The WA Police Union is backing Commissioner Chris Dawson’s decision to force workers to wear a face mask if they’ve not received a COVID-19 vaccination. Acting Police Union president Mick Kelly said a small number of members have raised concerns about the new rule, with some citing religious reasons. “Those members that are choosing not […]
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If it’s happening in Perth, you’ll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Gareth Parker.
Wake up each weekday with 6PR Breakfast for the very latest breaking news, opinions, interviews, weather, sport, finance, entertainment – and, of course, your calls.
Gareth is an award-winning journalist who takes over Breakfast in 2021 after a successful four-year, agenda-setting run on Mornings.
6PR listeners were the first to hear Gareth break dozens of stories, including the bizarre attempted sale of Perth Glory to crypto-currency scammers.
He was nominated for a Walkley award after revealing BHP had been systematically underpaying its mining royalties to the state government for years.
Gareth started his career in newspapers, working at The West Australian for 13 years covering state politics, local government and three years as the paper’s Melbourne correspondent.
Gareth is married to Elizabeth and they are the proud parents to son Henry and black labrador Charlie.
The iconic Rumour File after 7am gives listeners the chance to anonymously spill the beans and break the news, and also win weekly prizes, plus the annual grand prize.
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Legendary presenter Brian Henderson dies, aged 89
Australian TV broadcasting legend Brian Henderson has died, aged 89, after a long battle with cancer. He was the country’s longest serving news presenter hosting Nine News Sydney from 1957 until his retirement in 2002. Henderson also hosted the live music program Bandstand and won a Gold Logie in 1968. Entertainment guru Peter Ford said […]
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Luke Ryan: Why finals are not the ‘be-all and end-all’ for the Dockers
The Fremantle Dockers are set to regain Alex Pearce for this weekend’s clash with Brisbane. Luke Ryan told Gareth Parker the defender is tracking well. “I think he will train today, and put his hand up.” However, he said it’s unlikely teammate Brennan Cox will play again this season. The club hasn’t ruled out a […]
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Qantas flights cancelled after airport declared an exposure sites
Eight Qantas regional flights have been cancelled this morning, because staff members have been forced into isolation. The airline said seven Qantas Link and another Qantas Flight have been cancelled, after the airport was declared an exposure site following yesterday’s COVID-19 scare. 6PR News reporter Julian Douglas is at the airport and told Gareth Parker […]
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Why Australia’s Peter Bol has been dining alone at the Olympic village
West Australian runner Peter Bol will be out to create history tonight when he represents Australia in the final of the 800 meters in Tokyo. Bol was fastest in his semi-final on Sunday night, setting a new Australian record, and tonight becomes the first Australian in 53 years to contest the final of the event. […]
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04/08/2021
Peter Ford has all the latest and breaking entertainment news daily on 6PR Breakfast just after the 8.30am news. On Wednesday Peter told us celebrities are posting their messages and memories of John Lennon on the 40th anniversary of his death.
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09/12/2020
Australia has a lot of problems ahead of the Test
Award winning sports news breaker, Kim Hagdorn, joins Steve and Baz at 6:55am and 7:45am every weekday on 6PR Breakfast. On Wednesday, Haggers told us there’s a lot of problems within Australian Cricket leading into next week’s test match.
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09/12/2020
Questions over Prince George cartoon
Peter Ford has all the latest and breaking entertainment news daily on 6PR Breakfast just after the 8.30am news. On Tuesday Peter told us about the cartoon that depicts young Prince George.
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08/12/2020
The future is Green
Award winning sports news breaker, Kim Hagdorn, joins Steve and Baz at 6:55am and 7:45am every weekday on 6PR Breakfast. On Tuesday Haggers told us Cameron Green is on his way up in the cricket stakes.
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08/12/2020
Is it OK for Smith to be skipper again?
Award winning sports news breaker, Kim Hagdorn, joins Steve and Baz at 6:55am and 7:45am every weekday on 6PR Breakfast. On Monday Haggers questioned who’s the best Aussie captain for now, Matthew Wade or Steve Smith.
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07/12/2020
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Sideshow alley could look very different at the Perth Royal Show this year, with Australia’s travelling show industry on the brink of collapse due to insurance woes. The remaining two insurers covering public liability have left the Australian market causing carnival businesses to close as policies expire. West Australian Showmen’s Association president Mitchell […]
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25/05/2021
Why the 6PR Rumour File is causing a stir in State Parliament
6PR’s Rumour File has made a splash in State Parliament, and a specific tidbit involving the Premier absolutely was not denied. Click PLAY to hear it unfold in Parliament One Nation MP Robin Scott referred to the rumour from “Mole on the Hill” which claimed the “Premier’s staff had contacted all incoming Labor MPs, demanding […]
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07/05/2021
RUMOUR CONFIRMED | Hollywood A-listers spotted in Perth
Hollywood stars Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen have been spotted in Perth at Crown Towers resort. “Very Nice” alerted The Rumour File to the news on Friday morning. “We sat next to them yesterday morning having breakfast with the family,” he said. “Borat kind of stands out quite a lot.” Click play to hear […]
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16/04/2021
RUMOUR CONFIRMED | Python loose in Perth suburb
A two metre pet snake is on the loose in Atwell after it escaped from it’s enclosure. 6PR were alerted to the slippery situation on the Rumour File, after the snake went missing last week. The snakes owner Jason, who has two pet pythons named Bonnie and Clyde, confirmed the rumour on 6PR Breakfast with […]
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12/03/2021
John Hughes Rumour File winner overcome with emotion
Emotions were running wild when the John Hughes Rumour File winner was announced on 6PR Breakfast. Listener Steve entered the Rumour “Silver Screen Will Be Seen” and his number was drawn as the winner on Friday morning with John Hughes in the 6PR studios to congratulate Steve on winning the Mitsubishi ASX. Steve was overcome […]
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26/06/2020
Australian businesswomen Barb de Corti joined Gareth Parker on Friday for West Aussie Greats. The entrepreneur is the founder and CEO of ENJO and started selling the cleaning products from her Perth home in 1994. “I am OCD diagnosed … my child was an asthmatic and I didn’t realise it back then that my cleaning […]
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23/07/2021
West Aussie Greats | Michele Priolo
Ballajura football great Michele Priolo joined Gareth Parker on Friday for West Aussie Greats. He has been playing at the club for decades and at the age of 60 he still puts on the footy boots. “I mainly play in the forward line, still get a couple of touches, even though people have a go […]
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16/07/2021
West Aussie Greats | Football legend Troy Cook
Australian rules football legend Troy Cook joined Oliver Peterson on Friday for West Aussie Greats. The former Fremantle Docker is now helping young indigenous people with education and employment opportunities through the Wirrpanda Foundation. “We have an open door policy, we never turn anyone away who comes in to engage with our programs.” He said despite […]
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09/07/2021
West Aussie Greats | Graham Edwards
Former politician and RSLWA state president Graham Edwards joined 6PR Breakfast on Friday for West Aussie Greats. The Vietnam War veteran revealed he struggled to listen to The Last Post for many years. “It does bring back memories of fallen mates, and of those who have sacrificed so much over 100 years, giving their lives […]
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02/07/2021
West Aussie Greats | Shelley Taylor-Smith
Australian swimming great Shelley Taylor-Smith joined Gareth Parker on Friday for West Aussie Greats. She spoke about her early memories learning to swim. “I was bloody lousy,” she said. Throughout her school years she suffered from scoliosis and an abnormal curvature of the spine. “I just limped along and went with a big smile … I […]
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25/06/2021
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If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Gareth Parker. Wake up each weekday with 6PR Breakfast for the very latest breaking news, opinions, interviews, weather, sport, finance, entertainment - and, of course, your calls. Gareth is an award-winning journalist who takes over Breakfast in 2021 after a successful four-year, agenda-setting run on Mornings. 6PR listeners were the first to hear Gareth break dozens of stories, including the bizarre attempted sale of Perth Glory to crypto-currency scammers. He was nominated for a Walkley award after revealing BHP had been systematically underpaying its mining royalties to the state government for years. Gareth started his career in newspapers, working at The West Australian for 13 years covering state politics, local government and three years as the paper's Melbourne correspondent. Gareth is married to Elizabeth and they are the proud parents to son Henry and black labrador Charlie. The iconic Rumour File after 7am gives listeners the chance to anonymously spill the beans and break the news, and also win weekly prizes, plus the annual grand prize.
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