WA Wildlife is reporting an escalating number of magpies dying from an unidentified neurological syndrome, with over 900 magpies reported in the last four months. WA Wildlife CEO Dean Huxley spoke to Jamie Burnett about the symptoms and the urgency to identify the issue. “We’ve just received a whole bunch of tests back in the […]


6PR Weekends is the show for everything you need to know to get you through your weekend in Perth, including Gardening with Darren Seinor, Life & Technology with Charlie Brown and all your latest sports news and views with Brad Hardie and Steve Butler.
Join Jamie Burnett and special guests for a variety of different segments and interviews.
Dan Sultan on life, kids and new music
With another ARIA added to his plethora of awards, Aussie musician Dan Sultan is back with new music and he’s coming out west. Dan Sultan shared with Jamie Burnett on 6PR Weekends he’s looking forward to bringing his family to WA. “It’s a beautiful part of the world… I’ve always had a lot of support […]
From Princes to Perth: Paul Wilson indulges Wildflower patrons with stunning new menu
From the suburbs of Sydney to cooking for the crown Prince, renowned chef Paul Wilson has just released his first full menu at Wildflower. Wilson explained that it was his first time in Perth, after working in the Middle East for the royal family. “I was about to head home… and as I got on […]
Lions take crowns as kings of the AFL
For the first time in 21 years, the Brisbane Lions have taken their crowns as the 2024 Grand Final champions. Former Lion Jason Akermanis told Steve Butler and Russell Collett the team played exceptionally well. Press PLAY below to hear the full interview Image via WWOS
‘Utter Mess’: Why WA is not equipped to deal with mass immigration
With calls for faster urban development, there is concern Perth doesn’t have infrastructure such as schools and tradies to keep up. Shadow Immigration Minister Dan Tehan told Rusty Collett on 6PR Weekends WA is not equipped to deal with the current migration rate. “It’s just too many people… it’s unsustainable,” said Mr Tehan. Press PLAY […]
This week the State Government announced a trial of a Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) in the Kimberley, with a similar trial having just begun in the Pilbara. IF you’re in these regions and want to buy take-away alcohol, you’re going to have to show ID, with a scanner alerting the cashier if they can make […]
How to beat those post holiday blues with Gary Martin
Even if you love your job we’re all susceptible to the back-to-work blues. If you’re finding you have a lack of motivation, are struggling to concentrate or finding you’re a little directionless after time off, you’re not alone. In fact, worries about re-entry to the workplace are so genuine it is the very reason some […]
Suburban Focus – The Claremont Speedway
If you’ve been down to the Claremont showgrounds, you might have spotted a bronze plaque on a Limestone Pillar near the oval. Up until 2000, this site was the heart of Perth’s Motoring scene – from sprint cars to Super Sedans and motorcycle race. The Claremont Speedway became almost sacred ground for not just the […]
Turns out a good nights sleep might start in our kitchens!
There are few things more frustrating than getting a bad night’s sleep for no reason. But it turns out a good night’s sleep might actually start in our kitchen and what we’re eating! Researchers have been looking into how nutrition impacts sleep quality and it might even be responsible for disorders such an insomnia, hypersomnia, […]
What is Digital Burglary and how to avoid it happening to you!
You’re probably familiar with adverts and messages from your bank warning you about protecting yourself online. From internet banking to shopping and even stock trading, we do so much online now involving money that we have to be very careful . Digital Burglary has been on the rise especially during the pandemic and it’s not […]
WA Wildlife is reporting an escalating number of magpies dying from an unidentified neurological syndrome, with over 900 magpies reported in the last four months. WA Wildlife CEO Dean Huxley spoke to Jamie Burnett about the symptoms and the urgency to identify the issue. “We’ve just received a whole bunch of tests back in the […]
Dan Sultan on life, kids and new music
With another ARIA added to his plethora of awards, Aussie musician Dan Sultan is back with new music and he’s coming out west. Dan Sultan shared with Jamie Burnett on 6PR Weekends he’s looking forward to bringing his family to WA. “It’s a beautiful part of the world… I’ve always had a lot of support […]
From Princes to Perth: Paul Wilson indulges Wildflower patrons with stunning new menu
From the suburbs of Sydney to cooking for the crown Prince, renowned chef Paul Wilson has just released his first full menu at Wildflower. Wilson explained that it was his first time in Perth, after working in the Middle East for the royal family. “I was about to head home… and as I got on […]
Lions take crowns as kings of the AFL
For the first time in 21 years, the Brisbane Lions have taken their crowns as the 2024 Grand Final champions. Former Lion Jason Akermanis told Steve Butler and Russell Collett the team played exceptionally well. Press PLAY below to hear the full interview Image via WWOS
‘Utter Mess’: Why WA is not equipped to deal with mass immigration
With calls for faster urban development, there is concern Perth doesn’t have infrastructure such as schools and tradies to keep up. Shadow Immigration Minister Dan Tehan told Rusty Collett on 6PR Weekends WA is not equipped to deal with the current migration rate. “It’s just too many people… it’s unsustainable,” said Mr Tehan. Press PLAY […]
Suburban Focus heads to Bassendean with the help of local historian Jennie Carter and ex-Mayor of Bassendean, Bevan Carter.