Perth Live with Oliver Peterson
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A victim of Viagogo's personal experience
August 05, 2022 07:27 - 1 minute - 1.88 MBListener Jacqueline told Oly she is a victim of Viagogo as she recently bought two tickets to the Van Gogh Exhibition via Viagogo for more than twice the real price. She gave the tickets to her friend who was refused entry and had to buy replacement tickets at the box office. Viagogo has not provided a refund. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Viagogo under fire for breaching WA's anti-scalping laws
August 05, 2022 07:22 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBConsumer Protection is investigating Viagogo for their continual breaching of WA's anti-scalping laws as people are re-selling their tickets well above the 10% cap. Trish Blake, Executive Director from Consumer Protection told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that their previous warnings to Viagogo have not stopped the issue. "We are incredibly frustrated. We've had multiple communications with them about the laws, they've told us they know the law and yet we continue to see the sale of ticke...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 4th August 2022
August 04, 2022 09:54 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 4th August 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Committee of Perth suggestions to combat WA's labour shortage crisis
August 04, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBNew research by the Committee for Perth suggests the establishment of a task-force to focus on managing local labour issues to try and avoid the 'boom and bust' employment cycles. Marion Fulker, CEO of Committee for Perth told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that their research has been in the works since last year, investigating better ways to address the current skills crisis and most importantly build a workforce for the future. "At the moment we are in this crisis where every business i...
Cost of living pressures raise new concerns as more kids drop out of sport
August 04, 2022 07:23 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBCricket Australia's annual census has revealed a 10% drop in the number of children participating in club cricket for the first time. The rising cost of living is being blamed as a consequence of more kids dropping out of sports. "I don't think we should be surprised but rather clearly concerned. Sport has been disrupted across most of Australia over the last couple of years and what Cricket Australia figures show is that young kids, particularly those under 10, are drifting away from spor...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 3rd August 2022
August 03, 2022 09:58 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 3rd August 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Ramya Rama: there's no use in blaming GPs for an overloaded hospital system
August 03, 2022 09:47 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBPremier Mark McGowan has indicated pressures on the state's hospitals could be attributed to signs on the doors of GP clinics, which advise patients with respiratory symptoms to visit hospital emergency departments. Royal Australian College of General Practitioners WA Chair, Dr Ramya Rama told 6PR there's no use in blaming GP's for an overloaded hospital system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unions WA protest to go ahead, as lump sum payment doesn't cut it
August 03, 2022 07:47 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBSecretary of Unions WA, Owen Whittle told Oli Peterson on Perth Live they will go ahead with protesting for a bigger wage increase for public sector workers. "We're hoping that the sun will be shining and we'll get 5 or 6 thousand people out the front of parliament, and that we will make our point very clear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pragma Lawyers - Libbi McLean 030822
August 03, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 2nd August 2022
August 02, 2022 10:05 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 2nd August 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chaos at Perth Airport after power outage
August 02, 2022 09:17 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBChaos at Perth Airport after power outage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State Government looking to reform laws that regulate retirement villages
August 02, 2022 08:24 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Mark Gibson - Full Show 1st August 2022
August 01, 2022 09:59 - 1 hour - 101 MBPerth Live with Mark Gibson - Full Show 1st August 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Short Back & Sidewalks free hair-cutting and grooming service for the homeless
August 01, 2022 08:32 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBHomeless week is taking place in Perth from the 1st of August through to the 7th of August, an event that aims to raise awareness on the impact of homelessness in Australia. CEO and Founder of Short Back and Sidewalks, Craig Hollywood told Mark Gibson on Perth Live about his volunteer-run service that provides free hair-cutting and grooming for members of the community who are experiencing homelessness. "If you think of that feeling when you get a haircut, it's not going to change your l...
Frozen the Musical is coming to town: 'Olaf' the snowman tells all
August 01, 2022 07:38 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBThe cast of Frozen the Musical has begun arriving in town ahead of the theater production opening at Crown Perth later this month. Matt Lee, the talented actor playing Olaf, told Mark Gibson on Perth Live that the worldwide hit musical is a must see for everyone. "The kids come for the characters that they know from the film as it's such a beloved Oscar-winning film. But there is so much in there for the adults, there are jokes in there that just fly over the kids heads," he told Mark. "E...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 29th July 2022
July 29, 2022 10:15 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 29th July 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
City of Stirling social housing mandate controversy
July 29, 2022 08:28 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MBThe City of Stirling will force property developers to provide a quota of social housing accommodation as part of any new developments of 20 or more units. Sandra Brewer, Executive director, Property Council WA told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that it is very unusual to see a local government dabble in planning policies in regards to affordable housing. "It certainly is confusing for the development industry. Our members are quite concerned and frustrated at yet another local governmen...
Sussan Ley details her 3 year plan with Peter Dutton to win back WA's heart
July 29, 2022 08:05 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBSussan Ley, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Shadow minister for Women; Industry, Skills and Training; Small and Family Business spoke to Oliver Peterson on Perth Live ahead of the WA Liberal conference this weekend. Sussan told Oly that Labor-loving WA will not stop her and Peter Dutton's three year plan to get back into Government, acknowledging that it wouldn't be possible without WA on their side. "Rawly I would say we did not meet WA's expectations. We have to accept that and we ha...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 28th July 2022
July 28, 2022 09:58 - 1 hour - 100 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 28th July 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WA Good Food Guide 280722
July 28, 2022 08:58 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWA Good Food Guide 280722 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Concern over lack of Australians going to the dentist
July 28, 2022 08:38 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBAlmost 70 per cent of Australians haven't been to the dentist in more than two years. And while the COVID pandemic has undoubtedly played a part, for some, 25 per cent haven't been in more than five years. Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen, Perth Oral Medicine Specialist, said the figures indicated a few factors came into play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Smoking ban: Some of Perth's busiest streets tipped to go smoke-free
July 28, 2022 07:59 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MBSmokers look set to be banned from lighting up on William Street, Beaufort Street and major town centres of Perth by the end of the year. The City of Vincent has approved five smoke-free areas in parts of North Perth, Mount Hawthorn and Leederville to implement their public health plan. The City surveyed the community and found the majority backed the ban, with 61 per cent of businesses and people supporting the idea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 27th July 2022
July 27, 2022 10:15 - 1 hour - 103 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 27th July 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Nick Coatsworth: WA's new normal in current Covid climate
July 27, 2022 08:11 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBInfectious Diseases Physician and former National Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nick Coatsworth spoke with Oliver Peterson on Perth Live to discuss WA's current Covid challenges and what the new normal will look like. Two years deep into the pandemic, Dr Nick Coatsworth believes it's finally time to look forward to the end of this Covid wave and to do so, we need to stop making Covid the centre of our conversations. "What Covid has done is unpack other issues in our health system, whe...
WACOSS calls on WA Government to do more in reliving cost of living pressures
July 27, 2022 07:28 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MBInflation in WA has skyrocketed to 7.4 per cent over 12 months to the June 2022 quarter with furniture, petrol and new homes being the biggest drivers. Louise Giolitto, Western Australian Council of Social Service CEO told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that this increase of inflation is already hitting struggling Australian families. "The biggest cost and driver for many households is the increase in rental costs. There has been 28% rent increase in the last two years as well as a rental s...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 26th July 2022
July 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 26th July 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Opposition calls for paid emergency services leave
July 26, 2022 09:46 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBMartin Aldridge 260722 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Wildcats coach resignation highlights WA's Allied Health woes
July 26, 2022 07:44 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBFormer Perth Wildcats coach Scott Morrison has revealed the reason behind his shock resignation after one season in the job, was due to the lack of help with his two-year-old sons diagnosis of Autism. As the Morrison family are not Australian citizens and therefore, not covered by medicare, a hefty $10,000 fee was paid in order to receive an MRI to rule out a brain tumour. Further, they were told it would be a 12 month wait to see pediatricians and psychologists in order to receive the Auti...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 25th July 2022
July 25, 2022 10:03 - 1 hour - 101 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 25th July 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Punters to receive monthly statements
July 25, 2022 09:20 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Proposed changes to the Tenancy Act will grant renters more power
July 25, 2022 07:41 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBThe State Government is considering reforms to the Residential Tenancy Act which would give renters more power, including making it more difficult for landlords to evict tenants, and allowing tenants to make slight modifications to a home without needing permission. Michelle Mackenzie, CEO of Shelter WA told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that these proposed changes are exciting news as she believes renters have not had enough rights in the tenant and landlord relationship. "The rental mark...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 22nd July 2022
July 22, 2022 09:37 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 22nd July 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
City of Swan responds to Shalom House claims
July 22, 2022 07:48 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBMel Congerton, City of Swan Deputy Mayor gave a statement on Perth Live to respond to Peter Lyndon-James’ claims the City of Swan is trying to force out Shalom House. "I am amazed at the comments made by Mr Lyndon-James. We recognise that the Shalom House is a good program but it needs to be done in a way that approvals are required for developments in any part of the City of Swan," he told Oliver Peterson. "If Mr Lyndon-James wants to continue to develop the properties that he's bought, i...
Community petition calls out long wait time for children health services
July 22, 2022 07:33 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBJo Matthewson, President at Community Kindergartens Association Western Australia has started a petition to call on the WA Legislative Council to examine the length wait time for health services for children ages between zero and eight. "The wait list for speech OP, child psychologists, pediatricians, is just getting worse and worse," Ms Matthewson told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live. "The Government put out statistics for wait times but we know the actual times are actually double then wh...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 21st July 2022
July 21, 2022 10:07 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could psychedelic drugs be the answer to treating mental health?
July 21, 2022 08:28 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBThe Australian Medical Association is meeting tomorrow to address the possibility of using psychedelic drugs like MDMA in therapy to treat chronic mental health conditions. Justin James, CEO of HIF and panelist for tomorrow's conference, told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that overseas studies are showing ground breaking results, so Australians need to be open minded to this as a treatment option. "We do have a mental health crisis amongst most of the world due to Covid. So if we can have...
Perth's Shalom House dispute with City of Swan heats up
July 21, 2022 07:54 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBPeter Lyndon-James, CEO of Shalom House is in an on-going dispute with the City of Swan in regards to their growing facility and operations that help people with mental health issues. Shalom House is claiming that the City of Swan is tying them up in red tape during development applications, in a bid to force them out of the area. "Our relationship has always been significantly difficult and it's getting even worse," Mr Lyndon-James told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live. "I've said from day ...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 20th July 2022
July 20, 2022 10:13 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 20th July 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ombudsman receives 63,000 complaints about mobile services
July 20, 2022 07:52 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBBetween July 2020 and March 2022 the telecommunications company Ombudsman received over 63,000 complaints about mobile services issues. "It is a lot of complaints but positively we've seen an improvement in landline and internet complainants. We thought we'd dig deeper into mobile complaints as they have not tracked down as quickly," Cynthia Gebert, Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live. Oly asked Ms Gebert whether she has seen a pattern arise amongst thi...
Ombudsman receives 63,000 complaints in 18 months
July 20, 2022 07:52 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBBetween July 2020 and March 2022 the telecommunications company Ombudsman received over 63,000 complaints about mobile services issues. "It is a lot of complaints but positively we've seen an improvement in landline and internet complainants. We thought we'd dig deeper into mobile complaints as they have not tracked down as quickly," Cynthia Gebert, Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live. Oly asked Ms Gebert whether she has seen a pattern arise amongst th...
Viral fragments from foot and mouth disease detected in meat products in Australia
July 20, 2022 07:25 - 7 minutes - 6.49 MBThe devastating foot and mouth disease, which threatens to decimate Australia’s livestock industry, has been detected in goods coming into Australia from both Indonesia and China. The pork products from China tested positive to the livestock disease during routine retail surveillance in Melbourne. A passenger travelling from Indonesia has also been intercepted with a beef product, which contained viral fragments. Tony Seabrook, President, WA Pastoralists and Graziers Association told Olive...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 19th July 2022
July 19, 2022 10:20 - 1 hour - 103 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New fire warning on the dangers of overcharging electronic devices
July 19, 2022 09:29 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBThe Department of Fire and Emergency Services is warning about the dangers of overcharging electronic devices as they demonstrated how quickly an ugly blaze can start from an overcharged e-scooter. The footage below shows the horrible damage left behind, with the front windows blown out and the whole living room in a charred mess. In the past five years, the number of fires caused by batteries, power packs or chargers has nearly doubled. Emergency services are concerned the popularity of ...
Aussies $8 billion dollar expense on streaming and gaming
July 19, 2022 07:36 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBAustralians spent more than $8 billion on streaming and gaming last year as prolonged COVID-19 restrictions across states such as NSW and Victoria led people to splurge on entertainment at home. New data released today in PwC’s 2022 Australian Media and Entertainment Outlook says households averaged about 2.6 television streaming services in 2021 and spent about $40 per month to ensure they had access to programs such as Succession, Bridgerton and Yellowstone. More than 75% of households pa...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full show 18th July 2022
July 18, 2022 10:10 - 1 hour - 101 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson Full Show 180722 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health Minister resisting calls for mask mandates
July 18, 2022 10:05 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The flight from hell: Cancelled Broome flight leaves Aussies stranded
July 18, 2022 08:35 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBListener Bella shared her recent horrifying experience with Qantas on Perth Live. She told Oliver Peterson that her 6:55pm Friday night flight from Broome to Perth was delayed for hours upon arrival at her terminal. Travellers boarding this flight were forced to stay on-board the aircraft with no air-conditioning, lighting and a lack of water before being kicked out of Broome Airport due to its closure. "The last flight out of Broome was at 8pm, their airport is not like ours, it's not 24 ...
Calls for masks to return in WA as Covid-related hospital admissions surge
July 18, 2022 07:25 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBWestern Australia recorded two grim COVID-19 records on Monday, cracking both its millionth case and 411 hospital admissions as a new coronavirus wave washes over the state. Mark Duncan-Smith, WA President of the Australian Medical Association told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that that the mask mandate should've returned to the state once we had reached 350 patients. "We've got 411 people in hospital, the hospital system is heaving at the moment and Charles Gardener Hospital has been in ...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full show 15th July 2022
July 15, 2022 09:40 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full show 15th July 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Airport chaos: Qantas braces for another huge weekend of travel
July 15, 2022 09:10 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBAs school holidays come to a close, Qantas CEO Andrew David, told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that they are preparing for another chaotic weekend of travel. "We understand the frustration and let me start with an apology, because it is challenging and we acknowledge that. We are not delivering the kind of performance that we were delivering pre-Covid, that our customers expect of us," Mr David said. "Your listeners can expect it to get better next month and the following month, but unf...