Perth’s house prices, reaching a median of $1.18 million after a 5.7 per cent rise in the March quarter, are now experiencing the longest uninterrupted growth streak since 2000-07. Press PLAY to hear about future growth Momentum Wealth managing director Damian Collins told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that despite prices hitting the affordability barrier […]
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La Capannina forced to close: Owner slams City of Stirling for ‘unfair’ lease termination
La Capannina Restaurant in Scarborough has alleged the City of Stirling has had their lease “unfairly terminated” and has been forced to close. Press PLAY to hear Karri Li discuss the restaurant’s sudden closure Karri Li, the owner of the popular restaurant overlooking the Scarborough pool, told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that she was […]
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29/04/2026
Big regional cities are ‘essential’ to WA’s renewable energy future, says Cook
Premier Roger Cook discussed the Seven Cities pre-budget announcement with 6PR Drive host Russel Collett, detailing the state plan to invest $692 million in regional housing across Broome, Port Hedland, Karratha, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Bunbury and Albany. Press PLAY to hear Premier Roger Cook discuss the regional investment plan The Premier emphasised the importance of the […]
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29/04/2026
Big investment: Premier’s $692 million pre-budget plan targets regional housing issues
The government announced a pre-budget promise to spend $692 million on regional housing across Broome, Port Hedland, Karratha, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Bunbury and Albany. Press PLAY to hear more about the announcement 6PR’s Jamie Smith, reporting from the announcement, told Mornings host Simon Beaumont that the housing is specifically earmarked for frontline service workers, including teachers, […]
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28/04/2026
Twiggy pushes to cap diesel tax handouts that deliver ‘excessive benefits’ to large mining companies
Fortescue has broken ranks by placing a compassionate plea in mainstream media, urging the government to cap the $3 billion diesel tax handout that benefits 18 of the largest mining companies. Press PLAY to hear about the diesel rebates Tom Zaunmayer, Business News, told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that this rogue move is par […]
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28/04/2026
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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