With the Penguin Island Ferry now closed, visitors are left with unsafe access options, including swimming, paddling, boating, or walking. Click PLAY to hear about the closure. Chad de’Souza, Perth Wildlife Encounters CEO, told Perth Today host Chrissy Morrissy that the island is a major tourism draw, bringing in about 120,000 international visitors every year. “Our […]
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Surf Lifesaving WA urges caution at beaches to avert repeat of last summer’s tragedies
The Christmas season has been marred for two families after two 12-year-old girls were pulled from the water at Trigg Beach last night, with one remaining in a critical condition. Click PLAY to hear the warning. Chris Peck, General Manager at Surf Life Saving Western Australia, spoke to Perth Today host Chrissy Morrissy, stressing that […]
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Rottnest skipper details rescue of four men from capsized boat
Rottnest Fast Ferries rescued four men after their vessel capsized during the return trip from Rottnest Island. Click PLAY to hear the details. Ryan Pullman, the Rottnest Fast Ferries Skipper, recounted to Perth Today host Chrissy Morrissy how he and his crew managed to save the four men, who were clinging to their upturned vessel […]
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23/12/2025
Legislation fast-tracked to protect minors from radicalisation but will it work?
Faced with the statistic that 17 of the 33 people before our courts for terrorism offences in 2025 are minors, the government has been prompted to fast-track legislation targeting adults who seek to influence or radicalise children. Click PLAY to hear how minors are targeted. Dr Josh Roose, Senior Research Fellow at Deakin University and […]
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23/12/2025
Stunning drone footage is your timely reminder to stay alert
Drone photographer shares amazing drone footage to highlight the frequency tiger sharks are swimming in the shallows of Whitfords Dog Beach. Click PLAY to hear about the concerns. Curtis Ramsay, a wildlife photographer and shark enthusiast, explained to Perth Today host Chrissy Morrissy that swimmers should not rely on drone operators for warnings in the […]
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22/12/2025
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 […]
Jane Marwick
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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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