As new regulations for learner drivers approach, what do these changes mean for the industry? Press PLAY to hear Denise Martin discuss the new learner driver regulations Leeming Driving School’s Denise Martin told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont about the upcoming shifts, questioning whether the increase in mandatory hours will be truly effective. “Because they […]
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Pauline Hanson declares Secret Harbour win is the start of a movement
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has expressed her excitement following the party’s victory in the Secret Harbour byelection, thanking voters for placing their trust in the party. Press PLAY to hear Pauline Hanson discuss One Nation’s Secret Harbour byelection victory Luke Herdegen secured One Nation’s first lower house seat in Western Australia, snatching the once-safe […]
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WA’s demographic churn: How rapid growth is reshaping Perth’s centre and fringe
Five of the nation’s 10 fastest-growing local government areas are in Western Australia. Press PLAY to hear Shane Wright discuss WA’s population growth Nine senior economics correspondent Shane Wright told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that Serpentine-Jarrahdale has grown 245 per cent since the turn of the century, while Swan has added 103,000 residents in […]
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28/08/2026
Contentious transition: Tamala Park landfill phase-out fails to ease resident anger
Tamala Park landfill is under scrutiny regarding leachate concerns. Press PLAY to hear Gary Mack discuss the closure plans for Tamala Park landfill Mindarie Regional Council chair Gary Mack told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that as the site nears closure, the council has voted to redirect household waste to a Kwinana waste-to-energy facility. However, […]
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28/08/2026
No gimmicks here: The authentic farm-to-fork experience at C.Y. O’Connor
Chris Masten moved a little closer to his dream of living in the country while visiting C.Y. O’Connor in Piara Waters, where he got a taste of their farm-to-fork experience. Press PLAY to hear Chris Masten’s full review. Masten told 6PR Drive host Jamie Burnett that this week’s Swan Draught Pub of the Week is […]
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28/08/2026
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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