Richard King

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard King spoke with Hunter-based Ross Cadell about speculation surrounding a potential alliance between the coalition and Pauline Hanson's One Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard King spoke with Former NBN sports presenter Mike Rabbitt about NBN’s future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard King spoke with Muswellbrook Mayor Jeff Drayton about $10 billion Hunter data centre to house Google and Microsoft information, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newcastle Lord Mayor and former NBN News reader Gavin Morris joined Richard King to discuss the future of local television news after WIN Corporation's takeover of NBN Television from Nine, with NBN News set to be cut back to a 30-minute bulletin and weekend editions scrapped. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard King caught up with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech for a wide-ranging discussion on the latest developments in technology. They explored emerging tech trends, new gadgets hitting the market, advances in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity concerns, and how technology continues to shape everyday life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the cosy beanie that has become a powerful national symbol of hope in the fight against brain cancer. Richard King spoke with Mark Hughes as the latest range of  beanies officially goes on sale — featuring a fresh new design and an ambitious goal to raise $3 million to support brain cancer research, patient care and vital support services across Australia. See omnystudio.com/...

Round 13 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 Newcastle Lord Mayor Gavin Morris about his first ordinary council meeting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard King spoke with Jeremy Bath CEO at City of Newcastle about Newcastle shopping centre slated for 1400 new homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard King spoke with acclaimed singer-songwriter Ami Williamson ahead of her first-ever show at Flamingos Live this Sunday, 31 May, with a special 2pm afternoon performance. Described by the Sydney Morning Herald as “forceful, funny, powerful and poetic,” Ami blends raw storytelling with indie folk, soulful jazz and a sharp tongue-in-cheek take on life and love. The daughter of lege...

Richard King speaks with New Lambton resident Laura Jackel, as residents remain in limbo a year after the devastating May landslip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 G...

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.