North Perth residents have been desperately searching for a one-and-a-half-year-old puppy after she escaped from her home. Click PLAY to hear how you can help. Lola’s owner, Juliet Ridge-Sharpe, spoke to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont, explaining that there are fears of foul play after no sightings of the puppy in the area, along with […]
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11/04/2025
What a catch! A Perth driver snags a kookaburra and a mouse mid-commute
A Perth driver has had an unexpected encounter after a kookaburra flew into his moving vehicle. Click PLAY to hear the amazing tale. Adrian Wilson, a Cottesloe resident, explained to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont how, with his quick reflexes, he caught the bird – and then discovered a second critter had decided to hitch […]
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11/04/2025
‘Come and see the real thing’ one last time
Iconic Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Russell Morris is embarking on a farewell tour this August. Click PLAY to hear the chat. Russell discusses with Perth Today host Simon Beaumont his illustrious career and influences in his life, including his collaborations with Johnny Young. “The camaraderie between myself and the band has always been special, and […]
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10/04/2025
Perth Football adds surveillance systems to deter anti-social behaviour
Local football is upping its game by introducing cameras to all adult-grade football matches. Click PLAY to hear about the new initiative. Perth Football League CEO Andrew Dawe explained to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that the footage is being used to keep an eye on on-field incidents and act as a deterrent, but can also […]
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10/04/2025
Shocking statistics drive calls for a Senior Dental Benefits Scheme
The Australian Dental Association has run an extensive survey, which showed that two in three people over 65 are delaying going to the dentist because they can’t afford it. Click PLAY to hear more on the issue. Council on the Ageing CEO Patricia Sparrow explained to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont the impact this is […]
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09/04/2025
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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