Shows / Richard King

Richard King
Join Richard every Monday to Friday from 5am to 9am for the latest news, sports, and lively talk tailored for Newcastle.
Episodes
Richard KingTim Olsen, Dealer Principal and third-generation family owner of Davey & Olsen
Richard King spoke with Tim Olsen, Dealer Principal and third-generation family owner of Dungog's iconic Davey & Olsen, about the difficult decision to close…
Richard KingNewcastle Greens Councillor Charlotte McCabe
Richard King spoke with Newcastle Greens Councillor Charlotte McCabe about the flood survey and its role in understanding community concerns and the impact of…
Richard KingFederal Industry Minister Tim Ayres
Richard King spoke with Federal Industry Minister Tim Ayres about the Australian Government’s proposed Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026, which aims to…
Richard KingCitizens Against Hexham Woodberry Flood spokesman lachlan cadell
Richard King spoke with Citizens Against Hexham-Woodberry Floods spokesperson Lachlan Cadell about growing community frustration over flood concerns and…
Richard KingResidents Against Datacentres In Kurri Kurri And Loxford spokesperson Graham Davies
Richard King spoke with Residents Against Datacentres In Kurri Kurri And Loxford spokesperson Graham Davies about the proposed Kurri Kurri Data Centre. See…
Richard KingNewcastle Liberal Councillor Callum Pull
Richard King spoke with Newcastle Liberal Councillor Callum Pull about the growing concerns surrounding councillors being targeted by individuals, the…
Richard KingNova Cruises General Manager Peter Hanrahan
Richard King caught up with Nova Cruises General Manager Peter Hanrahan to chat about a wonderful way to experience the beauty and history of the Hunter region…
Richard KingProprietor at Scottys Cinemas Scott Seddon
Richard King caught up with Scotty’s Cinemas proprietor Scott Seddon to hear what’s new on the big screen, with the latest movies now showing at…
Richard KingPJ Lane - I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story
A father. A son. A legacy brought to life I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story is a powerful, uplifting theatrical experience that brings a golden era back to…
Richard KingAustralian amateur astronomer David Reneke
Richard King caught up with renowned Australian amateur astronomer David Reneke to explore the latest happenings in our night sky. See omnystudio.com/listener…
Richard KingIndependent member for Lake Macquarie Greg Piper
Richard King spoke with Independent Member for Lake Macquarie, Greg Piper, about the exciting opportunity to bring train manufacturing back to Teralba and what…
Richard KingNewcastle Lord Mayor Gavin Morris
Richard King spoke with Newcastle Lord Mayor Gavin Morris about The mayors of the Hunter's two biggest councils have welcomed a state government backflip that…
Richard KingNSW Premier Chris Minns
Richard King spoke with NSW Premier Chris Minns about plans to build the state’s next-generation passenger trains at a former coal mine site in Teralba…
Richard KingProprietor at Scottys Cinemas Scott Seddon
Richard King caught up with Scotty’s Cinemas proprietor Scott Seddon to hear what’s new on the big screen, with the latest movies now showing at…
Richard KingNewcastle restaurateur Neil Slater - the long-time owner of Scratchleys on the Wharf
Richard King spoke with Newcastle restaurateur Neil Slater about his latest waterfront venture, Little Fish. The new restaurant is located at the western end…
Richard KingProprietor at Scottys Cinemas Scott Seddon
Richard King caught up with Scotty’s Cinemas proprietor Scott Seddon to hear what’s new on the big screen, with the latest movies now showing at…
Richard KingNSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee
Richard King spoke with NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee following the High Court’s decision in favour of a climate group in the Hunter Valley…
Richard KingPresident of DESHEG Wendy Wales
Richard King spoke with DESHEG President Wendy Wales following the High Court’s decision in favour of a climate group in the Hunter Valley coal mine…
Richard KingDaniel Stoddart from The Very Popular Theatre Company
Daniel Stoddart from The Very Popular Theatre Company joins Richard King to talk about the current state of local theatre — and why their upcoming…
Richard KingNSW Roads and Regional Transport Minister Jenny Aitchison
Richard King spoke with NSW Minister for Roads and Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison about the $1.74 billion in road upgrades set to improve key highways…
Richard KingNewcastle Liberal Councillor Jenny Barrie
At the start of September, weekday 2P paid parking was extended to 7pm, meaning locals who previously parked for free after 5pm now have to pay for up to an…
Richard KingNewcastle Lord Mayor Gavin Morris
Richard King spoke with Newcastle Lord Mayor Gavin Morris about the Newcastle Knights’ grand final, his recent trip to Singapore, CBD parking, and his…
Richard KingFormer Knights legend Paul Harragon
Richard King caught up with former Newcastle Knights legend Paul Harragon to discuss the NRL Grand Final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Richard KingProprietor at Scottys Cinemas Scott Seddon
Richard King caught up with Scotty’s Cinemas proprietor Scott Seddon to hear what’s new on the big screen, with the latest movies now showing at…
Richard Kingnewly elected Greens Leader David Shoebridge
Richard King spoke with newly elected Greens Leader David Shoebridge about the party’s plans and priorities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Richard KingFormer Knights player Tony Butterfield
Richard King spoke with former Knights player Tony Butterfield about the immense pride surrounding the Newcastle Knights’ 2026 NRL Grand Final…
Richard KingNSW Police Minister and Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley
Richard King spoke with NSW Police and Counter-terrorism Minister and Swansea MP Yasmin Catley on National Police Remembrance Day, reflecting on the sacrifice…
Richard KingFormer Newcastle Knights player Mark Hughes
Richard King spoke with former Newcastle Knights player Mark Hughes, who reflected on the profound significance of the club reaching the 2026 NRL Grand Final…
Richard King6-time premiership winner Johnny King to present the trophy on Grand Final day
A smart positional player who had the luxury of playing outside the great Reg Gasnier, Dragons flyer Johnny King scored a remarkable six tries in six…
Richard KingDirector of DARWIN 1942, Richard Attieh
Richard King spoke with DARWIN 1942 director Richard Attieh about a new feature documentary commemorating the most significant wartime military attack on…
Richard KingFormer Knights legend Kurt Gidley
Richard King caught up with former Knights legend Kurt Gidley to reflect on Newcastle’s remarkable turnaround from last year’s wooden spoon to a…
Richard KingState Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp
Richard King spoke with State Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp after NSW Premier Chris Minns announced $230,000 in funding for the City of Newcastle to…
Richard KingMichael See, organiser of Brocky’s 20th Anniversary Memorial Run
Richard King spoke with Michael See, organiser of Brocky’s 20th Anniversary Memorial Run, about what people can expect from this event and how the late…
Richard KingNewcastle Knights assistant coach Danny Buderus
Richard King spoke with Newcastle Knights assistant coach Danny Buderus about the team’s journey to the preliminary finals. See omnystudio.com/listener…
Richard KingNationals Leader Matt Canavan
Richard King spoke with Nationals Leader Matt Canavan, who is visiting the Hunter region, about a range of issues affecting the region and the broader…
Richard KingFederal Member for the Hunter Dan Repacholi
Richard King spoke with Federal Member for the Hunter Dan Repacholi about community concerns regarding a multi-billion dollar, 540MW AI data centre proposed by…
Richard KingCity of Newcastle Labor Councillor Deahnna Richardson
Richard King spoke with City of Newcastle Labor Councillor Deahnna Richardson, who strongly condemned recent remarks by NSW One Nation leader Mike Newman…
Richard KingLake Macquarie Mayor Adam Shultz
Richard King spoke with Lake Macquarie Mayor Adam Shultz about Living Smart Festival this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Richard KingImpacted New Lambton resident Laura Jackel
Richard King spoke with impacted New Lambton resident Laura Jackel about compensation talks between City of Newcastle and the NSW Reconstruction Authority, as…
Richard KingNewcastle Knights Legend Billy Peden
Richard King spoke with Newcastle Knights legend Billy Peden ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Warriors in Week Two of the NRL Finals. See…
Richard KingFederal Government’s Special Envoy for Men’s Health Dan Repacholi
Richard King spoke with Federal Government Special Envoy for Men’s Health Dan Repacholi after the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia condemned the…
Richard KingPort Stephens Councillor Giacomo Arnott
Richard King spoke with Port Stephens Councillor Giacomo Arnott, who is putting forward a motion to consider banning smart glasses at public facilities. See…
Richard KingCEO Newcastle Jockey Club Duane Dowell
Richard King spoke with Newcastle Jockey Club CEO Duane Dowell about the upcoming Sharp Office Newcastle Gold Cup Race Day and Ladies Day, with all the…
Richard KingFederal Industry Minister Tim Ayres
Richard King spoke with Federal Industry Minister Tim Ayres about the Coalition’s push to fast-track fossil fuel projects, arguing they are needed to…
Richard KingHolly Bidwell General Manager at Bidwell Hospitality Pty Ltd
Richard King spoke with Holly Bidwell from Bidwell Hospitality Pty Ltd about the heartbreaking story of Morpeth chef Raj Kumar Bhatta, who tragically lost his…
Richard KingCEO Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Anne Savage
Richard King spoke with CEO Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Anne Savage, who has strongly condemned the Federal Government’s plan to transfer…
Richard KingFormer Newcastle Knights Player Steve Simpson
Richard King spoke with former Newcastle Knights player Steve Simpson about the Knights’ Finals Week 1 clash against the South Sydney Rabbitohs. See…
Richard KingCEO at Australian Mens Shed Association David Helmers
Richard King spoke with Australian Men’s Shed Association CEO David Helmers about Men’s Shed Week and the important role Men’s Sheds play in…
Richard KingNewcastle Knights coach Justin Holbrook
Richard King spoke with Newcastle Knights coach Justin Holbrook ahead of Friday night’s Elimination Final against the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz…
Richard KingWater Industry Operations Association of Australia CEO Dean Barnett
Richard King spoke with Water Industry Operations Association of Australia CEO Dean Barnett about the 2026 NSW Water Industry Operations Conference and…
Richard KingNSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison
Richard King spoke with NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison as she cut the ribbon on the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace, ahead of the new road…
Richard KingJonathan Biggin - The Gospel According to Paul: The Second Coming
A soufflé might not rise twice, but this hit comedy will! The sermon on the mount returns to our stages for a victory lap as Jonathan Biggins &ndash…
Richard KingSouth Newcastle Lions coach Andrew Ryan
Richard King caught up with South Newcastle Lions coach Andrew Ryan ahead of this weekend’s Newcastle Rugby Grand Final between the Maitland Pickers and…
Richard KingMaitland Pickers coach Matt Lantry
Richard King caught up with Maitland Pickers coach Matt Lantry ahead of this weekend’s Newcastle Rugby Grand Final between the Maitland Pickers and…
Richard KingFederal Member for the Hunter and Special Envoy for Mens Health Dan Repacholi
Richard King spoke with Federal Member for the Hunter and Special Envoy for Men’s Health Dan Repacholi about his reaction to comments from Nationals…
Richard KingTaking Back Our Paths organiser Stacey Wilde
Richard King spoke with Taking Back Our Paths organiser Stacey Wilde following the recent attack on the Fernleigh Track, discussing concerns around safety and…
Richard KingAustralian amateur astronomer David Reneke
Richard King spoke with Australian amateur astronomer David Reneke about NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and its mission to uncover new secrets…
Richard KingNSW Greens Senator David Shoebridge
Richard King spoke with NSW Greens Senator David Shoebridge about the growing push to ban the import of so-called “pervert” smart glasses, as…
Richard KingDungog Early Literacy Inc Chairperson Anne Higgins
Richard King spoke with Dungog Early Literacy Inc Chairperson Anne Higgins about the wonderful work behind Dungog’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination…
Richard KingNewcastle singer-songwriter Catherine Britt - share memories of the late Dolly Parton
Richard King spoke with Newcastle singer-songwriter Catherine Britt about the life, legacy and lasting impact of the late country music icon Dolly Parton. See…