Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 6 December 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 'bombshell letter' allegedly stating WA Police are demanding wide-ranging liquor restrictions across WA has potentially outlined a rift between police and the State Government on how to deal with ongoing alcohol abuse and connected violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday 5 December 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of year again: parents start making fake social media profiles and phone calls to prove the existence of Santa and that they will, in fact, recieve no presents if they are naughty. Gary Adshead talked to UQ Critical Thinking Project Curriculum Director Peter Ellerton about the reasoning, pros and cons behind every family's little whiter Christmas lie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition is yet to decide if it will support tougher immigration detention laws to put some freed asylum seekers, back into custody as pressure increases on the Albanese government's "chaotic" handling of the High Court's immigration decision. More than 140 asylum seekers have been released into the community, after the High Court ruled indefinite detention is unlawful; two have since been charged with separate crimes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around 50 black-clad men parade down a one-lane country road: above them hangs a banner on which is written "Australia for the white man". Its the type of scene that seems shocking in a major city, let alone in the middle of regional Australia, but that's where a great deal of the national Socialist Network's support comes from.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday 4 December 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dental Association of Australia is leaning on the Federal Government to bring about a "massive overhaul" of the national dental system, which they say is falling prey to growing inequality. ADA President Scott Davis told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings there are ever-increasing numbers of people avoiding dental  check-ups because many can't afford it, even with insurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broome's apparent spate of violence and crime in Broome, with locals claiming it is now having a definite affect on tourism in the Northwest town. Many are claiming they are now fighting for "Broome's soul" in an effort to quell youth-based violence they say is coming from a specific group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday 1 December 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: Mellen Events has apologised for what some Robbie Williams fans have branded a 'disaster' after they spent hours trying to get in and out of the global superstar's show in the Swan Valley last night. Ticket holders battled through severe traffic congestion around concert venue Nikola Estate, with some reportedly missing the start of the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has hit back at criticism from the Premier for being in South Africa for a water conference the same day a women's shelter in East Perth closed. The Safe Night Space shut it's doors after a six-month extension put forward by Perth City Council reached it's end date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 30 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Safe Night Space in East Perth - which has provided shelter for vulnerable women for the last two and a half years - has closed. In spite of pleas from support service RUAH and the state government, the Rod Evans Community Centre on Hay Street will now be used for other purposes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 29 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The closure of Perth's only drop-in women's refuge has become a political football between the State Government and the City if Perth. It's facilitators RUAH are outraged, with Services Manager Elsie Blay sharing their frustration as hundreds of abused women head to city streets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than $72 million will be poured into initiatives across the state to prevent family and domestic violence as the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence begins. $22.6 dollars is earmarked for 16 new units at the Stirling Women's Refuge, while a two-year public education campaign will attempt to challenge "outdated and dangerous views."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Federal senator James Paterson has labelled the Government's response to the release of 138 people from immigration detention as an "absolute disgrace."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6PR Mornings with Gary Adshead, Monday November 27, 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 'Totally geared to exploiting you': Dick Smith slams Facebook's deepfake ad responseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As one asylum seeker released under the High Court's mandatory detention changes remains on the run, the Federal Government is trying to play catch-up in monitoring the rest.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 40 evacuees have moved into the Bullsbrook Centre for resilience as a bushfire continues to ravage on in Perth's northern suburbs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberal senator Dean Smith has hit out at the minister for mines and petroleum, Bill Johnston after the minister accused him of lying about issues surrounding the Perth Mint.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday 24 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homelessness bodies, family violence and sexual assault services have banded together in an effort to persuade the City of Perth to keep the Safe Night space open, at least until December 30.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities are assessing areas impacted by the bushfire in Perth's northern suburbs to determine the damages to homes and properties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trails Western Australia have knocked together a list of our state’s best mountain biking, hiking and cultural trails to choose from.  With over a thousand trails listed on their website, Trails WA Chief Executive Officer Agata Sleeman said the last decade has been brilliant for bush enthusiasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 23 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tapping resident Emma didn't think too much of the smoke she saw in the distance while returning home from work, but realised how serious the situation was when her power went out. She was able to evacuate with her family from the area, but through security footage was able to witness the destruction first-hand. "We were watching from our doorbell camera, and we could see the fireys in our front garden hosing down our house," Emma said. "It was bizarre; It's like something you see in a movie."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conditions in Perth's northern suburbs are continuing to be a danger for anyone in the area as the bushfire which has already swepth through some suburbs escalates. 6PR reporter Seamus Harrison told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings firefighters are gearing up for another daunting day as they attempt to get the blaze under control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marijiniup resident Steve is one of many now returning to burnt wreckage that was once his home.He shares the heartbreak that comes with losing his home of 30 years, as well as his hope that more people can avoid even worse consequences form the devastating bushfires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former outlaw motorcycle gang member Josh Bolton knows better than many the pain and self-analysis that comes with being jailed for a major crime, and has now devoted his life to help others like him avoid the same pitfalls of life. Mr Bolton visited the 6PR studios to explain his past to Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings, as well as his current work with the Whitehaven Clinic in helping young Aboriginal men steer away from crime and addiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 22 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA Police do not have the authority to track criminals released under the High Court's decision to release indefinite detainees, Commissioner Col Blanch has explained, but will do their utmost to ensure they are monitored.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real estate experts are reminding both buyers and sellers that, among the many factors affecting the housing crunch, the popular methods of buying and selling property are not necessarily the best for business. Realmark Managing Director John Percudani told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the combination of low listing volume, strong demand and the tight rental market may mean those looking to buy are having their offers discounted by sellers or are failing to bring an offer to the table entirely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday 21 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday 21 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wife of a man with dementia has shared her heartfelt plea for help to locate him. Eva Hutchison told Gary Adshead that her husband John does not have a driver's license, but disappeared with the keys to their silver Subaru Forester early this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumer Protection has put Perth's tow truck industry on notice, with investigations and warnings to consumers framing a concerted crackdown. Consumer Protection Commissioner Trish Blake told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the confusion, bullying and occasional violence has created an environment of distrust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As National Asbestos Awareness Week kicks off, advocates are warning home-owners about the worrying prevalence of the deadly substance in properties across the country. Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute Chair Peter Tighe told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings if your house is older than 20 years, it's very likely you have some form of asbestos present.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday 20 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: Australia's Opposition Defense Spokesperson has come down hard on Anthony Albanese's foreign diplomacy, saying he has been "weak" and "blinked" at the opportunity to call out China on their aggressive actions inside Japan's exclusive economic zone. Andrew Hastie told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings while we aren't exactly sure what talks occurred between Mr Albanese and President Xi, it would be a mistake to not discuss ongoing military operations in the seas between China and Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Osman has discussed being the man who "made retirement villages cool again" with his book series Thursday Murder Club, which has sold 500,000 copies in Australia alone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday 17 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lord mayor Basil Zempilas has shared his thoughts on being included in a poll which looked at who could possibly run in the state in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hotels are being accused of price-gouging but the Tourism Council of WA CEO says people need to be reminded of the scale of the two-day Coldplay concerts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fans of Coldplay who are travelling to Perth to see them over the weekend are facing price-gouging by hotels taking advantage of the two-day concert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 16 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edith Cowan University is on the hunt for 300 participants aged 55 to 79 to investigate simple lifestyle changes which could prevent dementia. Foundation Chair in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease at ECU Professor Ralph Martins told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the results could be revolutionary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ikea is the latest company to ban engineered stone after concerns manufacturing the stone leads to silicosis. Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union National Secretary Zac Smith told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings it needs to be banned everywhere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has stripped around $300 million in infrastructure funding from Western Australia.  Minister for Transport Rita Saffioti told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings she is disappointed by the cuts, but will still continue with vital projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 15 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered why the speedometer on your vehicle is different from your speed on a navigation app? Well, it turns out speedometres are designed to over-report your speed. Road safety expert at the University of New South Wales Emeritus Professor Michael Regan told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings speedometers are set about five per cent faster than the actual speed of the car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opening for the 31st time Have A Go Day is back today, bustling with activities to try at Burswood Park. The free event gives seniors the opportunity to ignite new passions and find new hobbies to live an active and healthy lifestyle. Executive Officer of the Seniors Recreation Council of WA Dawn Yates told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings there are plenty of new things to try.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are being urged to wear masks again after Western Australia records its 8th outbreak of Covid-19. The state has seen two deaths in recent days from the virus with 300 outbreaks across aged care centres, putting the most vulnerable at risk. Infectious disease expert at the University of Queensland Dr Paul Griffen told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings governments need to ensure information is readily available. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study which found one in five coronary stents implanted in the US unnecessary and unsafe has led to fears Australia has a similar issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An anti-slavery group which works with Australia's biggest companies is pushing for more action to be taken to dismantle modern slavery domestically and globally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) have presented a petition to State Parliament this morning to bring Perth's laws on crime against retail and fast-food staff in line with other states.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday 14 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perth's lord mayor, Basil Zempilas, says the council won't turn back on a decision to turn the site at Rod Evans Senior Citizen Centre in East Perth into a a community centre for residents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A shelter providing vulnerable women a place to sleep will close after two years as the organisation managing the Safe Night Space facility were left with no choice but to close due to a lack of shelter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A St John officer has passed away over night in Forrestdale after crashing his car on the way to a priority emergency call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are calls for the introduction of an urban sprawl levy on housing estates built on the fringes of the metropolitan area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a new push to fix the nation's roads with the government urged to redirect cash to repair potholes plaguing country roads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday 13 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The owner of Harvey Norman has come out in support of Optus claiming it's "un-Australian" to kick the company while it's down after the service providers widely-criticised national outage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shadow federal immigration minister has slammed the Albanese government for failing to respond to a High Court ruling to release 80 asylum seekers from indefinite detention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia has detailed a list of failures that lead to the self-harm and death of 16-year-old Casuarina inmate Cleveland Dodd.Lack of body cameras, radios and staff attendance have all been mentioned as "significant failures" leading to the tragic incident.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Human Rights Commission has defended legislative changes that have seen a convicted child rapist return to the community, arguing that he has served his sentence. A High Court ruling on Wednesday found the Federal Government could be held liable for compensating those held in indefinite immigration detention, even if their home countries refuse to take them back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 9 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A day after the biggest phone network outage in Australian history, many are remaining critical of the national carrier's distinct lack of connection with customers throughout the ordeal. Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin made multiple apologies on behalf of the company yesterday, yet experts like Monash University Lecturer in Strategic Communications Alison Stieven-Taylor are reticent to give her too much credit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state government has announced incentives for Airbnb owners to turn their properties into long-term rentals. Short stay accommodation owners will be offered $10,000 to take their properties off the short stay market - in a bid to help curb the rental crisis gripping Perth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Doctors are calling on governing bodies to take action on CTE through five action points, which includes a recommendation that low or no contact versions of sports are played by those under the age of 14. Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia a position statement which urges the federal government to adopt the recommendations of a Senate inquiry into sports related head trauma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest drug wastewater report has been handed down, with ketamine and methamphetamine topping the list as the most detected drugs in Perth. The Australian Criminal and Intelligence Commission's Principal Drugs Advisor Shane Neilson told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings there's good news and bad news in the WA numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An effort on behalf of Australia's defense forces to make their language as inclusive as possible is being deemed a welcome progressive step or pointless virtue-signalling, depending on who you ask. Documents retrieved via a Freedom of Information Request show the ADF is attempting to clean up common terms like "unmanned aerial vehicle" and "man-hours" in order to provide safer spaces for all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken on high-level conversations with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who hailed the visit as a new era in relations. Strategic Analysis Australia director Michael Shoebridge says there's an enormous gap between the words that come out of the Chinese leader's mouth about China wanting peace and building trust and mutual respect, and the actions of his military and his intelligence services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday, 7 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA Police have cracked down on Perth tow truck drivers with multiple arrests of drug use and concerns for public safety. Police Commissioner Col Blanch says WA Police, the Department of Transport and Main Roads have set up 'Operation City'; a tow truck, industry, compliance and enforcement action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tragic passing of a Southern Suburbs primary school teacher has once again outlined the daily pressures faced by teachers. The principal suffered a heart attack allegedly only a few hours after being confronted by angry parents during a disciplinary meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday 6 November 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy has returned from researching nuclear power technologies in London, saying Labor's anti-nuclear mandate is leaving the country in the past.  Member for Fairfax Ted O'Brien told Gary Adshead on 6pr Mornings Australia will have to take an "all of the above approach" when considering next-generation nuclear energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A review into WA's public education system has reinforced the issues around the number of teachers leaving the sector. The State School Teachers' Union commissioned the review, with participants citing heavy workloads and increasingly complex classroom environments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more and more Australians find themselves waiting for hours and even days to receive services like Medicare and Centrelink, the Federal Services Minister has pledged to make changes while continuing to blame previous Liberal governments for the issue. Services Minister Bill Shorten will boost Services Australia by around 3000 people in an effort to deal with ever-growing waiting times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to the dangers faced by journalists, not many know the risk more than peter Greste. After being found guilty of allegedly falsifying news and "having a negative impact on overseas perceptions of Egypt", Mr Greste was imprisoned in 2014.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Full Show Friday 3.11.23See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A four-year-old girl has spent the night in hospital after she was left on an after school care bus for almost two hours. The incident occurred after her parents arrived for pickup at the Merriwa centre and she was no where to be seen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings FULL PROGRAM Thursday 2.11.23See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: Australian Federal Police are using "Technology Detection Dogs" to search the property of Erin Patterson, who has been arrested in relation to the death of three people following a lunch in which she reportedly served wild mushrooms. Technology detection dogs are specifically used to find memory storage devices such as USBs, hard drives, mobile phones, storage device cards and SIM cards, according to the AFP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Northern Suburbs neighbourhood is refusing to back down in their support of Israel, despite allegations of violent retaliation. Dianella resident "Peter" told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings his partner and some other Jewish community members had been putting up Isreali flags and signs on fences to display their support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW TUESDAY 1.11.23 - Morning's with Gary AdsheadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changing careers is common enough, but switching form mechanic to pioneering biomedical researcher is a hard task for any. Bio-Latem Technologies founder Jason Ravasini managed it, and is now one of the leading researchers in Australia trying to find a remedy for mesothelioma and asbestosis, diseases which have had a profound affect on Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clearly State Opposition and WA Nationals Leader Shane Love is not happy about the situation, arguing Ms Beard's constituents voted for a Nationals member, not a Liberal. "I feel dissapointed for the people that supported Mem," Mr Love said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defecting Nationals MP Merome Beard says her loyalty lies with her constituents, not her party. The member for North West Central has handed her resignation to Leader Shane Love, and indicated she wants to jump ship to the Liberals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - FULL PROGRAM - 31.10.20See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glen and Johanna Stafford from the WA Philatelic Council run Gary and the crew through what the most expensive stamps and coins out there are, and whether or not their own collections are worth anything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"You're out of headlight fluid, that'll be $500." The trope of women getting slugged extra fees when taking their car to a mechanic is well-worn, but it doesn't change the fact that there's a large amount of truth behind it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While in Tokyo, Premier Roger Cook lambasted the news, arguing the Liberal-National Coalition had long been in trouble. "This is just another example of the mess the Coalition are in," Mr Cook said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WA Nationals have split from tradition and are set to form a party branch within the Perth metropolitan area, threatening to split the Liberal/National vote in half. The historically region-based party will open an electorate office in the electorate of Bateman with the aim of installing city-based candidates in State Parliament for the very first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead Full Show October 30 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research suggests more and more Australians are becoming more comfortable with working past retirement age - for better or worse. Seven out of then Australians now see work as an "inevitable" part of getting older, as the rising cost of living and ever-existing desire for a better lifestyle gets stronger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The reprehensible accounts of child predation in Australian daycares recently has caused a new series of debates on what should and should not be allowed in child care centres. Child safety advocates are pushing for a ban on mobile phone use by staff when working with young children, with the aim of preventing photos from leaking online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA Liberal Leader Libby Mettam has come out swinging, announcing her aims to take down Roger Cook's Labor Government in next year's state election. Ms Mettam has used the controversial changes to the Perth Women & Babies Hospital location as ammunition, pledging to strike ground in Nedlands rather than the currently-proposed Murdoch site.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday 27 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's still no sign of the man accused of killing 18 people in the US after another mass shooting. Police say 40 year-old Robert Card opened fire at a restaurant and bowling alley in the state of Maine yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recovery operation is underway on the coastline of Sydney's east where a body has been found. New South Wales police have been searching for Paul Thijssen who's been missing since 22 year-old water polo coach Lilie James was found dead at a CBD school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brice Lehrmann has been named as the defendant in two rape charges in Toowoomba, allegedly occurring in 2021. Lehrmann failed in his fifth attempt to keep his identity under wraps on Thursday, with Queensland Supreme Court judge Peter Applegarth saying he failed in attempts to argue a magistrate in a lower court had erred in refusing an earlier suppression application.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I'm quietly confident at the progress we've made." Premier Roger Cook admits Unit 18 is not an example of best policy in juvenile detention, but promises work is being done.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday, 16 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal police have dismantled a Chinese money laundering syndicate that turned over $10 billion in three years. The Changjiang Currency Exchange - which had 12 outlets across the country - was believed to be a front to move criminals’ cash and cryptocurrency offshore; the group’s leaders were all arrested in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs after raids across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Corruption and Crime Commission has released its report into the misconduct of a former senior police officer who shot to fame when he helped find Cleo Smith. The CCC found Detective Senior Sergeant Cameron Blaine formed a relationship with a young reporter whom he leaked confidential information to beginning from around the time Cleo was found.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 80 people have reportedly been shot by an active shooter in the city of Lewiston, Maine in the US north-east. Police are still hunting the alleged gunman, who has already claimed 22 lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 25 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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If you've got a box full of old toys sitting in the shed or attic, now might be the time to dust it off, if WA's newest internet celebrity is anything to go by. Ben Dawson - otherwise known as "Boy Racer Ben"  - is on the cusp of hitting the million-follower mark on TikTok, all through his love (or obsession) with Hot Wheels toy cars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Council of Trade Unions has given final notice to the Federal Government on engineered stone, saying they will move to outlaw the mining, manufacturing and construction of stone benchtops and other products if they don't. The ACTU claims as many as 100,000 workers will be diagnosed with silicosis, with a further 11,000 diagnosed with cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fisheries Minister Don Punch has announced a ban on shark fishing from the beach to 800m out to sea, as concerns over the safety of the activity build. The news is particularly welcome by wildlife activists such as Lisa Hills, who has received multiple threats since speaking out in January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia has announced they have removed Corrective Services Commissioner Mike Reynolds as the State Government attempts to stem the flood of controversy surrounding WA's prison system. Mr Papalia refused to answer questions on whether or not former Commissioner Mike Reynolds has been removed from the department, yet confirmed what he called a "reset" in Corrective Services leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From high school auditions to recreating the career of one of the world's most beloved singers, Ruva Ngwenya has made an indelible impact on performing arts, and has continued to carry the torch of black women in showbusiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday 24 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The premier doubling down today that the fastest route to having a new women and babies hospital is by building it near Fiona Stanley Hospital - and not at the QE II site in Nedlands. That’s despite a third leaked document within a week , flagging more concerns from the state's medical work force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA's Inspector of Custodial Services has echoed growing calls for the closure of the notorious Unit 18 youth detention wing at Casuarina Prison. Eamon Ryan told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings Unit 18 is being treated as a last-resort destination for troubled youth detainees due to a lack of proper infrastructure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday 23 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man who helped save a group of fishermen off WA's south coast says the outcome could have been a lot worse. Five men were rescued off Esperance -- after their inflatable boat was bitten by a shark and started to sink Saturday evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barriers preventing women from participating in the workforce are costing the economy more than $120 billion, according to a Women's Economic Equality Taskforce report. The report shows women spend less time working than men and up to 10 hours more per week doing unpaid care and housework.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday, 20 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AFL is being urged to take a stronger stance against player drug use, with a number of high-profile recruits facing criminal charges, while big questions are being asked of Australia's drug testing body and their ability to deliver results. Carlton has revealed recruit Elijah Hollands is facing a charge of possessing an illicit substance from when he was a Gold Coast player, while Melbourne utility Joel Smith has received a provisional suspension.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Corruption Crime Commission are investigating allegations of serious misconduct in relation to the death of a 16-year-old in Casuarina Detention Centre's notorious Unit 18. Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia held a sombre press conference today after the tragic death of the detainee, who was found unresponsive in his cell last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Nursing Federation WA chief Janet Reah has potentially destroyed the State Government's reputation in respect to alleged violence and rape at Perth Children's hospital. Ms Reah told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings she was of the understanding security was called multiple times during the recent alleged PCH rape incident involving underage teenagers, a claim thoroughly in contradiction of Premier Roger Cook and Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson's narrative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 19 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's one: what weighs 2,800 kilograms, looks like a wombat and has become integral in unlocking Australia's prehistoric past? If you said "Diprotodon", consider yourself on the cutting edge of modern paleontology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Adhsead talked to "Miranda", one of the first people expatriated back to Australia from Israel, on 6PR Mornings this morning. Miranda - who's partner is a dual Australian-Israeli citizen - detailed how the entire country had to quickly operate through the shock and fear created by Hamas' attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's edition of Behind Party Lines with Federal politicians Andrew Hastie and Matt Keogh, each respective political party's lines have once again been made clear: Australia stands with Israel. The Federal Members for Canning and Burt talked to Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings about how disappointed they were with the Greens and independents who refused to sign on to the Federal Government's unequivocal support for Israel's actions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Clooney is one of a group of celebrity A-listers to front up to Fran drescher and SAG-AFTRA to try and see if a solution to the prolonged Hollywood Actor's Strike can be found. It should be noted that Clooney has a new film, The Boys in the Boat, set to be released soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s taken a century but, thanks to a series of amazing strokes of luck, the life and sacrifice of a once-unknown soldier has been remembered. 6PR Mornings producer Shane Douglas’ great-grandfather lost his life in the Battle of Pozières Ridge in 1916, but the Douglas family have had almost no record of how or why until now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 18 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Auditor General's report into how speed camera revenue is spent has recommended significant changes. The fund - which includes about $100 million - comes from revenue from speed cameras, red light cameras and other devices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A leaked document which describes the "unacceptable risk" of death and disability in newborn babies created by the State Government's decision relocate Perth’s new $1.8 billion maternity hospital to Murdoch instead of next to Perth Children’s Hospital has put the controversial decision under much more scrutiny. Nine News Reporter Michael Genovese told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings Child and Adolescent Health Service CEO was "quick to distance herself" from a draft position paper which comprehensively rejects a decision made in secret six months ago by then-premier Mark McGowan and Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson to move the facility 20 kilometres away.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday 17 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On World Menopause Day, medical experts and advocates are urging both men and women to become more knowledgeable about the changes the natural life stage brings, especially in the face of discrimination. According to Menopause Friendly Australia, many women either resign or are forced out of occupations due to misconceptions around menopause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a 16-year-old detainee of Banksia Hill's notorious Unit 18 remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital, Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia has refused to acknowledge any legal implications to the unit's processes. Mr Papalia has been busy discussing the State Government's planned gun reforms, but controversy continues to surround the often 23-hour confinement juveniles face in Unit 18.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday 16 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Israeli forces gather in huge numbers around the Gaza Strip, the future of the 5 by 12-kilometre piece of land comes under question. Israel have stated numerous times they are not interested in controlling the Strip - likely due to the 2 million-plus population of Palestinians - yet it has to be governed by someone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Voice to Parliament decision being called before WA polling booths were even closed, it is now left to those involved to figure out what happens now. At the same time, many are scratching their heads over how a campaign that was ostensibly about necessary cultural progression could have muddied their own message so much.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The survivor of the tragic crash which claimed the lives of three young men in Baldivis has opened up about how the accident has affected her and her family. Ika Lachlan told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings she has trouble sleeping not just because of the physical effects, but also because of traumatic memories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The organisers of a pro-Palestine gathering to be held in Murray Street Mall tonight have pledged a peaceful demonstration, despite the calls to violence at similar protests. Friends of Palestine WA spokesperson Mick Everett told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the event is not about supporting the actions of Hamas in any way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacinta Price has attacked the entire Yes campaign as an attempt to "gaslight and blackmail" the Australian  public ahead of tomorrow's referendum. The Northern Territory Senator, who over the past few months has become the Liberal Party's favoured spokesperson on Indigenous issues, told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings she would be celebrating the end to an "exhausting" campaign on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 12 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: a 16-year-old Banksia Hill detainee was found unresponsive in his cell in Unit 18 last night. Premier Roger Cook has described the event as "Incredibly regrettable and deeply distressing".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noel Pearson answers listener's questions on The Voice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the architects behind the Yes Campaign's appeal to the Australian public, Noel Pearson is wrapping up eight weeks travelling around the country in his attempt to carry the weight of an at-times seemingly insurmountable argument. During his last stop in WA before the Referendum on Saturday, Mr Pearson told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings he still doesn't doubt the opposition to the Voice, but has been galvanised by the support he has seen first-hand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mental health  sector has admitted a distinct lack of resourcing is creating an environment in which issues such as preventable deaths and alleged rapes are happening. AMA WA President Michael Page told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the thought of an "existential threat" to mental health support is of course concerning to staff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 11 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As pressure mounts against various government ministers over issues such as the alleged rape at PCH, Gary Adshead has raised a pertinent question: is Roger Cook avoiding bad news? Adshead said the Premier is becoming "the butt of jokes" because of his apparent distancing from big issues, earning himself the moniker "Good News Roger".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested at a southern suburbs shopping centre, charged over a bikie shooting in Baldivis. The man is facing three serious charges, accused of firing a gun towards the home of a Mongols gang member last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As the Sydney Opera House donned the colours of the Israeli flag last night, hundreds gathered on its steps to celebrate the massacre of civilians. The deep rift created by the resurgence of conflict in the Middle East has lead certain groups to draw battle lines, causing major concerns within Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Images of a home-open in Ballajura have show evidence of just how desperate the housing shortage is becoming. The property was advertised at about $450,000 range - at least $120,000 less than the median Perth price range - meaning hundreds turned up, including some with furniture already to move in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast 9-10-23See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roger Cook maintains he still has hope the Indigenous Voice will be enshrined in our constitution- despite polling favouring the No vote. But most of the questions at his press conference focused instead on two trouble-plagued facilities - Perth Children’s Hospital and Banksia Hill Detention Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive Council of Australian Jewry Co-Chief Executive Alex Ryvchin said it's the kind of worst-nightmare scenario present in a lot of people's minds, even if they hoped it would never happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The eruption of violence in Israel and Palestine has clearly raised emotions across the world, including in the states' respective diasporas in Australia. UNSW Israeli-Palestinian conflict expert Doctor Lana Tatour told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings there's no doubt the events over the past two days are unprecedented, but they need to be understood within context.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former WA Governor Malcom McCusker has blasted the architects behind the Voice referendum, labelling the attempt at constitutional amending as a "power grab disguised in sheep's clothing". The noted legal expert and philanthropist has warned there is no cap on the provision of rights and freedoms outlined in the proposal, which could allow them to continue after the objectives are met.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday 6 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has shared an emotional explanation of how public threats against her life have affected her, and has not backed down on holding Anthony Albanese at least partly responsible. Ms Thorpe was targeted by neo-Nazis in a video showing them immolating an Aboriginal flag and threatening her with harm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 5 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe says she hasn't been able to live in her own home, because of violent threats against her. An online video appears to show a Neo-Nazi making various threats while burning the Aboriginal flag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: Homicide Squad detectives have overnight charged a 19-year- old Hamilton Hill manwith a number of serious offences over the strange sequence of events in Cervantes on Tuesday 26 September. It will be alleged the charged man crashed his Mitsubishi Pajero on Indian Ocean Drive near theCervantes Road turnoff.The 38-year-old male victim was driving a red SUV along Indian Ocean Drive when he came across theaccused.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents of a Southern Suburbs neighborhood say they feel like prisoners in their own homes as crime, violence and anti-social behaviour has taken over their streets. Beeliar resident Marcus told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the constant anxiety caused by criminal behaviour has had a profound affect on him and his neghbours, mentally and physically.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 4 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The notorious, convicted conman who earned a reputation for duping women out of their money has apparently returned to the scene of the crime. Brett Turton - aka Brad Collins, aka Wayne "Buck" Rogers - left a trail of broken hearts and disappointed job-seekers while convincing people he was, at various times, a cruise ship captain, airline pilot and geologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Nurses' Federation is one of many institutions trying to understand the context and causes behind why a 13-year-old had been allegedly raped by another teen in Perth Children's hospital. The hammer has fallen hard on the State Government and Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson, especially considering the lack of information that has been released to the public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Health Minister says it’s inexplicable why nursing staff didn’t contact security on the night a 13 year old girl was allegedly raped while receiving treatment on a mental health ward at Perth Children’s Hospital.  Minister Amber Jade Sanderson says the issue of sexual safety in youth mental health wards is a country-wide issue, as psychiatric experts demand gender-based segregation in mental health wards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday 3 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know climate change is flushing our planet down the drain, but do we need to be so literal about it? Popular recycled toilet paper company Who Gives a Crap has adopted the now-royalty-free Winnie-the-Pooh as a stark example of the effects of industrialisation in Winnie-The-Pooh: The Deforested Edition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State Government's decision to not renew the contract of the man responsible for overhauling WA's ruined detention system is being seen as a frustrating abandonment of responsibility. Tim Marney was contracted by the State Government to implement new plans to run Banksia Hill as well as other detention centres, yet has now been dropped under the pretense he has "completed his role managing the initial stage of the implementation".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday 2 October 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The efficacy of government tenders has been vehemently questioned after it was found private contractor's plans for hospital beds overshot the requirement by more than double. Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospitals do not have enough patients to fill the 80 beds the state government acquired at the Murdoch medihotel in a $55 million four-year deal with private operator Aegis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The partner of a 23-year-old man who was fatally stabbed on Saturday has shared the legacy of selflessness he was known for. Zac Bevilaqua received fatal wounds at about 1.30am on Saturday morning, and was found close to death by police on Chatham Road in Woodbridge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mornings with Gary Adshead (At The Show) - Friday 29 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead (At The Show) - Thursday 28 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo has been recruited by the state government to drive its latest tourism campaign. The F1 star and his best mate Blake embarked on a road trip from Perth to Exmouth earlier this year, which will now form a 12 month campaign to attract international and interstate visitors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Worner has told Gary Adshead the lack of experience means younger drivers are seriously overrepresented in fatal accidents on WA roads. "Alcohol and drugs aren't the factor they are with older drivers; there's a general change in attitude related to drinking and driving," Mr Worner said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proposed plans to ban electronic waste from landfill have entered a consultation phase, with the public able to have their say on regulations until November. Items including mobile phones, TVs and computers are all included in the first phase of bans, which come into effect from next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead (At The Show) - Wednesday 27 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Dunreath Village Shopping Centre at Perth Airport has become a big talking point, and not just because FIFOs have a new, direct way to buy hot chickens. The efficacy of a large shopping chain opening near the airport with 24-hour access has lead to operators once again calling for expandedtrading hour laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As emotionally detailed on 6PR Mornings yesterday, the fallout of meth and other drug addictions is leaving lasting scars in once-happy families. Caller "Jane" told Gary Adshead about how she hoped her son would be put in jail, as it would be better than receiving the news she fears on a daily basis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the hammer officially falls on to embattled Qantas executives, the now-former CEO Alan Joyce is nowhere to be found As the Senate inquiry into Qatar and Qantas gets underway, shareholders have demanded chairman Richard Goyder's resignation and have put the rest of the board on notice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Senior addiction psychiatrist Doctor Kavita Seth told Gary those with ADHD and similar mental issues struggle to focus, and methamphetamine can give the feeling of control. "A lot of users can find this inner calmness or ability to complete tasks, but of course there's the dark side to that," Dr Seth said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research has revealed just how insidious Western Australia's record-setting meth use has become, and possibly some of the tragic reasons behind it. Fiona Stenley's  Addiction Prevention Treatment Service has seen some of the worst cases of meth addiction, and doctors say many have untreated mental conditions such as ADHD they are self-medicating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday 25 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kings Park's Bali Memorial has been a moving and captivating monument to the deep and lasting effect the 2012 Bali Bombings have had on the WA public. But now, thanks to Perth's rapid growth and without much forethought, the buildings of Elizabeth Quay have blocked the unique ray of light which illuminates the memorial at dawn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Jamie Burnett - Friday 22 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Workers at Ingham's chicken factories have walked off the job this morning after pay negotiations broke down. Up to 250 union members in WA are demanding a six per cent increase, which equates to roughly $1.50 per hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: One of WA's leading lawyers has defended the State Government's exemption of property developers from new donation transparency laws, claiming we don't have the "culture of corruption" present in the Eastern States. Jamie Burnett questioned the efficacy of not including developers in the Cook Government's wide-ranging electoral and campaign donation reforms on 6PR Mornings, given the strong interest the industry has in state politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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WA beekeepers are facing uncertainty as federal authorities abandon efforts to eradicate a parasite that’s seen 30,000 hives destroyed on the east coast.  Australia will transition to a management approach of the varroa mite and focus on slowing the spread of the pest, which was first detected in New South Wales last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Christian Lobby State Director Peter Abetz stated the group's objections to the law changes aren't rooted in ideology, despite the focus on doctor's personal objections. "There are some really serious issues with this legislation; there is a need to prevent sex-selective abortions, and this doesn't cover that," Mr Abetz said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA's abortion laws have been updated to better match the needs and requests of women, the State Government has claimed. The new laws address inequity of access in line with other Australian jurisdictions and have removed clinically unnecessary barriers for women accessing an abortion, according to a Labor statement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Jamie Burnett - Wednesday 20 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today is a bum," Bob Hawke famously rattled off after Australia II won the America's Cup. Forty years on, and Arts and Culture Minister David Templeman has said the same of anyone who doesn't attend the star-studded "40 Years On" celebrations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 16-year-old has died and two other teenagers injured after the car they were in crashed north of Perth. Police say they found a Holden Crewman ute - with three teenage boys on board - had collided with a tree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most travelled Yes campaigners has arrived in WA with a very simple message: there's no reason to vote No if you understand why the Voice to Parliament is so important to Indigenous people. Noel Pearson appeared in the 6PR studios today to detail to Jamie Burnett on 6PR Mornings why he thinks the large contingent of "soft No" voters can be swayed through outreach and discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Jamie Burnett - Tuesday 19 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perth families are speaking out about increasingly long wait times for ear, nose and throat specialists. Shannon Cowan's two-year-old daughter has severe hearing loss requiring an aid. She's already been waiting 14 months for an appointment and have been told that Fiona Stanley Hospital is only now accepting 20-18 referrals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Jamie Burnett - Monday 18 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Crocker has done it all across six decades as a singer, actor, dancer and entertainer, and he’s rubbed shoulders and shared the stage with some of the world's greats along the way. Now the modern-day raconteur is telling his story in a new autobiography, Barry Crocker: the Last of the Entertainers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pioneer, innovator, legend: just some of the labels that have been applied to AFL great Ron Barassi following his passing. Accomplished sports journalist Peter Lalor had the chance to meet Barassi on occasion, and shared with Jamie Burnett on 6PR Mornings not many players have had as big an impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The details around the attack which has left a young Success woman with serious injuries has raised concerns over domestic dogs, including breeding and training. Police had to shoot one of two Rottweilers owned by 31-year-old Nikita Pill in a last-ditch effort to stop them mauling her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Michael Thomson - Friday 15 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perth's favourite furry friends are due to get their own hospital as Rottnest Island gets its own revamp.  Amongst a barrage of new projects are six new sculptures and a hospital for Australia's happiest animals, the quokka.  Deputy chair of the Rottnest Island Foundation told Michael Thomson on 6PR Mornings there are plans for a conservation centre highlighting the island's natural environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14-year-old Robert Corps has been the victim of a hit and run after a woman hit the boy while he was trying to cross the road after school on Wednesday.  Mr Corps suffered a broken leg and internal injuries while the driver fled the scene.  It is the second hit and run in one week as listener Len Douglas called in to report another incident earlier this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Some of West Australia's best cricketers from the 1970s will reunite at the West Australian Cricket Association grounds on the first day of the first shield match.  Former cricket player John Inverarity told Michael Thomson on 6PR Mornings how the team in the 1970s came to be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Workplace culture expert Tammy Tansley says Australia's leave entitlements are decades too old. The last time leave entitlements were updated was in the 1970s when annual leave was changed from three to four weeks. Ms Tansley told Michael Thomson on 6PR Mornings the way our leave is in desperate need of change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Hodgson has criticised WA's justice system after learning his attacker has been arrested over another alleged offence.  Mr Hodgson was punched in the head unprovoked outside Perth train station in September 2021. He was informed earlier this week that his attacker was arrested for another alleged violent crime and released on bail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Michael Thomson - Wednesday 13 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's best known for her time on the footy field. First as a player for the West Coast Eagles, then for North Melbourne and then as a coach for the Kangaroos.  Now, Danielle Laidley is bearing it all and sharing her lifelong battle with gender dysphoria in a new documentary Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes.  Ms Laidley told Michael Thomson on 6PR Mornings the documentary is a raw look into her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julian Foster was in Marrakesh watching his partner represent Australia at the World Bridge Championship when last Friday’s devastating earthquake struck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longstanding chief executive of West Coast Eagles Trevor Nisbett has announced he will not extend his contract beyond October 2024.  After being appointed executive officer in 1999, the club will not initiate a strategy to find a successor.  Michael Thomson broke the news of his decision to leave on 6PR Mornings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's completed a three-year-solo walk from Siberia to Asia and won the 2014 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year.  Now Swiss adventurer Sarah Marquis has finished a three-month solo trek across the Australian desert.  During her journey she trekked approximately 1,500km across the Australian desert and at one stage did not speak to another person for six weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Michael Thomson - Tuesday 12 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state government has announced changes to the WA Firearms Act which will see anyone subject to a restraining order, or convicted of a serious violent crime, banned from holding a gun licence.  It comes after a rise in domestic violence across the state with the deaths of Lynn Cannon, Georgia Lyall and Tiffany Woodley all occurring within the last year.  A special taskforce will be established after it came as a request from the recent family and domestic violence forum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The West Australian Police Force have banded together with ten different retail groups to tackle the rise in shoplifting.  WA Police Detective Inspector Tony Rosenberg told Michael Thomson on 6PR Mornings they were looking for different ways to tackle theft and keep staff safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Michael Thomson - Monday 11 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown, white, blue or pink. Different types of 'coloured noise' may affect your brain differently depending on the sonic frequency.  More and more parents are utilising different noises to help their children fall asleep.  Associate Professor at the University of Queensland's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Wayne Wilson told Michael Thomson on 6PR Mornings different noises do different things to the brain psychologically. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Queensland man has died after a fatal snake bite at a community event on Sunday, spurring WA residents to watch out for snakes as they emerge from hibernation.  Marcus Cosentino from Snake Catchers Perth told Michael Thomson on 6PR Mornings there are multiple things people can do to avoid a snake should it be in their backyard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concussions have been a regular occurrence in professional sport and conversation regularly sparks about how significant concussions are for the brain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday 8 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumer Protection is putting real estate agents on notice after suspending a Victoria Park property manager for sending an email littered with racist and offensive language. Bronwyn Pollitt from Marvin Real Estate has since been suspended for eight months by the State Administrative Tribunal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: Kellerberrin local Peter Mitchell has shared his own perspective on the violent incident, having known both the victim and perpetrator. Mr Mitchell told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings he is one of many locals currently trying to make some sense of the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 7 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Police are urgently seeking the whereabouts of 25-year-old Lachlan Bowles, who was last seen in the Kellerberrin area at about 8.40 this morning. Mr Bowles is described as approximately 175cm tall, of slim build, brown hair and blue eyes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 6 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A local group is campaigning against the redevelopment of Karrakatta cemetery after they've allegedly discovered headstones removed. The community group known as Saving Family Headstones at Karrakatta, allege the cemetery have dug between occupied graves and have built on top of previous graves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Days after John Farnham confirmed his gifting of You're the Voice to the Voice to Parliament Referendum Yes campaign, aggresive vitriol against the iconic performer continues. Social media comments have been blocked by media organisations across the country - including here at 6PR - in response to the vehement nature of the reaction to the news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Boyup Brook man has been considered lucky to keep his eyesight after he managed to lodge a nail in his eyeball doing home renovations. Stefan Giersberg was not wearing his safety glasses when he was using a nail gun to attach a frame to a window.  The 35mm brad nail ricocheted off the metal frame before hitting him in the eyeball and becoming stuck in his eye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday, 5 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She spent years building an infamous reputation as a manipulative and malicious fraudster in WA before mysteriously disappearing. But thanks to Gary Adshead's podcast The Reporter: True Stories, the interest in Ashton Foley has caught up with her. US resident Jennifer Murphy got in contact with Gary, and on 6PR Mornings detailed how Foley's well-known trail of destruction lead her to California's Nappa Valley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 49-year-old woman accused of driving off after hitting a 12-year-old girl in Willeton has had her hearing adjourned to apply for Legal Aid funding. Tahira Shaheen allegedly drove through a pedestrian crossing along Pinetree Gully Road in June and struck the young girl before fleeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sudden departure of Alan Joyce as CEO of Qantas has been spurred by questionable political tactics, according to the Federal Liberal Party. Opposition Transport Spokesperson Bridget McKenzie told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the Liberals would stick by a plan to open an inquiry into the issues plaguing Australian air travel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA Business News Aviation Editor Geoff Thomas agreed with Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings it would be an inglorious ending to Joyce's tenure. "It really is a shame, because he has actually done many good things at Qantas," Mr Thomas said. "There's lots of challenges for Vanessa Hudson; it's not going to be easy."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday, 4 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fortescue Metal's executives are expected to field questions about the company’s strategy when they meet with local investors today. It follows a volatile week for the company after a number of senior staff, including Mining Chief Executive Fiona Hick, stepped down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uluru Dialogue Senior Engagement Officer Eddie Synot said Voice supporters have been more than clear and open about the gifting of the song to the campaign. "I think we'd be naive to pretend that politics isn't a part of this," Synot said. "I do commend people [like John Farnham] who have influence and use it to support things they believe in."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harbours throughout WA are teeming with the rusty hulls of abandoned boats, and its an issue that's becoming a pain for maritime authorities. As reported by WAtoday, the Department of Transport have been busy removing abandoned boats in an effort to clear space in waterways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She counts Miley Cyrus, Joe Jonas and Toni Collette as her clients, but for Lauren Winzer, tattoo art is something that breaks down any notions of social distance. "It's weirdly surprising how casual all of these celebrities are; they'll just message me out of the blue on Instagram," Ms Winzer said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As self-admitted murderer Paul Cannon receives a life sentence for the killing of his wife, domestic violence prevention organisations are continuing to call for impactful and immediate changes to what is quickly becoming an epidemic of violence. Cannon was sentenced to life with possibility of parole in 19 years after stabbing his wife to death in their Lansdale home before attempting to take his own life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 31st August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Increasing reports of traffic obstructions, scams and even on-road violence have spurred further reforms to the "out-of-control" tow truck industry. It follows a violent attack on a man in Perth's Eastern Suburbs where he was threatened with a knife and allegedly hit by a truck in a shocking altercation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaked documents left under the front door of the 6PR offices allegedly detail the authority the WA Premier would potentially have to overrule the State Administrative Tribunal, itself an independent judicial body. The documents relate to the current Implementation Group revising changes to the Aboriginal Heritage Act, the legislation the Cook Government was forced to back down from after massing amounts of opposition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 30th August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister and No proponent Tony Abbott told Gary he understood the sentiment and hopes of the Yes vote and Anthony Albanese's speech, but it was short on substance. "He's really telling us 1000 politicians can't be wrong," Mr Abbott said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that the official date for the Voice to Parliament Referendum is set, those both supporting and against the proposed constitutional change will now run the last leg of their respective campaigns. Thomas Mayo, for one, has become both a champion for Yes supporters and a lightning rod for No supporters, with his history of pasisonate support for Indigenous people being dragged into the open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday, 29 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce refused to give in to the stern rebukes of Senate members yesterday, despite accusations of unfair lobbying and withholding information from customers. The airlines' ongoing stoush with Qatar Airways was front-and-centre of the Senate enquiry into airfares, but Joyce played down any effect the lockout of one of the busiest international carriers was having on prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WA Department of Health is warning residents and travellers after detecting Ross River Virus for the first time in two years. The DoH detected the potentially debilitating disease in mosquitos collected in the South West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook owner Meta and British American Tobacco have earned themselves the inaugural Exploding Vape Award and Dirty Ashtray Award respectively for their questionable practices. The Australian Medical Association and and the Australian Council on Smoking and Health "awarded" the companies in a ceremony in Perth this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The discover of a pet cat apparently thrown into the Swan River with a brick ties around its neck has left locals reeling and angry. The RSPCA is now hoping to gather information that could lead to the identification of those responsible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small- to medium-sized building companies are right in the middle of the worst financial and economic circumstances "in a generation", according to those involved. The housing market crunch continues to deeply affect builders and owners alike, with more and more families left with no other choice but to wait out seemingly unending delays to their home construction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday, 28 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data has revealed West Australians earning minimum wage are spending nearly two thirds of their income on rent. Since 2020, the median weekly rent for a house in WA has risen by more than $200 to $580 a week, which represents a jump from 49 per cent to 67 per cent of a low income worker's weekly wage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA's drug death rate remains the highest in the country on average, a statistics that's set to climb with the growth in drugs including fentanyl and pharmaceutical opiates, experts have warned. Penington Institute CEO John Ryan told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings Australia is as susceptible to drug trafficking as much as the US, where drug overdoses are in the hundred of thousands every year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday, 25 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He flew in, turned himself in, scowled for his mugshot, made a speech and flew out again. Donald Trump has met his fourth round of charges with his usual defiance and aplomb, taking time to once again deny any wrongdoing for his alleged part in election interference and the January 6 riot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  The multimillion-dollar refurbishment of the northern end of the WACA Ground will do away with urinals, according to proposed plans. The decision has left many, including volunteer WACE board member Paul Collins, dumbfounded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Skills and Training Minister Brendan O'Connor has blamed a backlog of 960,000 unprocessed skilled migrant applications for cutting WA's allocation of skilled migrant allowance by up to 70 per cent. WA's own Training Minister Simone McGurk has questioned the cut in the face of growing construction and labour shortages, and Mr O'Connor responded with the need to deal with a glut inherited by the previous government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind Party Lines - Matt Keogh and Andrew Hastie 24-08-23See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday, 24 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The news - and footage - of the plane carrying Yevgeny Prigozhin falling to the earth in a ball of flames has, at least, ended the tense relationship between the Wagner Group leader and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin himself has become the prime suspect in the explosion, having been embarrassed by Prigozhin's actions and infamous for allegedly taking out rivals historically. But is this really the end?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millsy & Karl Highlights, Thursday August 24th, 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday, 23 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One in three students are failing to meet national literacy and numeracy standards. while one in ten need extra support to meet requirements. Indigenous, rural and students of lower economic status are suffering even more, according to revamped criteria for this year's national test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An almost forgotten 2019 report has revealed the capacity for Perth to develop its own ferry-based public transport system. As reported on by WAtoday, the Department of Transport's 2019 Ferry Service Current Status and Future Use report identified a total of 56 potential sites for ferry stops along the Swan and Canning rivers, which could potentially open up transport systems around the city and alleviate traffic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday, 22 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The costs associated with the National Disability Insurance Scheme are becoming untenable, with costs potentially reaching $90 billion by 2032. Politicians from both sides of the aisle, as well as disability advocates, have warned the scheme could implode under the enormous pressure of sign-ups to the "good in intention" program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is copping a growing amount of criticism over its decision to continue banning Qatar Airways flights to Australia, especially as airfares skyrocket. Business News WA aviation editor Geoffrey Thomas told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the ballooning flight costs can be directly linked to international carriers pulling out of the Australian market, especially WA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retiring New Zealand MP took time during his final speech to push for an Australia-New Zealand union, saying there would be much to gain. Considering there's around half a million Kiwis already living in Australia, the idea may not actually be too far-fetched.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberal Senator for WA Michaelia Cash says the upcoming vote for an Indigenous Voice to parliament will likely result in a 50-50 split. Speaking to Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings, Cash said the referendum shouldn't go ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday, 21 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a concerted effort to take on the overwhelming number of parliamentary seats held by WA Labor, it appears the state Liberal and National parties are tipped to form an official coalition ahead of 2025. It would mean Nationals leader Shane Love would hand the reigns to Libby Mettam, building a similar hierarchy to their Federal counterparts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has given "credit where credit is due" and commended the State Government on their handling of the Matilda's upcoming foray into WA, but has asked why it isn't being capitalised on more.  Mr Zempilas said he didn't understand why all three upcoming games wouldn't allow the biggest audience possible at Optus Stadium, nor why East Coast punters are arguin the games should be split between states. "What would say to anybody who has that opinion is bad luck," Zempilas said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday, 18 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A earnest online argument has been sparked by the newest edition to Bradley Cooper's filmic canon - specifically over his nose. Cooper wrote and directed Maestro, the upcoming film detailing the career of legendary composer Leonard Bernstein. Cooper plays the main character, replete with prosthetics and make-up designed to increase the resemblance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday, 17 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the growing number of assistance animals, it's important to recognise the work of our furry friends, and that's what the Oz Top Dog Competition is all about. Gary Adshead was lucky enough to play host to photographer Kestrel and her working companion Onyx on 6PR Mornings, who not only plays an important part in her photography business but also her community work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite ongoing pleas to alleviate pressure on the increasingly dire rental market, WA is the only state to not adopt changes which would prevent landlords from evicting tenants without reason. The National Cabinet Meeting in Brisbane this week saw a raft of options put on the table to deal with the housing crisis, but not all were adopted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese Government has announced a daring plan to reinvigorate the country's ailing housing and construction industry, putting forward $3.5 billion towards fast-tracking the construction of 1.2 million homes. But the continuing collapse of successive companies may prove an insurmountable obstacle to the goal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead Wednesday 160823See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Mr Watkins found, tragically, was a twisting and emotional story involving the Catholic Church and forbidden relationships. "I feel as though I can remember it with crystal clarity," Mr Watkins said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Brendan Watkins, the news that he had been adopted was a shock to his until-then ordinary life. "I guess one of the ironies is that I had a fantastic upbringing," Mr Watkins said. "Nonetheless I still had this overwhelming urge, particularly when I was told I was adopted that, that I wanted to know more."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country's top social services and ministers have joined with family advocacy groups to establish a clear and realistic set of goals to deal with the country's ever-growing rates of domestic violence. Another spate of horrific assaults and deaths has reignited the debate over whether enough tangible work is being done to deal with domestic violence, and the Federal Government is once again hoping to make serious efforts in the area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday, 15 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A family - including a four-year-old girl with learning disabilities - has allegedly been ordered to leave the country within two weeks. Multiple listeners have petitioned 6PR to share the story of Navneet Kaur and her young family, and she talked to Gary Adshead about her plight on 6PR Mornings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men have been charged after police seized a number of 3D-printed firearms from several properties in Wundowie. The 59 and 38 year-old men are accused of unlawfully manufacturing the weapons and selling them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 70-year-old man his shared his story of apparent wrongful accusation at Crown Casino, saying he was stopped and accosted by security. Kevin told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings he was making his way through the venue when five security officers surrounded him and asked for his identification.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday, 14 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday, 11 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WA Statae Government has been accused of "trickery" in providing two separate papers on their planned relocation of the new Mothers and Babies Hospital from the central King Edward and Perth Children's Hospital sites to Fiona Stanley Hospital. WA Liberal leader gave short shrift to the Cook Government, saying it was almost unbelievable they would water down their own intentions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA Liberal Party leader Libby Mettam has accused the Federal Government of obfuscation and labelled the confusion over the state Aboriginal Heritage Laws in reasoning her decision to switch her support on the Voice. Ms Mettam vehemently and passionately argued for the Yes vote in the Voice to Parliament Referendum in April, saying it was an important factor in Indigenous recognition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday, 10 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Opposition have backed down form their threat of blocking the Government's 60-day prescriptions bill, despite the pharmacy industry's ongoing campaign targeted at the buying public. The coalition planned to block the plan to allow 60-day prescriptions for customers on the PBS, but the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have been lobbying intensely against the change, warning staff cuts and cost rises will follow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Association of Mining and Exploration Companies chief Warren Peace told Gary the issues surrounding the damage to Juukan Gorge may have been prevented by properly robust legislation. "We had to go back to government and say we are seeking change, but at that point we certainly weren't calling for the act to be scrapped and to start again," Mr Peace said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 9 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the demise of the Cook Government's attempts to reform the Aboriginal Heritage Act and the Premier himself making a po-faced apology and admission of guilt over their lack of transparency, those invested in the laws are dismayed the once-effective legislation may have lost its efficacy. Australian Archeological Association president Doctor Joe Dortch told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings from their perspective the motive was in the right place, but not the implementation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The news of another violent and tragic death of a woman at the hands of a partner has renewed calls from domestic violence organisations for something definite to be done about the issue. WA Police have described the murder scene of Tiffany Woodley - who was allegedly murdered by her on-again, off-again partner - as "horrific and confronting."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The oft-maligned reforms to the Aboriginal Heritage Act will now revert back more than 40 years to their original reading to allow the Cook Government the chance to go back to the drawing board. Liberal parliamentary members including veteran Shadow Minister at large Peter Collier, who lambasted the State Government's "contempt" for both them and the WA public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday, 8 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As National Homelessness Week winds up, those working in homelessness non-profits are reminding the public that rough sleeping can happen to anyone, especially in the current economic climate. WA Alliance to End Homelessness and former rough sleeper Allan "Big Al" Connolly told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings his life story is proof of the universal effects of homelessness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday, 7 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The proposed law has been mentioned as part of Australia's Indigenous representation mandates to the United Nations, and as a member of the UN's Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues, Curtin Law School's Hannah McGlade told Gary the laws actually were in opposition to international mandates. "The reforms have been an absolute mess, and Aboriginal people across the state have also said that this act is not acceptable," Associate Professor McGlade said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cook State Government is posed to make a humiliating back-down on their proposed Aboriginal Heritage Law changes, with the month-old legislation likely to be ripped up within the next few days. The changes have been massively unpopular with farmers, regional residents and builders, among others, and have been a constant thorn in the side of Cook's recently-structured cabinet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday 4 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During his usual Friday visit to the 6PR studios, Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas vented his fury at whoever had apparently destroyed every single newly-planted tree in front of the Roe Street Redevelopment. Mr Zempilas told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings tree planting programs are not cheap, and are actions supported by federal and state governments, as well as taxpayers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill has spoken out against the "extremist" actions of Disrupt Burrup protesters who attempted to demonstrate outside her home earlier this week. Ms O'Neill told a group at a Business News-organised breakfast she had been left in fear following the intrusion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday, 3 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WA Labor Government have thrown their support behind the 2023 Royal Show, backing a discounted ticket program to the tune of $1.9 million. The backing will ensure the Royal Agricultural Society of WA will allow a family of four to attend for $60, while LotteryWest will provide a program to help those from disadvantaged backgrounds attend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday, 2 August 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do protesters have the right to go to the home of a chief executive of an organisation they disagree with? And why would the ABC be tagging along? Those questions and more have been raised by the intrusive presence of Disrupt Burrup Hub at the home of Woodside chief Meg O'Neill yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Community and Public Sector Union WA Secretary told Gary retention of staff has been a "huge issue" contributing to the ongoing issues at Banksia Hill and similar detention centres. "This salary re-classification will assist us in employing enough staff to run the centres adequately," Ms Hendon said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Community and Public Sector Union WA Secretary told Gary retention of staff has been a "huge issue" contributing to the ongoing issues at Banksia Hill and similar detention centres. "This salary re-classification will assist us in employing enough staff to run the centres adequately," Ms Hendon said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA Police have established a world-first in launching an online tool which gives victims of sexual assault and abuse the opportunity to report the crimes anonymously. Sex Crime Division Acting Superintendent Hamish McKenzie talked to Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the app aims to grant victims a clearer pathway to finding support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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If you're paying $55 for a carton of beer, almost $20 will go straight to tax under the next incremental rise in the alcohol tax, set to hit bottle shops and pubs today. A 2.2 per cent increase will be placed on all beer across the country today, following a similar hike less than a year ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WARNING, CONFRONTING CONTENT: The Australian Federal Police have shared the details of what seems to be the worst case of child sexual abuse in Australian history, with a Queensland man being charged with a total of 1,623 offences. The Gold Coast man has been in custody since August 22 but it's only now the full scope of the heinous crimes - allegedly taking place in 10 childcare centres in Queensland - have been revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RSPCA's research into animal cruelty throughout WA isn't good news, and the organisation is now appealing for support in continuing their work. A report by the peak animal protection organisation shows a marked increase in cruelty in both metro and regional areas, with some rates increasing by more than 100 per cent in the last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary Australian rugby player and commentator Wally Lewis is the latest name on a growing list of sports stars being diagnosed with CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The diagnosis comes as the issue of concussions in sport, and how athletes are protected especially in their later years, becomes a major priority.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - 31 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As National Missing Persons Week begins, experts and organisations are reminding the public of the enormous weight disappearance places on loved ones. University of New England Associate Professor and missing persons expert Dr Sarah Wayland told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings there is a novel social perspective on missing people, but the reality is much more harsh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of folders, films, tape recordings and photographs stashed shabbily into ageing filing cabinets have given life to a compelling new written and podcast series featuring 6PR Mornings program host Gary Adshead. Adshead, a journalist since 1984, has rarely thrown away any of the material he’s gathered along his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA Labor have retained the Seat of Rockingham after a quick by-election decided on Saturday, despite losing a chunk of support previously supplied to Mark McGowan. Twenty eight-year-old Magenta Marshall will be the new face of Labor in a stronghold for the party, but doubts are now building ahead of the state election next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 13 hours of slogging through an exceptionally muddy seabed Matthew Mitchell, Luke Purdy and Taylor Smith have earned themselves the top slot on a fairly unorthodox world record. The trio took their converted 1978 LandCruiser - nicknamed the "SeaCrawler" - across Darwin Harbour, a journey of seven kilometres.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WA branch of the Australian Medical Association is calling on the State Government to re-consider its decision to put the new Women and Babies Hospital at the Fiona Stanley site in Murdoch. The AMA has issued a statement on its position and has written to the Health minister outlining its concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday, 28 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the state inquiry into Perth Mint's dealings begins, apparent revelations shared from committee members under confidence have galvanised rumours around the troubled institution. WA Greens Senator Dorinda Cox had to eventually walk back a statement in which she detailed apparent evidence of the mint's connection to international drug cartels, terrorist organisations and Russian oligarchs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Nations Attorney-General Antonio Guterras's comments that we have now reached the "global boiling" point, state governments across Australia are likely to take on unprecedented measures to curb rapidly increasing temperatures. The Victorian Government has launched their plan to phase out gas connections to homes, with the aim to have all future homes using all-electric power from January next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "mega-court battle" between Gina Rinehart and the descendants of Peter Wright over the land rights to an iron ore mine in the Pilbara has attracted a galaxy of legal talent - and an equally sensational price tag. Wright's family have taken Rinehart to court over the Hope Downs mines, claimed by Lang Hancock and Wright in the 1960s, for millions of dollars allegedly owed to them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 27 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: A man in his 50s remains in a critical condition in hospital after a wild family brawl involving 20 people ended in his stabbing. Nine News reporter Mia Egerton-Warburton told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the brawl was apparently between a group of estranged family members. "Him being the granddad, he's come out to de-escalate it; I was told they were just looking to take their anger out on someone," Ms Egerton-Warburton said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cook Government's Heritage Law reform is likely on its last legs, with almost universal opposition to the law from outside Parliament forcing Labor's hand. Gary Adshead criticised the State Government's dogmatic handling of the proposed law changes on 6PR Mornings, highlighting the apparent "misplaced sense of righteousness" the government carried throughout the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 26 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a long list of terrible ideas propagated by social media, but none get nearly as dangerous as those that promote ingesting poison. The latest attempts to enter the Darwin Awards revolve around drinking a solution of Borax: also known as sodium borate and widely used as a domestic cleaner and pesticide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After decades in the making, the heavily-reported court case between the family of mining magnate Peter Wright and Gina Rinehart might might be turned on its head by an almost 40-year-old letter from Lang Hancock to his daughter. During the document-swapping requirements prior to the case, the letter was uncovered as part of the action between Rinehart and her own son, John Hancock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Workers deserve the right to disconnect from their workplace and focus on activities separate from daily stresses, one of the biggest unions in the country argues. Australian Services Union Assistant Branch Secretary Jill Hugo told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the majority of workers find it difficult to say no to work requests outside of normal hours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curtin University's Ocean Conservation Program Manager Doctor Rebecca Wellard told Gary the strange gathering of the whales offshore hours before they beached themselves has been seen once before. "They're an open-ocean species, so seeing them in shore garners a lot of attention," Dr Wellard said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 50 of the around 100 pilot whales which stranded themselves on Cheynes Beach yesterday have died, despite round-the-clock efforts to save them. Nine News reporter Sarah Smith told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the scenes on location are distressing, as many of the whales have re-beached themselves after being returned to the ocean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday, 25 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police, officers from water police and SES volunteers are searching for a 21 year-old man missing in the Rivervale area. Bailey Forsyth last spoke to his family around 8pm on Sunday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RSPCA is hoping the public can help locate a group of men responsible for a series of heinous attacks on kangaroos in the Bunbury area. The organisation has released images of kangaroos -some too disturbing to be shared publicly - of mutilated animals left in the bush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cook Government's proposed Indigenous Heritage Law changes are looking to be dead in the water, with Labor MPs themselves now admitting the rollout of the legislation was badly planned. Labor Member for the Agricultural Region Darren West fronted a disgruntled group of farmers in Katanning last night where he admitted the government had "botched" the implementation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday, 24 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a single mother of a nine-year-old with Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy, Robyn Ravell has little to no time to do much outside caring for her "brave, inspiring" son, especially considering their NDIS allowance isn't enough to employ a carer. Despite that, they are finding themselves potentially homeless as their current home is set to be demolished.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roger Cook and his executive team would be "roundly beaten" if they were to call an election today, according to new statistics. Utting Research have released a new poll that purports public support for WA Labor and Roger Cook is at 46 per cent, falling behind the WA Liberal support of 56 per cent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Littleproud is embarking on a tour around WA to galvanise farmer's opposition to proposed changes in sheep live export laws, as well as to hear more about how the Cook Government's Heritage Laws changes are affecting them.  Mr Littleproud visited the 6PR studios to discuss his plans with Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings, arguing Australia's live export standards are levels above international averages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business owners around Claisebrook Lake are imploring the City of Perth to step in and help with their very pooey problem. Populations of cormorants have apparently "exploded" around Teat Tree Lagoon, Blackbird Cafe and other locations, bringing along with them their excrement which is "covering" the pavement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday July 21 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Matildas have proven their match form with a 1-0 win against Ireland in their first match of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, but the headlines were focused on more unfortunate news. Sam Kerr's calf injury ruled her out of the match and may delay her on-field appearance for weeks, depending on scan results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WA Electoral Distribution Commission has announced proposed boundary changes to a majority of the state's electoral districts, with 53 of 59 electorates to be altered. But not everyone is happy with the redistribution which will make significant changes to existing boundaries and names.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday July 20 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fact that Barbie has absolutely smashed recent box office records has forced many to acknowledge it has probably breathed new and much-needed life into the suffering cinema industry. With predictions the Greta Gerwig-produced film could earn US $110 million in its first weekend, many are hoping it speaks of a public yearning to return to the movie theatre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around eight million Australians are set to benefit from a pioneering approach to cardiovascular disease. In the wake of the growing effect of heart attacks and strokes, the Heart Foundation has restructured their approach to hopefully stop heart disease before it strikes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dan Andrews Government might end up having to spend just as much money in their sudden dumping of the Commonwealth Games than it would have cost, if not more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An attempt by the Barnett Government to enter the property game by buying shares in a private development company has been labelled as “misleading” by the Corruption and Crime Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The regional WA Shire of Dundas has had enough of locals slandering the council through social media, and has sent out Cease and Desist letters to those accused of spreading lies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday July 19 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The father of two who ran down and killed a man who appeared in his backyard armed with a tomahawk has been sentenced to four year's prison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A book which explicitly details sexual positions and is aimed at 10-year-olds is rapidly being removed from shelves after public outcry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Kennett says Dan Andrews has trashed Victoria's  reputation "to some degree" by axing the Commonwealth Games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday 18 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: The body representing the Australian Commonwealth Games athletes has slammed Dan Andrews and the Victorian Government, calling their claims of a cost blowout of up to $7 billion "beyond disappointing."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: Experts believe a mystery object that washed up on a mid-west beach, north of Jurien Bay, is most likely a piece of space junk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A groundbreaking treatment study into Alzheimer's disease has shown how the drug Donanemab can slow the progression of the disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has jumped at the opportunity to poach the now-cancelled 2026 Commonwealth Games for Perth, saying we're not too far away form having the capacity to host it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday 17 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long-lasting chemicals such as PFAS - otherwise known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - have been found in alarmingly high levels amongst WA's tiger snake population, research has discovered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Institute of Public Affairs is urging to government to reconsider allowances on international students entering Australia, as the housing crisis continues to grow more dire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Perth Aboriginal organisation has reportedly fired their Chief Executive after he used the new aboriginal heritage laws to withheld approval for two major tree-planting events under a demand for $2.5 million in funding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Tony Buti said he was "extremely disappointed" by the turn of events. "In fact, they wouldn't have needed approval; it's Tier 1, meaning they didn't have to apply for approval in the irst place," Mr Buti said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday 14 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of structure fires caused by lithium-ion batteries has increased at a rate which has caused dire concern for emergency services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An advocacy group representing WA taxi drivers has written to politicians across the country to warn them of the issues caused by illegitimate drivers taking advantage of the system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For eight months, young mother Cassandra has been living out of the back of her SUV because she cannot keep up with ramping rental costs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 13 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of E-scooter riders have petitioned the WA Government to increase the maximum allowable speed of the devices from 25 kilometres an hour to 65 kilometres an hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The finance union has taken the Commonwealth Bank to the Fair Work Commission after the bank withdrew more than 40,000 work from home contracts from employees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mayor of Linyi - the Chinese city that has recently made Australian headlines over their contentious relationship with Albany - was 'purged' by governmental authorities in 2020, according to the Albany councillor who first raised alarm bells. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6PR Afternoons presenter and former editor of The Australian Financial Review's Rich List Julie-anne Sprague agreed with Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the events were personal for the now-former couple, but the economic repercussions have forced the story into the public spotlight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 12 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cultural divide over the right to work from home continues to be a sore point between employees and employers, with voices like Jeff Kennett's being added to the pack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court has found Banksia Hill staff repeatedly broke the law by locking three young detainees in solitary confinement on a "frequent basis."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bethanie CEO Chris How joined Gary Adshead to discuss how to approach the difficult aged care conversation with elderly loved ones, the challenges in aged care and what sets Bethanie apart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday 11 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medical abortions will soon be much more common throughout the country as access is set to be dramatically expanded under major changes to regulation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Robodebt Inquiry has uncovered hundreds of tragic stories from ordinary Australians of struggling under the illegal process. Australian Financial Review National Affairs columnist Jennifer Hewett shared one such story in the media this week, and told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings it was extremely difficult to find that her stepmother had begun selling furniture to cover debts she was told she owed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State Government has spent $16,500 on a feasibility analysis on the transfer of the Women and Babies Hospital to Murdoch, a worryingly small number compared to its $1.8 billion price tag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Situated plumb between three buildings owned by Kerry Stokes is a straight alleyway, about 5o metres back from Kings Park.It's nondescript, it's fairly narrow, and it may soon potentially be owned by media mogul Kerry Stokes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday 10 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Voice to Parliament will be nothing but good for Australia as a whole, and arguments the proposed amendment has divided Australia ironically ignores the voice of the majority of Indigenous people, Yes vote campaigners argue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday 7 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A self-styled property guru will soon be in Perth to spruik her apparent get-rich real estate investment scheme, despite being found to be “not a fit and proper person” by the corporate regulator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: Possible criminal charges may be applied to members of the former Morrison Government after Commissioner Catherine Holmes labelled the Robodebt scheme as clearly unlawful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 6 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The life and undeniable joy and positivity Constable Anthony Woods brought to the community has been remembered by more than 1500 people in a moving ceremony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A young family has been lucky to escape a house fire with minor injuries, and are warning the public to take care with their appliances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property organisations have warned there is likely a lot more pain ahead for the housing industry, with forward work schedule expectations likely not a reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 5 June 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vietnam has apparently used the Barbie movie as a political chess piece against what is described as Chinese territorial aggression in one of the strangest cases of geopolitical disagreement in recent memory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man accused of running over Constable Anthony Woods in June has fronted court on a charge of murder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire and environment campaigners say they are "astonished" the government has rejected an independent enquiry  into the yearly burn-off process, arguing the practice is having a exponentially damaging effect on the environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire and environment campaigners say they are "astonished" the government has foregoed research and updates to the yearly burn-off process, arguing the practice is having a exponentially damaging effect on the environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday, 4 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian researchers have been able to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a woman for the first time, but not without a tragic backstory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regional development organisations are urging job seekers to consider leaving cities, with 91,000 jobs available throughout regional and rural areas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Hong Kong Police have broken new ground in the crackdown on pro-democracy activists, issuing bounties of one million Hong Kong dollars on demonstrators who fled recent government-led suppressions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday 3 July 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has launched the National Anti-Scams Centre in an effort to finally crush illegal scams which suck millions of dollars out of victim's pockets each year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Health Department investigation is underway after a one-year-old passed away following admittance to Perth Children's Hospital last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a strange twist of bureaucracy, a State Government Standing Committee is currently getting paid for doing nothing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former test cricket player and WA legend Tom Moody told Gary Adshead the atmosphere in front of the Long Room was decidedly different to what he had experienced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and Australian cricket royalty Roland Perry has weighed in on the Ashes controversy, defending Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey and pooh-poohing England's antics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Simon Beaumont (for Gary Adshead) - Thursday, 30 June 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The intense legal battle involving former New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian and her ex-kind-of-secret lover Daryl Maguire keeps revealing more gossip gold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RMIT's latest report on why the national home buyer's scheme should be scrapped has sparked debate in the 6PR offices on just how hard it is to live these days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to a committed team of volunteers we know the Swan River population is gradually increasing, despite issues still affecting newborns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A leaked World Health Organisation report on potentially listing aspartame as a possible cancer-causing ingredient has been shut down by the beverage industry, who argue it's as dangerous as using aloe vera or eating kimchi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Simon Beaumont (for Gary Adshead) - Thursday, 29 June 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA Premier Roger Cook has declared amnesty for anyone who finds themselves in violation of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act following ongoing public outcry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are not a liberal when you are young, you have no heart; and if you are not a conservative when old, you have no brain, as the saying goes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The University of Western Australia will play an integral part in sending the first woman to the moon, as well as the upcoming plans to send humans to Mars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The proposed changes to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act continue to cause frustrated confusion in rural areas, with a town hall meeting held in Northam this week not mending the fences between farmers and the State Government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seventeen thousand vapes with a street value of one million dollars have been seized by authorities thanks to a tip-off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Simon Beaumont (for Gary Adshead) - Wednesday, 28 June 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Environment Minister Reece Whitby has today launched the first state level feral cat strategy, with the aim of tackling ongoing population decline of native animals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The finding that now-disgraced former Australian soldier had committed alleged war crimes in Afghanistan has taken a toll on a public who had largely accepted the narrative of his heroism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A parliamentary enquiry will potentially lead to a ban in online gambling advertising, as investigations reveal how incessant gambling addiction is in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Simon Beaumont (for Gary Adshead) - Tuesday, 27 June 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA Member of Parliament Pierre Yang has moved to ban the use of the word "Chinaman" in place names across the state in an effort to remove historically racist connotations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Liberal Member of Parliament has struck out at the State Government and Department of Justice over an apparent lack of oversight on prison parolees, arguing they've lost control of the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A family has been left reeling after the 32-year-old driver responsible for an incident in which a mother was killed escaped court with a fine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Simon Beaumont (for Gary Adshead) - Monday, 26 June 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 28th annual run of one of the world's more unique races took place over the weekend, with Revive Raider being hailed the fastest bug at the Karratha Cockroach Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NASA scientists have recently visited the stromatolite formations in the Pilbara - known as possibly the oldest existing evidence of biogenic life on Earth - to give context to their studies of similar formations on Mars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Putin's position as leader of Russia has teetered following a shock 24-hour uprising by the Wagner Group and its infamous leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The director of the Wesfarmer Centre of Vaccination and Infectious Diseases says 40,000 influenza cases could be prevented if more primary school-aged children were vaccinated as Western Australia records low vaccine numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday 23 June 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laws recently enacted by Anthony Albanese to evict the Russian Federation from a property near the Parliament is being defied by a Russian diplomat resulting in a diplomatic standoff for the land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Parliament are launching an inquiry led by Liberal Senator Dean Smith into Perth Mint to investigate if they complied with money laundering and terror laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday, 6 June 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The news of Taylor Swift only announcing shows for Sydney and Melbourne during the Australian leg of her ERAs tour might not be the end of the story after all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An international search to find the occupants of OceanGate Titan submersible has ramped up as the amount of oxygen on board dwindles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Voice to Parliament legislation now past Parliament, it comes down to the Australian Electoral Commission to inform and supply the public with the right resources to put forward their decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday, 21 June 2023See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

A Lansdale mother of two will be potentially left homeless at the end of the month due to confusion between her, her rental agency and the owner of the property they're renting from.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

A pioneering study into the effects of stone bench-top cutting on workers has been undertaken at Monash University and has produced some disturbing results.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

A Perth-based celebrity chef has caused a food-related ruckus internationally by banning vegans from his restaurant.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday, 20 June 2023See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

The Legalise Cannabis Party is once again attempting to bring recreational cannabis use laws forward, with bills now being run in  Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Others have accused particular parties such as the PGA of "scare campaigns" against progressive policies.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

A petition to be put forward by the Pastoralists and Graziers Association against changes to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act has rteached almost 30,000 signatures.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday, 19 June 2023See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Almost every category was a failure for the Fremantle Dockers on Saturday, who lost by 87 points to GWS in one of the worst showings in recent memory.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

I group of self-described "hacktivists" who threatened Melbourne Fashion festival with protests against a dress which named Allah are linked to Russian and Sudanese criminal groups, cyber experts have said.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Climate change policy directors are arguing the sale of household gas appliances should be completely ruled out in new houses if we have any hope of meeting climate targets.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

A disability is advocate has argued a man who died outside Perth Train Station on Friday night was a victim of tragic circumstances.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday, 16 June 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFL hall of famer Barry Cable has been ordered by Perth District Court to pay $818,700 to the victim of his alleged sexual abuse in the 1960s and 70s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent death of a 16-year-old in a Welshpool has continued what the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union has labelled a "spate" of workplace deaths this year, forcing reflection on how junior workers are treated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The level of accusations between federal politicians and the use of parliamentary privilege reached "unprecedented"  levels this week with the allegations against Senator David Van reaching boiling point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The level of accusations between federal politicians and the use of parliamentary privilege reached "unprecedented"  levels this week with the allegations against Senator David Van reaching boiling point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday, 15 June 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aged care representatives are urging state and federal governments to develop consistency in Power of Attorney laws to better protect older Australians from abuse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Southern Suburbs school has had to go into lockdown multiple times because of a nine-year-old student who has created an environment of constant violence, according to parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WA Prison Officers' Union feels they are being thrown under the bus by the State Government, and say it's one of the prime reasons 89 per cent of their members are ready for industrial action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Commissioner Col Blanch has discussed the sad circumstances behind the death of Constable Anthony Woods, saying it was a tragic end to a routine traffic stop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man who finally returned a 68-year overdue book to the Library of Victoria has thankfully been given clemency on his potentially $12,000 fine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday, 14 June 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The manager of the worksite on which 17-year-old Wesley Ballantyne fell to his death in 2017 has been fined $60,000 for neglecting to provide a safe working environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Tony Buti's response to the backlash to the Act  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Tony Buti has urged homeowners and farmers to take a step back from concerns the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act will affect their ability to make changes to their land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents of a Kelmscott public housing complex are scared to leave their houses due to a recurring spate of violence in and around their homes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents of a Kelmscott public housing complex are scared to leave their houses due to a recurring spate of violence in and around their homes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Perth's most elite girl's schools has come under intense scrutiny after reportedly dismissing a student's medical condition as "growing pains."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning with Gary Adshead - Tuesday, 13 June 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Nurses' Federation is pushing for so-called "Safe Harbour" laws to protect their members from potential prosecution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week after being sworn in as the new Corrective Services Minister, Paul Papalia has conceded there's a fair amount of work to be undertaken before he's in a position to tackle the Banksia Hill issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The driver allegedly responsible for the crash that took 10 lives and left 14 more injured appeared "completely distraught" during his appearance in a New South Wales court for his bail hearing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diesel generators are being switched on in order to support Perth's power supply, with the age of WA's existing coal power stations being labelled as a cause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday, 12 June 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marlion Pickett has been granted bail by Perth Magistrate's Court following his alleged involvement in burglary and money laundering of multiple businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The union responsible for representing guards at Banksia Hill Detention Centre has rebuked the "heavy-handed" approach the Department of Justice are taken, as revealed by recently leaked emails.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Famed West Australian author Tim Winton says he was "surprised" after earning an Order of Australia commendation during this year's King's Birthday honours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The West Australian police community has come together and recognised the heartfelt support of the public at large following the tragic passing of Constable Anthony Woods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday 9 JuneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five alleged gang members have received a slew of charges after police say they found large amounts of methamphetamines and cocaine in various Perth properties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The union representing prison guards has welcomed the damning report into Banksia Hill, stating it reinforces grievances they have been trying to air for a long time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michaelia Cash has pulled no punches in her damning commentary of the Federal Government's handling of the Brittany Higgins controversy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 8 JuneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The impacts of ChatGPT are starting to be felt by professional writers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has moved to ban the use of Nazi symbolism and goods-for-profit that capitalise on the imagery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Minister Paul Papalia has responded to the incident that left a 28-year-old constable in a critical condition with fury, saying it's a tragedy that a young officer was the target of such violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 7 JuneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cutting-edge cancer treatment labelled as a "total paradigm shift" is about to be released in Australia, with the hopes it will improve the health of those suffering from the most aggressive forms of the disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Incoming WA Premier Roger Cook has announced his new cabinet as well as which ministerial portfolios are changing hands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACOSS deputy CEO Edwina Cross also spoke on 6PR Mornings about the 4.5% rate rise leading to a heavy loss in jobs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Australian businesses are being hit hard by the interest rate rises, and fear they will have to pass on the pain to customers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anyone with a property more than 1,100 square metres will be forced to apply for a permit before clearing trees, building fences or digging trenches if proposed new legislation passes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday 6 JuneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New statistics reveal that one in five students are dropping out before completing Year 12, resulting in the lowest retention rates in a decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Academy of Science has called for the national criminal justice system to be completely overhauled, following the pardoning of Kathleen Folbigg, over her 2003 conviction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday 5 JuneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the landmark case in which former Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith lost his defamation claim against Nine newspapers, debate over whether or not he should keep his Victoria Cross and other medals now grows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The list of irate home builders continues to grow, with yet another group of families who have invested in building homes allegedly left with no information of when they're home might be built, let alone no construction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Union representatives say business interests are deliberately trying to confuse the matter, since it would require them to pay workers more on average.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minerals Council of Australia is about to saturate television and radio stations with advertisements dismissing the Federals Government's planned wage laws, calling them "dishonest" and an attempt to ensure union power over pay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the news the minimum wage will be increasing by 5.75 per cent from July 1, ACTU Secretary, Sally McManus told 6PR Mornings she's happy "overall" with the increase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the dismissal of the defamation case launched by Ben Roberts-Smith against Nine newspapers, Chris Masters, investigative journalist at The Sydney Morning Herald, joined Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday 2 JuneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 1 JuneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It will cost Australia about $30 billion more a year to bring aged care up to international standards, according to providers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raintree Estate may be granted the right to incorporate cannabis treatments into their luxury day spa if state laws change to allow more cannabis-based products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The semi-secret Russian paramilitary Wagner group may challenge Vladimir Putin's control over the country and the Russo-Ukrainian War, if reports are too be believed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government has outlined how they plan to regulate the development of artificial intelligence as the exponential growth of technology threatens to force it into uncontrollable levels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 31 MaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crown Resorts has recieved a $450 million fine from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre - known as AUSTRAC - in the biggest money landering-related fine ever applied to a non-financial institution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA's building industry regulator has issued a warning to consumers, subcontractors and suppliers about a building company that is allegedly accepting payments without completing work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new, voluntary set of regulations put forward by the Climate Council will allow sports clubs and arts institutions to divest away from fossil fuel sponsorships on their uniforms, stadiums and events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The investigation into alleged historical racism and Hawthorn Football Club has come to an end, with no declarations of responsibility made against former coach Alistair Clarkson, current Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan or former Hawthorn staffer Jason Burt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday 30 May 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nine and 6PR reporter Michael Genovese told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the United Workers Union have thrown their support behind Ms Sanderson, and she now needed to consolidate her position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The union factions behind WA Labor's power have mostly backed Amber-Jade Sanderson to replace Mark McGowan as Premierm who has also dieclared she has received support from WA Labor "with a clear majority".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penguin Island Discovery Centre will close next month, despite $46,000 being spent on a feasibility study for a renewed service for the island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year's Vietnam War memorial will mark the 50th anniversary of combat troops leaving South Vietnam in 1973, a fact that has not escaped the minds or hearts of Australia's veterans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Liberal leader Libby Mettam has acknowledged Mark McGowan's resignation from the role of Premier is a "significant boost" to her party's chances at the next state election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Premier Roger Cook has put his hand up for WA’s top job, saying he's the right person to lead WA to the next election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday 29 May 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Car sellers are allegedly trying to make a quick buck by winding down digital odometer on second-hand cars, according to the Motor Trades Association of WA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight has been arrested after reportedly opening a door on an airplane while it was in flight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the world's most influential and pioneering psychedelic drug researchers has deemed Australia as at the forefront of mushroom therapy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The head of Australia's defence forces has warned current and former soldiers they may have their medals revoked, which has sparked outrage amongst veteran's groups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday 26 May 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Coles has begun trialing completely automated checkouts in South Australia, with another potentially about to open in Perth's southern suburbs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw has breathed new air into the generational divide debate, apparently accusing younger workers of needing more praise than their predecessors to get by.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Nursing Federation will potentially receive a fine of $350,000 while its State Secretary will receive one of $10,000 in the biggest union punishment in state historySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The passing of Tina Turner has left a profound impact across the world, yet those who knew her say it was "inevitable" that she would pass after suffering from a long-term illness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday, 25 May 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie McGuire has shared his sympathy for AFL coaches and dispute with the AFL itself during growing calls for the West Coast Eagles to sack its coach from fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the biggest debates to come out of the Atlantis Beach school shooting is the one on access to firearms, and whether or not state laws need to be reassessed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 24 May 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Families are being pushed by ADHD clinics to pay extra in order to skip waiting times for treatment, according to experts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.