Born into a hockey dynasty, Kaitlin Nobbs was destined to be Hockeyroo. At only 18 years old, she made her Hockeyroo debut and is now preparing for her second Olympic Games. Ms Knobbs told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons, “I’m really excited I think we are in a good spot right now.” Press PLAY to […]
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.Concerns rise over schools to remain open amidst teacher strike
With teachers in WA set to go on strike on Tuesday, the government has recommended that schools stay open. However, the concern arises: How will students be kept safe with fewer teachers available? President of the Western Australian Secondary School Executives Association Melissa Gillett told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons, “I’ve been in the Department of Education […]
Pingelly shearer takes out world record for shearing 500 ewes in eight hours
Pingelly Shearer Luke Vernon has come out on top with a new world record for shearing 500 Merino ewes in 8 hours. The New Zealand-born 28-year-old spoke with Julie-anne Sprague about the lead up to the event, including sourcing a specific personal trainer to prepare. “I like the physical side of it…people think it would […]
Busselton to ban jetty shark fishing
Following consultation with the local community, Busselton City Council has made the decision to write to the Minister of Fisheries to advise of their support for a ban on shark fishing with a wire trace at the Busselton Jetty. Over the last two years the City has received notification of the targeting of tiger sharks […]
Motorcycle fatalities spike sparks concern over driver behaviour
Following the Road Safety Commission revealing the high number of motorcycle road fatalities earlier this week, the focus has shifted to drivers behaviour on the roads. Managing Director of Drive Safe Australia John Van Leeuwen told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons, “There’s no ifs, buts or maybes that the statistics we are looking at are quite […]
Hollywood’s stars are in the midst of patting themselves on the back, including some Australian talent. Earlier today entertainment reporter Luke Dennehy has run Lachy and Mick through the predictions and expectations on the big day. Press PLAY to hear the full entertainment report
Flora Way co-founder Elise Murdoch joins Millsy to tell the tale of her business’ very first Valentine’s Day.
Got a New Year’s Resolution? Maybe You Need to Change Your Thinking.
“Self awareness is knowing who we are at the deepest levels, knowing what our values and motivations are.” Listen to Leadership Mentor Karyn Lisignoli chat to Michaela Carr about New Year’s resolutions and self awareness.
Creatures of the Deep
What lives in the deep blue? More specifically what lives in the depths of WA’s South West. The man who knows it all is Esperance film maker and marine researcher Dave Riggs. This season Dave hosted an international film crew this season and one of his cameras captured vision of an oceanic blue far beyond […]
A Community Feast for a Cause
Theresa Youngs-Lachmund helped establish the Vincent Community Kitchen in 2018, a project in the City of Vincent where local businesses can donate ingredients for people to cook and share healthy meals. Listen to Theresa chat to Michaela Carr about building a community while also saving food from landfill.
Mick Colliss chats about what is wrong with the hair dressers and young people!
Mick thinks hair dressers shouldn’t have mirrors and that young peoples drinking habits are strange these days.
Author, former AMA President, and independent politician Dr. Kerryn Phelps AM has had an illustrious career spanning multiple industries, contributing to various aspects of the community. Dr Phelps told Chrissy Morrissy on 6PR Afternoons, “There’s no question that there was a theme of community service in my family, my parents are very much involved in […]
From dreamer to achiever: John O’Hara’s journey on Backstories
Actor and voice artist John O’Hara was today’s guest on Backstories. Growing up as a naturally shy kid, John O’Hara persevered and chased his dream from the City of Melville to the Australian theatre stage. Mr O’Hara told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons, “I really had this dream. I think that was part of why […]
Ken Wyatt AM: Reflecting on a remarkable journey in federal politics
A year after his controversial exit from the WA Liberals, Ken Wyatt AM talks to Julie-anne Sprague about how he became such an iconic figure in West Australian politics, and how the landscape has changed. He attributes his success to influences from his childhood, stating, “Your parents influence you, but your teachers also have profound […]
Backstories: Paul Blackburne on watching Perth grow and rising beside it
Paul Blackburne left school wanting to join the United Nations. Instead, he borrowed some cash and got into property; he’s now worth about $680m and is behind numerous Perth luxury apartments across Perth. Julia-anne Sprague talked to the well-known face around town about hard work, success and why he believes Perth trumps other Australian cities. […]
‘Too old’ for the Liberals: Libby Lyons on life, work and defying expectations
As the granddaughter of of former Australian Prime Minister Joseph Lyons and Dame Enid Lyons, Libby Lyons definitely comes form strong political stock. But as she told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons, “I’ve learned that you don’t have to be a politician to make a difference in people’s lives.” A former public servant and advocate for […]
Every Wednesday at 2pm on Afternoons we talk all things property. This week REIWA President Hayden Groves joined the Program. Listen here.