Despite successfully running since 2011, the State Government has quietly cut KidsSport vouchers from $500 to $300. Click PLAY to hear about the program changes. Teresa Newton, NRL WA volunteer of the year, conveyed to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that families relying on this programme are already facing hardships. “The purse strings are getting […]
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Tenants afraid to report home issues as the rental crisis worsens
A troubling new report indicates that renters feel so insecure in their living situations that 70% of tenants are hesitant to report essential repairs. Click PLAY to hear more concerning results. Cassandra Goldie AO, ACOSS CEO, informed Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that renters are afraid of repercussions like rent hikes, eviction, or non-renewal of […]
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23/06/2025
Minjee Lee’s coach reveals the star was tentative before clinching her third major
Minjee Lee has secured her third major championship, achieving a three-shot victory at the PGA Champs in Texas. Click PLAY to hear the coaches review. Richie Smith, Minjee Lee’s coach, explained to Perth Today’s host Simon Beaumont that she was noticeably nervous on the front nine. “We’d very much decided that we were going to […]
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23/06/2025
The cost of junior sports forcing families to the sidelines
The soaring cost of junior sports is placing immense pressure on family budgets, leading some families to regrettably withdraw their children. Click PLAY to hear the cost of junior sport. Amanda Derbyshire, Programme Director of KIDDO, told Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that this financial burden serves as yet another hurdle preventing children from participating […]
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20/06/2025
Raising the 10c Containers for Change scheme vital for WA to hit recycling target
Recycling advocates are campaigning for a higher return on the 10c container deposit scheme. Click PLAY to hear about the proposed changes. Suzanne Tombourou from the Australian Council of Recycling explains to Perth Today’s Simon Beaumont that WA’s recycling target of 85% has not been reached, and an increase could bridge that gap. “Western Australia […]
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20/06/2025
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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