The 6PR News Director has been given another difficult job—taste-testing the new foods on offer at Optus Stadium this football season. Jake Battrick explained to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that not only does the food look good, but so does the ground. “Optus Stadium is looking the best it has looked in a number […]
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Fremantle Mayor defends allegations that the city is implementing hostile architecture to deter the homeless
Community Independent Kate Hulett and her team have allegedly moved lemon trees placed at the abandoned Hungry Jack’s in the city centre. The trees were reportedly placed there to stop rough sleepers. Hannah Fitzhardinge, Mayor of the City of Fremantle, acknowledged to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that there is an issue with homelessness in […]
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The term “Teal” has become divisive among independent candidates
Independent candidate for Forrest is determined to separate her campaign from the Climate 200 initiative. Dr Sue Chapman, an independent candidate for Forrest, had a curt discussion with Perth Today host Simon Beaumont about her campaign and the pillars it is based on. “We have developed five main priorities, which are housing, the environment, cost […]
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Questions raised about safety protocols on Transperth buses following assault in broad daylight
A 6PR listener has recounted the alleged assault she suffered during her journey home from work in the afternoon, on a Transperth bus. Megan explained to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont how the accused man was reportedly belligerent when he stood over her, threatened her life, slapped her, and stole her sunglasses. “It’s escalating and […]
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Sir Bob Geldof reflects on the phenomenon that was Live Aid
Sir Bob Geldof is coming to Perth this April. The show is called An Evening with Bob Geldof: Songs and Stories from an Extraordinary Life. Sir Bob Geldof spoke to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont about his amazing life in the music industry and Live Aid. “I didn’t expect the level of the performances that […]
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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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