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My life as head of the Mob

Once named one of Fortune magazine's top 50 Wealthiest and Most Powerful Mafia Bosses, Michael Franzese tells his story to Peter Bell

Recent Articles

Perth Royal Show brings out wines best

AFR. Life and Leisure. Supplied 12/08/16 Willow Bridge Estate in the Ferguson Valley of the Geographe wine region (WA)

The Perth Royal Show has gathered WA's best wines together and brought in the experts to judge the cream of the crop.  Sarah Jane Evans is an international wine judge and the Chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine and she has come to Perth to test the best.  She spoke with Karl Langdon on 6PR's Afternoons show about how WA wines compare to other wines around the world, the regulations and had time to answer some of your questions.  Listen to the interview here...   

Filmmaker captures WA with a drone

Good Weekend. Western Australia. Esperance. Jaimen Hudson from Esperance, WA who shot some amazing drone footage that ...

"Quadriplegic with a Quad-Copter (yes I did write that to milk sympathy likes)", is how Jaimen Hudson describes himself on his Instagram account that has over 20,000 followers.

Government funded parenting classes?

Should we have government funded parenting classes?

A parenting educator is calling on the Australian government to fund parenting classes and says parenting classes be just as normal as antenatal classes. 

Watchmakers of WA in demand

Losing one hour of sleep raises the risk of having a heart attack, according to a new study.

Nino Sardi is the principal lecturer at the Master Clock and Watch Makers of WA and says although the industry is declining there is still an interest in watchmaking.

Hearing loss turns to speaking success

Generic.  Cochlear hearing products, medical, ear, hear, implants.  The Age Business.  Picture by Viki Lascaris.  ...

Lisa Evans had to walk away from her career as a midwife when she lost her hearing overnight due to a rare virus, seven years later she is a public speaking coach.

Movie Shine resurrected Helfgott's career

Geoffrey Rush's breakthrough role in <i>Shine</i>, which was released 20 years ago this week.

The Aussie movie that saw Geoffrey Rush win an Oscar and followed the life of talented pianist David Helfgott is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. 

Are you a DIY swiper

Self-service checkouts might be faster but losses through this channel are much higher.

Many people have admitted to scamming the scanners at checkouts, but consider it cheating rather than stealing or believed they are owed something because of the store mark ups.

How to handle panic attacks

Anxiety can make you feel your body and mind are careening out of control.

Most people will experience one or two panic attacks in their life, but for one in 20 Australian's it is a regular occurrence to suffer the debilitating effects of a panic attack. 

Hope for homeless youth

Homeless youth

Carla Fadelli and her husband Marty have been helping youth in the Peel region who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Vaughan also shared his personal story of homelessness.

The Selwood Boys Books

The Selwood Boys

Most footballers who are worthy of a book go with a biography, but the Selwood brothers are releasing a series of children books.

Perth Dog Sled Racer?

Falls creek sled dog team

A Perth lady is heading to Mt Buller to compete in the Sled Dog Quest and only two of her dogs have been in the snow before. 

Jousting in the Olympics?

Champion jouster Phillip Leitch in action at Kryal Castle.

An organisation has launched a bid to have jousting recognised as Olympic sport ready for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the campaign has the support of Australia's champion jouster, Phillip Leitch, who lives in Kryal Castle in Ballarat and has made jousting his life.

Jobs for Veterans

Employment and education support for ex service personnel

Veterans could receive assistance when it comes to entering the work force after serving their country with organisations combining to provide education services and employment for ex-service personnel. 

Dinosaur Museum flooded in

This is the third week the museum has been closed this year due to flooding.

In a story that resembles a Jurassic Park plot, five people are flooded in at a dinosaur museum in Queensland. 

Graham's message for drivers

This is Graham.

An crash investigation expert, an artist and a surgeon worked together to create a creepy looking sculpture with a powerful message. 

Demerit Dodgers

Demerit Dodgers

Over 60,000 speeding fines in WA were avoided because people in company cars said they couldn't identify who was driving the car.

Fremantle Prison hosts Tex Perkins

Singer Tex Perkins

Australian musician, Tex Perkins, is heading to prisons around the country to perform the hits Johnny Cash recorded at Folsom and San Quentin prisons in the late 1960's.

Perth Doctor Performs Roadside Surgery

Doctor Edward Yeboah with Simon Treloar five months after his rescue.

A Perth doctor was on his way to buy mangos, but missed his turn off and ended up performing surgery on the side of the road. 

Perth Company Royally Cashing In

Prince George looks up at the tail rotor of a "Squirrel" helicopter similar to the one that his father trained on.

A popular Perth business has found further success with Prince George donning a pair of earmuffs from local company, Baby Banz. 

Actor Sean Astin talks politics, potatoes and Goonies

Supplied pic.  DEC 21, 2001.  The Goonies.  Sean Astin , Josh Brolin , Corey Feldman

Sean Astin was destined to be in show business with his mother and father both in the industry; from a young age the actor was on the big screen taking on the role of Mikey Walsh in the cult movie The Goonies. 

Features

Afternoon Regulars

Variety is the spice of Afternoons with Peter Bell but there are also some familiar voices we all love to hear as well.

Small Business Break

Learn the ins and outs of running a successful small business with our weekly segment where we delve into the stories of Aussie entrepreneurs and business experts and discover their key to success for their small business.

Series: Road To Rio

Afternoons will be following the stories of WA Athletes who are chasing their Olympic dreams. From youngsters aiming for their first appearance on the big stage to known names who are looking for their last chance to secure a coveted medal.  Peter Bell will talk with them about at their trials, their influences and of course their success stories on their "road to Rio". Afternoons will introduce you to our athletes before we introduce them to the world. 

Shannon Lush the Queen of Clean

Shannon Lush has become the natural predator to dirt, filth and unsightly stains around the suburban home. Shannon joins 6PR on a monthly basis, with the best, cheapest and healthiest ways to keep your home clean.

Dr Ross Walker

Dr Ross Walker joins 6PR for the Afternoon program to answer any questions on you may have on  health and medicine all from the comfort of you home, office, car....

Sue McDougall

Our gardening expert Sue Mcdougall is available to answer your gardening questions every Thursday between 2-230pm

Afternoon show vet

Every Thursday vets Dr Tony Vigano or Dr Mel Criddle are in to answer all your questions

Brad Hardie's AFL tips

If you missed Brad Hardie talking to Peter Bell you can find his AFL tips here

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