Hundreds of university professors and lecturers have exposed declining academic standards, citing plagiarism, AI misuse, and lenient grading in a Senate inquiry. Kevin Donnelly, formerly a senior fellow at Australian Catholic University, explained to Perth Live host Oliver Peterson that the issue isn’t new but has escalated, blaming a failure to monitor the standard of […]
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Peter Dutton’s deportation referendum idea a “harebrained thought bubble”, says Richard Marles
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles spoke to 6PR Radio Perth Live presenter Oliver Peterson and discussed AUKUS, the delayed Collins class submarine upgrades program and Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s deportation referendum. “This is a harebrained thought bubble from Peter Dutton to try and distract from the fact that he has absolutely nothing to say around the […]
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18/03/2025
New research finds millions of Aussies falling victim to ‘porch piracy’
New research has found one in five Australians have had a parcel stolen or lost in the past year with millions of online shoppers falling victim to ‘porch piracy’. Finder personal finance and insurance specialist Taylor Blackburn spoke to 6PR Radio Perth Live presenter Oliver Peterson and said as things get more convenient and the […]
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18/03/2025
‘It’s pretty exciting to do something on your own’: Sam Pang on his new Tonight show
The first episode of comedian Sam Pang’s much-hyped new variety show debuts on Monday night and will air on Network 10. Titled Sam Pang Tonight, Pang spoke to 6PR Radio Perth Live presenter Oliver Peterson and said he was “ready for anything”. Click PLAY to hear the full discussion: Image: Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images […]
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17/03/2025
Greens push for a four-day working week in this federal election
As the federal election looms, the Greens are looking to pave the way for a four-day working week. Greens Senator Barbara Pocock AM explained to Perth Live host Oliver Peterson how overseas stats show a drop in absenteeism and staff turnover, while employees were healthier and more efficient. “If you look at the figures of […]
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17/03/2025
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
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
WA’s Favourite Local – The Brook Bar & Bistro
The Brook Bar and Bistro is Ellenbrook’s only pub within coo-ee of anywhere. Given the size of the area, this place should be rammed on a Friday night yet the bistro was half empty. Sign of the times or something else? These guys know their audience with the menu sitting firmly in the realm of […]
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16/05/2019
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