In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, volunteers have placed Australian flags on the 1946 plaques that commemorate servicemen and women who died during war service. Click PLAY to hear about the Remembrance Day tribute. Ian Petkoff, Chair of the Honour Avenues Group, Kings Park, detailed the effort involved in maintaining the plaques. “It’s a weekly […]
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Vandals cut cables to dolphin monitoring cameras for third time
Vandals have cut the cables to three of the four pole-mounted cameras at Goegrup Lake and Serpentine River, equipment vital for monitoring dolphins in the area’s stranding hotspot. Click PLAY to hear about the dolphins. Jason Menzies of River Guardians explained to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that this is the third such incident. “Someones […]
Perth public hospitals bolstered by St John of God Mt Lawley takeover
The State Government intends to purchase St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital, a move that will transition the private facility into the public sector. Click PLAY to hear from the State Government. Click PLAY to hear from St John of God. Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti told Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that the acquisition […]
State Government pulls pin on $1.6 billion PCEC refurbishment
The State Government has officially abandoned the $1.6 billion refurbishment of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Click PLAY to hear about the decision. In response, Bradley Woods, of AHA WA, told Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that the city requires an improved facility to successfully compete for national and international business. Woods commented, “The […]
Benefits of fostering versus adopting your next pet
Louise Rowe from RSPCA WA introduced Otto, a female dog currently seeking a foster placement. Click PLAY to hear about the foster program. Because the commitment can range from a single afternoon to multiple years, the foster program is highly favoured by FIFO workers and retirees. Speaking to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont, Lou confirmed that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson joined Gareth in studio to discuss ammonium nitrate, GTG passes, the border and a stash of guns found on a northern suburbs property. Â




