Warren Smith Surfest Co-Founder and Director

Join us as we dive into the 40th edition of Newcastle’s iconic Surf Fest, one of Australia’s longest-running surf contests. Co-founder and director Warren Smith shares insights into the event’s history, the challenges of today’s conditions at Merewether Beach, and the legacy of the late Paul Scott,…

Laura Jackel - NSW Government Steps In: New Lantham Landslip Update

In this episode, we cover the latest developments for residents affected by the New Lambton landslip in New South Wales. The NSW government has announced additional financial support to assist families with accommodation once insurance assistance expires in May. We speak with local resident Laura J…

Barry Toohey - NRL Round 1

The future of Mitch Barnett is back in the spotlight. With the former Knights forward granted leave from the Warriors for family reasons, speculation is mounting about where he’ll land next season. Rugby league journalist Barry Toohey joins the show to reveal why the Knights’ interest appears lukew…

Duane Dowell Newcastle Jockey Club CEO

Get the inside scoop on tomorrow’s big racing day at Newcastle! Join Richard as he chats with Duane Dowell, CEO of the Newcastle Jockey Club, about the exciting eight-race program headlined by the Newcastle Stakes. Will last year’s Hunter Coal Crusher champion make a comeback? We also dive into th…

Xavier Bertoncello - Newcastle Jets

The mighty Newcastle Jets are flying high — and local young gun Xavier Bertoncello is loving every minute of it. Ahead of Saturday’s clash at McDonald Jones Stadium against the Western Sydney Wanderers, Xavier joins us in studio to talk about re-signing with the club for another two years, coming …

Member for Port Stephens, Minister for Families and Communities, and Minister for Disability Inclusion Kate Washington

Richard King spoke with Kate Washington, Member for Port Stephens and NSW Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Disability Inclusion, about how the Minns Labor Government is delivering the most significant reforms to out-of-home care in decades—placing accountability and transparen…

Stephen Fenech TECHGUIDE

Join Richard as he chats with IT and gadget expert Stephen Fenech from Techguide.com.au about the latest in mobile technology. This episode covers the newly announced iPhone 17e and updated iPad Air with the powerful M4 chip, giving you high-end features at entry-level prices. Stephen also shares h…

Dave Layzell State Member for Upper Hunter

In this episode, we discuss the New South Wales government's controversial six-year extension of the Dartbrook coal mine in the Hunter Valley. Plagued by insolvency, unpaid debts to local contractors, and governance issues, the mine's future has sparked debate. Richard speaks with Dave Lazell, the …

Astronomer David Reneke

What’s really happening “up in the sky”? Richard catches up with veteran astronomer David Reneke to unpack a spectacular week for skywatchers. The major planets are gathering in the same part of the sky, offering a rare chance to spot Venus, Saturn, Mars and more in one sweep — and Dave explains wh…

Jeremy Bath – CEO City of Newcastle

Missed bin collections in Rankin Park spark frustration as a local resident calls in over red bins left uncollected for two weeks in a row. City of Newcastle CEO Jeremy Bath responds, explaining what can cause missed services, why timing matters when reporting, and how often it really happens. The…