Richard King spoke with Sydney-based artist Osvaldo Budet about the controversial Jocko Graves statue in Maitland.

Richard King spoke with Sydney-based artist Osvaldo Budet about the controversial Jocko Graves statue in Maitland.

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Sydney-based artist Osvaldo Budet

Richard King sat down with Newcastle Herald reporter Barry Toohey to break down all the major talking points, standout performances and biggest results from Round 25 of the NRL season.

Richard King sat down with Newcastle Herald reporter Barry Toohey to break down all the major talking points, standout performances and biggest results from Round 25 of the NRL season.

Barry Toohey NRL ROUND 25

Sydney artist Osvaldo Budet has hit back at Maitland City Council after it placed a warning sign in front of his artwork examining the racial legacy of the century-old “Jocko Graves” statue on Maitland’s High Street. Budet responded by erecting his own temporary warning sign beside the statue, arguing the council’s intervention was stifling public debate. The dispute has sparked wider discussion in the community about the statue’s history and council involvement in artistic exhibitions. Richard King spoke with Maitland Mayor Philip Penfold about the controversy.

Sydney artist Osvaldo Budet has hit back at Maitland City Council after it placed a warning sign in front of his artwork examining the racial legacy of the century-old &ldquo;Jocko Graves&rdquo; statue on Maitland&rsquo;s High Street. Budet responded by erecting his own temporary warning sign beside the statue, arguing the council&rsquo;s intervention was stifling public debate. The dispute has sparked wider discussion in the community about the statue&rsquo;s history and council involvement in artistic exhibitions. Richard King spoke with Maitland Mayor Philip Penfold about the controversy.

Maitland Mayor Philip Penfold - Jocko Graves statue on Maitland’s High Street

Richard King spoke with Friends of Newcastle Ocean Baths president Peter Wickham about City of Newcastle’s refined plans for the final stage of the Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade, including the latest design changes and what they could mean for the future of the iconic Newcastle landmark.

Richard King spoke with Friends of Newcastle Ocean Baths president Peter Wickham about City of Newcastle&rsquo;s refined plans for the final stage of the Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade, including the latest design changes and what they could mean for the future of the iconic Newcastle landmark.

Sydney-based artist Osvaldo Budet

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