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Rede Moulton's 50-year-old letter to the editor features on Bob Dylan's new album

Perth man featured on Bob Dylan album

A Perth concert goer has his 50-year-old letter to the editor featured on Bob Dylan's new album cover, set to be released next month.

Recent Articles

Former foster child helping others

2:11 PM Jordie Martin was a foster care child and is now volunteering as part of the crew on the Leuwinn II and in her first year of university, her and Paul Everall are hoping to raise money for foster carers at a charity golf day.

Lee Holmes_Fast Your Way To Wellness

A local author has encouraged people to hold off on snacking and "fast" our way to wellness. Lee Holmes has put together a collection of low calorie recipes in her new book.

Training for injuries in the AFLW

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Brianna Green of the Dockers is hits the ground after a hard hit during the 2017 AFLW ...

Sydney Swans player, Tadhg Kennelley, said yesterday AFLW players may be at risk of serious injuries if they are not trained in how to handle the intense contact in the game.

Perth losing tourists to the East

AFR. Life and Leisure. Must Credit WA TOURISM. favourite Perth spots by Wendy Martin. Couple enjoying a picnic at Kings ...

The CEO of the Tourism Council of WA says people in the eastern states "stopped hearing good news about Western Australia and really started to see us as a mining town."

Hyde: The Final Statement of Dr Jekyll

The last time David Davies was in Perth he was part of Shakespear's Much Ado About Nothing performance in Kings Park, now he brings Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde alive in his one-man Fringe show.

Cyclist 'I just flew over the car'

The two men were taken to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment.

Jason Rhine and his friend were involved in a hit-and-run in the early hours of this morning in Perth. The two cyclists "t-boned" the car which stopped for a short time before driving off without giving any details to the cyclists.

Are cat curfews needed?

Discovery Circle Cat Tracker Project. GPS for cats.

Cats are wandering around up to 30 hectares away from their home according to new research that tracked 400 cats in South Australia.

Rick Price in Perth

Australian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and Music Producer Rick Price played to a captivated audience. ...

In the 1990's he was an Aussie heartthrob with his unmistakable singing range and long hair, now he lives in Nashville but still makes visits to his home.

How to register a postal vote

Our phone lines have been backed up with questions about postal voting ahead of the State Election next month; Electoral Commissioner David Kerslake spoke with Simon Beaumont and some of our listeners about how to vote while overseas.

Sports sleep study

Perth's own Western Force are the most travelled sporting team in the world so it's only natural they were chosen for a new sleep study to find out how jet lag can change the way athletes perform.

Freeway Bike Hike Cancelled

The WA Asthma Foundation announced this morning the Freeway Bike Hike has been cancelled, the news was broken by 6PR's Breakfast program and the not-for-profit organisation confirmed the rumour.

Lotto signs come at a cost

Newsagency owners and the Australian Lottery and Newsagents Association met in Perth on Wednesday after it was announced that signage for Lotterywest need to be modernised but would be a cost to retailers. Paul Andrew from Lotterywest spoke with Simon Beaumont on 6PR's Afternoons show about the proposed changes. Listen to the full interview here...

WA's Young Sports Star

Dylan Minear, Kayden Minear [motorcross rider], Simon Beaumont and Mitchell Johnson

He may only be nine-years-old, but Kayden Minear is already an award-winning motorcross rider and an inspiration to the young and old.

No rest for the Scorchers

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 14: Ashton Agar of the Scorchers bats during the Big Bash League match between the Perth ...

The Perth Scorchers are getting ready for the BBL Final against the Sixers on Saturday and they started their Australia Day with a training session in the scorching Perth heat.

Telstra CEO visits WA

The Telstra CEO has been touring WA to witness the mining infrastructure in the regional areas as well as address the NBN and 5G roll out and some telecommunications blackspots in the Perth metro area.

World Trade Center for Perth

A look at Perth's potential future skyline.

Perth's skyline is set to change dramatically with the proposal of twin towers for a World Trade Center in Perth's CBD.

Lion's tale

Saroo and Sue Brierley with Simon Beaumont.

Saroo was lost on a train which took him thousands of kilometres across India, away from home and family. Twenty five years later he set out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home.

Musicians wanted

Simon Beaumont with Bloom, James Morley and Dave.

Bloom comes to Perth to play The Adele Songbook at the Astor theatre on June 3. The show features the hits of of Adele with the backing of a 16 piece orchestra.

Event for former migrant children

There's an event coming for the 70th anniversary for child migrants who arrived on board the Asturius or Ormonde.

Coriander under threat

Coriander is facing an uprising with it's approval rating at an all time low according to a growing online community.

Features

Afternoon Regulars

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

Travel Talk

Every Tuesday the Afternoons show takes you away during our Talking Travel segment. Listen in for the best seasonal places, travelling tips and weekly deals. Plus it's your chance to ask questions or share your stories thanks to Barry and the team at Bicton Travel.