Talking Perth

Avoiding the ER

What can we do to avoid a trip to the emergency room?

10:21 PM   Research has revealed the top five reasons why over-50s end up in the emergency room. What are they and how can we avoid them?

Celebrating 50 years

The WA Police Pipe Band regularly performs across Perth.

The WA Police Pipe Band is celebrating 50 years with a Jubilee performance in December.

Payout scheme for child sex abuse victims

Victims of institutionalised child sex abuse will have access to a broader compensation program.

Victims of institutional child sexual abuse will be eligible for up to $150,000 in compensation payments.

Rays inspire fine art

Dr Marshall is a talented scientific illustrator.

A scientist has completed illustrations of more than 600 species of ray – despite never having any formal art training.

'Cashless welfare a success'

Andrew Forrest joined Adam Shand in the 6PR Studio.

Andrew Forrest is hailing the trial of the cashless welfare card in the East Kimberley as a success and pushing for an expansion of it.

Birds of prey help the Cup

Wedge-tailed Eagles

A bird trainer in Ballarat kept the horses and jockeys safe on Flemington's racecourse for the Melbourne Cup with the help of his feathered friends.

Smart pills aren't the answer

Smart pills aren't the answer

The Australian Medical Association says so called '"smart pills" won't actually aid students.

Court reflects on life

Margaret Court joined Adam Shand in the studio.

She's arguably one of Australia's greatest tennis champions and now readers can get to know a very personal side of Margaret Court.

Win

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The Toyota Rumour File

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Sport

No rush for Martin replacement

Damian Martin after he injured his knee in Saturday's win over the Adelaide 36ers.

8:17 PM   The Perth Wildcats will search for a Damian Martin injury replacement player but back in what they have in the interim, according to coach Trevor Gleeson. 

Moody explains Smith dismissal

Steve Smith was dismayed with his dismissal on day two. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Ben Cameron   Tom Moody has explained the confusion surrounding the controversial dismissal of Steve Smith on the second day of the WACA Test. 

Klinger questions interchange

Mitchell Starc in action for Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Ben Cameron   Michael Klinger has questioned Cricket Australia allowing players to be replaced midway through a first class match. 

Kersten not concerned by defensive Dockers

Shane Kersten tries on Dockers colours for the first time.

Ben Cameron   New Fremantle recruit Shane Kersten says he is not concerned by the defensive game plan under Ross Lyon. 

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Lifestyle

Yoga with a view

It's yoga... with a unique view!

AQWA in Hillarys is broadening its horizons, offering yoga classes with a serene view of aquariums filled with exotic fish.

Old-school barbers in style

Portrait of brutal bearded man looking at vintage razor

It seems Perth men are demanding a lot more than the old short, back and sides these days, with a new barber shops popping up around town.

Elvis: The Wonder Of You

Elvis - If I Can Dream Tour 2017

"There was five older guys trying to get up a football game and Elvis was so unpopular that he couldn't get six people... so they let the grade school kid play. That started at 23 year friendship and a 10 year professional relationship."  

Hot Chocolate return to Perth

They win again: Hot Chocolate in 2014, from left, singer Kennie Simon, drummer Tony Conner, bassist Patrick Olive and ...

"Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip decided to do the waltz to You Sexy Thing."