Development applications have been submitted for new ferry terminals at Applecross and Matilda Bay. Click PLAY to hear about the picnic. Megan Bagworth, spokesperson for Safety on Swan, told Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that a community picnic has been arranged to showcase Matilda Bay’s appeal and to illustrate the potential repercussions for the area […]
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Understanding WA’s public holiday shake-up and the implications for small businesses
Western Australia is slated to introduce two new public holidays from 2028, alongside a significant reshuffling of existing public holiday dates. Click PLAY to hear the changes. Daniel Pastorelli, a Member of the Legislative Assembly, informed Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that these changes aim to achieve greater fairness and align Western Australia’s public holiday […]
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8 hours ago
Is Hird on the verge of a Bomber comeback?
With finals fever building, the off-season buzz is already kicking in as clubs strategise their moves for the 2026 AFL season. Click PLAY to hear Jacko’s full footy roundup. Glen Jakovich shared with Perth Today host Russel Collett that big rumours are already flying around the Essendon camp. “There’s a groundswell of support for James […]
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12/09/2025
Urgent calls for action as Aussie kids lead the world in junk food intake
A concerning report reveals that one-third of Australian children are overweight or obese, with the nation’s children also leading the world in ultra-processed food consumption. Click PLAY to hear about the report. Speaking to Perth Live host Russel Collett, Dr Phil Baker from the University of Sydney’s School of Public Health stated that UNICEF is […]
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12/09/2025
Balinese residents face aftermath as deadly floods subside
Deadly floods in Bali have caused a rising death toll. Click PLAY to hear from a Balinese resident. Rivka Arianti, who moved into her apartment near Denpasar three weeks ago, told Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that she awoke to find waters as high as her chest. “The water has been drained from the house […]
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11/09/2025
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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