Where to next for Independent MP Andrew Wilkie?
Talkback
Where to next for Wilkie?
MP Andrew Wilkie has been a Liberal, a Green and an Independent. Howard Sattler believes Andrew Wilkie was never going to side with Tony Abbott and the Coalition and spoke to 6PR's Political Correspondent Michael Pachi in Canberra.
Station Highlights
Is it the end of the charity bin era?
There are serious concerns that local councils and shopping centres are trying to phase out charity bins because they attract anti-social behaviour and act as a dumping ground for rubbish. Several Perth shopping centres have refused to house the bins. 6PR's Simon Beaumont investigated.
Passenger speaks of horror onboard Qantas flight
6PR's Steve Mills spoke to listener Bill Crabtree who was onboard a Qantas Boeing 747 400 from San Francisco to Sydney that had to turn around and perform an emergency landing due to an exploding engine.
30,000 reasons to listen to 6PR
Dianna of Stirling has over 30,000 reasons to smile, drive and keep listening to 6PR. With the help of her husband Bill, she was the lucky AFL Matchday Keyword winner of the brand new Toyota Rukus valued at over $30,000 from City Toyota.
Greens strike deal with Labor
The Greens have formally sided with Julia Gillard and Labor in the hopes of forming a minority government that is both stable and durable. 6PR's Howard Sattler spoke to Greens leader Senator Bob Brown.
Abbott slams Gillard's Green alliance
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says a Labor deal with the Greens demonstrates nothing but a quest for power and means there will be a carbon tax, a higher mining tax, funding cuts to independent schools and there will never be an offshore asylum seeker processing centre.
Tuck's third strike throws AFL drug policy into spotlight
Hawthorn Footballer Travis Tuck was the first player to record a third strike under the AFL's controversial drug code. 6PR's Simon Beaumont has questioned the effectiveness of the AFL's drug policy in line with that of the general public and spoke to AFL Operations Manager Adrian Anderson.
Obama ends Operation Iraqi Freedom
President Obama has delivered his second oval office address to declare the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 6PR's Simon Beaumont spoke to Salena Zito from the Pittsburgh Tribune about the decision.
Health experts not so sweet towards new campaign
Eamon Sullivan is involved in a raunchy marketing campaign for CSR raw sugar. Professor Mike Daube, health advocate from Curtin University believes the last thing we need is one of our favourite sporting stars promoting sugar to a country where childhood obesity is at its highest.
Molly Meldrum live on 6PR
Ian 'Molly' Meldrum joined Tony McManus live on 6PR's Afternoon Program to talk about all things music, historic Countdown moments and the opportunities for new music acts at the upcoming One Movement For Music Festival.
The cost of limbo parliament
Paul Murray spoke to 6PR's Millsy about the cost of Australia's current political situation. With counting soon to be completed, Paul believes the independents will not commit and Julia Gillard will seek the Governor General's approval to form Government.
Walking away from exercise
Overall numbers for people walking has hit an all time low. 6PR's Steve Mills spoke to the Minister for Sport and Recreation Terry Waldron who believes it's important for our health and the safety of our streets that we get out there and exercise.
Moving towards urban infill
According to the State Government, WA's population will significantly increase over coming years and for the metropolitian area, urban infill will be neccessary. 6PR's Simon Beaumont spoke to WALGA President Troy Pickard about reinvigorating existing suburbs and Perth's best places to live.
The extraordinary second chance
A 20 year old man was caught driving at 164km/h near a school in Margaret River and is now applying for an extraordinary drivers license. Should he be granted one for work purposes? 6PR's Simon Beaumont spoke to Terry Dobson from Hammond Legal.
Cashing in on spare change
The traditional ornamental pig has become the animal for saving coins in most houses today. From ashtrays through to the cookie jar, Steve Mills asked listeners the best places for saving coins and spare change.
Weathering the 'choo-choo flu'
Simon Beaumont believes it was a low act for 97 train drivers to decide at last minute that they weren't going to work last Friday and suspects that there is a group of drivers within the union that aren't happy. Simon Beaumont spoke to David Hynes from the PTA.
New plan to improve Perth traffic flow
Main Roads WA are looking at the concept of installing traffic lights on our freeway on-ramps to improve traffic flow and merging. 6PR's Simon Beaumont spoke with Craig Woolridge from Main Roads about whether or not it will improve traffic flow during peak hour.
A new paradigm for federal politics
Ken Wyatt has officially been declared the winner of the marginal seat of Hasluck after days of fierce scrutiny and counting. Ken is the first Aborigine to be elected to the lower house of Parliament and joined Simon Beaumont to discuss the diverse nature of Hasluck and the importance of stable Government.
How drug addicts hide addiction
What are the warning signs? How do families and parents cope with drug addicted children? Many don't make it, and many are lucky to still be alive. 6PR's Simon Beaumont was joined in the studio by Kevin McSherry, father of former heroin addict Jade Lewis.
Outrage over teacher's terror project
6PR's Howard Sattler said the controversial project asked students to "plan a chemical or biological terrorist attack on an unsuspecting Australian community. Your goal is to kill the MOST innocent civilians in order to get your message across". Howard took calls from listeners as well as Bali bombing survivor Terry Fitzgerald.
6PR Programs
Breakfast with Steve Mills
Steve Mills gets Perth up and going each morning with an entertaining mix of news, sport, traffic, weather and the just plain weird!
Mornings with Simon Beaumont
If it's happening in Perth, Simon Beaumont's Morning Program has it covered. Get the latest news, hottest issues and the opportunity to have your say
Drive with Howard Sattler
Howard Sattler has worn heaps of labels during his 27 years as a talkback radio host, but what he's not is… boring.
Sport Central
Sport Central is Perth's only nightly radio sport program. Karl, Jako and Brad bring you the best interviews, frankest opinions and most stimulating talkback.
Nightline with Graham Mabury
Graham Mabury talks about what matters to you and the decision makers listen. Hear what’s happening around the world first from people who care.
Mid to Dawn with Chris Ilsley
The only live radio show in Perth overnight. We talk, we sing, we argue and still have fun.
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