Liberal MP Melissa McIntosh is doubling down on calls for the party to consider a “rebrand”, arguing the party needs to change its name and image in an attempt to modernise, following dismal polling numbers. Press PLAY to hear Ming Johanson discuss the Liberal Party’s online strategy Marketing Jumpstart chief executive Ming Johanson told 6PR […]

A petition submitted to the state parliament is calling for human composting – also known as terramation – to be recognised and regulated in Western Australia alongside burial and cremation. Press PLAY to hear Cara Walker explain the process Cara Walker, of Walker Family Funerals, told 6PR Mornings host Chrissy Morrissy that the process is […]

Residential aged care homes are reportedly operating at 97–98 per cent capacity. Press PLAY to hear Penny Fielding discuss the severe shortage of aged care beds Australia is estimated to require about 10,000 additional aged care beds annually; however, only 800 were created nationwide last year, and capacity in Western Australia actually declined. Pearl Home […]

The state government has introduced an online registration system for off-road vehicles, including motorbikes, quad bikes and ATVs. Press PLAY to hear Neil Le Febvre discuss the new online registration system Motor Trade Association of Western Australia chief executive Neil Le Febvre told 6PR Drive host Jamie Burnett that the move is a significant improvement, […]

In 1961, Cat Haven was founded to provide refuge for homeless, abandoned and unwanted cats. Today, 65 years later, the shelter continues to face an increasing number of cats requiring care, with over 8,500 cats rescued annually – a 9 per cent year-on-year increase. Press PLAY to hear Roz Robinson discuss the challenges facing Cat […]

Neuroscientists are drawing attention to the under-studied dangers of football-related head injuries. Press PLAY to hear Professor Alan Pearce discuss the dangers of CTE Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease that can affect cognitive function, mood, behaviour and movement, but it can currently only be diagnosed after death. Alan Pearce Professor of […]