Talking Perth

Kennedy says Lycett will be right to play on Thursday night

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Josh Kennedy and Lewis Jetta of the Eagles celebrates a goal during the 2016 AFL Round ...

10:12 AM   While West Coast coach Adam Simpson wouldn't say whether or not Scott Lycett is fit to take on the Bulldogs on Thursday night, Josh Kennedy told Steve and Baz the ruckman got through training and they're 'looking forward to him having another crack this week'.

Hint to source of lead at Perth Children's Hospital

Yet another scandal is dogging the build of the Perth children's hospital.

12:46 PM   ChemCentre WA's Director of Scientific Services, Peter McCafferty, has provided some insight into the source of the lead which has been discovered in drinking water at the new Perth Children's Hospital.

Putting pen to paper

Is the art of handwriting lost on the new generations?

5:31 PM   New research suggests one in three West Australians never or rarely use handwriting to express thoughts and ideas. Is it a dying art?

Lead concerns for new hospital

Lead discovered at new Children's Hospital

Concerns have again been raised about the new Perth Children's Hospital after lead was discovered in drinking water at the site.

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$ecrets from your spouse?

Do you keep money squirrelled away from your partner?

Research suggests that a concerning number of Australians keep aspects of their finances secret from their significant others.

Chris's Comment: Rage against the (political party) machine

A number of local businessmen funded a poll, which drew an angry response from Colin Barnett.

Chris Ilsley   Should party machines be able to replace serving leaders given our overtly presidential election campaigning?

'Don't shoot the messenger'

Investment banker John Poynton is a big player in the WA business circles.

Businessman John Poynton has rejected claims he is part of a silent coup and says Premier Colin Barnett should look at the results of polling rather than criticising those organising it.

Elijah marchers hope for peace

Elijah Doughty

Organisers of a march planned in response to the death of Kalgoorlie teenager Elijah Doughty are hope it is a peaceful event.

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Sport

Broadcast schedule: Finals Wk1

Can the Eagles make it through to week two of the AFL Finals series?(Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)

Ben Cameron   How to listen to week one of the AFL Finals this weekend on 6PR.

Why the Dogs took Caleb Daniel

The height difference is evident as Caleb Daniel celebrates one of his six goals in 2016. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty ...

Ben Cameron 2:43 PM   Coach Luke Beveridge has revealed why the Western Bulldogs took a punt on drafting the diminutive Caleb Daniel. 

Mature Eagles ready for finals

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Josh Kennedy and Lewis Jetta of the Eagles celebrates a goal during the 2016 AFL Round ...

Ben Cameron 7:36 PM   West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson says the club are more in control of their emotions heading into this year's finals campaign. 

Socceroos ready for Iraq

Tim Cahill prepares with Celtic star Tommy Rogic.

Ben Cameron   Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says the start of their third stage of World Cup qualifying is the culmination of 18 months of preparation. 

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Lifestyle

Royal Show's best wines

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.  

Shine celebrates anniversary 

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.  

2016 Sox 'n' Jox Appeal

Homelessness continues to be a major issue in WA.

6PR has again joined forces with Community Newspaper Group to collect sox ’n’ jox for people in need. 

Chef Matt's quirky canapes

Chef Matt Leahy's incredible Brussels sprouts canapes!

Brussels sprouts are one of the most unpopular vegetables on the dinner plate, but it's the star of  Chef Matt Leahy's recipe!