With three days remaining in February and only seven hours short of the all-time high for the month, ambulance ramping looks set to break yet another record. Perth Today host Simon Beaumont spoke to Michael Page, President of the Australian Medical Association WA, about the implications of such high ramping hours. “Some of the quite […]
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True Detectives: The significant role WA played in the Sarin Gas Attack in Tokyo
In 1995, a chemical weapon containing nerve gas was released in a subway system in Tokyo during rush hour. It remains the deadliest terror attack carried out on Japanese soil. Many locals remember the attack but don’t realise the close ties WA had to this incident. Former WA Police Superintendent David Parkinson explains to Perth […]
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25/02/2025
Burswood Street Circuit May Signal End of Kwinana Motorplex
After a decision came out of the blue to create a motorised street circuit at Burswood, the Mayor of the Town of Victoria Park has become suspicious of the real agenda. Mayor Karen Vernon explains to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that the information she has uncovered suggests this announcement could be related to the […]
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25/02/2025
‘Our superhero’ comes to the rescue of two very sick puppies
When Jess Bonacchi arrived home to find her two beloved cavoodles had eaten some anti-inflammatory tablets, she rushed the puppies to get medical care. But when she was quoted between $10,000 and $60,000 per dog, Jess found herself having to make a heartbreaking decision. Jess explains to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont how, luckily, a […]
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24/02/2025
Patient advocate Suresh Rajan seeks support for the Uber driver still in ICU following a fatal incident
Almost a week has passed since obstetrician Rhys Bellinge allegedly crashed his Jaguar into a rideshare vehicle, killing Elizabeth Pearce and seriously injuring the driver, Muhammad Usman. Yet, due to his condition, very little is known about the 25-year-old Uber driver. Suresh Rajan, patient advocate, has explained to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont how it […]
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21/02/2025
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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23/02/2021
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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12/01/2021
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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07/01/2021
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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04/02/2019
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