As NAIDOC Week celebrations get underway, the First Nations community is marking “50 Years of Deadly”. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Aunty Freida told 6PR Long Lunch host Tod Johnston that discussions surrounding Aboriginal culture are “improving”. “It’s improving, but very slowly. Fifty years of deadly, the theme this year, is a platform […]

The federal government is investing $5.5 million to crack down on the illicit tobacco trade in Western Australia.  Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Data from the Tobacco Commissioner indicates that 50 to 60 per cent of tobacco products consumed in Australia are illegal, but Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs Julian […]

Established in June 1899, the Perth Mint remains a vital contributor to Western Australia’s lucrative mining economy. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Mint chairman John Van Der Wielen, speaking with 6PR Mornings host Chrissy Morrissy, reaffirmed the organisation’s enduring economic significance to the state. “I watch trends in business over the years of […]

Tourism Central Australia (TCA) is offering free interstate flights to Alice Springs, aiming to reshape perceptions of the outback city. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. 6PR Breakfast hosts Ian Blackley and Mick Colliss asked TCA chief executive Daniel Rochford if there was a catch. “Only a couple things, a couple nights’ accommodation in […]

Vocational education is often viewed as the “poor cousin” of university studies, with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry arguing that an overemphasis on university education has discouraged young people from pursuing trades and vocational training. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Speaking with 6PR Drive host Mark Doran, Andrew McKellar suggested that […]

Premier Roger Cook has described today as a “very sad but proud day” following Paul Papalia’s retirement announcement. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Speaking to 6PR Drive host Mark Doran, the Premier acknowledged the “challenge” of Papalia’s ministerial portfolios while praising his accomplishments.   “He’s done a great job in that space (corrective […]