A 250 to 300 kilogram bull seal has been filmed feeding under a bridge in the Swan River. Press PLAY to hear Dave McDonald discuss the thriving wildlife in the Swan River 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont asked Wild West Charters owner Dave McDonald if he thinks the river is healthy enough for the seal. […]
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One last ride: 82-year-old charity cyclist dies hours after completing 5290km trek with grandson
Bob Montgomery and his grandson took on the inspiring challenge of riding over 5000 kilometres across Australia to raise money for MND. Sadly, hours after completing the ride, the 82-year-old suffered a medical episode and died. Press PLAY to hear Mark Levy and Simon Beaumont pay tribute to Bob Montgomery 2GB Mornings host Mark Levy […]
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04/08/2026
Significant pay rise sees WA police assistant commissioner salaries exceed $300,000
Western Australian police assistant commissioners have received a significant pay rise following a remuneration review. Press PLAY to hear Simone Taplin discuss the pay rise for police assistant commissioners This 19.75 per cent increase brings their total pay rise to more than 28 per cent since 2024. Western Australian Police Union president Simone Taplin told […]
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04/08/2026
Amidst WA’s road fatality crisis, a reckless motorbike rider leaves Simon Beaumont stunned
6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont watched in disbelief as a reckless motorcyclist rode dangerously through the heart of Rockingham on a Saturday lunchtime, reportedly on one of the most powerful bikes legally available in Australia. Press PLAY to hear Simon Beaumont and Quinton Flatman discuss the reckless rider Metropolitan Region Commander Quinton Flatman told Beaumont […]
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03/08/2026
Cape Le Grand National Park bins removed: New ‘leave no trace’ policy sparks debate
Rubbish bins have been removed from Cape Le Grand National Park, with visitors now advised to “leave no trace” by taking all their litter home. Press PLAY to hear Dr Meg Shaw discuss the bin removal at Cape Le Grand National Park Behavioural scientist Dr Meg Shaw told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that while […]
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31/07/2026
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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