Garth Tander is disappointed to lose the Barbagallo leg
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V8 circuit not a problem: Tander
WA V8 Supercar champ Garth Tander expresses his disappointment to Simon Beaumont on the decision that WA will lose their leg of the Supercar series at Barbagallo Raceway. A devastated Tander says according to the drivers, the state of the circuit is not an issue.
Station Highlights
Father fights education system
The first parent in WA to be convicted of refusing to send his children to school, Hans Ulrich Meier, preferably known as 'One', tells Howard Sattler he will continue to keep two of his children away from school, which he describes as a 'mutating and dehumanising' education system.
Cats tell Stokes to 'get a job'
Accused drug trafficker Mathew Stokes has been banned from playing football for Geelong until round eight and fined $5000. The Geelong Cats also told Stokes he must get a full-time job by week four of the AFL season.
Drought link to Antarctica
Scientists have made a surprising link between climate patterns in Australia and Antarctica with researchers identifying a link between the drought, which began in the early 1970s, and snowfall at a site in East Antractica over the same period. Dr Tas van Ommen explains to Simon Beaumont.
'We should know now': Sattler
Howard Sattler is pursuing answers as to why the public will not know what recommendation the Prisoners Review Board has made as to whether the worst female serial killer in WA history, Catherine Birnie, will be released from jail. Attorney General Christian Porter will make the final decision once he has reviewed a parole board report, which will take up to six weeks to complete.
Music pirates the new target
First it was Internet service provider iiNet, now Hollywood studios and record labels have threatened to sue individuals for illegally downloading music and films. Simon Beaumont investigates if the threat is real and is it possible for users to be tracked.
Karl Langdon's Pub of the Week
Karl Langdon presents the AHA De Bortoli Pub of the Week each Friday on the Morning Program as he continues his search for the Pub of the Year. Click to listen to his review of The Greenwood Hotel.
The Voice of the Australian Flag
Ever wondered what the Australian flag sounds like and what it means? Listen here and you might be surprised and informed.
At the Table with Rob Broadfield
He can build you up or tear you down. Food critic Rob Broadfield joins Millsy and Tony Mac for At the Table on Friday Breakfast, discussing disastrous dinners and how to host a dinner successfully.
Birnie sentence up for review
Serial killer Catherine Birnie will have her life sentence reviewed by the Prisoners Review Board today. Howard Sattler speaks with former Sen Detective Paul Ferguson, who remains adamant that Birnie should never be released.
'Down Under' deemed a rip off
A Federal judge has found Men At Work's No.1 hit Down Under to be a rip off of children's tune Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree. Simon Beaumont speaks with the successful lawyer Adam Simpson, repesenting Larrikin Music, who could claim up to 60% of the songs earnings.
Malnourished horses cause strain
VIDEO: The RSPCA, which is caring for malnourished horses which were intercepted by police last year, is causing considerable strain on their finite resources. Click to view the original GWN news report. *WARNING - ANIMAL CRUELTY VISION.
Talking Law with Tom Percy QC
Perth's legal eagle Tom Percy QC discusses the definition of drug trafficking in relation to Geelong player Mathew Stokes being charged with trafficking cocaine. Percy says Stokes will likely attract a fine, but his future as an AFL player is uncertain.
When will Coxy return?
West Coast ruckman and 6PR regular Dean Cox, tells Sport Central when he will be back from injury and what he expects from the Eagles this season as the club continues its preparation for the 2010 season.
Fine parents who give alcohol to kids
Howard Sattler enters the underage drinking debate with Liberal backbencher Luke Simpkins, who has called for fines to be issued to parents who give alcohol to their children including having a sip of wine. Do you agree?
Stokes bailed on drug charges
UPDATE: Geelong premiership player Mathew Stokes has been bailed in the Geelong Magistrates Court as well as stood down from the club after being charged with possessing and trafficking cocaine. Simon Beaumont speaks with Brad Hardie before Stokes is reported as the player charged by police.
Bolter's cougar experience
Breakfast's controversial opinion columnist Andrew Bolt tackles the big issues each Wednesday. On Bolt's agenda this week - the definition of a cougar, Kevin Rudd removing pot plants and the Indian man falsely claiming he was set alight by a gang.
Pink the future of test cricket?
Emerging WA paceman Ryan Duffield speaks with Sport Central after he became one of the first players to successfully trial the new pink cricket ball in a Under 23 fixture against South Australia.
Barack Obama to visit Australia
US President Barack Obama will visit Australia in March to mark the 70th anniversary of the US-Australia alliance. But will the President visit Perth? Simon Beaumont speaks with Australia-US Consul General Ken Chern.
The Beach Boys drop in
A big fan of The Beach Boys, Simon Beaumont speaks with Mike Love ahead of The Beach Boys visit to Perth this Sunday to play at Kings Park and Botanic Gardens. Mike promises all the hits and reveals the stories behind them to Simon.
6PR Talkback
Breakfast with Millsy & Tony Mac
Millsy and Tony Mac get Perth up and going each morning with an entertaining mix of news, sport, traffic, weather and the just plain weird!
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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
Afternoons with Bob Maumill
Join Bob Maumill for an amusing , thought provoking and occasionly informing lunch.
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, Barra 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.
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