A 20-year-old electrical engineering student has created the MedClock, a smart device designed to assist older Australians and their families. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Speaking to Chrissy Morrissy on 6PR Weekends, Kai Gould explained that his grandfather served as the inspiration for the invention, which sends notifications to family members when medication […]
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Ditch the push mower: Why robots are ruling the lawn
Robotic lawnmowers are dominating the gardening market, with Australians increasingly buying into the technology over the past decade. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Speaking to 6PR Gardening hosts Chrissy Morrissy and Darren Seinor, Beacon Equipment owner Paul Beacon noted that the market is “accepting the change”. “The robotic lawnmowers over the past five […]
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Advocate: Swap seniors’ parking for disability bays
A leading community advocate has voiced support for prioritising disability parking over seniors’ bays. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Speaking with 6PR Weekends host Chrissy Morrissy, Suresh Rajan said he would like older Australians to be encouraged to maintain their mobility. “I would much rather councils, like the City of Stirling that has […]
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21/06/2026
Mould Mystery: Is that food safe to eat?
Following complaints regarding mould in select chocolate blocks, Darrell Lea launched a “thorough investigation” which found the issue to be “isolated”. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Dr Karl Kruszelnicki told Chrissy Morrissy on 6PR Weekends that while some mould is harmless, other types can be dangerous. “If it’s a soft porous type substance, […]
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20/06/2026
Why there are calls to ban a widely used herbicide
Parkinson’s Australia is calling for a ban on paraquat, a herbicide linked by some experts to Parkinson’s disease. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Speaking to 6PR Weekends host Chrissy Morrissy, the CEO of Parkinson’s Australia, Olivia Nassaris, expressed hope the government would support the push. “Farmers can’t do this alone, we’re not expecting […]
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17/06/2026
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 […]
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10/01/2021
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 […]
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09/01/2021
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 […]
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09/01/2021
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, […]
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03/01/2021
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 […]
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03/01/2021
A 20-year-old electrical engineering student has created the MedClock, a smart device designed to assist older Australians and their families. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Speaking to Chrissy Morrissy on 6PR Weekends, Kai Gould explained that his grandfather served as the inspiration for the invention, which sends notifications to family members when medication […]
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12 hours ago
Ditch the push mower: Why robots are ruling the lawn
Robotic lawnmowers are dominating the gardening market, with Australians increasingly buying into the technology over the past decade. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Speaking to 6PR Gardening hosts Chrissy Morrissy and Darren Seinor, Beacon Equipment owner Paul Beacon noted that the market is “accepting the change”. “The robotic lawnmowers over the past five […]
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14 hours ago
Advocate: Swap seniors’ parking for disability bays
A leading community advocate has voiced support for prioritising disability parking over seniors’ bays. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Speaking with 6PR Weekends host Chrissy Morrissy, Suresh Rajan said he would like older Australians to be encouraged to maintain their mobility. “I would much rather councils, like the City of Stirling that has […]
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21/06/2026
Mould Mystery: Is that food safe to eat?
Following complaints regarding mould in select chocolate blocks, Darrell Lea launched a “thorough investigation” which found the issue to be “isolated”. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Dr Karl Kruszelnicki told Chrissy Morrissy on 6PR Weekends that while some mould is harmless, other types can be dangerous. “If it’s a soft porous type substance, […]
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20/06/2026
Why there are calls to ban a widely used herbicide
Parkinson’s Australia is calling for a ban on paraquat, a herbicide linked by some experts to Parkinson’s disease. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Speaking to 6PR Weekends host Chrissy Morrissy, the CEO of Parkinson’s Australia, Olivia Nassaris, expressed hope the government would support the push. “Farmers can’t do this alone, we’re not expecting […]
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17/06/2026
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