerns about mould issues affecting parts of the hospital, outlining the steps being taken to ensure the safety of patients and staff while maintaining confidence in the facility's operations.

Minister for Veterans' Affairs of Australia Matt Keogh

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