The Nationals argue the overwhelming response to the parliamentary inquiry into Western Australian fishing – 477 submissions – warrants regional hearings. Press PLAY to hear Kirrilee Warr discuss the call for regional hearings into the demersal ban Shadow fisheries minister Kirrilee Warr told 6PR’s Long Lunch host Russell Collett that submissions reveal widespread hurt across […]

Five of the nation’s 10 fastest-growing local government areas are in Western Australia. Press PLAY to hear Shane Wright discuss WA’s population growth Nine senior economics correspondent Shane Wright told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that Serpentine-Jarrahdale has grown 245 per cent since the turn of the century, while Swan has added 103,000 residents in […]

Tamala Park landfill is under scrutiny regarding leachate concerns. Press PLAY to hear Gary Mack discuss the closure plans for Tamala Park landfill Mindarie Regional Council chair Gary Mack told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that as the site nears closure, the council has voted to redirect household waste to a Kwinana waste-to-energy facility. However, […]

Chris Masten moved a little closer to his dream of living in the country while visiting C.Y. O’Connor in Piara Waters, where he got a taste of their farm-to-fork experience. Press PLAY to hear Chris Masten’s full review. Masten told 6PR Drive host Jamie Burnett that this week’s Swan Draught Pub of the Week is […]

A 10.5-metre adolescent humpback whale died after beaching at Port Kennedy. Press PLAY to hear Benson Todd discuss the beached humpback whale at Port Kennedy Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Swan regional manager and incident controller Benson Todd told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that officials were collecting measurements and biological samples for analysis. […]

Nepal has been devastated by a landslide-triggered flood, reportedly caused by an avalanche in Tibet. Press PLAY to hear Dikpal Dev Pageni’s first-hand account of the Nepal floods Entire villages, roads and bridges have been destroyed, while locals described seeing their relatives being washed away. More than 400 people are missing, including 34 Australians, and […]