A new report is warning Western Australians they could be at risk of contamination from a nuclear accident if Peter Dutton proposed nuclear reactor at the Muja site goes ahead. Conservation Council acting director Mia Pepper has denied the report is fear-mongering, telling 6PR Perth Today many nuclear-related accidents go unreported. “The reality for the […]
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Claremont Jetty police stand-off ends with vehicle in water and ‘guns trained on man’
A police stand-off has come to an end with a red Jeep ending up in the water. 6PR and Nine News reporter Jamie Freestone says the man managed to get out of the Jeep after driving it off the Jetty and revealed the m / “I’m told the gentleman is alive, he’s got out of […]
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6PRs True Detective reveals his role in the Don Hancock and Lou Lewis murder investigation
The East Perth lock-up has a colourful history, and 6PR’s True Detective, David Parkinson, told Perth Today host Simon Beaumont some of the terrifying and humorous stories from the facility. Click PLAY to hear the incredible stories. Parki also revealed how he was charged with protecting the key witness in the Don Hancock and Lou […]
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29/04/2025
The mystery surrounding magpie paralysis syndrome is troubling and concerning
WA Wildlife is reporting an escalating number of magpies dying from an unidentified neurological syndrome, with over 900 magpies reported in the last four months. WA Wildlife CEO Dean Huxley spoke to Jamie Burnett about the symptoms and the urgency to identify the issue. “We’ve just received a whole bunch of tests back in the […]
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28/04/2025
Teenage e-hoons face police crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Perth’s northern suburbs
Praise for the action taken by police after intervening in a recent ‘rideout’, where large groups of kids on electric scooters and bikes are alleged to be participating in dangerous and antisocial behaviour in Perth’s north. Click PLAY to hear more about the issue. Liam Staltari, Member for Carine, explains to Perth Today host Simon […]
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28/04/2025
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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