ABC journalists and staff around the country are on a 24-hour strike after rejecting a pay deal, forcing the national broadcaster to air BBC content in its place during the action. Click PLAY to hear Simon’s rant. 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont was perplexed by this decision, pointing out that this government-funded entity is well […]
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Police Commissioner calls on public to find weapon in Albany homicide
Homicide Squad detectives are appealing to the public for help after the deaths of two people in Albany. Click PLAY to hear the Commissioner’s fortnightly update. A 69-year-old woman was found dead in her Spencer Park home in early February, and a 50-year-old man known to her, who was found inside with life-threatening injuries, later […]
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24/03/2026
Flying ferries set for Swan River debut by mid-next year
A Perth-based tech company has committed to bringing Electric Hydrofoiling Ferries to the Swan River by mid next year. Click PLAY to hear about the proposal. Kevyn Townley, Spokesperson for Perth-based tech company Enautic Group, explained to 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that the ferries will be focused on the tourism market. He added that […]
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23/03/2026
Dads fend off teen allegedly wielding a knife at popular Perth family beach
Witnesses at Hillary’s Boat Harbour were shocked when a 16-year-old agitated boy allegedly threatened a beachgoer with a knife. Click PLAY to hear about the ordeal. The beachgoer, Alberto, told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont he armed himself with a chair for defence just as four other men intervened to surround the accused. “It got […]
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23/03/2026
Local star Sam Kerr fires Matildas to Asian Cup Final, proud mum cheers her on
Sam Kerr’s mum, Roxanne Kerr, was brimming with pride after watching her inspirational daughter help secure Australia’s spot in the Asian Cup final. Click PLAY to hear from Sam Kerr’s proud mum. Roxanne told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that Sam takes these big challenges in her stride. “She handles it very well, but that’s […]
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18/03/2026
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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