WA’s oldest surviving prisoner of war turned 104 on the day Queen Elizabeth II passed away and shared his treasured memories in a special interview with Mark Gibson on 6PR. Arthur Leggett, one of WA’s last World War II veterans, told Gibson on The Catch-Up host what keeps him ticking, some enduring learnings from his […]
Catch up with what’s happening around Perth this weekend with Russell Collett.
EXCLUSIVE: Whiteman Park revealed to be new preferred film studio site
Whiteman Park has been revealed as the new preferred location for Perth’s $100 million state of the art film studio. Fremantle port was secretly scrapped as the location after logistical problems and a budget blowout. This afternoon Mark Gibson revealed on The Catch-Up that the state government and the developers are now pushing ahead with plans for […]
EXCLUSIVE: $100 million Fremantle film studio has been secretly scrapped
The State Government’s plans for a $100 million world-class film studio at Victoria Quay in Fremantle have been secretly shelved. It’s been exactly a year since Premier Mark McGowan made the election promise to build the project within two years. It has now been revealed by Mark Gibson on The Catch-Up that logistical issues and a […]
‘I felt disgusting’: Chelsea mother of three’s transformation in just 9 months
A Perth mother of three has spoken about hitting rock bottom, before beating addiction through a rehab program at Shalom House. Chelsea joined Mark Gibson, host of The Catch-Up to speak about her transformation from being in the grips of addiction to cigarettes, alcohol and methamphetamine since the age of twelve. The 23-year-old said that she […]
‘Australia’s more than that’: Stephen Jones tells his very personal story behind his parliamentary speech slamming discrimination
This week Federal Labor frontbencher Stephen Jones revealed to parliament about the suicide of his gay nephew and the fears for his own son’s safety in a powerful speech during the debate on the proposed Religious Discrimination Bill. Mr Jones joined Mark Gibson on The Catch Up to speak about his personal story and why […]
Olympic champion Steven Bradbury joined 6PR’s Mark Gibson on the Weekend Catch-Up program to relive Australia’s first ever Winter Olympic medal – a bronze medal in the men’s 5,000 metres short track relay speed skating event at Lillehammer in 1994.
And the Destination WA prize winner is…
Destination WA, Channel 9 and 6PR have given one lucky winner the chance to win a 14 night get away to the Indian Ocean Islands. We are very excited to announce the winner is Rodney from Beeliar. Rodney was announced as the winner on 6PR’s the Catch-up program with Mark Gibson on Sunday. […]
Chris’ Yanchep home is sinking
Chris Mettimano and his family are living in a home that’s falling apart. For years, the family have fought to regain some compensation due to the damage. Chris caught up with Mark Gibson on the Weekend Catch Up this afternoon.
A WA wreck is being ruined
The Omeo Shipwreck off the Port Coogee coast is slowly being ruined by large amount of swimmers. Visitors are ignoring signs set up by the City of Cockburn not stand on the wreckage. Dr Ross Anderson from the Western Australian Museum joins Mark Gibson on The Catch Up.
Vaccines to start rolling out by the end of this month in WA
The Premier Mark McGowan announced this morning 10,000 vaccines will be reaching WA this month, on February 22. Dr Andrew Miller joined Mark Gibson on the Catch Up to discuss the vaccine and other COVID related issues.
WA’s oldest surviving prisoner of war turned 104 on the day Queen Elizabeth II passed away and shared his treasured memories in a special interview with Mark Gibson on 6PR. Arthur Leggett, one of WA’s last World War II veterans, told Gibson on The Catch-Up host what keeps him ticking, some enduring learnings from his […]
EXCLUSIVE: Whiteman Park revealed to be new preferred film studio site
Whiteman Park has been revealed as the new preferred location for Perth’s $100 million state of the art film studio. Fremantle port was secretly scrapped as the location after logistical problems and a budget blowout. This afternoon Mark Gibson revealed on The Catch-Up that the state government and the developers are now pushing ahead with plans for […]
EXCLUSIVE: $100 million Fremantle film studio has been secretly scrapped
The State Government’s plans for a $100 million world-class film studio at Victoria Quay in Fremantle have been secretly shelved. It’s been exactly a year since Premier Mark McGowan made the election promise to build the project within two years. It has now been revealed by Mark Gibson on The Catch-Up that logistical issues and a […]
‘I felt disgusting’: Chelsea mother of three’s transformation in just 9 months
A Perth mother of three has spoken about hitting rock bottom, before beating addiction through a rehab program at Shalom House. Chelsea joined Mark Gibson, host of The Catch-Up to speak about her transformation from being in the grips of addiction to cigarettes, alcohol and methamphetamine since the age of twelve. The 23-year-old said that she […]
‘Australia’s more than that’: Stephen Jones tells his very personal story behind his parliamentary speech slamming discrimination
This week Federal Labor frontbencher Stephen Jones revealed to parliament about the suicide of his gay nephew and the fears for his own son’s safety in a powerful speech during the debate on the proposed Religious Discrimination Bill. Mr Jones joined Mark Gibson on The Catch Up to speak about his personal story and why […]
You might not recognise his beardless-face, but we bet you remember the name. Jamie “Slim Jim” Mercanti joins us this week to talk about his recent battle with cancer, and how he is not slowing down with his vocal performances. Be sure to listen in for all that and more, here on The Catch-Up.