The introduction of AI cameras has resulted in a constant stream of fines, now totalling over $18,000 and counting, for one listener who holds a medical exemption. Click PLAY to hear about the flaw. The time-consuming process of reversing these fines was raised by 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont with the Department of Transport. Although […]
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27/02/2026
Opposition Leader apologises to Maynard after intimidation accusation
Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas has apologised to Labor MP Michelle Maynard after she suggested she felt intimidated in parliament. Click PLAY to hear about the interaction. The incident occurred when Zempilas allegedly stood over her after Question Time, arguing his point. “That behaviour is not ok in any workplace,” said Michelle Maynard. Basil did issue […]
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26/02/2026
Time’s up: WA Police begin active firearms seizures
WA’s new gun laws transitional period has expired, leading WA Police to deploy officers to retrieve firearms from the 3,000 people who have not complied. Click PLAY to hear the Commissioner’s full wrap-up. Police Commissioner Col Blanch explained to 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that over 60,000 West Australians have successfully transitioned to their new […]
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24/02/2026
Peter Ford warns Sarah Ferguson’s secrets could destroy the Royal family
The already scandalous accusations involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are set to escalate, according to entertainment reporter Peter Ford. Click PLAY to hear about the scandal. He told the 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that if Sarah Ferguson betrays her ex-husband, Mountbatten-Windsor may, in turn, reveal information about the King’s prior knowledge. “Already there’s stuff is coming […]
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23/02/2026
‘The Football Budget’ faces final siren as clubs fail to foot the bill
The Football Budget‘s publication is now in doubt after funding for the essential game-day guide was pulled, leaving clubs unable to cover the cost. Click PLAY to hear about the funding issue. Sean Cowan, a Member of the WA Football Commission’s Heritage Committee, told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that this represents a significant loss […]
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23/02/2026
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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