WA Premier Mark McGowan stands by his decision to back a fireworks display for Australia Day. The medical community here and interstate agree a closed border with Omicron in the community makes no sense if large-scale events like the Skyworks can continue. The Premier’s comments came at a press conference where he announced another 24 […]

Thousands of people have gathered in Perth’s CBD for the annual Invasion Day rally. Those who attended were calling for the date of Australia Day to be changed out of respect for Aboriginal People. 6PR and Nine News reporter Louise Rennie was at the rally, and joined Mark Gibson on Perth LIVE. Press PLAY to […]

After a marathon voting process that began on Millsy at Midday as the program ticked into 2022, the people have spoken and named Radio 6PR’s ‘Greatest Australian of All Time’. The competition has been promoted for the past few weeks on the program, with listeners voting for one of two of the 16 finalists each […]

Transperth has added extra train services to accommodate the expected big crowds for tonight’s SkyWorks display along the foreshore. Public Transport Authority spokesperson David Hynes said Australia Day was the biggest single day for public transport use on the network and urged everyone using it to “do the right thing”. “You’ve got to wear a […]

A Perth distillery is warning consumers will soon be paying more for spirits after the Federal government increased the excise applied to the alcohol by 2.1 per cent. Alasdair Malloch from Whipper Snapper Distillery told Mark Gibson on Perth LIVE, it is the fourth increase in two years. Press PLAY to hear Mr Malloch explain […]

Gareth Parker asked listeners and guests on his 6PR Breakfast show for their ultimate BBQ song for Australia Day. He has compiled a final list based on their selections to commemorate the day. There are some obvious tunes on the playlist, with some left-field selections too. ULTIMATE AUSTRALIA DAY BBQ PLAYLIST: Gangajang – Sounds of […]