National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds has lashed out at the ineffectiveness of Indigenous and children’s care reform after a 10-year-old took his own life while in state care. Ms Hollonds told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings there have been “decades” of Royal Commissions and enquiries every time a similar tragedy happens. “We found 3,005 recommendations across 61 reports […]
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Police Commissioner blames slow recruitment on lack of ‘civic duty’, growth of work-from-home
The Police Commissioner has been quizzed on the sluggish rate at which overseas recruits are joining the force. A parliamentary estimates committee has heard that from more than 17-hundred international applications, just 115 officers have so far graduated. Police Commissioner Col Blanch told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the hearing there are several factors that slow […]
The issue with Oakley: animal rescue dispute leads to online outrage
Our coverage of a pet rescue shelter’s decision to remove an adopted dog form its new owner cause something of a stir yesterday, with many members of the public putting forward their own perspectives on the issue. In an effort to clarify the matter – and establish as much basis of truth as possible – […]
Shelter’s bizarre demand to return rescue dog leaves family heartbroken
The joy brought into a Perth family’s life after adopting a rescue dog has been turned into bitter disappointment after the shelter forcefully took the animal back. Swan Animal Haven shared their gracious thanks to Katelyn Wilson’s mother after she adopted Oakley – a boxer-mix – on social media, but have removed all mentions to […]
Carramar deaths: Police investigate after bodies found in home
Police say the bodies of two people found at a Carramar home are that of a 64-year-old woman and 67-year-old man. Officers were called to the Golf Links Drive property yesterday morning and have stated there is no concern for public safety. Reporter Amber Wilkinson told Gary Adhsead on 6PR Mornings neighbours are shocked by […]
Thirty-seven schools across Australia last week took part in the launch of the New Metrics project – a style of learning and assessment which is part of the “paradigm shift” away from ATAR as a measurement tool. All Saints’ College is the only WA school to join the program and Dean of Teching and Learning […]
Childhood chess and its links to risk-taking and strategy later in life
New research by Monash University and Deakin University has found chess boosted children’s foresight, caution and arithmetic, and reduced risk aversion. Chess Association of WA President Alan Wolstencroft joined Liam Bartlett to share first hand the benefit of playing chess for young people.
Why teens are “future forecasting” and how you can help
Youth coach Founder of ROC Coaching Claire Eaton joins Liam Bartlett to explore why a growing number of teens are “future forecasting” and how parents can help their kids to worry less about their future.
“We need to up our game”
AMA WA President Dr Andrew Miller told Liam Bartlett Western Australia needs to get “super serious” about its preparedness for a COVID-19 outbreak. Dr Miller said measures such as ensuring staff working in hotel quarantine weren’t working elsewhere and bus drivers had appropriate respiratory equipment were simple measures that weren’t being taken. “These are just […]
Australia Post Licensees still standing behind CEO Christine Holgate
Licensed Post Office Group Executive Director Angela Cramp says the 2850 community post office owners she represents have been appalled by the Prime Minister’s potential attack on their viability. Cramp told Jane Marwick on Mornings the licensees had been struggling for 15 years to develop a viable business model and Ms Holgate had finally brought […]
This year on Mornings with Gareth Parker, we want to recognise the Random Acts of Kindness being performed everyday in our communities. We are asking listeners to get in touch and let us know when they witness a random act of kindness. Thanks to WA Assett – the Bathroom Renovators, each month we will pick […]
We have our first winner!
This year on Mornings with Gareth Parker, we want to recognise the Random Acts of Kindness being performed everyday in our communities. We are asking listeners to get in touch and let us know when they witness a random act of kindness. Thanks to WA Assett – the Bathroom Renovators, each month we will pick […]
Random Acts of Kindness
This year on Mornings with Gareth Parker, we want to recognise the Random Acts of Kindness being performed everyday in our communities. We are asking listeners to get in touch and let us know when they witness a random act of kindness. Thanks to WA Assett – the Bathroom Renovators, each month we will pick […]
WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson joined Gareth in studio to discuss ammonium nitrate, GTG passes, the border and a stash of guns found on a northern suburbs property.