Garth Tander is disappointed to lose the Barbagallo leg
V8 circuit not a problem: Tander
WA V8 Supercar champ Garth Tander expresses his disappointment to Simon Beaumont on the decision that WA will lose their leg of the Supercar series at Barbagallo Raceway. A devastated Tander says according to the drivers, the state of the circuit is not an issue.
Drought link to Antarctica
Scientists have made a surprising link between climate patterns in Australia and Antarctica with researchers identifying a link between the drought, which began in the early 1970s, and snowfall at a site in East Antractica over the same period. Dr Tas van Ommen explains to Simon Beaumont.
Music pirates the new target
First it was Internet service provider iiNet, now Hollywood studios and record labels have threatened to sue individuals for illegally downloading music and films. Simon Beaumont investigates if the threat is real and is it possible for users to be tracked.
'Down Under' deemed a rip off
A Federal judge has found Men At Work's No.1 hit Down Under to be a rip off of children's tune Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree. Simon Beaumont speaks with the successful lawyer Adam Simpson, repesenting Larrikin Music, who could claim up to 60% of the songs earnings.
Stokes bailed on drug charges
UPDATE: Geelong premiership player Mathew Stokes has been bailed in the Geelong Magistrates Court as well as stood down from the club after being charged with possessing and trafficking cocaine. Simon Beaumont speaks with Brad Hardie before Stokes is reported as the player charged by police.
Barack Obama to visit Australia
US President Barack Obama will visit Australia in March to mark the 70th anniversary of the US-Australia alliance. But will the President visit Perth? Simon Beaumont speaks with Australia-US Consul General Ken Chern.
The Beach Boys drop in
A big fan of The Beach Boys, Simon Beaumont speaks with Mike Love ahead of The Beach Boys visit to Perth this Sunday to play at Kings Park and Botanic Gardens. Mike promises all the hits and reveals the stories behind them to Simon.
Dad and son survive shark attack
Simon Beaumont speaks with Darren and his dad who survived a shark attack, 21 kilometres off Rockingham yesterday. Their mate Paul fought off the shark with a spear gun. Listen to their story.
'Robbed of justice'
LISTEN: Glassing victim Ben Turnbull vents his anger at the legal system after bouncer Rafi Bashardoost avoided jail and was given a 9-month suspended jail term and a $3,000 fine for glassing Ben inside a Fremantle nightclub.
My School: Why tell the world?
Simon Beaumont has a crack at the Federal Government over their controversial My School website which judges schools from literacy and numeracy levels through to levels of income and employment in the area. Simon says the website does not help already under performing schools.
When will it rain? Forecaster tells
LISTEN: Perth's dry spell is set to continue for a few weeks with rain not expected until mid February. Simon Beaumont speaks with long range weather forecaster Ken Ring, who knows when the heavens will finally open.
Booze ban limits Oz Day crowd
LISTEN: Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan tells Simon Beaumont the alcohol crackdown resulted in fewer cautions and arrests at the Skyworks with crowds well down on previous years. The Commissioner says police will continue with the same strategy.
Time to change our flag?
LISTEN: Former television journalist Ray Martin is leading a push to replace the Australian flag. Martin questions the placement of the Union Jack and tells Simon Beaumont it is inevitable we will become a republic.
Another year, another city plan
LISTEN: A vibrant pedestrian-friendly city with plans of a light rail line and more parks and gardens is the vision for Perth in the next 20 years. Simon Beaumont speaks with Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi about the 'Urban Manifesto' vision.
Aussies prefer William for King
LISTEN: As Prince William arrives in Australia, the latest news poll has revealed 58 percent of Australians prefer William to be the next King while only 30 percent want Prince Charles. Simon Beaumont speaks with Chair of the Australian Republican Movement, Michael Keating.
Stabbing victim labeled 'hero'
LISTEN: Teenager Michael Jones was killed trying to help friends elude violent party gatecrashers when he was stabbed by a 20-year-old man wielding a machete on Friday night. His best friend Dale Reece tells Simon Beaumont how he and Michael's friends are struggling to deal with the shock death.
Karl Langdon's Pub of the Week
Karl Langdon presents the AHA De Bortoli Pub of the Week each Friday on the Morning Program as he continues his search for the Pub of the Year. Click to listen to his review of The Greenwood Hotel.
Morning Program Interview Archive
Click to listen to some of the best interviews from Simon Beaumont's Morning Program
