Best known for his character Brett in Kath and Kim, there is so much more to Perth’s own Peter Rowsthorn. Peter spoke with 6PR’s Chrissy Morrissy about his life and his love of entertaining. “I had a pretty volatile father, and to cut the tension, I think I used humour just to try and ease […]
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Simon Beaumont has been announced as the host of “Perth Today” in 2025.
The show will air weekdays 9am to 1pm, following on from 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl (5am to 9am).
His first show will be on January 13. Chrissy Morrissy will be the shows host until then.
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Expert claims cancelling Mother’s and Father’s Day is indoctrinating children’s education
Several Australian kindergartens have decided to cancel Mother’s and Father’s Day celebrations to be more inclusive of diverse family structures. Dr Bella D’Abrera from the Institute of Public Affairs discussed the risks of this decision with 6PR’s Chrissy Morrissy. ‘I think this is just another example of political correctness being forced on Australians,’ she said. […]
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Celebrating the life and legacy of author John Marsden
The late John Marsden was a beloved Australian author and school principal, known for pushing the boundaries of traditional education. 6PR’s Chrissy Morrissy learnt more about John Marsden’s life through his friend and colleague, award-winning author Alice Pung. “His whole philosophy was turning children into good adults who could take responsibility for their lives,” she […]
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Benefits of a humble walk are underrated, according to the Heart Foundation.
55 per cent of adults and 70 per cent of children aren’t meeting physical activity guidelines. Elizabeth Calleja, Senior Advisor for Physical Activity at the Heart Foundation, explains to 6PR’s Chrissy Morrissy how a 30-minute walk a day has huge benefits for overall health and wellbeing. “We’ve got to think about how we can move […]
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Pros and cons of Google Maps images
Google Street View has been used to solve a murder in northern Spain. A great outcome in this situation, but as Steve Fenech, Techguide, and 6PR’s Chrissy Morrissy learn from the listeners, the Google Street View images can be invasive. Click PLAY to hear the full discussion.
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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 […]
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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.
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23/02/2021
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.
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04/02/2021
“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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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15/04/2019
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 […]
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08/03/2019
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 […]
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