Perth Live with Oliver Peterson

Westpac has announced it will hold off on the closure of eight regional bank branches across the country, including the beloved Denmark branch. This 180 decision comes after public outcry over the closures. Australian Citizens Party research director Robert Barwick told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live Westpac has gone back on their previous excuses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron McDonald from Pragma Lawyers - 9th May 2023

May 09, 2023 08:53 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MB

Aaron McDonald from Pragma Lawyers - 9th May 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why the budget will be a 'slap in the face' for young Aussies

May 09, 2023 07:43 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MB

It's no secret the cost of living will be a key focus of the budgets, however, the National Union of Students say the budget will do nothing to help young Australians. NUS WA Branch President Dylan Botica told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live too many students are living in poverty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - 8th May 2023

May 08, 2023 10:07 - 1 hour - 97 MB

Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - 8th May 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Select nursing HECS debts set to be dramatically subsidised, but ANF say it's not enough

May 08, 2023 09:19 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MB

The State Government has announced nursing and midwifery graduates who work in the regions will receive $12,000 wiped from their HECS-HELP debt in a bid to boost the number of healthcare staff. However, the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) is calling on the government to subsidise the entire cost of nursing degrees. ANF State Secretary Janet Reah told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live this is a promising start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Midland slide causing community concern

May 08, 2023 08:54 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MB

A council report into the safety of a slide at Midland Oval has found it to be too steep and too hot but the council is choosing not to do anything about it. City of Swan councillor Rashelle Predovnik told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live wants the slide to be made safer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should Governments prioritise in the upcoming budgets?

May 08, 2023 07:17 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MB

With the Federal and State budgets, both held this week, there is a lot of debate over what the government should be prioritising. Perth Live host Oliver Peterson believes the housing crisis should be one of the key priorities, closely followed by improving the healthcare system. Oly believes there is no excuse for the government to ensure the country has world-class healthcare, especially if the surplus is as large as the government has been hinting. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 5th May 2023

May 05, 2023 09:53 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB

Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 5th May 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New report highlights long-term impact of WA's housing crisis

May 05, 2023 08:21 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MB

The "Housing Affordability in Western Australia 2023: Building for the Future" report highlights the severity of the States housing crisis and the long-term consequences it will have on the future. Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute’s Curtin University director Professor Steven Rowley homelessness has increased by eight per cent in the last two years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Ridiculous': Oly outraged at Suncorp's gender-neutral language policy

May 05, 2023 07:18 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MB

Suncorp has just completed its gender diversity and inclusion training banning the use of certain words. Phrases such as "hey guys" and gender-specific language will not be allowed. Staff are not allowed to address people as Miss or Mr, instead, they will have to use the gender-neutral address of Mooks or Mx. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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