Nine Entertainment has been forced to pull its print editions of The Australian Financial Review from Western Australia after billionaire Kerry Stokes’ Seven West Media demanded a new contract that doubled the cost of printing. Gary Adshead talks to the Australian Financial Review‘s Editor-in-Chief Michael Stutchbury about what this means for the 70-year-old publication. Press PLAY […]
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Education Department defends teen knife attackers’ alleged lack of supervision
Gary Adshead has put the WA Department of Education Director General to task for the apparent lack of supervision of the allegedly radicalised 16-year-old involved in last week’s fatal police incident. Lisa Rodgers defended the role of the DoE, police and the involved school, saying due process was taken when the boy’s parents raised concerns […]
‘We just want what we were promised’: Tom Price locals furious over hospital delay
Roger Cook – then holding the State Health portfolio – announced the groundbreaking of a new, “state-of-the-art” hospital for Tom Price in parliament three years ago. The Shire of Ashburton say they have heard “nothing” from the now-Premier or Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson since. Press PLAY to hear the full story Shire of Ashburton President […]
China accused of crossing the line in latest ‘unprofessional’ military incident
A Chinese fighter jet dropped flares in front of an Australian Navy helicopter in international waters, in an incident Defence Minister Richard Marles has condemned as unprofessional and unacceptable. Channel Nine’s National Affairs Editor Andrew Probyn told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings it wasn’t a drawn-out incident, but it doesn’t take long for similar confrontations […]
‘Can’t believe I’m connected to this’: tragic tale behind brothers’ Mexico death
Randy Dible met Callum Robinson mere weeks before he and his brother Jake were reported missing in Baja California after he bought one of his photos. The renowned American surf photographer explained to Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings he had told the brothers of his favourite surf spot on the peninsula, and was very nearly […]
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 […]
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.
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.
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson joined Gareth in studio to discuss ammonium nitrate, GTG passes, the border and a stash of guns found on a northern suburbs property.