Twenty-six years after losing her brother, Christian, in a collision involving a fully loaded grain train in the Wheatbelt, Lara Jensen continues her campaign for mandatory train lighting. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Speaking to 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont, she described the progress as “glacially slow”. “Progress is glacially slow when it […]
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Push for special meeting over Lancelin transparency
Four Shire of Gingin councillors have called for a special council meeting amid concerns regarding transparency over serious erosion in Lancelin. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Cr Lincoln Stewart told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that the council “should be as transparent as possible” about a meeting between Minister Jessica Stojkovski and the […]
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09/07/2026
Expert calls for action on sports surface safety after player death
Following the death of a 27-year-old Australian rules footballer, concerns have been raised regarding safety at multipurpose ovals. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Professor Alan Pearce, from the Australian Sports Brain Bank, told 6PR Mornings host Chrissy Morrissy that there are more effective ways to mitigate traumatic brain injuries. “The reality is we […]
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08/07/2026
Pharma giants refuse to slash lifesaving MS drug costs
Two pharmaceutical companies have rejected calls to lower prices for two lifesaving multiple sclerosis medications, potentially costing patients up to $33,000. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Dr Julia Morahan of MS Australia told 6PR Mornings host Chrissy Morrissy that the essential drugs must remain on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme to preserve patient quality […]
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08/07/2026
The Perth Mint: A century of economic power
Established in June 1899, the Perth Mint remains a vital contributor to Western Australia’s lucrative mining economy. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Mint chairman John Van Der Wielen, speaking with 6PR Mornings host Chrissy Morrissy, reaffirmed the organisation’s enduring economic significance to the state. “I watch trends in business over the years of […]
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07/07/2026
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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