Labor has been accused of spreading baseless claims against the Liberal Party and One Nation during their campaign, including allegations involving Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas. Press PLAY to hear Basil Zempilas respond to Labor’s claims 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont questioned Zempilas on Labor’s recent claims, including allegations that the Liberal leader shut down the […]
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Kwinana’s $40b boom: Can local infrastructure keep pace?
Forty billion dollars worth of projects are committed in the City of Kwinana, placing significant strain on local infrastructure and resources. Press PLAY to hear David Harrison discuss the Kwinana infrastructure boom Kwinana Industries Council director David Harrison told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that while it is a great problem to have, it could […]
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11/08/2026
WA Police unveil Australia’s first PC-24 jet, slashing regional travel times
Western Australia Police have unveiled their new Pilatus PC-24, a specialised police aircraft. Press PLAY to hear Elise Gately discuss the new WA Police jet 6PR reporter Elise Gately told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that the jet will halve travel times – a critical advantage for managing the largest police jurisdiction in Australia. “It’s […]
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11/08/2026
Fishing for change: Why the UK encourages youth, while Western Australia deters them
While Western Australia is gradually restricting children from fishing in metropolitan freshwater lakes, the UK government is taking the opposite approach by actively encouraging families to fish and converting gravel pits into fishing spots. Press PLAY to hear Scott Coghlan discuss teaching children to respect the environment The Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan told 6PR […]
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10/08/2026
Adapting homes for growing families to ease the housing crisis
More Western Australians are choosing to renovate rather than move, with families staying together longer due to high rent and house prices. Press PLAY to hear Matt Bothe discuss adapting homes for growing families Matt Bothe of Five Homes told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that people are planning ahead to accommodate adult children living […]
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10/08/2026
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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