Morning Program Highlights
- Rape charges dropped
- Paul Kelly in studio
- Head boy takes aim at principal
- Police funding to be cut
- Quigley accuses 'corrupt cops'
- The inside story
- Rudd talks rate cuts
- Like father like son
- Parents get a serve
- Costello reveals all
- Police hunt for Kangaroo basher
- The Coalition prediction
- Grylls has the power
- Premier accused of distracting
- The final word
- Police release CCTV footage
- Sally's race of her life
Student denies 'fight club'
Simon Beaumont spoke with John Forrest Senior High School year 11 student Ben who denies there is a 'fight club' at the school despite evidence of videos posted on youtube that the fights are organised and students are forced to fight. Watch a fight below.
'Dad wouldn't want me crying'
94 year old Geraldton man Joe Hollomby was stabbed to death in his home last weekend. Simon Beaumont spoke with his son Les about how his father will be remembered and why someone would want to murder a man who contributed so much to the community.
Turnbull turns on Rudd Govt.
Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull joined Simon Beaumont for an enthralling discussion on Australian politics and the current global financial crisis. Mr Turnbull also took questions from listeners and commented on the way Mums and Dads are dealing with the current economic climate.
Rape charges dropped
WA cycling coach Rick Lee spoke with Simon Beaumont from Pennsylvania a week after being released from prison after rape charges against him were dropped. Lee is due to head home to Perth soon and says he holds no grudges against the 15-year-old girl who accused him of rape.
Paul Kelly in studio
Australian singer songwriter Paul Kelly is currently performing in Perth and he took some time out from his busy schedule to speak to Simon Beaumont in the 6PR studio as well as perform 'If I Could Start Today Again'. Listen to the Live performance below.
Head boy takes aim at principal
Corpus Christi College acting principal Sue Baker speaks to Simon Beaumont, stating that head boy Gary Rego has not been expelled after lashing out at the lack of freedom of speech at the school during his graduation speech.
Police funding to be cut
The State Government has demanded the police force slashes its budget by more than $25 million. Simon Beaumont spoke with Police Minister Rob Johnson on what this will mean for public safety.
Quigley accuses 'corrupt cops'
MP John Quigley has accused 'corrupt cops' of vandalising his home and boat labeling him a 'child molester'. He told Simon Beaumont he was convinced the attack stems from his links to the Andrew Mallard affair.
'He knows his stuff'
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd told Simon Beaumont that after meeting Colin Barnett he believes the Premier is 'a fairly decent bloke'.
The inside story
Simon Beaumont spoke with journalist and Schapelle Corby advocate Tony Wilson on his book 'Schapelle: The Facts, The Evidence, The Truth', which outlines a number of startling revelations on what happened at Denpasar Airport in 2004.
Like father like son
Big Mal Brown reflects with Simon Beaumont on the career of his son, Hawthorn star and WA boy Campbell Brown. Mal looks back to 1974 when he was suspended and missed the Grand Final as well as his son's rise to AFL ranks.
Parents get a serve
Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan gives irresponsible parents who buy alcohol for their children a serve, calling them 'cash rich and time poor' for not teaching them the correct values and leaving police to mop up the mess.
Costello reveals all
Peter Costello told Simon Beaumont he will not challenge for the Liberal leadership in an indepth interview discussing his book 'The Costello Memoirs' and particularly his time as deputy leader under John Howard.
Police hunt for Kangaroo basher
Simon Beaumont spoke with the RSPCA's Richard Barry after a nationwide search for a youth who bashed a kangaroo unconscious began.
The Coalition prediction
6PR's Political analyst Peter van Onselen makes his prediction on who the Nationals will form coalition with
Grylls has the power
The Nationals hold the balance of power after the weekend's election. Simon Beaumont spoke with Nationals leader Brendon Grylls on who they will support, Liberal or Labor.
Premier accused of distracting
Alan Carpenter was accused by Simon Beaumont of distracting from the key issues the people of WA want to hear including health, education and law and order, while the Premier continued to ask the question 'Will they do a better job'?
The final word
Opposition leader Colin Barnett spoke to Simon Beaumont for the last time before Saturday's State Election.
Police release CCTV footage
Police have released previously unseen footage of Claremont serial killer victim Jane Rimmer the night that she vanished. Det Supt Jeff Byleveld told Simon Beaumont police were still hopeful of solving the 12-year mystery.
Sally's race of her life
Hurdler Sally McLellan was ecstatic when she won silver in the final of 100m hurdles in Beijing. She was just as ecstatic when she spoke with Simon Beaumont.





