A hobby drone photographer captured a unique moment at Whitfords Beach as a pod of dolphins herded a tiger shark away from the shore. Click PLAY to hear about the footage. Photographer Andrew Ward explained to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that he had been hoping to capture both species in a single shot but never expected the […]
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Civilian gun ownership at record high despite majority support for stricter laws
Civilian gun ownership has reached a record high of 4 million nationwide, up 25% since 1996, despite statistics showing overwhelming public demand for stricter control. Click PLAY to hear WA’s statistics. Commenting on the situation, Rod Campbell, Research Director of The Australia Institute, told Perth Today host Simon Beaumont:. “If any silver lining can come […]
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Top cop suggests WA’s firearm laws could have stopped Bondi killers
WA Police have launched Operation Dalewood to support NSW authorities and increase police presence at places of worship, events, and schools. Click PLAY to hear from the Police Commissioner. WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch told Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that while the investigation is unfolding, early indications suggest elements of WA’s strong Firearm Act […]
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15/12/2025
Love over hate: Wayside Chapel supports Bondi survivors
The Wayside Chapel in Bondi opened its doors to survivors of the Bondi Shooting, offering a much-needed sanctuary and support to those still in shock. Click PLAY to hear about the survivors. Jon Owen, Pastor and CEO, highlighted the inclusive nature of the response in his conversation with Perth Today host Simon Beaumont. “We have Jewish volunteers, […]
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15/12/2025
AI safety camera results show careless driving plagues Perth streets
In their first active month, AI-enabled safety cameras have recorded a staggering 31,000 infringements, an average of 1,000 a day. Click PLAY to hear about the infringements. Police Minister Reece Whitby explained to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that while the reduced numbers compared to the trial period are encouraging, far too many people are […]
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12/12/2025
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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