Since 6PR put a spotlight on the unfair parking infringement process run by the Town of Cambridge, a wave of listeners reached out to Perth Today to share their own experiences. Click PLAY to hear about the decision. In good news, the Town of Cambridge was listening, a special meeting was called, and the council […]
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04/07/2025
Commissioner advocates law change arguing the murder charge for police killings must stand
The WA Police commissioner intends to lobby the Government for stricter legislation regarding offences committed against police officers, particularly concerning the distinction between manslaughter and murder charges. Hear Col Blanch’s argument. Police Commissioner Col Blanch clarified to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that, given the inherent risks of their profession, incidents resulting in the death […]
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04/07/2025
Swan Draught Pub of the Week!
Perched uniquely atop a bustling shopping complex, this week’s Swan Draught Pub of the Week is making waves. Click PLAY to hear the full review. Perth Live host Oliver Peterson heard firsthand from Jamie Burnett, who was impressed by the microbrewery and its bustling hospitality precinct. “I reckon this is one of the first to […]
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04/07/2025
Friends remember fondly the late Eileen Bond as genuine, generous, and present
As news of Eileen Bond’s passing resonated throughout the community, friends gathered with Perth Today host Simon Beaumont to remember ‘Big Red.’ Peter Christie, President of South Fremantle FC, recounted her family’s century-long connection to the Bulldogs and her profound dedication to the club. ‘The thing about Red was her passion was so genuine,’ he […]
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03/07/2025
No free entry for children at the 2025 Royal Show, labor budget estimates reveal
Labor’s budget estimate makes no provision for free children’s tickets to the Royal Show, unlike the previous two budgets. Click PLAY to hear about the cut. Lachie Hunter, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food, conveyed to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that this represents a clear budget cut and raised concerns about its wider implications. […]
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03/07/2025
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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WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson joined Gareth in studio to discuss ammonium nitrate, GTG passes, the border and a stash of guns found on a northern suburbs property.
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