Newcastle Knights have an unhappy history when it comes to dealing with concussions.

Current captain Kalyn Ponga is set to be ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering his third concussion in six weeks on Friday night. It's understood the Knights are planning on Ponga not playing again this season, with the fullback booked in to see independent neurologists in the coming days.

This is not a new situation for the Newcastle Knights; Robert Dillon from the Newcastle Herald has focused on this in today's edition and joined Tracy Mac.

This week will see a range of catchup games played as we head into the business end of the Newcastle Rugby League season.

How does the weekends round look? General Manager of Newcastle Rugby League Marc "MG" Glanville caught up with Tracy Mac.

It's World Lamington Day and Reece Hignell tells us what makes a good one

Talk of a "City Deal" for the Hunter has been put back onto the region's agenda.

But what is a City Deal and why is it important to the future of the region?

Professor Roberta Ryan is the director of the Institute for Regional Futures and Professor of Local Government at the University of Newcastle; she joined Newcastle in the Morning to explain it's importance to turbo-charge the region.

What Were You Wearing is encouraging community members to join them as they 'March to end Domestic and Sexual Violence' tomorrow (Saturday 23rd July) from 1:30 pm

The march will depart from Newcastle Museum, head along Honeysuckle Drive to Nobby's Beach; were guest speakers, a BBQ (vegan options), and the chance to talk with support workers and other survivors will be made available.

Organisers Sarah Williams and Lisa Richmond joined Tracy Mac with all the details you need to know to take part.

Our favourite grump man joins us to talk about the stand off in a sand mine application to help save Stockton, how the coast line looks after recent bad weather and Elton John to Newcastle.

A woman on average is killed every nine days by a current or former partner in Australia. 1 in 6 women and 1 in 16 men have experienced violence inflicted by an intimate partner.

It is time for change and What Were You Wearing Australia is demanding that change.

The local group, created by Sarah Williams, aims to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence and to publicly call on politicians to implement systemic and institutional change.

Sarah, and fellow committee member Lisa Richmond, joined Tracy Mac to talk about the seemingly never-ending fight.

Trigger warning:

We advise listener discretion with themes of violence and descriptions of sexual acts contained in this interview. Reach out to 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you need support and assistance.

This week Barry talks reaction to the St George side of the century (who missed out!), the Newcastle Knights woes and his tips ahead of Round 19. Listen back.

Almost 700 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have been nurtured to aspire for success in their learning and life in the 30 years since Morisset High School’s Aboriginal Education Centre – Itji-Marru - opened to the community.

We catch up with Steve Adams, President of the Itji-marru Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and learn why this program is so vital.

Dr David Durrheim, our region’s leading public health physician Dr David Durrheim, joins us for an update on the COVID-19 situation in the region.