Kelpies for Kids is hosting the inaugural Brave Bush Kid Muster for sick regional children who are forced to stay for long stretches in the city for treatment. Press PLAY to hear about the inaugural Brave Bush Kid Muster Kelpies for Kids founder and chair Kate Willcocks told 6PR Mornings host Chrissy Morrissy that 150 […]
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Heroes in a half-shell: Deep-diving turtles join the fight against cyclones
It’s an unlikely ally, but scientists have enlisted deep-diving sea turtles to improve cyclone forecasting. Press PLAY to hear the science behind the sea turtles cyclone forecasting Sydney Institute of Marine Science’s Clive McMahon told 6PR Mornings host Chrissy Morrissy that micro-oceanographic sensors on the shells help measure the temperature and conductivity below the ocean […]
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Neil the Seal: Why this social media star is only getting bigger
Neil the Seal is a social media celebrity regularly visiting the shores of south-eastern Tasmania. Press PLAY to hear more about Neil the Seal Dr Jane Younger, an ecologist at the University of Tasmania, told 6PR Mornings host Chrissy Morrissy that the 1000-kilogram seal lacks a colony and that while his destructive behaviour is normal […]
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02/07/2026
Unlocking density: WA’s massive planning shake-up to boost housing supply
More than 50,000 existing residential properties across the Perth metropolitan area will now be eligible for subdivision, along with a reduction in red tape for building and renovations. Press PLAY to hear Suzanne Brown discuss the massive planning shake-up REIWA President Suzanne Brown told 6PR Mornings host Chrissy Morrissy that there are numerous inefficiencies and […]
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02/07/2026
NDIS reform warning: Safety, dignity and inclusion at risk
Families navigating the NDIS warn that new reforms are being implemented without meaningful consultation with people with disabilities. Press PLAY to hear Jo Russell discuss her concerns over the proposed NDIS changes Mother and disability advocate Jo Russell told 6PR Mornings host Chrissy Morrissy that many of the proposed changes will leave recipients underfunded and […]
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01/07/2026
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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