Perth Live with Oliver Peterson
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Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 12th April 2023
April 12, 2023 09:53 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 12th April 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Experts concerned about 'exponentially rising' number of e-scooter injuries
April 12, 2023 09:22 - 8 minutes - 8.25 MBThe National Trauma Committee at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons is calling for the government to run an urgent review into e-scooters. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) believe there needs to be better surveillance, infrastructure and legislation around the use of e-scooters after a rise in serious injuries. RACS National Trauma Committee chair Dr John Crozier told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live there have been “exponentially rising numbers of injured” from e-sc...
Toyota set to release their first fully electric car in Australia
April 12, 2023 07:58 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBToyota is set to bring the company’s first fully electric car to Australia, however, the price has not been specified. National motoring editor of Drive.com.au Josh Dowling talked all things cars with Oliver Peterson on Perth Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Oly believes residents shouldn't be dismissed in Shalom House dispute
April 12, 2023 07:25 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBWith the new developments around the approval of Shalom House, Oliver Peterson believes the "unregulated woman's shelter" will just "collect dust". He believes the proposed Craigie location is not suitable, suggesting the Centre for National Resilience in Bullsbrook be used which can accommodate up to 500 people. Oly said the council should be listening to local residents' concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 11th April 2023
April 11, 2023 09:53 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 11th April 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Angus Taylor, Shadow Treasurer - April 11th 2023
April 11, 2023 09:22 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MBAngus Taylor, Shadow Treasurer - April 11th 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lauren Evans from Pragma Law - April 11th 2023
April 11, 2023 08:56 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBLauren Evans from Pragma Law - April 11th 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Experts concerned over the booming popularity of online alcohol sales
April 11, 2023 08:25 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MBExperts are concerned about the ease of access people have to alcohol with online sales booming, turning every phone into a “bottle shop”. Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education CEO Caterina Giorgi told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live there needs to be more regulation of online alcohol sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Government criticised over location change of Perth’s new Woman and Babies Hospital
April 11, 2023 07:46 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBThe State Government has announced the location of Perth’s new Woman and Babies Hospital will be built within the Fiona Stanley Hospital in Murdoch. The $1.8 billion facility was originally set to be built at Charlie Gardiner Hospital, a more central location Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live building it at Charlie's would cause too many disruptions. Press PLAY below to hear what the Health Minister and AMA WA President had to say about the centre A...
Should WA drivers have to sit a test every time they renew their license?
April 11, 2023 07:19 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBThere are calls for Western Australia to follow Queensland which is considering making drivers re-sit a rules test in order to renew their license. The government is proposing an online test on local road rules to refresh people's knowledge of the rules in a bid to make roads safer. Oliver Peterson said on Perth Live, he thinks this is a great idea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WAGFG - Georgia Moore - Perth Live 060423
April 11, 2023 02:50 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 10th April 2023
April 10, 2023 10:01 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 10th April 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why WA's disability access is falling behind
April 10, 2023 09:27 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBWestern Australia is one of the few states yet to enrol in a minimum standard for accessibility for the National Construction Code. This comes after calls for the Federal Government to fund an update of community facilities in Perth, many of which aren’t fit for the state's disabled or aging population. Independent member for Curtin Kate Chaney told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live the government needs to make community facilities more accessible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Two years on: How Kalbarri is rebuilding after Cyclone Seroja
April 10, 2023 08:43 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBTwo years after Cyclone Seroja ripped through Western Australia’s Mid West, locals are still reeling from the damage. Tourist numbers have dropped, still not at pre-cyclone levels and there is still government-funded infrastructure that needs to be rebuilt. Kalbarri Visitor Centre manager Natalie Moir told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live people need to support the town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Jamie Burnett - Full Show 6th April 2023
April 06, 2023 09:56 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBPerth Live with Jamie Burnett - Full Show 6th April 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carolyn's life was saves by a simple heart health check
April 06, 2023 09:43 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBCarolyn and her brother received a heart health check and it saved their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Medicare set to cut vital heart health check
April 06, 2023 09:36 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBThe number of Medicare Heart Health checks is expected to reach 500,000 since its launch in 2019, however, the service is set to be cut at the end of June. Heart Foundation’s Healthcare programs manager Natalie Raffoul told Perth Live this is the only prevention check covered by the government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Firefighters set to gain easier access to PTSD support
April 06, 2023 08:26 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBWestern Australian firefighters have been granted the presumption of work-related posttraumatic stress disorder in workers' compensation claims. If a formal PTSD diagnosis is made by a psychiatrist, the onus will shift to the employer or insurer to prove that the condition isn't related to work. United Professional Firefighters Union president Clem Chan told Perth Live this is a "significant" event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ken Wyatt leaves Liberal party no longer 'believing' in the party's direction
April 06, 2023 07:22 - 9 minutes - 9.2 MBFormer Liberal minister Ken Wyatt has quit the party over its opposition to the Voice to Parliament. He was the first Aboriginal person to serve as minister for Indigenous Australians. 6PR and Nine News reporter Zac de Silva told Perth Live the party is divided. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 5th April 2023
April 05, 2023 10:02 - 1 hour - 94 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 5th April 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Telstra customers slugged $2.20 fee for paper bill
April 05, 2023 09:36 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBTelstra has become the latest business to charge customers in order to receive a paper bill. Customers will be slugged with a $2.20 fee on top of their normal bill if they want a paper bill. Print & Visual Communication Association Kellie Northwood told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live it has nothing to do with the environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Papalia is proud of WA's 'quality' police force
April 05, 2023 09:23 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBPaul Papalia is proud of WA's 'quality' police force See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WA Liberal leader claims the Voice will be 'destructive'
April 05, 2023 08:23 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThe Liberal Party has decided to oppose the Voice to Parliament but supports the voice of Indigenous Australians. Western Australian Liberal senator Michaelia Cash told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live the Prime Minister’s model is not practical. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 11th November 2022
November 11, 2022 10:05 - 1 hour - 104 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 11th November 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
North Perth petrol station proposal shut down by health report
November 11, 2022 08:47 - 6 minutes - 6.27 MBRecently the locals of North Perth launched a campaign to oppose the Town of Vincent's application to develop a new petrol station on their beloved Angove street coffee strip. Associate Professor Hessom Razavi has now compiled a health report warning of the risk of benzene to human health based on the proposed fuel station. The consultant ophthalmologist told Oly that it is too close to the social area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live broadcasts from Northam for the 10th anniversary of Drive for MND
November 11, 2022 07:58 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MBThe fundraising is underway for this year's Drive for MND, with a double pass to the 2023 AFL Derby plus dinner with Oliver Peterson and Mark Whiteman from Ray White Real Estate up for grabs. Perth Live is broadcasting Friday's show from Northam's Duke's Inn, as part of the drive, for an evening of fundraising and entertainment with a live charity auction, silent auction and raffle on the night. Professor Merrilee Needham, a neurologist from WA Health, told Oly why the annual charity driv...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 10th November 2022
November 10, 2022 10:04 - 1 hour - 103 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 10th November 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's happening with flight prices? Airfares soar to 'insane' prices
November 10, 2022 09:06 - 6 minutes - 6.42 MBFlight prices appear to be soaring, making domestic travel unaffordable for many. Tony Webber, Airline Intelligence CEO and former chief economist at Qantas, told Oly Peterson that several factors were in play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fourth wave of COVID is 'the grandchild of Omicron'
November 10, 2022 08:13 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBQueensland is in the grips of a fourth wave of COVID-19, and people are again advised to wear masks where appropriate. Professor Robert Booy from the University of Sydney told Oly Peterson on Perth Live that conditions should be able to be managed relatively quickly without the return of harsh restrictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aussie start-up to install 1000 street-side electric-car chargers by 2025
November 10, 2022 04:57 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBAn Australian start-up company claims it will install an additional 1000 street-side electric-car chargers across the nation by 2025, with the first examples planned for early next year. Andrew Forster, EVX CEO joined Oliver Peterson on Perth Live to explain how the technology will work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 9th November 2022
November 09, 2022 10:12 - 1 hour - 105 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 9th November 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WA Film and TV studio a step closer, with location announced
November 09, 2022 08:59 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBWA's first dedicated screen production facility is a step closer with today's announcement it will be built on a 16-hectare site within the Malaga METRONET station precinct. Film Critic and Former film editor at the West Mark Naglazas told Oly Peterson Whiteman park has been on the cards for many years. "More importantly perhaps than the studio itself or the physical space is high technology, and that's the cost," Mr Naglazas said. "So there's a lot of things involved in this." In respo...
New research suggests swearing could be good for you
November 09, 2022 07:44 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBDoes swearing make you feel good? Psychologists have reviewed one hundred studies on the consequences of swearing and found it to be a powerful tool. From helping tolerate pain, easing stress, building connection and even being persuasive, the research strongly suggest that swearing could be good for. Chief editor of the Australian National Dictionary Centre, and author of 'Rooted, and Australian history of Bad Language' Amanda Laugesen joined Oly Peterson on Perth Live top chat about i...
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 8th November 2022
November 08, 2022 10:07 - 1 hour - 103 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 8th November 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WA drivers urged to buckle up after 'horror run' of road deaths
November 08, 2022 09:51 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBWA's Road Safety Commissioner has urged drivers to slow down on our roads after fatal crashes increase in the past month. At least 17 people have been killed on the WA's roads since October 10, including four over the weekend. Adrian Warner told Oly Peterson on Perth Live that a 'staggering' number of fatalities happened when drivers weren't wearing seatbelts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Blight on society': Shock number of attacks on public transport revealed
November 08, 2022 07:56 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBA concerning increase in violence on Perth's public transport has led to calls for more security on Transperth buses and train stations. Tim Dawson, State Secretary from the Transport Workers Union, told Oly Peterson that he is concerned about the increase in violence after evidence suggested incidents were fueled by alcohol and drugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 7th November 2022
November 07, 2022 10:07 - 1 hour - 104 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 7th November 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cheapest car to run on WA roads revealed: Running costs are up
November 07, 2022 08:41 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBA new survey by the RAC has revealed which new cars are the cheapest to run in WA. RAC's 2022 Car Running Costs survey assessed more than 80 cars across 11 categories and showed that running costs had risen across the board. Alex Forrest, RAC Manager Vehicles and Fuels, told Perth Live host Oly Peterson that many different factors are in play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'I always felt driven': Alannah MacTiernan retires from politics
November 07, 2022 07:44 - 8 minutes - 8.22 MBWA Labor's longest-serving politician, Alannah MacTiernan, has announced her retirement from politics. The Regional Development and Agriculture Minister will leave politics in January, saying it's time to pass the baton to up-and-coming talent. MacTiernan told Oly Peterson on Perth Live that she always strived to do the best for her community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thousands more Aussies set for cheaper healthcare
November 04, 2022 09:08 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBMore older Australians are being given access to cheaper healthcare following the relaxation of income tests for the Seniors Healthcare Card. National Seniors Australia chief advocate Ian Henschke told Oly Peterson on Perth Live that aged care workers have also just been awarded a 15 per cent pay rise in a Fair Work Commission decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hanson brothers talk fame, fatherhood and their musical journey
November 04, 2022 08:49 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBPop brothers Hanson shocked music fans when their smash hit MMMBop took the world by storm 25 years ago and they did the same during a rare appearance in the Perth Live studio on Friday afternoon. Brothers Isaac, 41, Taylor, 39 and Zac, 36 looked unrecognisable as they told host Oly Peterson how their lives have changed since the 1997 release, which turned the American trio into heartthrobs and household names. Six albums and 15 kids later, the group is in Perth for their new tour, each wr...
City of Bayswater investigates how to limit future smoking venues and vape shops
November 03, 2022 09:01 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBThe City of Bayswater is investigating how it can limit future smoking venues, outets and vape shops from setting up in the bayswater. The investigation comes after local councilor Catherine Ehrhardt brought it to motion at a Bayswater council meeting. Senior Policy and Research Coordinator of Make Smoking History, Caitlyn Kameron told Oly Peterson on Perth Live she was thrilled to find out the City of Bayswater was taking action into the visibility and availability of tabacco/ e-cigaret...
Armadale train-line closure to go ahead next year
November 02, 2022 09:43 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBOrganiser of Stop Armadale Train Line Closure Heath Indian has written to the Transport Minister, calling for the Armadale Line shut-down to be cancelled. But today Rita Saffioti confirmed the proposed eighteen-month closure will go ahead next year as part of major Metronet upgrades. Heath told Oly Peterson on Perth Live he's concerned about how many extra cars could be on the roads with up to 30-thousand people using the train line everyday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Four-day work week to be trialed by a handful of Aussie workers
November 02, 2022 08:22 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBConsumer goods company Unilever, behind Dove toiletries, Rexona, Continental and Streets will test a four-day working week in Australia 500 staff will take part in the trial kicking off on November 14. Head of Curtin's School of Management and Marketing, Professor Julia Richardson joined Oly on Perth Live to chat about the trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unvaxxed health workers given green light to return to WA hospitals
November 01, 2022 10:08 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBThe Department of Health has revealed to Perth Live that unvaccinated health staff will be able to return to work from Friday. Oliver Peterson told listeners on Tuesday afternoon that workers could return to state hospitals from Friday due to the State of Emergency powers being rescinded. Tap PLAY to hear the full details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christmas deliveries: Freight rates are down, so why isn't shipping cheaper?
November 01, 2022 09:43 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBGlobal freight rates have 'fallen off a cliff', but shoppers shouldn't expect cheaper or faster shipping this Christmas. The falling freight rates have prompted retailers to warn consumers to expect delays heading into the silly season. EES Shipping Managing Director Brian Hack has told Perth Live host Oly Peterson that you can shop around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eastern states idea to give teachers 'expert' status and $150k a year slammed
November 01, 2022 08:59 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBTeachers could be paid almost $150,000 a year in a new proposal unveiled by the New South Wales government. Given the category 'expert', teachers who are assessed as "expert" will be rewarded with a higher salary - as a way of recognising the skills they bring to the classroom. Bevan Ripp, President of the Principals Federation WA told Oly Peterson on Perth Live that he isn't a fan of the idea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 31st October 2022
October 31, 2022 10:11 - 1 hour - 103 MBPerth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show 31st October 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Now's the time': How soon could Australia become a republic?
October 31, 2022 09:28 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MBThe first steps towards Australia becoming a republic have been revealed, with a consultation tour to begin early next year. The federal government will ask people their thoughts on whether the nation should cut its ties with the monarchy. Sandy Biar, CEO and National Director of the Australian Republic Movement, told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live that they've had thousands of people sign up to get involved in the campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WA state of emergency to end on Friday after 963 days
October 31, 2022 08:43 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MBWestern Australia's state of emergency will end at 12.01am this Friday, November 4. After 963 days in place, the state of emergency declaration will not be renewed based on the health advice from the chief health officer. Perth Live presenter Oliver Peterson spoke to Jaya Dantas from Curtin University's School of Population Health about what precautions are still in place. "Basically what the government have said is they now have a backup law," she explained. See omnystudio.com/listener ...