Perth Live with Oliver Peterson
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Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 7th October 2022
October 07, 2022 10:07 - 1 hour - 100 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 7th October 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A global movement behind conscious consumption of 'stuff'
October 07, 2022 09:05 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBA global movement is encouraging people to be more conscious with their consumption of material goods, this October - It's called Buy Nothing New Month. Tamara DiMattina told Oly Peterson on Perth Live that it's not about spending no money ever, rather being really thoughtful about the things we buy and the impact that's having on our planet. "Most of us know that our environment and our planet is in trouble, we are aware of it and and we feel bad about it. But the great thing is there are...
Self-administered drink spiking test kits to be available at WA Police Stations
October 07, 2022 08:07 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBThe kits can identify more than 600 drugs and provide prompt testing which is crucial. WA Police Acting Commander, Gordon Fairman told Oly Peterson on Perth Live that ideally people would test as soon as possible, with some drugs being metabolised within 12 hours. "48 hours is the top limit for us. Ideally as soon as possible as some of the drugs will be metabolised very quickly" he says. "If a peron wants to make a report that they believe they've been spiked, any of the 24 hour police...
EU forcing all phones to use USB-C connector to charge units by 2024
October 06, 2022 23:35 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MBEuropean Union lawmakers have voted to force all mobile phones, including Apple products, to only use a USB-C connector to charge unit. Manufacturers will now need to create a single-use charging solution. The new rule is aimed at reducing waste by enabling customers to re-use old chargers for their new phone. Charlie Brown, Life and Technology host told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that the new rule also includes tablets, speakers and a range of other smaller portable devices requiring U...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 6th October 2022
October 06, 2022 10:12 - 1 hour - 102 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 6 October 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WA Good Foood Guide 061022
October 06, 2022 08:06 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBWA Good Foood Guide 061022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WA and SA last states in Australia to mandate voting in local governments
October 06, 2022 07:41 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBTasmania has now made voting in local government elections compulsory, leaving Western Australia and South Australia as the last two jurisdictions in Australia with voluntary voting still in place. Andy Asquith, local government expert at Curtin University told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that WA and SA should follow in Tasmania's footsteps in order to align themselves with state and federal elections. "But more importantly, local government elections are poor in relevance to other elec...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 5th October 2022
October 05, 2022 10:23 - 1 hour - 101 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 5th October 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We did it for you: Paper beer cups at Optus Stadium pass the pub test for Oly
October 05, 2022 10:05 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBFrom this Sunday, Optus Stadium will be serving all drinks in paper cups in order to do their part in eliminating single-use plastics throughout the stadium. Oliver Peterson asked Perth Live listeners on Tuesday afternoon whether they were pleased with the change or if it infuriated them. And to no surprise, many were highly against the switch up. To find out the truth, Oly ventured out to Optus Stadium on Wednesday to trial out the paper cups (and a few beers) and offer his listeners som...
$100,000 grants given to organisations employing people with disabilities
October 05, 2022 07:49 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBThe State Government announced they will be providing grants of up to $100,000 to organisations that employ people with disabilities. A task force will be established to help find jobs for the 750 Activ Foundation employees who will soon be out of a job. Don Punch, Disability Minister told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that these grants are part of the government's $4 million contribution to West Australian disability enterprises. "These are organisations that provide supported employm...
AMA plans to 'modernise Medicare' to address the GP crisis
October 04, 2022 10:19 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBThe AMA has released a seven point plan to address the critical problems facing general practice. "We have been hearing a lot of this GP crisis stemming from the fact that Medicare was built in the 80's when people used to go to the GP with a cough or cold or a sore toe. We know now there is a lot more mental health and chronic disease, where people need more time with their GP," Danielle McMullen, Vice President of the Australian Medical Association told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live. "S...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 4th October 2022
October 04, 2022 09:59 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 3rd October 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RBA raises rates in latest blow to mortgage holders
October 04, 2022 07:31 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBThe Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted interest rates for the sixth month in a row. The board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 2.60 per cent. Shane Oliver, AMP economist told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that the decision today was not surprising due to ongoing high inflation and the need to keep inflation expectations down. "I think the RBA was right to slow down things a little bit and sit back and access the impact of the rate hikes we've seen so far,"...
Ben Dahlstrom 031022
October 04, 2022 05:53 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBBen Dahlstrom 031022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 3rd October 2022
October 03, 2022 10:02 - 1 hour - 103 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 3rd October2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bill Johnston on coal shortage shutting down Collie Power Station
October 03, 2022 09:53 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBBill Johnston provided a statement on Perth Live. "I'm not surprised that David Honey is a bit confused. Last year between September and November, it wasn't turned on once so it's not uncommon for the Collie Power Station not to be needed and that's what we've found at the moment." "Because it's not needed, we can build up a stock pile." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Honey on coal shortage shutting down Collie Power Station
October 03, 2022 09:50 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBA major power station that provided 7 per cent of Perth and regional Western Australia’s electric generating capacity last year will be shut until January. State-owned power generator Synergy confirmed it had shut Collie Power Station for three months due to a coal shortage. David Honey, Shadow Energy Minister told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that he believes there are some significant issues going on in the background of this "I saw some statements from the Minister for Energy, Bill Jo...
Report finds Australian aged care residents are significantly malnourished
October 03, 2022 09:16 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBThe food aged care residents are given is under scrutiny as one in ten Australian residents continue to lose weight, when they shouldn't. Robert Hunt, Dietitian Australia chief executive told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that this crisis has been around for decades. "We had a GP on a talk back with me last week and said that he tested the entire resident numbers of the aged care facility he looked after, and only 2% of the residents had all the nutrient markers required to live a healthy...
Perth Live with Mark Gibson - Full Show 30th September 2022
September 30, 2022 10:11 - 1 hour - 100 MBPerth Live with Mark Gibson - Full Show 30th September 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Next phase of WA's plastic ban in full force this weekend
September 30, 2022 09:09 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MBDisposable plastic cups will be banned this coming weekend as part of the next phase in WA's plastic ban. Warren Reynolds, Executive Chairman at Muzz Buzz told Mark Gibson that their company has been preparing for this change by bringing in biodegradable cups. "It's fundamentally the same product but unfortunately a lot more expensive. Plastic is a lot easier," Mr Reynolds said. Confusion has risen as businesses around WA will now need to phase out their plastic cups but the timeline of ...
Does the rise in 'true crime' entertainment glamorise criminals?
September 30, 2022 07:38 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBTrue crime has become one of the most popular entertainment genres in today's times. However, series like Netflix's new serial killer drama Dahmer, that follows the story of the infamous monster murderer, has raised concerns around the ethics of these shows and whether they glorify criminals. Xanthe Mallett, Criminologist from the Newcastle University told Mark Gibson on Perth Live that there is a high risk in creating these true crime shows especially for the families who were affected by ...
Perth Live with Mark Gibson - Full Show 29th September 2022
September 29, 2022 09:59 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBPerth Live with Mark Gibson - Full Show 29th September 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should footballers face longer banning periods following a concussion?
September 29, 2022 07:59 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBA neurologist at Macquarie University is launching an awareness campaign called 'The Concussion Big 5', that aims to educate others about the dangerous signs of a concussion. Dr Rowena Mobbs told Mark Gibson on Perth Live that her work discovered how desperate parents are to understand concussions and how they can recognise them. "We call concussions 'the big 5' so five 's', slump is the knock-out component, sway is appearing wobbly on your legs, slow is walking slowly or delayed in your ...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 17th August 2022
August 17, 2022 10:11 - 1 hour - 104 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 17th August 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew McKellar calls for port reform: "they are unambiguously in the National interest"
August 17, 2022 09:36 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBAustralian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO, Andrew McKellar has called for port reform at the National Press Club today. Mr McKellar says we need greater competition in the port system and to lift the number of skilled migrants brought into the country. He also told Oly Peterson on 6PR Radio that industrial practices in our ports are really holding us back. "We need to make some of these reforms because they are unambiguously in the national interest, we don't need to make trade off...
ANZ predicts nearly a 20 per cent drop in house prices next year
August 17, 2022 07:48 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBOne of Australia's big four banks has predicted a significant change to property prices nationwide by the end of 2023. ANZ has tipped housing prices to fall 18 per cent across Australia's capital cities, and by 12 per cent in Perth in 2023. But a "modest rebound" of five per cent is expected by the end of 2024. Senior ANZ Economist Adelaide Timbrell told 6PR's Oly Peterson the predicted drop is in response to rising interest rates and the subsequent reduction in borrowing capacity. See ...
Woman taken into custody for stabbing an Ellenbrook Woolies worker
August 16, 2022 10:18 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBPolice have arrested a woman for stabbing a after a worker at the Ellenbrook Central Woolworths. The staff member, aged in her 40s, was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital under priority 1 to Royal Perth Hospital, 6PR/Nine News reporter Sarah Smith told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live. The shopping centre is currently still open while forensics are undertaking an investigation in Woolworths. Police are asking any eye-witnesses who saw a woman running from the store to provide details. Sarah Smit...
Safety concerns raised as seaweed build-up in Jurien Bay marina halts rescue vessel
August 16, 2022 10:11 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MBJurien Bay locals are raising concerns about a huge build-up of seaweed in the marina, which has seen the Marine Rescue vessel become stuck more than once. Michael Cockburn from Jurien Bay Marine Rescue told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that luckily it was not a rescue and rather a sweep of the area, however it poses danger for future rescues. "It could be a significant 20 minute delay when you're trying to take weed off your engines and props, it can have a big impact on the search time ...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 16th August 2022
August 16, 2022 09:57 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 16th August 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
$1.9 billion Forrestfield-Airport rail link finally open to travellers this October
August 16, 2022 07:31 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBTravellers will be able to take the long-delayed Forrestfield-Airport rail link to get to Perth Airport from October 9. Three new stations have been created as part of the $1.9 billion project including Airport Central, Redcliffe and High Wycombe. Rita Saffioti, Transport Minister told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that the train trip is a short 18 minute ride from Perth City to the airport. "It's pretty fast, you feel like you're in a different country and it's completely different to an...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 15th August 2022
August 15, 2022 10:01 - 1 hour - 100 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 15th August 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inquiries called into the legality of Scott Morrison's secret powers during the pandemic
August 15, 2022 09:30 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBA new book by journalists Simon Benson and Geoff Chambers called Plagued, details the shocking revelations that former Prime Minister Scott Morrison secretly swore himself into additional roles of joint Health Minister, joint Finance Minister and joint Resources Minister during the Covid-19 pandemic. Morgan Begg, Director of Legal Rights Program at the Institute of Public Affairs is calling for an independent inquiry into the legality of this revelation. "I think it really confirms a lot o...
New survey reveals strong parental support for school-provided meals
August 15, 2022 07:34 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBA survey of parents with children aged between 4 and 17 has found they would support the introduction of school-provided meals, with a focus on the dietary benefits. Deputy Director, Flinders Caring Futures Institute, Professor Rebecca Golley told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that their survey found that 86% of parents were supportive of this movement. "Some of it comes from personal reasons so that connivence factor, Some for social reasons so the benefit of children being able to share...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 12th August 2022
August 12, 2022 09:41 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 12th August 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RMIT expert argues lowering voting age will repair Australia's inter-generational divide
August 12, 2022 08:20 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBJudith Bessant, Professor at RMIT University believes that by lowering the voting age Australia it will enhance our democratic culture. "It will make our democracy more democratic and inclusive as there are a whole lot of people who are not represented who are ought to be," she told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live. "I think that young people are informed at large as much as any other age cohort, they've got an interest, perhaps more than others and they've got a right to have a say about ho...
Should Hay Street Mall return to a mixed-use arrangement?
August 12, 2022 07:35 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe Hay Street Malls has shut it's street to cars for years. The Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas claims there is some property owners in the Hay Street Mall that would like to see a return of a mixed-use arrangement that would allow vehicles through the area. "Don't get too concerned there are not immediate plans to rip up Hay Street Mall, it is not on councils agenda or a plan that is anything further advanced than a discussion," Basil Zempilas told Oliver Peterson Perth Live. "We are always...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 11th August 2022
August 11, 2022 09:55 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 11th August 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gloucester Park's redevelopment to feature a flashy town centre
August 11, 2022 08:22 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBGloucester Park has released their redevelopment plans which will feature spectator seating for 4000 people, flashy apartments and a new town square built around the race track. Michael Radley, Gloucester Park Racing CEO told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that these plans have been underway for many years. "We've looked at a number of options of how we can rejuvenate and fix our ageing infrastructure and create a more welcoming platform for people to enjoy the racing," he told Oly. "We ...
Bandyup Women's Prison first to trial WA prison smoking ban
August 11, 2022 07:25 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBBandyup Women's Prison will be the first prison to undertake a 6 month trial on the new smoking ban in WA's prisons. Commissioner of Corrective Services WA, Mike Reynolds told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that this particular prison was chosen due to it's diverse demographic and health needs. "We believe that it's the best place to undertake the trial and look to implement it in a safe and planned manner," he told Oly. "I want to take a cautious approach and see what we can learn from ...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 10th August 2022
August 10, 2022 10:03 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 10th August 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Land sales down 17 per cent since March, with the unrelenting cost of construction
August 10, 2022 09:34 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBNew statistics released today show new land sales has fallen 17 per cent down from the quarter in March this year. CEO of Urban Development Institute of Australia WA, Tanya Steinbeck told 6pr Radio she's not surprised by the data amidst the labour and material shortages the industry is battling. "Land prices have been very steady, its really been the construction side that's been hit the hardest," she says. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sophisticated Scam Warning: "Somebody had used part of my email signature to contact my employer asking for pay slips, to change bank details"... and more
August 10, 2022 07:45 - 10 minutes - 10 MBYesterday someone emailed Sue's employer pretending to be her, asking for pay slips and to change her bank account details. Fortunately, Sue's employer replied to her work email address and not to the scammers email, but it wasn't the only scam attempt she experienced. She had just received a text from Optus about her billing, but it wasn't Optus. "You have to be very very observant... and its a big warning for people to be very careful. If in doubt make sure you ring your bank, don't c...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 9th August 2022
August 09, 2022 09:56 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 9th August 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Covid restrictions at WA hospitals wound back
August 09, 2022 09:39 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should shops in WA be allowed to open earlier on Sundays?
August 09, 2022 07:30 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBThe South Australian Government has announced it will now allow shops to open as early as 9am on Sundays and all shops will also be allowed to trade on Boxing Day. Aaron Morey Chief Economist at Chamber of Commerce and Industry, told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that this significant development in SA could put pressure on the West Australian Government to follow. "This is an old argument but it's an argument for the times. Cities around the world are having to re-invent themselves and fi...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 8th August 2022
August 08, 2022 10:18 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 8th August 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Human Rights Commissioner calls for formal review of Governments pandemic response
August 08, 2022 07:57 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MBWith Western Australia still in a state of emergency two years after the pandemic, Australian Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay, is now calling for a formal review of a potential breach of human rights throughout the pandemic. "I think over the last few years, Australians have dealt with some of the most significant restrictions on our human rights of any country in the world. Given we are no longer in the acute phase of the pandemic it's a really important time to look back and le...
Mobile phone ban sees student behaviour improve by 90%
August 08, 2022 07:32 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MBDavidson High School in Sydney has banned mobile phones for students in years 7 to 10, where they are now reporting a 90% improvement in student behaviour. CEO of Real Schools, Adam Voight told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that these results were unsurprising. "This is a really good example of a school saying you know what we've picked our side, we're gonna do it well and they're getting the results from the fruit of that," Mr Voight told Oly. "It shows that their implementation has bee...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 5th August 2022
August 05, 2022 09:37 - 1 hour - 79 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 5th August 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Annual Perth Firefighters Calendar to face changes in 2022
August 05, 2022 08:24 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBListener Helen shared her WOTS that the Department of Fire and Emergency Services has pulled it's support from the annual Perth Firefighters Calendar as they don't believe it aligns with their values. Gareth Deeg, Committee Member of the Perth Firefighters Calendar told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that the rumour is not true that DFES has pulled their support. "They still support the calendar in a number of ways but through consultation, we as a committee have decided to move away, as we...