Reports indicate a growing number of parents are bypassing prescriptions to buy melatonin for their children online. Click PLAY to hear the concerns. Dr Michael Page, AMA WA President, explained to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that overseas melatonin purchased online is illegal and not regulated by Australia. “If your buying it online from overseas […]
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Jako slams an article criticising players, calling it a disgraceful piece of journalism
Jako has expressed his disgust over a recent article in a Perth newspaper titled ‘The five most overrated stars in the AFL’. . Click PLAY to hear Jako’s strong thoughts. Speaking with Perth Today host Simon Beaumont, Glen Jakovich didn’t hold back in his criticism, labelling the article as both callous and garbage. “This has […]
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13/06/2025
Despite strong opposition, the Burswood racetrack proposal is advancing, causing concern among residents
Locals worry that the Burswood racetrack project is advancing, and the public forums will fail to genuinely consider their concerns. Click PLAY to hear about the public forum. Sue Quinn, Save Burswood Park Alliance Co-Chair, explained to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that locals have not been afforded the consultation process they were promised and […]
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12/06/2025
Environmental toll of sewage spill remains a worry as WaterCorp presses on with repairs
Perth’s Southern suburbs continue to grapple with a sewage spillage, resulting in damaged houses and contaminated waterways. Click PLAY to hear the current situation. Hannah Fitzhardinge, Mayor of the City of Fremantle, informed Perth Today Host Simon Beaumont that the clean-up phase has not yet begun, as efforts are still focused on containment. “We’re not […]
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11/06/2025
Simon scrutinizes the legitimacy of Perth’s 7-day fuel cycle
Perth is the only Australian city to implement 7-day fuel cycles, often experiencing significant price surges from one day to the next. Click PLAY to hear the insights. Perth Today host Simon Beaumont spoke with Steve Moir, CEO of the Motor Trades Association WA, to delve into these inconsistencies and assess the effectiveness of the […]
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11/06/2025
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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