In Australia, there are over 116,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night.

But statistics don't show the human side of the story.

A local father of six who had worked all his life, had a career as a circus performer, was a professional shooter, and owned and ran several shops, found himself face to face with the brutal reality of the Hunter housing crisis.

Ready to give up, Eddy's life was changed by Lifeline and Home in Place.

Listen back as Eddy tells his heartbreaking story to Tracy Mac on the first day of National Homelessness Week.

It's time to break out your red dress and join hundreds of other "Cathys" for a Kate Bush extravaganza at King Edward Park this Saturday for the Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever Newcastle!

Organiser Linda Drummond called in to give us all the details you need to take part in this world-wide event.

A Lifeline manager on the NSW North Coast has resigned in disgust after donated items intended for flood victims were sold in stores.

Lifeline's chief executive Robert Sams said the decision was made in order to help fund its services. So what is the story and does it pass the pub test?

Tracy Mac caught up with Mr Sams to find out.

The Newcastle Jets will launch their 2022-23 season with an F3 derby against the Central Coast at Central Coast Stadium on October 8 with the A-League draw now released.

It's great news for Jets fans with nine of the Club's 13 home games on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon at the family-friendly time of 3 pm or 5pm.

But before that, the Jets take on Adelaide FC on Saturday, and boss Shane Mattiske joined Newcastle in the Morning for a chat.

It's down to the final three rounds of the Newcastle Rugby League season. We catch up with General Manager Marc Glanville.

Christmas in July, his golfing handicap, and Manly are just some of the things Paul Scott talks (complains!) about this week.

The Port of Newcastle has welcomed a new lady to the team with the addition of Lydia.

Who is she and why will she make a big difference to Newcastle Harbour?

Port of Newcastle Dredging Manager Calvin Grills told Tracy Mac all about the new team member.

Part 1 - Mary Konstantopoulos

Part 2 - Lisa Richmond

Zac Garred joins us for another week of craziness live from LA.

After a successful opening weekend and happy audiences, Brunker Community Theatre's production of a "Vicar of Dibley Christmas" continues for another two weeks.

The cast includes well-known Hunter thespians; Amanda Woolford as the Vicar, Mark Webster as her husband, David, Andrew Black as their son, Hugo, Sandy Allwood as his wife, Alice and Robert Comber as Frank.

How much pressure is there when playing the character made famous by Dawn French? Amanda Woolford chatted with Tracy Mac.

Tickets are $35 and can be booked by ringing 0412 797 395 or emailing [email protected].