Yesterday, the ACCC called for submissions regarding the level of competition in the market for search engine services, raising the question: How do search engines influence your choice of businesses when browsing online? RMIT School of Engineering Mark Gregory joined Julie-anne Sprague to provide insights on the inner workings of search engines. “The ACCC is […]
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.Decarbonisation drive: HECS-style loans could slash household bills
Aggressive expansion of household electrification is becoming the new political frontier of Australia’s decarbonisation push, with a proposal for a HECS-style loan scheme that could slash bills by up to $5000 a year. Rewiring Australia founder and chief scientist Saul Griffith told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons, “The problem is, can we borrow the money to […]
Breakthrough genetic research offers decades-early disease prediction
Doctors may soon be able to accurately predict a patient’s risk of developing common diseases decades before symptoms appear, thanks to groundbreaking genetic research. University of Queensland Associate Professor Loic Yengo joined Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons to discuss how the research will be used to prevent common diseases. “The first step of the research will really […]
‘I can’t believe what a waste it is’: Julie-anne Sprague reacts to Cook’s contentious school payments
The West Australian government has introduced the $103.5 million Student Assistance Payment program, offering up to $250 to households with school-aged children amidst the national cost-of-living crisis. When questioned about whether such direct government payments could lead to higher interest rates, Premier Roger Cook said the targeted nature of the policy should lessen any inflationary […]
From lung specialist to fatherhood pioneer: The backstory of Dr. Bruce Robinson
Founder of the Fathering Project Dr Bruce Robinson was today’s guest on Backstories. Dr. Robinson boasts an illustrious career, earning acclaim across various domains, from expertise in pulmonary medicine to revolutionising fatherhood parenting approaches. Dr Robinson joined d Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons, “The Fathering Project only had two goals; one is to remind dads […]
Hollywood’s stars are in the midst of patting themselves on the back, including some Australian talent. Earlier today entertainment reporter Luke Dennehy has run Lachy and Mick through the predictions and expectations on the big day. Press PLAY to hear the full entertainment report
Flora Way co-founder Elise Murdoch joins Millsy to tell the tale of her business’ very first Valentine’s Day.
Got a New Year’s Resolution? Maybe You Need to Change Your Thinking.
“Self awareness is knowing who we are at the deepest levels, knowing what our values and motivations are.” Listen to Leadership Mentor Karyn Lisignoli chat to Michaela Carr about New Year’s resolutions and self awareness.
Creatures of the Deep
What lives in the deep blue? More specifically what lives in the depths of WA’s South West. The man who knows it all is Esperance film maker and marine researcher Dave Riggs. This season Dave hosted an international film crew this season and one of his cameras captured vision of an oceanic blue far beyond […]
A Community Feast for a Cause
Theresa Youngs-Lachmund helped establish the Vincent Community Kitchen in 2018, a project in the City of Vincent where local businesses can donate ingredients for people to cook and share healthy meals. Listen to Theresa chat to Michaela Carr about building a community while also saving food from landfill.
Mick Colliss chats about what is wrong with the hair dressers and young people!
Mick thinks hair dressers shouldn’t have mirrors and that young peoples drinking habits are strange these days.
A year after his controversial exit from the WA Liberals, Ken Wyatt AM talks to Julie-anne Sprague about how he became such an iconic figure in West Australian politics, and how the landscape has changed. He attributes his success to influences from his childhood, stating, “Your parents influence you, but your teachers also have profound […]
Backstories: Paul Blackburne on watching Perth grow and rising beside it
Paul Blackburne left school wanting to join the United Nations. Instead, he borrowed some cash and got into property; he’s now worth about $680m and is behind numerous Perth luxury apartments across Perth. Julia-anne Sprague talked to the well-known face around town about hard work, success and why he believes Perth trumps other Australian cities. […]
‘Too old’ for the Liberals: Libby Lyons on life, work and defying expectations
As the granddaughter of of former Australian Prime Minister Joseph Lyons and Dame Enid Lyons, Libby Lyons definitely comes form strong political stock. But as she told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons, “I’ve learned that you don’t have to be a politician to make a difference in people’s lives.” A former public servant and advocate for […]
Matthew Pavlich: from AFL to presenting sport to investing in business
He was overlooked in the 1998 draft but former Dockers legend, and Nine News sports presenter, Matthew Pavlich, has become a success story in his own right. He became the first player based in a Western Australian team to reach 300 games. He discussed the loss of his older brother and how it impacted his […]
Perth’s own Rockstar Hypnotist on the long, winding journey to fame
Matt Hale has risen from working the gamut of media positions around Perth to becoming an internationally-recognised performer and hypnotist who is heavily in-demand at fringe festivals around the world. Julie-anne Sprague sat down with Matt in the 6PR studio to discuss his life’s journey, as well as why his work is so rewarding. Press […]
Every Wednesday at 2pm on Afternoons we talk all things property. This week REIWA President Hayden Groves joined the Program. Listen here.