Brayden lives with a diagnosis of Down Syndrome, but that hasn’t stopped him. Click PLAY to hear Brayden’s story. He has just racked up 11 years of service at Dome Cafe in Baldivis. The dedicated employee and his proud mum, Fiona Read, spoke to Russell Collett about his achievement and great work ethic. “It’s been […]
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Perth band ‘The Boys’ took the Australian music industry by storm in the 80s. Click PLAY to hear Camillo Del Roio live. Founding member, guitarist, and vocalist Camillo Del Roio is returning to the Perth stage for one night only in January for the “Intimate Concert,” a show described as a night of legacy, stories, […]
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Fremantle’s free health clinic now focusing on domestic violence victims
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05/08/2025
‘Quite a thrill’: Aussie icon Little Pattie on performing in China and the call back home
Home-grown talent Little Pattie – Patricia Thelma Thompson OAM – is one of the biggest musicians Australia has produced, performing on the highly esteemed Ed Sullivan Show (in the US) and in China alongside the Graeme Bell Band. Pattie is packing her bags, as we speak, preparing to jet over to Western Australia – performing […]
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20/01/2025
Steven Bradbury on the ‘forgotten bronze medal’
Olympic champion Steven Bradbury joined 6PR’s Mark Gibson on the Weekend Catch-Up program to relive Australia’s first ever Winter Olympic medal – a bronze medal in the men’s 5,000 metres short track relay speed skating event at Lillehammer in 1994.
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28/02/2021
Olympic champion Steven Bradbury joined 6PR’s Mark Gibson on the Weekend Catch-Up program to relive Australia’s first ever Winter Olympic medal – a bronze medal in the men’s 5,000 metres short track relay speed skating event at Lillehammer in 1994.
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28/02/2021
And the Destination WA prize winner is…
Destination WA, Channel 9 and 6PR have given one lucky winner the chance to win a 14 night get away to the Indian Ocean Islands. We are very excited to announce the winner is Rodney from Beeliar. Rodney was announced as the winner on 6PR’s the Catch-up program with Mark Gibson on Sunday. […]
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21/02/2021
The Purple Bench Project making a stand against domestic violence
Melville Councilor, Karen Wheatland, is heading up the Purple Bench Project in the City of Melville to take a stand against family and domestic violence. It’s part of the State Government’s 16 Days In WA campaign to prevent violence against women.
Russell Collett
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16/01/2021
Jamie “Slim Jim” Mercanti talks life after cancer
You might not recognise his beardless-face, but we bet you remember the name. Jamie “Slim Jim” Mercanti joins us this week to talk about his recent battle with cancer, and how he is not slowing down with his vocal performances. Be sure to listen in for all that and more, here on The Catch-Up.
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14/11/2020
Amber Hasler talks Fringe Festival 2021
After one of the most depressing years in the 21st century, things are continuing to look promising here in Perth. The 2021 Fringe Festival is taking shape and Amber Hasler, The Fringe Festival Director, joins us today to give us some early insights into what people should expect at the next show.
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14/11/2020
Brayden lives with a diagnosis of Down Syndrome, but that hasn’t stopped him. Click PLAY to hear Brayden’s story. He has just racked up 11 years of service at Dome Cafe in Baldivis. The dedicated employee and his proud mum, Fiona Read, spoke to Russell Collett about his achievement and great work ethic. “It’s been […]
Russell Collett
/
13 hours ago
The Boys’ wonder years: Camillo Del Roio relives the 80s, one story and song at a time
Perth band ‘The Boys’ took the Australian music industry by storm in the 80s. Click PLAY to hear Camillo Del Roio live. Founding member, guitarist, and vocalist Camillo Del Roio is returning to the Perth stage for one night only in January for the “Intimate Concert,” a show described as a night of legacy, stories, […]
Russell Collett
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25/11/2025
Fremantle’s free health clinic now focusing on domestic violence victims
Freo Street Doctor program has expanded its services to include Rosie the Pink Bus, a free mobile health clinic specifically for women and children affected by domestic violence. Click PLAY to hear about the initiative. Craig Thompson, Managing Director of Seacorp, a partner with Black Swan Health in operating the service, expressed his pride to […]
Russell Collett
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05/08/2025
‘Quite a thrill’: Aussie icon Little Pattie on performing in China and the call back home
Home-grown talent Little Pattie – Patricia Thelma Thompson OAM – is one of the biggest musicians Australia has produced, performing on the highly esteemed Ed Sullivan Show (in the US) and in China alongside the Graeme Bell Band. Pattie is packing her bags, as we speak, preparing to jet over to Western Australia – performing […]
Russell Collett
/
20/01/2025
Steven Bradbury on the ‘forgotten bronze medal’
Olympic champion Steven Bradbury joined 6PR’s Mark Gibson on the Weekend Catch-Up program to relive Australia’s first ever Winter Olympic medal – a bronze medal in the men’s 5,000 metres short track relay speed skating event at Lillehammer in 1994.
Russell Collett
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28/02/2021
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