An 87-year-old local woman was rescued over the weekend after spending the night lost in dense bushland south-east of Nannup. Press PLAY to hear about the rescue Acting Superintendent Andy Elliott of WAPOL’s South West District praised the police who found her down a goat track, noting that chainsaws were required to reach her. Speaking […]

As Perth’s housing crisis deepens, the minister for housing has assured that the next state budget will be focused on housing. Press PLAY to hear John Carey discuss Perth’s housing challenge During his interview, 6PR Drive host Jamie Burnett questioned Minister for Planning, Lands, Housing and Homelessness John Carey about future plans to relieve the […]

Reports the state government wants to use the vacant federally owned quarantine facility near Bullsbrook as a low-risk prison. However, the plan has been labeled unworkable by the Prison Officers Union. Press PLAY to hear about the WA prison crisis Andy Smith from the Western Australian Prison Officers Union explained to 6PR Breakfast hosts Millsy […]

Historic bones found on Rottnest have been confirmed as the remains of an Indigenous person. Press PLAY to hear Leon Ruri discuss the discovery Leon Ruri, CEO of the Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation, told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont he was surprised the remains were found in that particular location. He said authorities are now working […]

A young Perth runner with autism, Juliette Mason, has once again been unable to compete at Nationals after officials disallowed her request to have her carer escort her to the track. Press PLAY to hear Mandy Mason discuss the incident Juliette’s mum, Mandy Mason, explained to 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that the same highly […]

A cat was discovered secretly stowing away on a container ship that arrived on WA shores from Malaysia, according to a report from 6PR listener ‘Here Kitty Kitty’ on Rumour Files. Press PLAY to hear about container ship critters The freight handling company confirmed the feline’s arrival but has not confirmed if it has been […]