Richard King spoke with Newcastle Herald reporter Barry Toohey to break down all the action from Round 14 of the NRL season. Barry also shared his thoughts of State of Origin Game II at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where Queensland produced a dominant second-half performance to defeat New South Wales 44-24 and level the series at 1-1, setting up a blockbuster decider in Brisbane. The pair discussed the key turning points, standout players, coaching decisions and what the Blues and Maroons need to do ahead of the series finale.

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Richard King spoke with Newcastle Independent Councillor Peter Gittins about ongoing parking challenges across Newcastle.

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Richard King spoke with Federal Member for Hunter and Special Envoy for Men's Health, Dan Repacholi, about the importance of raising awareness around men's health issues, encouraging men to seek support when needed, and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental and physical wellbeing.

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Richard King spoke with Maitland Mayor Philip Penfold about growing concerns over unregistered e-bikes and e-scooters, and the ongoing challenges they pose for road safety, regulation, and enforcement across the region.

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Richard King spoke with Newcastle Liberal Councillor Callum Pull about his call for the proposed 30km/h speed limit in Honeysuckle, arguing the long-running debate needs certainty for residents, businesses and road users.

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Richard King spoke with road safety advocate and veteran truck driver Rod Hannifey about the expansion of green reflector rest-stop sites across regional NSW, a road safety initiative designed to help truck drivers identify safe places to pull over, manage fatigue and improve safety on the state's highways.

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Richard King spoke with Hunter-based Ross Cadell about speculation surrounding a potential alliance between the coalition and Pauline Hanson's One Nation.

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Richard King spoke with Star Struck Operations Manager Casey Smith about this year’s Star Struck: Out of the Ordinary, the Hunter region’s premier performing arts spectacular. The annual event will bring together more than 4,500 public school students from Kindergarten to Year 12 across Newcastle, the Hunter and Central Coast, showcasing their talents in a vibrant celebration of dance, drama and music. The much-anticipated performances will take place on June 12 and 13 at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, promising an unforgettable experience for performers and audiences alike.

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Richard King spoke with Jack Gough, CEO of the Invasive Species Council, about the resumption of aerial shooting operations targeting brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park. The operations resumed yesterday and are expected to continue throughout the month.

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Round 14 of the National Rugby League season is underway and Barry Toohey joins the show to break down every match, the latest form lines, and the key talking points heading into a big weekend of footy.

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