Keely Johnson

Members of the Australian CrossFit community say they are reeling following the death of a competitor during an event at the CrossFit Games in the United States, with athletes starting to question the safety of the competition.

Trying a new sport or hobby can be very exciting, but it can also be really daunting, especially if you're just starting out as an adult.Take ballet for example, which is traditionally the domain of children, or professional dancers.But now, one dance studio in Newcastle is opening its doors to all ages - challenging the exclusivity and stereotypes surrounding ballet.Credits:Presented and produced by Keely JohnsonSupervising producer - Grant Wolter. Executive producers Lucia Hill and Blake Doyle.

Adult ballet classes creating meaningful connections in motherhood.

Unlike most dancers, who start training from a young age, a group of mums are giving ballet a go later in life, thanks to a studio based in Newcastle.

Spending hundreds of dollars on a designer dress or luxury outfit is out of the budget for many people, but a trend has emerged across the country: to hire instead.While suit hire has been around for decades, designer-dress hire businesses are popping up around Australia, including here in Newcastle, and they're busier than ever.So, what's the appeal?Consumers say it's a cheaper, more sustainable option to continual buying.Credits:Presented and produced by Keely JohnsonSupervising producer - Grant Wolter. Executive producers Lucia Hill and Blake Doyle.

Spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on a designer dress is out of the budget for many Australians, but a trend has emerged across the country to hire outfits instead.

Newcastle woman Kelly Kay has experienced every parent's worst nightmare.Last year, her 20-year-old son Kahi Simon took his life, just days after being discharged from a hospital mental health ward.Ms Kay says her son's death highlights gaps in Australia's mental health system.Now, she is bringing Kahi's unrealised dreams of being a designer to life, creating a clothing brand in his honour, while raising funds and awareness for suicide prevention.Credits:Presented and produced by Keely JohnsonSupervising producer - Grant Wolter. Executive producers - Lucia Hill and Blake Doyle.

Newcastle woman Kelly Kay has experienced every parent's worst nightmare. Readers are advised this article contains references to mental health and suicide.