Gareth Parker joined 6PR Radio Perth Live presenter Oliver Peterson for Parker’s Point to chat about local government elections and whether a vote should be compulsory. Click PLAY to hear Parker’s Point: Hear more highlights from the Perth Live below and download the 6PR app on i0S or Android to ensure you don’t miss a thing! Image: 6PR Radio.
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Oliver Peterson delivers the latest news and views to you on your drive home from 1pm to 5pm.
Live and local with up-to-date traffic, weather and sport, Oly talks to all the leading newsmakers, politicians and business leaders in the country.
Oly’s listeners are his eyes and ears around Perth, phoning through their news tips in Perth LIVE’s Word on the Street.Â
Away from the airwaves, Oly still dreams of wearing the baggy green. He’s happily married to wife Amy and is a doting father to his sons Edward and Henry.Â
Got something Oly should know? Contact perthlive@6pr.com.au or call him on 133 882.
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24/10/2025
New research finds consumers could be paying more for grocery items ordered on delivery apps
New analysis shows that everyday groceries bought through third-party delivery platforms can cost up to 39 per cent more than if purchased in-store. Foster Ramsay Finance founder and finance and money expert Chris Foster-Ramsay spoke to 6PR Radio Perth Live presenter Oliver Peterson and said the 39 per cent increase in cost included both the […]
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24/10/2025
Swan Draught Pub of the Week!
Little Jack Fenwick, despite his 6ft 3 stature and love for food, has found dining out more challenging since his recent gluten intolerance diagnosis. Click PLAY to hear the full review. He was pleased to share with Perth Live host Oliver Peterson that this week’s Swan Draught Pub of the Week offered an excellent selection […]
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24/10/2025
WAEC to review election process after low turnout and ballot problems
Western Australia has experienced three trips to the ballot box this year, with the latest local election recording a voter turnout of less than 30%. Click PLAY to hear from the WAEC. Oliver Peterson, host of Perth Live, discussed the low participation and the problems encountered during the electoral process with Acting WA Electoral Commissioner […]
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24/10/2025
Is Australia’s net zero emissions target pointless? New data suggests so
Australia’s net zero target is deemed futile by Cian Hussey, a Research Fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs, who highlighted to Perth Live host Oliver Peterson that China emits more carbon in 12 days than Australia does in an entire year. Click PLAY to hear about China’s emissions. Hussey argues that Australia’s emissions are […]
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23/10/2025
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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