The state opposition is calling for increased investment in tourism after Tourism WA’s annual report revealed a drop of 700,000 visitors to Western Australia in 2025–26. Click play to hear from the opposition. Speaking to 6PR Drive host Mark Doran, shadow tourism minister Mark Leary emphasised that niche experiences require stronger marketing. “I think we’re […]

A former fisheries scientist says shark numbers were previously underestimated. Click play to hear more. Speaking with 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont, Jim Penn said enthusiast scientists had deliberately fudged the figures. “You do get enthusiast scientists who shouldn’t be in the role who tend to bias their information and that has been a problem […]

Shadow corrective services minister Adam Hort has criticised the state government for its lack of consultation with Bullsbrook residents, after the Department of Justice signed an $87,000 contract with architects to explore repurposing the Bullsbrook Centre for National Resilience. Click play to hear the discussion. Speaking with 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont, Hort said the […]

Motoring experts are calling for 130km/h speed limits on select Australian highways, a rule already in place in the Northern Territory. Click play to hear the conversation. Mechanical engineer and veteran motoring journalist John Cadogan told 6PR Breakfast hosts Millsy & Mick that freeways are designed for higher speed limits, whereas highways may not be. […]

Alaxandrea O’Brien has become the first Western Australian university student selected for a prestigious space program, which includes a 10-week placement at NASA. Click play to hear Alaxandrea’s inspiring story. Speaking to 6PR Weekends host Chrissy Morrissy, she explained her hope to bring knowledge gained overseas back to Western Australia. “One of the things I […]

6PR Weekends host Chrissy Morrissy has criticised the federal government for failing to prevent banks from charging card transaction fees to small businesses. Click PLAY to hear Chrissy’s thoughts. She noted that her local cafe raised the price of coffee by 50¢ – an 11 per cent increase – which the owner attributed to ongoing […]