Almost a week has passed since obstetrician Rhys Bellinge allegedly crashed his Jaguar into a rideshare vehicle, killing Elizabeth Pearce and seriously injuring the driver, Muhammad Usman. Yet, due to his condition, very little is known about the 25-year-old Uber driver. Suresh Rajan, patient advocate, has explained to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont how it […]


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When was saying everything PC, when was that Australian?” asks Darren Spackman after being forced to resign from the Liberal Party
Kimberley candidate David Spackman has resigned from the Liberal Party after reports came to light of some inappropriate comments on his socials in the past. Darren Spackman spoke to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont about how he recognises he is not always politically correct but still wants to stand up for his community and is […]
6PR’s local vet is back to assist our listeners with their beloved pets
6PR listeners embraced the return of Vet Mel Criddle to the airwaves in Ask the Vet on Perth Today with Simon Beaumont. From joint pain, phantom pregnancies to pet emotional support, Vet Mel gave great advice to all our callers. “We’ve come to know a lot more about dog behaviour and making sure their mental […]
100% social housing complex wreaking havoc for Inglewood business owners
Inglewood residents and business owners have voiced their frustration at a local council meeting regarding the havoc being caused by a 100% social housing complex. Mark Irwin, City of Stirling Mayor, spoke to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont and credited the residents for their patience regarding this situation. “I really thought these outcomes of 100% […]
Search vessel closes in on WA waters with renewed hope of finding MH370
Eleven years after MH370 disappeared, hope builds as the Armada 78 06 offshore support vessel approaches WA waters in the search for the missing plane. Aviation expert Geoffrey Thomas has been tracking the progress and explains to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont why it is a good thing that Ocean Infinity is pursuing this search […]
Thirty-seven schools across Australia last week took part in the launch of the New Metrics project – a style of learning and assessment which is part of the “paradigm shift” away from ATAR as a measurement tool. All Saints’ College is the only WA school to join the program and Dean of Teching and Learning […]
Childhood chess and its links to risk-taking and strategy later in life
New research by Monash University and Deakin University has found chess boosted children’s foresight, caution and arithmetic, and reduced risk aversion. Chess Association of WA President Alan Wolstencroft joined Liam Bartlett to share first hand the benefit of playing chess for young people.
Why teens are “future forecasting” and how you can help
Youth coach Founder of ROC Coaching Claire Eaton joins Liam Bartlett to explore why a growing number of teens are “future forecasting” and how parents can help their kids to worry less about their future.
“We need to up our game”
AMA WA President Dr Andrew Miller told Liam Bartlett Western Australia needs to get “super serious” about its preparedness for a COVID-19 outbreak. Dr Miller said measures such as ensuring staff working in hotel quarantine weren’t working elsewhere and bus drivers had appropriate respiratory equipment were simple measures that weren’t being taken. “These are just […]
Australia Post Licensees still standing behind CEO Christine Holgate
Licensed Post Office Group Executive Director Angela Cramp says the 2850 community post office owners she represents have been appalled by the Prime Minister’s potential attack on their viability. Cramp told Jane Marwick on Mornings the licensees had been struggling for 15 years to develop a viable business model and Ms Holgate had finally brought […]
This year on Mornings with Gareth Parker, we want to recognise the Random Acts of Kindness being performed everyday in our communities. We are asking listeners to get in touch and let us know when they witness a random act of kindness. Thanks to WA Assett – the Bathroom Renovators, each month we will pick […]
We have our first winner!
This year on Mornings with Gareth Parker, we want to recognise the Random Acts of Kindness being performed everyday in our communities. We are asking listeners to get in touch and let us know when they witness a random act of kindness. Thanks to WA Assett – the Bathroom Renovators, each month we will pick […]
Random Acts of Kindness
This year on Mornings with Gareth Parker, we want to recognise the Random Acts of Kindness being performed everyday in our communities. We are asking listeners to get in touch and let us know when they witness a random act of kindness. Thanks to WA Assett – the Bathroom Renovators, each month we will pick […]
WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson joined Gareth in studio to discuss ammonium nitrate, GTG passes, the border and a stash of guns found on a northern suburbs property.