The Australian Council of Trade Unions is urging Federal Labor to slash tax benefits for Australians with invest properties through a five-year plan which would only allow people to access the tax incentives on one home. ACTU President Michele O’Neil spoke to 6PR Radio Perth Live presenter and said about one per cent of investors […]
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Victorians could soon have the right to work from home two days a week
The Victorian Government has promised to legislate work-from-home rights for the private sector, allowing employees to work from home at least twice a week. Barrister and senior counsel Ian Neil spoke to 6PR Radio Perth Live presenter Oliver Peterson and said Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s proposal was a “stunt” because any legislation of that kind […]
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18 hours ago
Parker’s Point: “We’re still friends, we’re still trusted partners” says Parker on US tariffs
Gareth Parker joined 6PR Radio Perth Live presenter Oliver Peterson for Parker’s Point to chat about President Donald Trump deciding to keep tariffs on Australia at 10 per cent, the Productivity Commission pushing to cut taxes for 99 per cent of Australian businesses and Metronet on the Swan. Click PLAY to hear Parkers Point: Image: 6PR Radio. Hear […]
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01/08/2025
The mouthguard that could alleviate parents’ concerns about concussions in sports
Having retired from football at 24 due to concussion concerns, Nathan Murphy, a Collingwood Premiership Player, is now an ambassador for HIT IQ, which produces concussion-detecting mouthguards. Click PLAY to hear how concussion impacted Nathan Murphy’s life. He explained to Perth Live host Oliver Peterson that while these mouthguards were previously only available to professionals, […]
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01/08/2025
Genetic link offers breakthrough for millions who stutter
A global study has identified the DNA markers for stuttering, providing a genetic link that will pave the way for clinicians to predict which family members will experience the speech disorder. Curtin Stuttering Treatment Clinic Founder and associate professor Janet Beilby spoke to 6PR Radio Perth Live presenter Oliver Peterson and said the research explains […]
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01/08/2025
Perth LIVE stock market expert Kevin Johnson from Argonaut Securities joined Oliver Peterson to chat about the big share market movers and shakers. Plus he gave us this thoughts on cryptocurrencies. “It’s called gambling and you’re probably going to lose.” “You don’t want to invest money to lose, you want to invest money to make it […]
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15/06/2021
Kimberley banana farmer forced to destroy crop due to national worker shortage
Kimberley Banana farmer Lachlan Dobson was forced to bulldoze 1.4 million dollars worth of crop due to a nation wide Covid induced worker shortage. Talking to Oliver Peterson on Perth Live, the Kimberley Produce supplier voiced his dismay at the lack of local uptakes from nearby Karratha as well as the crushing outcomes of a […]
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04/06/2021
Shopping centre window advertisement slammed for sexually explicit depiction
Lingerie brand Honey Birdette has come under fire after running a series of sexually explicit advertisements depicting women in and around high traffic, family friendly shopping center aisles. Perth Live’s Oliver Peterson was joined by the campaign manager for advocacy group Collective Shout, Caitlin Roper, to unpack the lingerie brand’s inappropriate miss-step.
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31/05/2021
EXCLUSIVE: Security guards at former quarantine facility given green light to work multiple jobs
Security guards working at the Novotel Langley in the Perth CBD are no longer required to work one job and will no longer receive a forty percent loading fee with the once ‘high risk’ facility now being utilized in a low risk capacity. The Adelaide Terrace hotel is currently being used to house fruit pickers […]
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31/05/2021
Viral Perth photo sparks online copyright dispute
The photographer behind an iconic photo of last year’s ‘Highway to Hell’ ACDC tribute was left unimpressed after a framed copy of the photo went up for sale on a local community Buy, Sell & Swap page without her permission. Shelley Tonkin, the artist behind the iconic snap of Canning Highway joined Oliver Peterson on […]
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17/05/2021
Tiny’s Bar in Perth’s CBD has won Perth LIVE’s WA’s Favourite Local. Tiny’s scored 19/20 along with the Karalee on Preston after months of dining at pubs and bars across the city. To break the deadlock Perth LIVE listener Pete attended both establishments and had the deciding vote. After enjoying two great meals Pete selected […]
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06/12/2019
WA’s Favourite Local – Tiny’s
There aren’t too many places around Perth that are known almost exclusively for a signature dish. But if you hear someone mention Tiny’s, they’re probably talking about the roast chicken. Now, if you’re like me, the idea of roast chicken doesn’t exactly fill you with a must-try level of excitement. It’s not that I don’t […]
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14/11/2019
WA’s Favourite Local – Public House Kitchen & Bar
I’m not really sure what the area where Adelaide Terrace begins ‘is’. There’s the Concert Hall nearby, plenty of apartment buildings and lots of commercial offices as well. With that in mind I wasn’t sure what the clientele would be for Public House Kitchen & Bar which you’ll find right on the corner of Adelaide […]
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17/10/2019
WA’s Favourite Local – The Shoe Bar
Yagan Square is a beautiful development that has made the passage between the CBD and Northbridge easier, safer and more interesting… and The Shoe Bar has to be the jewel in its crown. This two story venue splits itself between a more casual cafe style offering on ground level where customers can also get breakfast […]
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03/10/2019
WA’s Favourite Local – Bathers Beach House
There’s not many places in Perth that are right on the beach with seating just metres from the water. Bathers Beach House is just the place to get your feet sandy while sipping on a cocktail and enjoying WA produce at its finest. A variety of seating options are available inside and out, all with […]
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19/09/2019
The Word on the Street is the Department of Transport is beginning the process to replace the railway crossings in the Western suburbs. Although planning is still in its early stages and no decisions have been finalised, the State Government is considering sinking the railway line between Port Beach and Subiaco, rather than elevating it […]
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16/04/2025
Mum’s shock treatment by Chinese restaurant
A Perth mum and her two-year-old daughter were turned away from eating at their local Chinese restaurant in Kwinana. She was told she would have to take-away because they didn’t want to clean up after the toddler.
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28/06/2019
WA’s Favourite Local – The Garden
The Garden in Leedy has positioned itself somewhere in the middle of being the upmarket pub option in town and a sports bar. At first glance the menu is a bit ho-hum. But you know what? They’re offering the pub classics and doing those well. They have different weekly specials but by far the best […]
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27/06/2019
The first Word On The Street winner for 2019
Our Word On The Street Winner today was Katie who has won $10,000 thanks to Helena Valley Lifestyle Village. Her Word On The Street was telling us that she saw the wheels of a train on fire on the Joondalup line. Congratulations Katie! Hear how the final draw happened.
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26/06/2019
Another iconic Perth pub closes its doors
Perth LIVE listener Phillis called in with a Word On The Street that the Broken Hill Hotel in Vic Park closed its doors yesterday. Oliver Peterson spoke to the owner and publican of the hotel, Nick Duncan on today’s show. Nick confirmed the hotel is now closed and discussed how tough times have taken a […]
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03/06/2019
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