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What is your favorite soup recipe? Submit your soup recipe here to be part of our online soup book.

What is your favorite soup recipe? Submit your soup recipe here to be part of our online soup book.

Men cook better soups: Debate

Do men cook better soups than women? The debate over soups was sparked during Jane Marwick's daily chat with 6PR journalist Paul Entwistle who boldly (or stupidly) declare that 'men make better soups than women' Do you agree? What is your favorite recipe?

The antibiotic timebomb

Antibiotic misuse is rendering the drug useless against new forms of resilient infections. Australians are moving closer to the day when antibiotics will have no effect on a new wave of virulent and antibiotic resilient infections. Jane Marwick spoke to Dr Gary Geelhoed who warned that people are relying too heavily on antibiotics.

How the Labor cookie crumbled

Australian Labor Fairfax columnist and former Labor member Larry Graham was one of the first to predict what many didn't see coming...the routing of WA Labor. Jane Marwick spoke to Larry to find out exactly what and who went wrong for all the major players in WA.

AMA predicts emergency failure

Emergency departments are running at capacity but there is no efficiency fat left to trim. The Australian Medical Association of WA says emergency wards are at capacity and have no more fat in the system to trim and are set to fail unless money and resources are pumped in. Jane Marwick spoke to AMA WA President Dr. Richard Choong.

Sydney's Paul Murray

The 'other' Paul Murray! 2UE’s Paul Murray joins Jane Marwick from across the Nullarbor at 12.30 every Tuesday for an irreverent, yet incisive discussion of politics. You can also catch Paul on Sky News for his program Paul Murray Live at 6pm every Tuesday.

Shark frenzy threat to scuba

An increased number of shark sightings is threatening the scuba industry in WA. The alarm created among swimmers and divers by increased sightings of sharks is being blamed for a massive down turn on people scuba diving. Jane Marwick to Scuba operator Simon Jones about their 'No Chicken' marketing deal.

Do we need new bullying laws?

New laws to help fight bullying in the work place are being proposed...but do we need them? The Gillard government is proposing new anti bullying laws giving employees more power at work. Peter Anderson from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry told jane Marwick the laws aren't needed and will hurt business.

Stop acting like sl***!

Enough is enough! Three drunken girls at a McDonalds have been schooled in acceptable behaviour. Video: Three drunken girls, throwing food on the floor and swearing loudly at a suburban McDonalds restaurant, have been told to stop acting like 's***s' and clean up the mess by a disgruntled customer. Watch the video here and have your say on the girls behaviour.

New tests for new teachers

Do we need new and higher standards for students wishing to become teachers? The Gillard government wants new standards for teaching students, including complex entry requirements and new literacy and numeracy tests. Jane Marwick spoke with Federal Education Minister Perter Garrett and education expert Professor Field Rickards

Get your fifo facts straight

People need to get their facts straight on Fly-in Fly-out according to former Pilbara pollie Larry Graham. WA Today columnist Larry Graham has opened up on the falsities and murky facts floating around, and fuelling, the debate surrounding the fly-in fly-out mining industry. Jane Marwick spoke to Larry for his no punches pulled take on fifo.

Welfare isn't a poverty trap

Are changes to single parent allowances sentencing children to a life of poverty? The government's decision to axe welfare payments to single parents has been lashed during a TV special last night and most notably by Senate aspirant and comedian Tim Ferguson. Jane Marwick spoke to Tim about his views which are from the political left field.

Defending Craig Thomson

Labor MP Craig Thompson is facing a number of charges Labor MP Craig Thomson is facing 150 fraud charges, including allegedly using funds to pay for prostitutes. Jane Marwick spoke to Mr Thomson's lawyer, Chris McArdle, about the charges.

Perth loves Sunday trading

Sunday trading is now the 2nd most popular day for Perth shoppers. Western Australians have not only accepted Sunday trading but according to the Shopping Council of Australia we have made it the second most popular shopping day of the week. Jane Marwick spoke to the SCA's Milton Cockburn about Sunday's popularity.

Subiaco switch to fund MetroNet

Labor will move the new stadium back to Subiaco if they win the next election. Labor says that if elected mext month they will move a new football stadium back to Subiaco to save $300 million, the savings then used to help fund their MetroNet rail plan. Jane Marwick spoke to John Langoulant who proposed the site in 2007 in his report.

Nev's letter to Mundine

One man wrote an open letter to Mundine A man named Nev wrote an open letter to Anthony Mundine on Facebook which attracted more than 60,000 likes, however it has since been deleted. Nev spoke to Jane Marwick about his letter.

Who will fill the seat

Who will be the next Pope? Speculation has already started following Benedict XVI's resignation. The resignation of Benedict XVI as Pope has left the burning question of who will fill the seat now. Jane Marwick spoke to General Secretary of the Australian Bishops Conference Father Brian Lucas about Benedict's legacy and how a new Pontiff will be appointed.

Get rid of the show

Should the Royal Show be moved somewhere else? Claremont Mayor Jock Barker wants the Royal Agriculture Society to leave town. Jane Marwick spoke to David Cohen from Post Newspapers and Mayor Barker about his reasons for wanting the show gone.

Essendon call in investigators

Essendon have asked the AFL to investigate if their players have misused supplements. Essendon has called on the AFL and ASADA to assist an investigation into inappropriate use of supplements by some players. Jane Marwick spoke to Channel 7's Jim Wilson to cover the latest black mark in sport.

My son knew the risks

The family of Liam Davies have spoken to Jane Marwick about the death of their son from methanol poisoning. The father of Liam Davies, who died from ingesting methanol contained in a drink bought from a Kuta Beach nightspot, says people need to be vigilant when holidaying in Bali. Tim Davies told Jane Marwick of the agonising decision to turn of Liam's life support.

Afternoon Regulars

Regulars with Tony McManus Afternoon Regulars

Shannon Lush, Cleaning Goddess

The goddess of cleaning, Shannon Lush, on the Afternoon show. Shannon Lush has become the natural predator to dirt, filth and unsightly stains around the suburban home. Shannon joins 6PR on a fortnightly basis, with the best, cheapest and healthiest ways to keep your home clean.

Sydney's Paul Murray

The 'other' Paul Murray! 2UE’s Paul Murray joins Jane Marwick from across the Nullarbor at 12.30 every Tuesday for an irreverent, yet incisive discussion of politics. You can also catch Paul on Sky News for his program Paul Murray Live at 6pm every Tuesday.