Talking Perth

FIXTURE: 6PR's Summer of Cricket

The Macquarie Radio team is ready for another big summer.

As always, 6PR and the Macquarie Radio team will be all over the action.

High School Christmas Music Competition

Perth students will strum, drum and sing their way to a share of the $1500 prize!

Perth Tonight's High School Christmas Music Competition is back for another year!

Schoolies run amok on Rotto

Bikes stolen from a hire shop have been strewn across the island.

6PR broadcaster Karl Langdon has declared his family will not return to Rottnest Island at this time of year, after a large group of young 'schoolies' ran amok on the island.

Why are teenage girls leaving sports

The second clash between the female sides will be aired on the Seven Network.

Teenage females are dropping out of sports at an alarming rate with body image and a time of the body changing are said to be a major factor. s," Professor Drummond said.  Listen to the full interview here...

Cockburn Sound Mystery Solved

Dead fish found in Cockburn Sound

The Fisheries Department now believes it's likely that an algal bloom killed thousands of fish in Cockburn Sound over recent weeks.

Family's heart breaking journey

Tom Butcher's family will visit the scene of the Esperance bushfires this week

The family of a British man killed in the Esperance fires will make an emotional journey to the region this week.

Win

The Toyota Rumour File

It's the most talked-about segment on Perth Radio - the Toyota Rumour File!

Congratulations to John of Secret Harbour - our winner of the Toyota Rumour File 2015!

Win Gold Lounge tickets to see The Big Short

In Cinemas January 14

To celebrate the release of The Big Short, we're giving you the chance to win Gold Lounge tickets for the preview screening at Reading Cinemas on 13 January.

Sport

BBL an option for next year: Johnson

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 17:  Mitchell Johnson of Australia is chaired off by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood of Australia after his final test match during day five of the second Test match between Australia and New Zealand at WACA on November 17, 2015 in Perth, Australia.  (Photo by Ryan Pierse - CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images)

Michael Stamp   Retired Australian bowler Mitchell Johnson may have ruled out playing in the Big Bash league's upcoming season - but it's an option for next year.

Pressure now on Burns: Moody

Tom Moody.

WA duo Adam Voges and Shaun Marsh shared a record 317 run partnership on Day One of the first test against the hapless West Indies in Hobart on Thursday.

We've got what we've got: Lowe

Kenny Lowe

'There's issues there but we've got what we've got'.  That's the word from Perth Glory manager Kenny Lowe after another 1-0 loss to Adelaide United on the weekend.

West Indies searching for answers: Wood

Curtly Ambrose

Australian cricket great Graeme Wood says West Indies cricket administrators will be searching for answers regarding the demise of cricket in it's country.

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Lifestyle

Showcasing the music of McVie

Christine McVie wrote a number of the band's biggest hits.

Those who missed out on Fleetwood Mac's Perth gig have another chance to enjoy the famous tunes, with a tribute to Christine McVie to open.

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.