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.

Star Wars Academy helping all

Star Wars Cover Story
A pic from one of the full day training sessions at?the Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy
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A former teacher has used his love to Star Wars to help kids with autism as well as entertain and train any Star Wars fan with his light saber training school. 

Family of accused cop slams media coverage

A review is underway into accusations a police officer assaulted a woman in the Kimberley.

'Sarah' is the mother-in-law of the police officer filmed allegedly punching a woman during an arrest in Kununurra. 

'It's mistake after mistake'

Roe 8 Protesters

WA Labor has welcomed today's Supreme Court ruling over the Roe 8 project which has labelled its environmental approval "invalid".

EPA approval of Roe 8 ruled invalid

The conditional EPA approval for Roe 8 has been ruled invalid

Opponents of the Barnett Government's Roe 8 project are celebrating a big win in the Supreme Court today.

Kangaroo Dundee and his Sanctuary

Episode 1
Picture Shows: Brolga (Kangaroo Dundee) lies next to a resting female kangaroo. Kangaroos rest in the shade during the heat of the day. Kangaroo Dundee, series return, Tuesday 15th December at 8pm on ABC. M Mag TV Previews by Melinda Houston. Image supplied by ABC Publicity.

Chris "Brolga" Barns has saved hundreds of kangaroos and has become an icon in the UK where he is known as Kangaroo Dundee. 

Princess Mary shocks local food store

Prince Frederik and Princess Mary in Sydney in 2013.

She was fulfilling sweet tooth cravings by buying Rocky Road in the Swan Valley, and now Princess Mary is doing her daily shopping in the local IGA at Gnowangerup.

Mobile phone users immobilised

An Australian company has taken extreme measures to stop people using mobile phones in cars

It seems Australians can not leave their mobile phones alone while driving the car.

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

Scorchers with point to prove

Narrow escape: Yasir Arafat celebrates the winning runs in the BBL04 Final.

Ben Cameron 7:26 PM   Perth Scorchers all-rounder Andrew Tye says they are out to prove the experts wrong when they start their title defence on Monday night at the Furnace. 

Ladder leaders going strong

Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson

Two games clear on top of the NBL ladder and Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson is hopeful of putting in a strong performance against Cairns on Thursday night after only scraping by the Taipans by a point in the last meeting.

Back on the winners list

Perth Glory coach Kenny Lowe

Michael Stamp   The Perth Glory are hoping Saturday night's win over Central Coast will kick start their season after a disappointing first few months.

Scorchers even better: Gilly

Adam Gilchrist celebrates his century in the 2007 World Cup final.

Michael Stamp   Back to back champions and the Perth Scorchers could be even better this year according to Adam Gilchrist.

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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.