Talking Perth

Rent out of reach for some West Aussies

The Prime Minister has been labelled 'out of touch' following his comments on housing affordability.

9:22 AM   On breakfast radio on Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull quipped that parents should shell out to get their kids into the housing market.

Red carpet plan for Aussie airports

Passengers may soon be able to pay for red carpet treatment at Perth Airport.

10:04 AM   The Federal Government announced plans for a premium service for travellers arriving at Australian airports.

Deaths at Barbagallo Raceway 'avoidable'

Daniel Chadbund who died after a motorcycle accident at Barbagallo Raceway on the weekend.

5:57 PM   A father whose son was killed in a motorcycle crash at Barbagallo Raceway in 2009 is pleading for a safety overhaul of the circuit after another death at the weekend.

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Opposition Leader Mark McGowan

Mark McGowan joins Adam Shand in the 6PR Studios once a month.

Opposition Leader Mark McGowan joins Adam Shand, once a month, to discuss what he plans to do if becomes Premier at next year's state election and answers questions from 6PR listeners.

The impact of lockout laws

A vicious brawl broke out in Northbridge.

The debate continues about Perth night hotspots adopting lockout laws, but what has worked in other Australian States?  

More men going under the cosmetic knife

Portrait of woman with lines on her face. Cosmetic surgery / Getty images

A popular dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon says these days there are more men seeking out cosmetic surgery than women.

Birnie survivor seeks parole reform

Kate Moir escaped from serial killers David and Catherine Birnie.

At just 17, Kate Moir survived an abduction by serial killers Catherine and David Bernie. Now 30 years later, she's fighting to have parole laws reformed.

Don't retire, take a gap year

Assistant Minister for Health Ken Wyatt shakes hands with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull after he tabled the Closing ...

Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Ken Wyatt, has encouraged those close to retiring age to take a gap year to recharge rather then calling time on their careers.  Ken Wyatt spoke with Peter Bell on 6PR's Afternoons show...

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Sport

Acres hears Richo's message

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Blake Acres of the Saints celebrates a goal during the round six AFL match between the ...

Ben Cameron   Blake Acres says Allan Richardson's hard but fair style helped him to the round six NAB Rising Star nomination. 

Simpson faces the facts

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 1: Josh Kennedy of the Eagles flies early for a mark attempt during the 2016 AFL Round 06 match ...

Ben Cameron   Adam Simpson has refused to shy away from the Eagles troubles in front of goal and on the road. 

Danger not domineering

Patrick Dangerfield on Joel Selwood have already formed a formidable partnership at Geelong.

Ben Cameron   Chris Scott has spoken about the significant influence of recent recruit Patrick Dangerfield. 

Disharmony at Fremantle?

Nat Fyfe reinjured his leg in Fremantle's loss to Carlton.

Ben Cameron   Brad Hardie has hinted at disharmony at Fremantle on the back of their 0-5 start to 2016. 

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Lifestyle

Chef Matt's mushroom risotto

Chef Matt shares a tasty way to enjoy the mighty mushroom.

Executive chef Matt Leahy, from Ultimo Catering, is back with another mouthwatering recipe.

Is fine dining dead?

Lord of the Fries is one of the trendy new eateries to open in Perth recently.

With gourmet burger bars and fancy pub grub well and truly established in Perth, is fine dining on the decline?

Verity's Recipes

Fresh ingredients for a healthy meal.

Verity James' recipes as heard with Rod Tiley and Sue McDougall every Sunday on the Weekend Wakeup

Sue McDougall's fruit fly recipe

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Sue McDougall is one of Perth's most knowledgeable gardeners - each week we share some of her wisdom here!