A 32-hectare seaweed farm in Cockburn Sound is actively contributing to the reduction of cattle methane emissions. Click PLAY to hear about the seaweed farm. Chris De Cuyper of Fremantle Seaweed informed Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that the seaweed Asparagopsis thrives exceptionally well in Western Australia. He explained, “A seaweed that was discovered by […]
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Do WA’s big events translate into tourism growth?
Despite the government bringing 24 blockbuster events to Perth, Western Australia has not only missed its tourism target but is also the only state to see a decline in visitor numbers. Click PLAY to hear about the insight. Perth Today host Simon Beaumont interviewed Paul Higgins, owner of Shoe Bar, who identified a core issue: […]
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Cripps set to represent hometown in Vic v WA AFL Origin clash
Two-time Brownlow medallist and Perth native Patrick Cripps is eagerly anticipating swapping his Carlton jersey to represent his hometown in the AFL Origin, scheduled for Perth in early 2026. Click PLAY to hear Cripps discuss the AFL Origin. Having returned to Perth during the off-season, Cripps shared with Perth Today host Simon Beaumont his enthusiasm […]
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17/09/2025
Vexatious restraining orders bench police due to gun law reform
The police union is concerned that some WA police officers are unable to perform their duties due to the provisions of the new firearms act, which automatically revokes firearm access for anyone subject to a restraining order. Click PLAY to hear about the issue. WA Police Union President Dave Flaherty informed Perth Today host Simon […]
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17/09/2025
Simon Beaumont questions banks’ digital shift and customer needs
Banks are increasingly abandoning cash and face-to-face services. Click PLAY to hear the banking future. Scott Phillips, Chief Investment Officer of Motley Fool, told Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that digital banking’s rapid growth will continue, projecting Australia’s economy to be only 10% cash by 2027. “They would absolutely have far, far fewer branches if […]
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16/09/2025
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 […]
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23/02/2021
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.
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23/02/2021
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.
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04/02/2021
“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 […]
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12/01/2021
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 […]
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07/01/2021
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 […]
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15/04/2019
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 […]
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08/03/2019
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 […]
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04/02/2019
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