Amid record high ambulance ramping in Western Australia, state Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas argues the state government has failed to plan and prepare, and questions the wise use of its record-breaking investment in health. Press PLAY to hear Basil Zempilas’s full discussion. Zempilas told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont the decision to pay $650,000 a […]
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Seatbelt fines under fire: AI cameras ‘pinged’ 60,000 despite 99% compliance
Following the activation of two new AI cameras on the Mitchell Freeway, more than 600 people have signed a petition urging state parliament to reconsider seatbelt laws. Press PLAY to hear Ross Taylor discuss the AI seatbelt cameras Thousands of AI-issued fines from new safety cameras have been withdrawn. WA Seat Belt Advocacy Group coordinator […]
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01/06/2026
WA Socialists confront One Nation at new Fremantle office launch
One Nation opened its first Western Australian branch in Fremantle over the weekend, met by an angry crowd calling themselves the Western Australian Socialists. Press PLAY to hear Tyron Whitten discuss the protest and Pauline Hanson One Nation senator Tyron Whitten told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that he respects the protesters’ right to a […]
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01/06/2026
Cult bang anniversary: Parkinson blasts police for ‘abysmal failure’
This week marks 33 years since the Banjawarn Bang. Press PLAY to hear David Parkinson discuss his theory on the Banjawarn Bang David Parkinson, the former police superintendent who fronted the investigation at the time, told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont his theory on the explosion. Although the blast was later linked to the Japanese […]
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29/05/2026
Bungle Bungles park closure confirmed: Tourists need alternatives – here’s who can help
Due to unforeseen business and economic impacts, the Bungle Bungle Caravan Park is scheduled to close on June 1 and will remain shut for the entire dry season. Press PLAY to hear tourism experts discuss alternative options in the Kimberley Following the closure of the popular East Kimberley park, owned by Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest, 6PR Mornings host […]
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28/05/2026
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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