According to City of Perth Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds, the City is continuing to state that CEO Michelle Reynolds is “on leave”, a limited comment necessary to ensure “protection and fair process for all parties” Press PLAY to hear the Lord Mayor discuss the city’s conduct briefing The Lord Mayor told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont […]
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Student safety concern closes critical Cottesloe Primary footbridge after video shows dangerous swaying
A pedestrian bridge over Stirling Highway near Cottesloe Primary School was shut down after a video showing the structure swaying significantly emerged. Press PLAY to hear about the bridge closure Member for Cottesloe Sandra Brewer told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont she is very concerned, noting that a large number of students use the bridge […]
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9 hours ago
Western Australia’s new watchdog: Inspector Tony Brown demands ‘high standard’ of conduct from local government
Local government inspector Tony Brown has refused to clarify whether City of Perth chief executive Michelle Reynolds was suspended, maintaining the city’s official line after the council was put on formal notice. Press PLAY to hear Tony Brown discuss local government conduct Brown told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont he had issued a clear warning. […]
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21/05/2026
Perth’s traffic warden shortage: Why authorities must ‘think outside the box’ to protect school crossings
The alleged assault of an 87-year-old traffic warden by an 18-year-old at Rossmoyne Primary School highlights a key reason behind the traffic guard shortage. Press PLAY to hear Ruth Butterfield discuss the traffic warden shortage City of Armadale Mayor Ruth Butterfield told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that several factors contribute to the scarcity, including […]
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20/05/2026
Police and Northbridge venues ‘on the same page’ to crack down on troublemakers
Last week, on 6PR Drive, a Northbridge venue owner and councillor spearheaded a push for improved communication between the licensing authority and venues in relation to Protected Entertainment Precincts laws, aiming to ensure venues have the necessary, up-to-date information on people who have been banned, to prevent their entry. Press PLAY to hear acting Commissioner […]
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19/05/2026
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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