Nationals have announced they will not be re-entering a coalition agreement with the Liberal Party. Click PLAY to hear about the historic decision. Zac Da Silva, Federal Politics Reporter, explained to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that nuclear power, supermarket divestiture powers, the Regional Australia Future Fund, and phone service coverage seem to be the […]
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Has ‘Red Plate One Mate’ made a difference in WA?
Simon Beaumont wants to know if the public believes Tom’s Law — ‘Red Plate One Mate’ — is working. Click PLAY to hear Samantha Saffioti’s full statement below. The rule limits red P-plate drivers to carrying only one passenger. Tom’s mum, Samantha Saffioti, who campaigned for the change after her son lost his life in […]
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Amateur meteorite hunter uncovers WA’s mysterious Mother’s Day fireball
A two-hour drive and a search through dense bush led an amateur meteorite hunter to discover the impact zone of a meteorite that entered the WA atmosphere on Mother’s Day. Click PLAY to hear about the discovery. Marcus Scott, Ravensthorpe police officer, is the amateur meteorite hunter and explains to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont […]
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19/05/2025
Selwood twins’ passing brings men’s mental health into focus
The AFL world and West Coast Eagles family have been rocked by the tragic loss of the Selwood twins. Will Schofield’s life has been intertwined with the Selwoods since playing his first game with Adam Selwood in 2007. Click PLAY to hear Will Schofield discuss his mate. Perth Today host Simon Beaumont chats to Will […]
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19/05/2025
Western Australian government urged to apologise to victims of pelvic mesh implants
There are calls for the state government to issue a formal apology to Western Australian women left in severe pain by pelvic mesh implants. It comes after the South Australian government apologised to South Australian women following a lengthy class action. Anaya Watts, had the procedure done 15 years ago and is still in severe […]
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16/05/2025
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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