Premier Roger Cook and Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation Amber-Jade Sanderson have announced a bold target for Western Australia’s renewable energy sector, aiming for 75 per cent on the system by 2031. Press PLAY to hear Amber-Jade Sanderson discuss WA’s new renewable energy goals Sanderson told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that the state is […]
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Orcas off Rottnest: What you need to know on the water
Recent orca sightings off Rottnest and a series of whale carcasses washing up on Perth shores have sparked questions about the surge in marine activity. Press PLAY to hear John Totterdell discuss recent orca sightings off Rottnest 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont spoke with John Totterdell from CETREC WA to discuss the sightings. “With the […]
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26/10/2026
Fremantle locked into prime-time Hawthorn clash for 2027 Gather Round
The 2027 Gather Round fixtures have been released, with Fremantle securing a prime Saturday night blockbuster rematch against Hawthorn, while West Coast will look to break their Gather Round losing streak against Richmond. Press PLAY to hear Paul Hasleby’s full sports report Sports Reporter Paul Hasleby told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that Brisbane was […]
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26/10/2026
Parents fight for primary school diabetes care funding
Parents are campaigning for government funding to help schools manage childhood diabetes, pointing out that under the current system, children over seven are left to manage their own medication at school. Press PLAY to hear Alana Marshall discuss diabetes care funding in primary schools Alana Marshall, organiser of the children’s diabetes petition, told 6PR Mornings […]
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26/10/2026
Stoneville fight continues as Satterley lodges court appeal
The legal battle over the proposed North Stoneville development continues, with Satterley Property Group lodging a Notice of Appeal in the Western Australian courts to challenge the State Administrative Tribunal’s decision. Press PLAY to hear Paige McNeill discuss the court appeal against the North Stoneville development Mundaring Shire president Paige McNeill told 6PR Mornings host […]
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22/10/2026
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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