A former fisheries scientist says shark numbers were previously underestimated. Click play to hear more. Speaking with 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont, Jim Penn said enthusiast scientists had deliberately fudged the figures. “You do get enthusiast scientists who shouldn’t be in the role who tend to bias their information and that has been a problem […]
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Locked out: Bullsbrook in the dark over potential prison plans
Shadow corrective services minister Adam Hort has criticised the state government for its lack of consultation with Bullsbrook residents, after the Department of Justice signed an $87,000 contract with architects to explore repurposing the Bullsbrook Centre for National Resilience. Click play to hear the discussion. Speaking with 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont, Hort said the […]
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Fighter jets over the Swan: Perth’s epic free air show announcement
The Royal Australian Air Force has announced that the next major air force air show will be in Perth in September 2027. Press PLAY to hear Air Commodore Micka Gray discuss the Perth air show Air Commodore Micka Gray told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that the free show will be based on the Swan […]
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01/10/2026
The Sky’s the limit: Human cannonball stuns crowds at the Perth Royal Show
Having performed across 16 countries and broken six world records, human cannonball David “The Bullet” Smith has brought his high-flying act to the Perth Royal Show, and the crowd loves it. Press PLAY to hear David “The Bullet” Smith discuss his human cannonball act Smith told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that he is continuing […]
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30/09/2026
The great shift: What the Chinese takeover of a popular auto network means for Australia
All 280 mycar Tyre & Auto workshops have been acquired by Chinese-owned Tuhu, the world’s largest mechanics network. Press PLAY to hear Steven Bragg discuss the acquisition of mycar Tyre & Auto Steven Bragg of Pitcher Partners told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont about the pros and cons of Chinese domination in the Australian car […]
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30/09/2026
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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