The list of Christmas songs that truly capture a real Aussie Christmas is short, especially when it comes to one about a Perth Christmas. Slim Jim and Dave Warner, icons of the Perth music scene, have released a song celebrating Christmas at Rottnest. 6PR’s Chrissy Morrissy spoke to Jamie ‘Slim Jim’ Mercanti about the inspiration […]
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Simon Beaumont has been announced as the host of “Perth Today” in 2025.
The show will air weekdays 9am to 1pm, following on from 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl (5am to 9am).
His first show will be on January 13. Chrissy Morrissy will be the shows host until then.
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More and more Australians are getting caught up in scams despite the warnings. 6PR’s Chrissy Morrissy spoke to scam victim Mary Nenke, whose troubles continued with her bank. “I want the banks to take responsibility,” she said. Chrissy also spoke to Mary’s son-in-law, accountant Mark Fenton, about what his industry is witnessing with scammers. “They […]
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The state government has implemented new firearm regulations over the weekend, following the most significant overhaul of gun laws in the state’s history. Paul Fitzgerald, President of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia WA, explains to 6PR’s Chrissy Morrissy how gun owners feel blindsided. “The WA government has seen fit to drop a bombshell on […]
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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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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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