Tuck's third strike throws AFL drug policy into spotlight

Hawthorn Footballer Travis Tuck was the first player to record a third strike under the AFL's controversial drug code. 6PR's Simon Beaumont has questioned the effectiveness of the AFL's drug policy in line with that of the general public and spoke to AFL Operations Manager Adrian Anderson.

Abbott slams Gillard's Green alliance

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says a Labor deal with the Greens demonstrates nothing but a quest for power and means there will be a carbon tax, a higher mining tax, funding cuts to independent schools and there will never be an offshore asylum seeker processing centre.

Obama ends Operation Iraqi Freedom

President Obama has delivered his second oval office address to declare the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 6PR's Simon Beaumont spoke to Salena Zito from the Pittsburgh Tribune about the decision.

Moving towards urban infill

According to the State Government, WA's population will significantly increase over coming years and for the metropolitian area, urban infill will be neccessary. 6PR's Simon Beaumont spoke to WALGA President Troy Pickard about reinvigorating existing suburbs and Perth's best places to live.

A second chance for speeding hoon

A 20 year old man was caught driving at 164km/h near a school in Margaret River and is now applying for an extraordinary drivers license. Should he be granted one for work purposes? 6PR's Simon Beaumont spoke to Terry Dobson from Hammond Legal.

Has the 'choo-choo flu' been weathered?

Simon Beaumont believes it was a low act for 97 train drivers to decide at last minute that they weren't going to work last Friday and suspects that there is a group of drivers within the union that aren't happy. Simon Beaumont spoke to David Hynes from the PTA.

New plan to improve Perth traffic flow

Main Roads WA are looking at the concept of installing traffic lights on our freeway on-ramps to improve traffic flow and merging. 6PR's Simon Beaumont spoke with Craig Woolridge from Main Roads about whether or not it will improve traffic flow during peak hour.

Perth commuters thrown into chaos

Perth's train system was thrown into chaos on Friday after 97 Perth metropolitan train drivers called in 'sick'. All train services have been severely disrupted today, angering commuters on their way to work. 6PR's Simon Beaumont investigated whether or not any unions were responsible.

How drug addicts hide addiction

What are the warning signs? How do families and parents cope with drug addicted children? Many don't make it, and many are lucky to still be alive. 6PR's Simon Beaumont was joined in the studio by Kevin McSherry, father of former heroin addict Jade Lewis.

How easy it is to buy a knife in Perth

Concerned with recent weapons and knife based crimes, 6PR's Simon Beaumont sent our very own roving reporter Lisa Barnes out into Perth's suburbs to find out just how easy it is to purchase a knife. With no ID required and no questions asked, Lisa was able to purchase a relatively inexpensive hunting knife.

Which way will the Government go?

For the first time since 1940, Australia faces the prospect of a hung Parliament. 6PR's Simon Beaumont spoke to Dr Peter Van Onselen about the current situation and voting system as well as the possible structure of our future Government and policy.

Where did the system fail?

Misinformation, inflexible policy and a Government hiding behind policy has conributed to a situation where a woman in respite care was allegedly sexually assaulted, despite 4 years of warnings from the family of one of WA's worst serial sex offenders. Both families told 6PR's Simon Beaumont, they want some answers.

• Grandfather 'courageous' for coming forward
• Mother holds Minister for Child Protection responsible for attack
• Child Protection Services Minister - Robyn McSweeney

Perth Mother's desperate plea for answers

A convicted teenage sex offender with a criminal record has been charged with indecently dealing with an incapable person in respite care. The alleged offence took place in supervised care. 6PR's Simon Beaumont spoke to the mother of the daughter who is seeking answers from authorities. Please be warned, this interview will distress some listeners.

• Grandfather of alleged offender says he has warned authorities for 4 years
• Terry Murphy - CEO of Child Protection

Vietnam veteran forced to buy replica medal

Vietnam veteran Neil Bextrum was forced to buy a replica medal to wear at memorial service after the Australia Defence Force refused to pay his way to Canberra for a presentation by the Governor General. 6PR's Simon Beaumont spoke to Neil Bextrum.

Ben Cousins announces retirement from AFL

Ben Cousins has announced his AFL retirement, paying tribute Richmond Football Club, the West Coast Eagles and his family and friends. A press conference was held at Richmond's headquarters this morning and broadcast during 6PR's Morning Program with Simon Beaumont.

• Trevor Nisbett - West Coast Eagles CEO
• Gary March - Richmond Football Club President

Are Perth streets out of control?

Randoms acts of violence are continuing on Perth streets. 6PR's Simon Beaumont walked up Hay Street in East Perth this morning, just 100m from the 6PR Studios in East Perth where a major street brawl of 15 people armed with paving blocks and bricks occured. Broken off pieces of concrete slab lay on the road side covered in blood spats.

• Video: Perth's concrete weapons

Howard believes the choice is clear

Former Prime Minister John Howard says the Rudd Gillard Government inherited an Australia economy that was in the best fiscal position in the developed world, with a huge budget surplus. Whether or not we agree with Labor's level of spending in response to the GFC, he reiterated to 6PR's Simon Beaumont that it wouldn't have been possible had the money not been there.

Where is Eric Ripper?

Just where is Eric Ripper? In the middle of a Federal Election, Western Australia Opposition Leader Eric Ripper remains to be seen. 6PR's Simon Beaumont sent our own roving reporter out on the town looking for Eric Ripper.

• Eric Ripper's call to Simon Beaumont

Premier Colin Barnett on Mornings

WA Premier Colin Barnett spoke to 6PR's Morning host Simon Beaumont about everything that is going on in politics both locally and nationally.

• August 11, 2010
• July 21, 2010
• July 05, 2010

Another Perth glassing

After a weekend incident left a Kingsley man lucky to be alive, 6PR's Simon Beaumont spoke to Australian Hotels Association CEO Bradley Woods about glassings in pubs.

The Faulty Towers Dining Experience cast join Simon Beaumont

The internationally acclaimed Comedy Dinner Show "Faulty Towers" comes to Perth for the first time at the Willetton Sports Club this August. The show features the antics of Basil, Manuel and Sybil who joined 6PR's Simon Beaumont on the Morning Program.