Point Moore Lighthouse in Geraldton is under threat from coastal erosion. Click PLAY to hear about the coastline. Victor Tanti, a former Councillor and Point Moore resident, told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that saving the 1878-built lighthouse is financially beyond the city. He said, “In the end, if the erosion continues, it’ll be up […]
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Following terror charges, Premier urges WA to unite against racist hatred
In a WA first, charges for a terrorist act have been laid on an individual following the alleged attempted Invasion Day bombing in Perth’s CBD. Click PLAY to hear about the arrest. Premier Roger Cook credited the community’s vigilance for the quick arrest, reiterating the immense devastation the bomb could have caused. He told 6PR […]
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06/02/2026
RAC refusal leaves woman and dogs stranded in extreme heat
Stranded 20km out of Southern Cross for hours in extreme heat, Rhyl Ballantyne and her beloved dogs were refused pickup by an RAC contractor because of a no-dogs policy. Click PLAY to hear Rhyl’s story. Rhyl shared her story on 6PR Mornings with Simon Beaumont to warn other drivers and to thank Max Collins, who […]
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05/02/2026
Warning changes to the Capital Gains Tax discount could backfire
Labor is considering changes to the Capital Gains Tax discount, hoping to improve the budget and increase housing supply for first home buyers. Click PLAY to hear the concerns. However, Jason Featherby from Leeuwin Wealth told 6PR Mornings with Simon Beaumont that he is unconvinced the move will be effective: “There’ll be less turnover in […]
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05/02/2026
Caretaker search begins for bizarre, beautiful Cocos Keeling Islands
Oceania House, a heritage-listed hotel built 130 years ago on the unique Cocos Keeling Islands, is searching for a caretaker. Click PLAY to hear about the position. Property Director Seyfi Seyit explained to 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that the successful candidate would look after the hotel, which sits 25m from the beach. “You’ve gotta […]
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04/02/2026
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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