Morawa is facing a crisis as hundreds of thousands of mice from surrounding paddocks spill into local homes, prompting farmers to criticise the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s slow response. Press PLAY to hear Karen Chappel discuss the Morawa mouse plague Karen Chappel, who serves as both a farmer and shire president of Morawa, […]
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Cleaning up the sector: New powers and scrutiny expose hidden local council issues after ‘shocker of a year’
Minister for Local Government Hannah Beazley has issued a firm warning: “poor behaviour” by councils is no longer tolerated. Press PLAY to hear Hannah Beazley discuss the local council cleanup Beazley told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that greater scrutiny and stronger new powers have led to increased transparency and accountability in the sector. She […]
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14/05/2026
Year 5 boys’ selfless clean-up sparks viral wave of positivity
A feel-good social media story featuring Year 5 boys Darcy and his mate has earned them unexpected attention for all the right reasons. Press PLAY to hear about the boys’ good deed The two Perth boys took action when they noticed a wheelie bin had fallen and the resulting rubbish was causing issues on the road. Darcy’s […]
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11/05/2026
$2 million for ‘cookie cutter’ designs to fast-track housing approvals
The state government has committed $2 million to develop eight ‘cookie cutter’ house designs aimed at speeding up housing construction. Press PLAY to hear Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti discuss the new housing initiative plus other state government issues. Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont about the initiative. “Because they’ve been done […]
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11/05/2026
‘An easy one for the opposition’: Gary Adshead on why the racetrack could cost Labor the election
Business News senior journalist Gary Adshead questioned the Cook government’s financial responsibility, noting that despite the government being flush with money thanks to GST and royalties, state debt is still forecast to peak at $44.6 billion in 2028-29. Press PLAY to hear Gary Adshead discuss the budget Adshead told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that […]
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08/05/2026
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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