A 45-year-old woman has appeared in court facing multiple charges, including grievous bodily harm for allegedly using her blood to transmit a serious illness. Press PLAY to hear Simone Taplin discuss support for frontline police officers While police have confirmed the officer involved has been given the all-clear, Western Australian Police Union president Simone Taplin […]
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Western Australia’s own Titanic: The chilling true story of the Batavia mutiny
Fifteen years after writing the story of the Batavia, author Peter Fitzsimons remains absolutely fascinated by it. Press PLAY to hear Peter Fitzsimons discuss the chilling story of the Batavia Fitzsimons told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont about the shipwreck, which was followed by a mutiny in 1629. He noted that Russell Crowe now holds […]
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Anger as heartless thieves raid local Nonna’s lifelong passion project
Thieves have left the community angry after stealing two mature fig trees from a garden that has been curated and tended by a neighbourhood stalwart for decades. Press PLAY to hear Jessica Callaghan discuss the devastating theft Jessica Callaghan told the 6PR Breakfast host Simon Beaumont that her partner’s Nonna is a kind and giving […]
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22/07/2026
WA’s renewable push continues as construction begins on Narrogin wind farm
Construction has begun between Williams and Narrogin on Neoen’s Narrogin Wind Farm, a project expected to create more than 250 jobs and power nearly 100,000 homes. Press PLAY to hear Professor Peta Ashworth discuss the Narrogin Wind Farm and renewable energy Curtin Institute for Energy Transition director Professor Peta Ashworth told 6PR Mornings host Simon […]
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22/07/2026
Karratha officer in HIV scare after alleged intentional incident
It is alleged that a police officer in Karratha was splashed with blood by a 45-year-old woman who has tested positive for HIV. Press PLAY to hear Assistant Commissioner Paul Coombes discuss the concerning incident The alleged offender is scheduled to appear in Karratha court Tuesday. Assistant Commissioner Paul Coombes told 6PR Mornings host Simon […]
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21/07/2026
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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