Teal independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have launched a new political party called Community Strong Australia. Press PLAY to hear Kate Chaney discuss her decision to remain an independent Kate Chaney, the independent federal member for Curtin, told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont she was asked to join the party but declined, valuing the […]
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‘The Horses’ final lap: Aussie music legend Daryl Braithwaite calls time on live performances
Perth favourite Daryl Braithwaite has announced he will no longer be touring or playing live. Press PLAY to hear Daryl Braithwaite thank his WA fans. The music legend told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that a breathing issue is affecting his vocal cords, and he does not want to deliver anything less than 100 per […]
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24/06/2026
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”: Rev Richard Pengelly urges caution on changing traditions
Bassendean MP Dave Kelly has called for the “reading of the Lord’s Prayer” to be removed from Western Australian Parliament’s convention. Press PLAY to hear Richard Pengelly discuss the Lord’s Prayer in Parliament Former Dean of Perth Anglican Cathedral Richard Pengelly told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that he understands why the discussion has arisen, […]
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23/06/2026
WA Police Union: Retention, not recruitment, is the real crisis
While the successful launch of live facial recognition cameras has led to multiple arrests and proven the value of new technology, there is still pressure for a visible police presence across WA. Press PLAY to hear Simone Taplin discuss the police retention issue Western Australian Police Union President Simone Taplin told 6PR Mornings host Simon […]
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23/06/2026
Combating viral threats: Why bird flu is a new reason to get your flu shot
Experts suggest that the most effective way to help prevent the spread of bird flu in Western Australia is to receive the seasonal influenza vaccination. Click PLAY to hear about the link between bird flu and seasonal influenza To better understand the directive, University of Queensland infectious diseases expert Dr Paul Griffin told 6PR Breakfast […]
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23/06/2026
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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