The Catch-Up

Weekends / 12:00pm - 4:00pm

GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK

Home
Shows
The Catch-Up

Catch up with what’s happening around Perth this weekend.

Subscribe to the podcast

Great food, live music and prizes: Spring Harvest raising money for prostate cancer

Spring Harvest WA is an annual community initiative uniting locals and businesses to support Western Australian charities. Press PLAY to hear Jerry Fraser discuss Spring Harvest WA and supporting prostate cancer charities Speaking to 6PR Catch-up host Russel Collett, oyster shucker Jerry Fraser shared that this year’s event benefits PROST! Exercise 4 Prostate Cancer. “It’s […]

Russell Collett / 02/11/2026

Shucking for good: The Oyster King dishes up support for Western Australian charities

Plating for a Purpose is more than just a dinner; it is an evening that unites leaders from hospitality, business and the wider Western Australian community around a shared goal: a healthier future for the industry. Press PLAY to hear Jerry Fraser discuss the amazing spring charities Renowned oyster shucker Jerry Fraser told 6PR Catchup […]

Russell Collett / 31/08/2026

Controversial Fishing Ban Inquiry Passes Upper House

Following a successful motion in the Legislative Council supported by the Nationals, the Liberals and crossbenchers, a formal inquiry into the state government’s management of fisheries is set to begin. Click PLAY to hear the full conversation. Speaking with Russell Collett on 6PR’s Boat, Dive & Fishing, Nationals WA leader Shane Love expressed hope for […]

Russell Collett / 20/06/2026

Australian music legends join pop duo to relaunch their ’90s hits

Tania Doko, the lead singer of the ’90s Australian pop group Bachelor Girl, visited the 6PR studios during her whirlwind trip to Perth for the International Women in Music Day. Press PLAY to hear Tania Doko discuss the new project The pop legend spoke with 6PR Catchup host Russel Collett about the duo’s project […]

Russell Collett / 30/03/2026

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 / 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. […]

Russell Collett / 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 / 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.

Russell Collett / 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.

Russell Collett / 14/11/2020