With the Secret Harbour by-election looming, Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that he questioned the prime minister’s decision to avoid the electorate during his recent trip to Perth. Press PLAY to hear Basil Zempilas discuss the prime minister’s Secret Harbour snub Zempilas highlighted a strong sense of negativity towards Anthony […]
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WA cracks down: Character references banned in court sentencing
Western Australia has moved to ban character references during sentencing, a change prompted by the recent Western Power scandal. Press PLAY to hear Alison Evans discuss the ban on character references Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing chief executive Dr Alison Evans told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that the incident – in which Western […]
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25/08/2026
WA surfing icon Mark Lane: A legacy of sport and kindness
6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont led a tribute to Western Australian surfing icon Mark Lane, who died over the weekend, leaving the surfing community in mourning. Press PLAY to hear Adrian Sheppard pay tribute to the late Mark Lane Beaumont spoke with Adrian Sheppard – a close friend of Lane’s and member of the Albany […]
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24/08/2026
All-Australian selection rejigged following Sydney suspensions
The All-Australian squad is set to be announced on Monday following the last home-and-away round. Press PLAY to hear Glen Jakovich discuss the All-Australian selection and Brownlow eligibility Glen Jakovich told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that some rejigging was required after five Sydney players were suspended for the remainder of the 2026 AFL season, […]
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21/08/2026
Contamination concerns: ‘Bin juice’ build-up threatens Perth aquifer
A total of 167 Olympic pools of bin juice from Perth’s Tamala Park Waste Management Facility are seeping into the ground, potentially contaminating the groundwater. Press PLAY to hear Ian Wright discuss the Perth aquifer contamination concerns Western Sydney University School of Science associate professor Ian Wright told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that there […]
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20/08/2026
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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