Western Australian Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas said any promises of record spending from the Cook government in the 2026-27 state budget are only because they have under-delivered in housing and health over the last 10 years. Press PLAY to hear Basil Zempilas discuss housing and health. Zempilas told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont the community […]
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Absurd triple 0 calls, seized cars and more: WA police commissioner’s fortnightly chat
During his fortnightly catch-up with Western Australian Police Commissioner Col Blanch, 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont sought clarification on why the commissioner was posting notices of impounded cars in the newspaper. Press PLAY to hear Col Blanch’s full chat. Blanch said the Road Traffic Act requires him to publish notices for vehicles being impounded or […]
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05/05/2026
The squeeze is on: WA motorists reducing, combining and cancelling trips amid high fuel costs, RAC survey shows
The latest RAC survey reveals the dramatic impact of high fuel costs on Western Australian motorists since the Iran war started. Press PLAY to hear the dramatic impact of fuel costs on motorists Rhys Heron, RAC head of communications, told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that the data is alarming: 70 per cent are struggling […]
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04/05/2026
RBA rate rise: Experts predict hike, but should economic uncertainty force a hold?
Economists predict another 25 basis point interest rate rise on Tuesday, increasing pressure on middle Australia. Press PLAY to hear Professor Mike Dockery discuss the expected RBA interest rate rise Professor Mike Dockery, principal research fellow at the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre, told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont why the RBA is expected to raise […]
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04/05/2026
Housing shortages continue to drive WA prices, but who can afford the $1.18 million median?
Perth’s house prices, reaching a median of $1.18 million after a 5.7 per cent rise in the March quarter, are now experiencing the longest uninterrupted growth streak since 2000-07. Press PLAY to hear about future growth Momentum Wealth managing director Damian Collins told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that despite prices hitting the affordability barrier […]
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30/04/2026
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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