Dave Cochrane is filling in for Richard King this morning and spoke with GENR8 Entertainment Owner/Director Yianni Moratidis about a major fundraising event being held this weekend at Newcastle Racecourse to support Greg Bryce, who was allegedly stabbed outside Club Merewether in March this year. The event is set to bring the community together in a show of support, helping raise vital funds for Greg’s ongoing recovery.

Tickets for Concert for Greg Bryce – adults ($49 + BF), under-18 ($25 + BF) and children five years and younger (free) – are available at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1562566

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard King spoke with State Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp about the issue of cats being allowed to roam freely, the first look at the final stage of the $1.6 billion Honeysuckle redevelopment, and ongoing concerns around car parking in Newcastle.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard King spoke with Tim Ayres, the Federal Industry Minister, about the Commonwealth’s commitment to supporting an extension of operations at the Tomago Aluminium Smelter

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard King spoke with Federal Health Minister Mark Butler about six new bulk billing GP clinics for the central coast, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter region.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard King spoke with former Liverpool legend and Newcastle football great Craig Johnston, who praised the current Newcastle Jets side for reconnecting the city with football, saying Newcastle has “real football people” and that the club finally feels united with the community again.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard King spoke with Soul Hub General Manager Matt Ortiger about Newcastle biggest sleep out tomorrow night to help raise funds to support the homeless and vulnerable in our community.

Click below to donate

https://soul-hub.grassrootz.com/2026-sleepout/donate 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round 11 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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard King spoke with Pat Conroy about the 2026 Federal Budget and what it delivers for the Hunter region.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard King spoke with Newcastle Liberal Councillor Jenny Barrie after new Lord Mayor Gavin Morris chaired his first council meeting and officially took the oath of office.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard King spoke with President of Denman, Aberdeen, Muswellbrook and Scone Healthy Environment Group Wendy Wales about  the High Court battle over the proposed extension of the Mount Pleasant mining operation.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.