A horror assault in broad daylight at Langley Park has been reported by 6PR listener Adam Curtis. Click PLAY to hear about the horrific assault. The City of Perth Resident explained to 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumot that his ex-wife was seriously assaulted without provocation, and that compounding the trauma, the park’s surveillance cameras that […]
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Sheedy’s tight call: Origin clash to be an ‘elite-level’ battle
As the players and fans roll into Perth for the massive Origin clash, Kevin Sheedy weighs in with his pre-game verdict on the teams for 6PR’s Morning host Simon Beaumont. Click PLAY to hear Sheedy’s take on the upcoming event. Sheedy is confident the showdown will be tight “If the Vics come in thinking they’re feeling pretty good about themselves, […]
Rampant AI cheating in universities sparks fear of a ‘postliterate society’
Lecturers and students have spoken out about the phenomenal level of AI cheating in universities. Click PLAY to hear what students and lecturers have witnessed. Journalist Ros Thomas interviewed a number of students and academics and explained to 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that students have become experts at cheating and universities are way behind […]
Police Commissioner confirms heavily armed police patrols are the new normal in WA
Police Commissioner Col Blanch has explained his decision to deploy armed patrols in areas with heightened crime or large crowds such as suburban shopping centres. Click PLAY to hear the Police Commissioner discuss other key issues. Speaking to 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont, he clarified the move follows the Bondi shooting and is explicitly for the […]
Not as safe as it used to be’: Senator weighs in on armed WA police patrols
Residents were left surprised after seeing WA police carrying weapons while patrolling a suburban shopping centre over the weekend. Click PLAY to hear from the Senator. 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont put the question to Senator Jonno Duniam, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs, asking if this represents WA’s new normal. The Senator explained: “Law enforcement […]
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 […]
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.
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.
“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 […]
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 […]
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.




