An elderly woman has had her car stolen after being seriously assaulted while waiting for a COVID-19 at Royal Perth Hospital on Saturday morning. 69-year-old Kathy had recently returned from the Northern Territory, had already tested negative to COVID once, and was waiting in her car for her day 12 test. She was sitting with […]
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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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Thousands without power across Perth
Thousands of homes are still without power after a scorching night across Perth where temperatures didn’t get below 26 degrees. During the day the mercury hit 40 degrees in the hottest day of the summer so far. The worst affected suburbs are around Marangaroo and Mirrabooka. Executive Manager at Western Power, Sam Barbaro, said a […]
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14 hours ago
Business industry call for incentives for pensioners to return to workforce
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling on greater incentives for pensioners to return to the workforce. CEO Andrew McKellar said the workforce is “screaming out for workers”. “We’ve got one of the most pressing skills shortages that we’ve had facing the Australian economy in two decades,” he said on 6PR Breakfast. “At […]
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14 hours ago
The 2021 John Hughes Rumour File winner revealed!
Shaken not Stirred has won The 2021 John Hughes Rumour File! They take home a KIA Stonic for their rumour that a cinema chain’s online booking system couldn’t handle the demand for the Bond film No Time To Die. “I can’t believe it,” Shaken not Stirred said. “I was that nervous I had my head […]
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08/12/2021
Police say vehicle was allegedly ‘driving in an erratic manner’ in fatal collision on Mitchell Freeway
A man has died after a collision on the Mitchell Freeway near Leederville on Tuesday. A Nissan Patrol was heading south on the Freeway, crossed several lanes and crashed into the back of a truck at around 4pm. The 38-year-old man driving the Nissan died at the scene. Two other passengers were rushed to hospital […]
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08/12/2021
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
Former diplomat Dr Sue Boyd joined Gareth Parker for West Aussie Greats. Dr Boyd was one of the first women in the foreign service, and spent over 30 years in the industry. Dr Boyd was inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame in 2015. Press PLAY to hear Dr Boyd’s story below
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08/10/2021
West Aussie Greats | Alec Coles, WA Museum CEO
This week in West Aussie Greats Gareth Parker talks to Alec Coles, CEO of the Western Australia Museum. Mr Coles came to Western Australia from the United Kingdom to take the position over 11 years ago. In that time he has overseen seven sites, including the recently developed Boola Bardip site, which officially re-opened last year. […]
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01/10/2021
West Aussie Greats | AFL Umpire Brett Rosebury
Veteran AFL umpire Brett Rosebury joined Gareth Parker for West Aussie Greats. He was the first West Australian to umpire an AFL Grand Final and this weekend is his ninth season decider. Press PLAY to hear more about Brett Rosebury’s impressive career:
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24/09/2021
West Aussie Greats | Sharon Wood-Kenney
Inspirational community leader Sharon Wood-Kenney, founder of the Djinda Bridiya foundation and WA Women’s Hall of Fame member, joined Gareth Parker for West Aussie Greats. She reflected on her work in the community, her drive to promote indigenous culture and her passion for footy and the role it can play in bringing people together. Press […]
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10/09/2021
West Aussie Greats | John Hughes
Perth icon and leading auto dealer John Hughes joined Gareth Parker on Friday for West Aussie Greats. The 85-year-old spoke about his childhood and how he came to be one of WA’s leading entrepreneurs. Press PLAY to hear his story
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03/09/2021
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Gareth Parker
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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