City of Stirling has requested that the charity bins at North Beach be removed due to the eye-sore state the bins are left in. Click PLAY to hear about the decision. Tony Krsticevic, City of Stirling Councillor, explains to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that the city isn’t walking away from the concept; they are […]
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Fremantle Chamber urges community support ahead of bridge closure
Fremantle’s new traffic bridge construction is set to begin in mid February, raising concerns among local businesses that the works will cause a “traffic apocalypse” and put strain on them. Click PLAY to hear about the disruption. Chrissie Maus, CEO Fremantle Chamber of Commerce, told Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that measures have been taken […]
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Protect your postie this festive season as dog attacks continue to rise
WA has recorded 188 dog-related incidents in the past 6 months, including lacerations, bites and being knocked off their vehicle. Click PLAY to hear how you can help. Shane Murphy Secretary of Communication Workers Union explained to Perth Today that the mental scars are seeing some posties unable to return to the job and they […]
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26/11/2025
Local councils advocate; volunteers require greater support before summer hits
Summer is predicted to hit hard, and councils in the peri-urban areas of Perth are relying on hundreds of volunteers to keep their community safe from bushfires. Click PLAY to hear about the volunteers. Rob Coales, President of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, explains to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that despite the state investing […]
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26/11/2025
Banksia Hill act of defiance: Are we failing our children?
Recent disruptive behaviour at Banksia Hill, which saw a handful of detainees aged between 12 and 17 throw debris from the roof at custodial officers, has reignited the debate over youth detention policy. Click PLAY to hear the Commissioner for Children’s point of view. Speaking to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont, WA Commissioner for Children […]
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25/11/2025
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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