Talking Perth

6PR's tribute to Graham Bowra

Graham Bowra passed away in Perth this week.

This week, 6PR farewelled an old friend in Graham Bowra, who passed away on Wednesday following a "long and difficult illness".

Chips don't fall for Spud King

Tony Galati at his Spud Shed retail outlet in Jandakot.

Tony Galati says he's not afraid to go to jail if he breaches a court injunction preventing him from growing more potatoes than allowed.

6PR scoop footy media awards

Football Media Guild Awards

6PR's Footy team scooped the WA Football Media Guild awards.

Jared Tallent on drugs in sport

Jared Tallent is a walker not a runner and race walking is as sexy as macramé.

Former CEO of ASADA, Richard Ings, weighs in on the report that has shaken the athletics world and could see Russia excluded from the 2016 Rio Olympics. 

'I just enjoy the job'

The finalists for this year's WA police awards have been announced.

He's the officer in charge of Perth's second-largest police station, but Snr Sgt Craig Davis' hard work has paid off - he's been nominated for an award.

Christmas Island under control

A general view of asylum seekers and facilities at Christmas Island Detention Centre.

Tear gas and beanbag rounds have been used on detainees at the Christmas Island Detention centre.

Less kids are walking to school

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27:  Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan (right) and Minister for Education James Merlino announce a change in speed limits in school zones outside Richmond Primary School. Ministers cross Mary St Richmond with Richmond Primary School kids watched by Crossing Supervisor Ian Mc Donald. on January 27, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Craig Sillitoe/Fairfax Media)

A national study has found less than half of primary school students are walking or cycling to school at least once a week.

Family connection for bugler

A poppy laid in memory of the fallen at the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the Pacific (VP Day) at the Shrine of Remembrance on August 15, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia.

Barry Telfer has the honour of delivering the Last Post at the Remembrance Day service in Perth.  But for Mr Telfer the honour will stir up some personal feelings.

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Sport

WACA TV ratings show day-night Test's value

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 06:  Brendon McCullum of New Zealand is struck by a delivery form Mitchell Starc of Australia  during day two of the First Test match between Australia and New Zealand at The Gabba on November 6, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia.  (Photo by Ryan Pierse - CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images)

Ben Cameron   WACA Test match TV ratings display the value of day-night Test match cricket, according to James Sutherland. 

Bracewell backs Kiwi consistency

Doug Bracewell of New Zealand bowls to Australia's Adam Voges during their PM'S Xl cricket match in Canberra, Australia, Friday, Oct 23, 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Christo)

Ben Cameron   Black Caps quick Doug Bracewell has backed New Zealand not to get carried away with the pace and bounce at the WACA ground this week. 

Bancroft backs Burns

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24:  Cameron Bancroft of Western Australia plays a shot during day four of the Sheffield Shield final match between Victoria and Western Australia at Blundstone Arena on March 24, 2015 in Hobart, Australia.  (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images) Caption:HOBART, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Cameron Bancroft of Western Australia plays a shot during day four of the Sheffield Shield final match between Victoria and Western Australia at Blundstone Arena on March 24, 2015 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)

Ben Cameron   Test hopeful Cam Bancroft has endorsed incumbent Test opener Joe Burns. 

Moody: First of many for Khawaja

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 05:  Usman Khawaja of Australia bats during day one of the First Test match between Australia and New Zealand at The Gabba on November 5, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia.  (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Ben Cameron   Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody has heaped praise on Usman Khawaja after his maiden Test hundred. 

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Lifestyle

Russ strikes gold with Red Dirt

Russell Morris dropped into the 6PR studio for a chat.

In the late 60s, he invited us to come and see The Real Thing, but these days Russell Morris is taking fans on a musical journey around Australia.

Perth man's life on the road

Mr McNamara's travels have taken him all over the world.

15 years ago, David McNamara boarded a plane from Perth for a post-university travel adventure. He's been backpacking ever since.

Recipe: Verity's Christmas Cake

Now's the time to start your Christmas fruit cake!

With the festive season only a few weeks away, gastronomic goddess Verity James shared her tips for the perfect Christmas cake.

Concert for a cause

A concert fundraiser will be held next month.

A picnic blanket, some nibblies, a beverage or two and a concert under the stars - all in the name of charity. Sound good?