Western Australia Police are responding to reports of a man with an alleged firearm at Pinjarra, south of Perth. Press PLAY to hear the latest details A spokesperson says significant police resources have been deployed to the area, and anyone in the area has been urged to follow the advice of the police. More to […]
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Expert reveals the ‘ultimate test’ behind Albanese’s proposed hate speech legislation
Parliament has been recalled early in a bid to pass the Albanese government’s proposed hate speech and gun legislation. Press PLAY to hear the details Nine News federal political editor Charles Croucher told 6PR Perth Today the government has tried to ensure the legislation is “as watertight as possible” in case it faces the “ultimate test”. […]
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New survey reveals impact of extreme heat on Australians
There are growing concerns for the well-being and health of Australians, with extreme heat becoming more common as temperatures continue to rise. Press PLAY to hear what impact it’s having Emma Baker, executive director at the national advocacy organisation Sweltering Cities, says a survey has found that extreme heat is causing Australians to get sick. […]
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12/01/2026
‘Alarming’: Calls grow for WA to follow other states lead in combatting illicit tobacco
New figures have revealed inspections of stores suspected of selling illicit tobacco have dropped as the Cook government has defended the delay in giving Western Australia Police greater powers to deal with illicit tobacco. Press PLAY to hear how many inspections were carried out CEO of the Australian Council on Smoking and Health Laura Hunter […]
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12/01/2026
Shadow Health Minister criticises Labor amid concerning health survey
Shadow Health Minister, Libby Mettam, has criticised the state government over the results of a survey run by WA Health. Press PLAY to hear the health trend she finds most concerning The survey found West Australians are eating more fast food, and general health has declined in the last decade. And Ms Mettam has told […]
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08/01/2026
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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