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6PR Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague will break down the issues that matter to you.


It’s a conversation with the people of Perth where you’ll get to know more than just the headline. It connects you with some of the country’s leading experts in health, property and technology.


As well as the latest news, you’ll get informative tips and advice on everything from keeping your garden in bloom to the best travel spots, as well as behind-the-scenes takes on your favourite sports teams.


You’ll have a laugh and you’re guaranteed to learn something new when you tune in with Julie-anne from 12pm-3pm.

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 25th 2023

October 25, 2023 07:26 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 25th 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chocoholics beware: Cocoa prices surge to 44 year-high

October 25, 2023 06:10 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MB

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Nicotine patches in exams: how students are coping with vape addiction

October 25, 2023 05:02 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MB

Students are wearing nicotine patches during their final exams because they’re addicted to vapes, alarming new research led by the Cancer Council has found. The Generation Vape study found more than two-thirds of 14 to 17-year-olds had used a vape containing nicotine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 24th 2023

October 24, 2023 07:12 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 24th 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Hologram revolution': Aussie’s invention wins TIME magazine’s best of the year

October 24, 2023 06:54 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MB

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Travel with Justin Jamieson: Japan

October 24, 2023 05:20 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Every fortnight Julie-anne Sprague is joined by our travel expert, Justin Jamieson, to chat about the world of travel. This week the Founder of Get Lost magazine spoke about: The best places to go in Japan Perth to Japan deals to look out for For more information from Justin Jamieson head to emag.getlostmagazine.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Armed burglar on the run after 'terrifying' home invasion

October 24, 2023 04:52 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MB

Police have released images and footage they're hoping can aid in the apprehension of an armed burglar who terrorized a mother ion her 40's and her four-year-old child. The incident occurred at about 5.10am, when the woman awoke to the man smashing through her rear sliding door while shouting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Berlins beloved cabaret superstar Hans announces Fringe shows

October 23, 2023 10:24 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 23rd 2023

October 23, 2023 07:06 - 1 hour - 96.2 MB

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 23rd 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All-star cast begins shooting in York for adaptation of Silvey bestseller

October 23, 2023 06:54 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MB

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 20th 2023

October 20, 2023 07:12 - 1 hour - 98.8 MB

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 20th 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Perth's Judy Nunn became a TV legend and bestselling author

October 20, 2023 06:35 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

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Rinehart's raid crushes $6.6 billion Liontown takeover deal

October 20, 2023 05:03 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MB

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The surprising place Robot Pets could have in our lives

October 19, 2023 09:42 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MB

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 19th 2023

October 19, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 88.4 MB

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 19th 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6PR's 2023 AFL Trade Wrap: The biggest winners and losers

October 19, 2023 06:43 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

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Perth's south to get new IKEA, but not as you know it

October 18, 2023 07:05 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MB

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 18th 2023

October 18, 2023 07:03 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 18th 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fake travel reviews costing Aussies billions

October 18, 2023 06:30 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MB

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 17th 2023

October 17, 2023 07:16 - 1 hour - 96.4 MB

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 17th 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How cold-water dips could be doing you more harm than good

October 17, 2023 07:04 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MB

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Australia's ADHD explosion: awareness or overdoing it?

October 17, 2023 05:36 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Prescriptions for ADHD have more than doubled in five years, with more than 400,000 Australians on medication for the disorder. Clearly, the need to explore why the rate of diagnoses has climbed so rapidly is at the centre of future plans for mental health management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 16th 2023

October 16, 2023 07:39 - 1 hour - 94.7 MB

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 16th 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood superstar Nicolas Cage arrives in Perth to shoot new surf movie

October 16, 2023 06:26 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MB

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As the skin cancer season approaches, are we doing enough to prevent it

October 16, 2023 04:42 - 8 minutes - 8 MB

Another round 0f 30-plus degree days means the summer months are quickly approaching, but are we prepared despite knowing how prevalent skin cancer is in Australia? Cancer Council WA SunSmart Manager Sally Blane told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons we are all aware of the dangers, but are commonly misinformed about specific causes of skin cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - October 13th 2023

October 13, 2023 08:25 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - October 13th 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Goldfields to WA's first Indigenous Treasurer: Ben Wyatt's story

October 13, 2023 06:07 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

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Passengers describe wild scenes behind Perth-bound plane bomb threat Part 2

October 13, 2023 04:51 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MB

UPDATE: A woman sitting in the same row as the Australian man arrested for "criminal intimidation" on a Singaporean flight to Perth has spoken about the moment the flight took a dramatic change towards the extreme. Sulekha Nair told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons she woke up mid-flight to a flight attendant talking sternly to the passenger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Aussie schools are the next major target for cyber criminals

October 12, 2023 08:28 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MB

Australian schools could soon ­be the next major target for cyber criminals who are already targeting students across the globe, particularly the US, as a way to gain access to teachers and administrators. Katherine Mansted, Executive Director of Cyber Intelligence at CyberCX joined Julie-anne to explain why and what Australia needs to do, to prepare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - October 12th 2023

October 12, 2023 07:46 - 1 hour - 86 MB

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - October 12th 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand man reclaims bungee jump record

October 12, 2023 06:11 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

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Afternoons - October 11th 2023

October 11, 2023 06:51 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

Afternoons with Ian Blackley for Julie-anne Sprague - October 11th 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truckies in crisis over rising diesel prices

October 11, 2023 06:31 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MB

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Afternoons - October 10th 2023

October 10, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Afternoons with Ian Blackley for Julie-anne Sprague - October 10th 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie accent rated most attractive in new study

October 10, 2023 06:48 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MB

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - October 9th 2023

October 09, 2023 07:04 - 1 hour - 93.7 MB

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - October 9th 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As kidney disease reaches critical levels, doctors urge responsibility

October 09, 2023 06:33 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MB

Chronic kidney disease is quickly becoming one of the biggest killers in global health. With the UK facing a health pandemic around kidney disease, a leading Australian protein chemist is warning the public to heed the warning signs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why a Brooklyn Café has banned influencers

October 09, 2023 06:10 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MB

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - October 6th 2023

October 06, 2023 07:06 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - October 6th 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'The pressures were on me': Brad Hogg's brave journey after cricket

October 06, 2023 06:05 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

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Disability services slam thoughtless ACROD bay takeovers

October 06, 2023 05:36 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MB

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - October 5th 2023

October 05, 2023 07:11 - 1 hour - 85.9 MB

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - October 5th 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't worry if your cat glows - it's normal a study has found

October 05, 2023 07:02 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MB

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Have You Ever Wondered: The Voice Referendum

October 05, 2023 06:43 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

You've heard a lot so far about the Voice to Parliament and the Yes and No campaign. For Have You Ever Wondered today, Julie-anne Sprague was joined by two individuals who have been involved in both sides of the referendum, and broke it down to basics for you to understand and make your own mind up. Wesley Air, Director of the Centre for Indigenous Training and former adviser to Prime Minister John Howard shared his insight on why he doesn't believe the constitution should be changed, whil...

Ten-year-olds crippled with debt as online gambling addiction grows

October 05, 2023 05:45 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MB

A Guardian Australia investigation has uncovered a staggering increase in the number of young people struggling with problem gambling. Psychiatrist and social commentator Tanveer Ahmed told Julie-anne Sprague online gamblin was becoming an issue for younger and younger people, similar to other forms of technology addiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - October 4th 2023

October 04, 2023 07:47 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - October 4th 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dismal student behaviour needs to be centre of education reform

October 04, 2023 06:11 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

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Airbnb argues short-stay crackdown won't help housing crisis

October 04, 2023 05:43 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

The WA Government is in the midst of analyzing potential caps on short-stay rentals similar to Victoria in an effort to take some pressure off overstretched housing supply rotation. Yet the major player in short-term rental platforms Airbnb argues a more detailed and expansive approach is required outside of specific caps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New book celebrates the immense contribution of grandparents

October 03, 2023 08:15 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - October 3rd 2023

October 03, 2023 07:10 - 1 hour - 89.6 MB

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - October 3rd 2023 Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.