The Reserve Bank has kept the interest rate at 3.85 per cent. Click PLAY to hear the reaction to the news. The announcement comes despite many economists and experts expecting a 0.25 cut, which would have been the third cut for the year. Hear more highlights from Perth Today below and download the 6PR app […]
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Clean Energy Council pushes for transition away from coal to be sped up
The Clean Energy Council is urging for the transition from coal to alternative forms of energy to be sped up as the 2030 deadline draws closer. Click PLAY to hear their concerns. Clean Energy Council national spokesperson Chris O’Keefe says energy providers are concerned by how long it’s taking for projects like wind farms to […]
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WA faces a traffic warden shortage, jeopardizing children’s safety
Perth is reportedly experiencing a shortage of traffic wardens, leading to concerns about increased risks for schoolchildren. Click PLAY to hear the full discussion. Teresa Lions, Mayor of the City of Gosnells, informed Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that due to unconventional hours and low pay, schools are struggling to fill these positions, creating unnecessary […]
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07/07/2025
Experts claim the cost of living crisis is not as severe as widely perceived
Some economists propose that the cost of living crisis is over and was not as dire as initially believed. Click PLAY to hear from the expert. Professor Jakob Madsen of the UWA Business School informed Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that what occurred was merely a setback, not a massive crisis. “If you look into previous crises […]
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07/07/2025
Town of Cambridge relaxes parking fines after 6PR listeners highlight concerns
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
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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