Questioned over the low number of speeding infringements on e-rideables (just 17 fines in 2025) WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch clarified the force’s approach to 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont. Click PLAY to hear the WA Police Commissioners full briefing. Blanch explained that the issue isn’t about speeding, but about processing an unregistered vehicle that […]
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WA Police-led Taskforce Morpheus targets Comancheros in National Day of Action
A large-scale crackdown targeting the Comancheros resulted in 56 arrests nationwide, including 5 in WA. Click PLAY to hear about the Taskforce. 6PR Reporter Jake Battrick, who attended the police press conference, said WA police were reluctant to detail the charges as the investigation is ongoing. He added: “It was the Comancheros yesterday and over […]
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06/03/2026
Free ‘big kid play’ plaza planned for prime land at Hillarys Boat Harbour
The long-awaited plans for the old Great Escape site at Hillarys Boat Harbour are moving forward. Click PLAY to hear about the plan. Speaking to 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont, Colleen Thompson, Director, Maritime Planning, confirmed the government’s $14 million commitment for an activation upgrade, which includes a youth and family plaza. The purpose, she […]
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06/03/2026
New WALGA president vows to be a strong voice for local government
Mark Irwin, the Mayor of Stirling, has been elected as the new Western Australian Local Government Association President. Click PLAY to hear from the new president. Speaking with 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont, Irwin outlined his vision for the future of local government and its biggest challenges, stating: “WALGA is seen by state government as […]
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05/03/2026
WA mourns a legend: Dennis Cometti dies at 76
Friends have joined 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont to reminisce about the incredible life and immense career of the great Dennis Cometti. Click PLAY to hear about the legendary Dennis Cometti. The WA-born sports commentary legend was loved and respected across the country, thanks to his generous nature, distinctive voice and trademark one-liners, famously known as […]
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04/03/2026
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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