New RAC figures show half of learner driver felt only moderately prepared or even under prepared before sitting their first driving test. Meanwhile professional driving instructors believe 61 percent are taking the test before they’re ready. The RAC’s Anne Still told Gareth Parker on Mornings it’s important not to rush into getting a license.
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If it’s happening in Perth, Gareth Parker has it covered. With all the latest breaking news, best interviews, analysis and opinion, the Morning Program has Perth talking. Gareth is one of WA’s leading journalists, news breakers, commentators and columnists. After 13 years at The West Australian newspaper, the past seven covering WA politics, Gareth brings his razor sharp analysis to 6PR, using his contacts to break news and score the big interviews on all the important issues that matter to the people of Perth. Fearless and fair, Gareth takes on the big talking points to inform and entertain.
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‘It was a badge of honour to cop a knock & get back out there… that’s just stupidity’
The former President of the AFL Players’ Association says there’s still a ways to go to properly protect footballers from concussion. It follows the diagnosis of WA legend Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer with chronic traumatic encephalopathy following his death in Perth last year. Medical experts believe CTE can be caused by repeated knocks to the head. […]
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Concussion bombshell: Polly Farmer diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy
A chronic neurological injury has been found in the brain of a former Australian Rules player, for the first time. Researchers found signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in the brain of West Aussie great Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer after his death last year it’s believed to be caused by repeated concussions. Australian Sports Brain Bank founder […]
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Tony Sage’s cryptocurrency journey comes to an end
After days of revelations which included international lawsuits, fake identities and mystery cryptocurrecy traders, Tony Sage’s journey into the world of London Football Exchange has come to an end. Yesterday Mr Sage spoke with Karl Langdon and Paul Hasleby on 6PR’s Sports Day and outlined the chronology of meeting the men behind LFE, his discussions […]
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Plan to play AFL games at Eagles nest ruffles feathers
The West Coast Eagles appear to have flown into a stoush with the local council over their training ground and whether the club is entitled to host matches there. The Town of Victoria Park is seeking legal advice over tomorrow night’s AFL pre-season clash with Essendon at Lathlain Park. Mayor Karen Vernon told Gareth Parker […]
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26/02/2020
New RAC figures show half of learner driver felt only moderately prepared or even under prepared before sitting their first driving test. Meanwhile professional driving instructors believe 61 percent are taking the test before they’re ready. The RAC’s Anne Still told Gareth Parker on Mornings it’s important not to rush into getting a license.
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‘It was a badge of honour to cop a knock & get back out there… that’s just stupidity’
The former President of the AFL Players’ Association says there’s still a ways to go to properly protect footballers from concussion. It follows the diagnosis of WA legend Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer with chronic traumatic encephalopathy following his death in Perth last year. Medical experts believe CTE can be caused by repeated knocks to the head. […]
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15 hours ago
Concussion bombshell: Polly Farmer diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy
A chronic neurological injury has been found in the brain of a former Australian Rules player, for the first time. Researchers found signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in the brain of West Aussie great Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer after his death last year it’s believed to be caused by repeated concussions. Australian Sports Brain Bank founder […]
Gareth Parker
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15 hours ago
Tony Sage’s cryptocurrency journey comes to an end
After days of revelations which included international lawsuits, fake identities and mystery cryptocurrecy traders, Tony Sage’s journey into the world of London Football Exchange has come to an end. Yesterday Mr Sage spoke with Karl Langdon and Paul Hasleby on 6PR’s Sports Day and outlined the chronology of meeting the men behind LFE, his discussions […]
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26/02/2020
Plan to play AFL games at Eagles nest ruffles feathers
The West Coast Eagles appear to have flown into a stoush with the local council over their training ground and whether the club is entitled to host matches there. The Town of Victoria Park is seeking legal advice over tomorrow night’s AFL pre-season clash with Essendon at Lathlain Park. Mayor Karen Vernon told Gareth Parker […]
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26/02/2020
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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