New Wildcats coach Scott Morrison is hoping to land in Perth next month before starting his new role. The former Boston Celtics assistant coach has signed a three year contract as Perth’s 14th coach. Speaking with 6PR’s Gareth Parker from Canada, Morrison said he was instantly interested in the position when former Wildcats coach Trevor […]
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If it’s happening in Perth, you’ll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Gareth Parker.
Wake up each weekday with 6PR Breakfast for the very latest breaking news, opinions, interviews, weather, sport, finance, entertainment – and, of course, your calls.
Gareth is an award-winning journalist who takes over Breakfast in 2021 after a successful four-year, agenda-setting run on Mornings.
6PR listeners were the first to hear Gareth break dozens of stories, including the bizarre attempted sale of Perth Glory to crypto-currency scammers.
He was nominated for a Walkley award after revealing BHP had been systematically underpaying its mining royalties to the state government for years.
Gareth started his career in newspapers, working at The West Australian for 13 years covering state politics, local government and three years as the paper’s Melbourne correspondent.
Gareth is married to Elizabeth and they are the proud parents to son Henry and black labrador Charlie.
The iconic Rumour File after 7am gives listeners the chance to anonymously spill the beans and break the news, and also win weekly prizes, plus the annual grand prize.
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‘I simply can’t do three jobs’: Chris Dawson explains Vaccine Commander role
Chris Dawson has revealed he couldn’t remain fully committed to leading WA Police while tasked with overseeing our COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Deputy Commissioner Col Blanch will take on the duties as Police Commissioner, while Mr Dawson takes on a new role as Vaccine Commander. He’s already been leading the state’s response to the pandemic as […]
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25/08/2021
‘It’s a sad day’: Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80. He recently pulled out of the band’s US tour to recover from an unspecified medical procedure. Watts had been a member of the Stones since 1963, and is regarded as one of rock’s greatest drummers, inspiring generations of musicians. He passed away peacefully […]
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25/08/2021
‘I am keen to play’: Crunch time for Josh Kennedy’s Eagles contract
Eagles veteran Josh Kennedy has declared he wants to play on for a 17th season next year. The 33-year-old says it’s disappointing the club won’t play in finals for the first time in seven years. Kennedy believes reasons for their inconsistent form can be tracked back to the pre-season. “We had a bit of an […]
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24/08/2021
‘Pick-your-own’: Why WA strawberry farms are opening to the public early
Labour shortages in the strawberry industry have prompted WA growers to open their farms to the public early to pick-their-own. Strawberry farms don’t usually open to the public until the September/October school holidays. But WA Strawberry Growers Association spokesperson Jamie Michael said a number of farms will open early. “There is a lot fewer backpackers […]
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24/08/2021
Peter Ford has all the latest and breaking entertainment news daily on 6PR Breakfast just after the 8.30am news. On Wednesday Peter told us celebrities are posting their messages and memories of John Lennon on the 40th anniversary of his death.
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09/12/2020
Australia has a lot of problems ahead of the Test
Award winning sports news breaker, Kim Hagdorn, joins Steve and Baz at 6:55am and 7:45am every weekday on 6PR Breakfast. On Wednesday, Haggers told us there’s a lot of problems within Australian Cricket leading into next week’s test match.
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09/12/2020
Questions over Prince George cartoon
Peter Ford has all the latest and breaking entertainment news daily on 6PR Breakfast just after the 8.30am news. On Tuesday Peter told us about the cartoon that depicts young Prince George.
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08/12/2020
The future is Green
Award winning sports news breaker, Kim Hagdorn, joins Steve and Baz at 6:55am and 7:45am every weekday on 6PR Breakfast. On Tuesday Haggers told us Cameron Green is on his way up in the cricket stakes.
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08/12/2020
Is it OK for Smith to be skipper again?
Award winning sports news breaker, Kim Hagdorn, joins Steve and Baz at 6:55am and 7:45am every weekday on 6PR Breakfast. On Monday Haggers questioned who’s the best Aussie captain for now, Matthew Wade or Steve Smith.
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07/12/2020
RUMOUR CONFIRMED Sideshow alley could look very different at the Perth Royal Show this year, with Australia’s travelling show industry on the brink of collapse due to insurance woes. The remaining two insurers covering public liability have left the Australian market causing carnival businesses to close as policies expire. West Australian Showmen’s Association president Mitchell […]
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25/05/2021
Why the 6PR Rumour File is causing a stir in State Parliament
6PR’s Rumour File has made a splash in State Parliament, and a specific tidbit involving the Premier absolutely was not denied. Click PLAY to hear it unfold in Parliament One Nation MP Robin Scott referred to the rumour from “Mole on the Hill” which claimed the “Premier’s staff had contacted all incoming Labor MPs, demanding […]
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07/05/2021
RUMOUR CONFIRMED | Hollywood A-listers spotted in Perth
Hollywood stars Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen have been spotted in Perth at Crown Towers resort. “Very Nice” alerted The Rumour File to the news on Friday morning. “We sat next to them yesterday morning having breakfast with the family,” he said. “Borat kind of stands out quite a lot.” Click play to hear […]
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16/04/2021
RUMOUR CONFIRMED | Python loose in Perth suburb
A two metre pet snake is on the loose in Atwell after it escaped from it’s enclosure. 6PR were alerted to the slippery situation on the Rumour File, after the snake went missing last week. The snakes owner Jason, who has two pet pythons named Bonnie and Clyde, confirmed the rumour on 6PR Breakfast with […]
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12/03/2021
John Hughes Rumour File winner overcome with emotion
Emotions were running wild when the John Hughes Rumour File winner was announced on 6PR Breakfast. Listener Steve entered the Rumour “Silver Screen Will Be Seen” and his number was drawn as the winner on Friday morning with John Hughes in the 6PR studios to congratulate Steve on winning the Mitsubishi ASX. Steve was overcome […]
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26/06/2020
Former Australian rules footballer Ron Alexander joined Gareth Parker on Friday for West Aussie Greats. He spoke about his extensive career in football and his move into work as a public servant for the government. Press PLAY to hear his story
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20/08/2021
West Aussie Greats | Dr Craig Challen
2019 Australian of the Year Dr Craig Challen joined Gareth Parker on Friday for West Aussie Greats. In 2018 the technical diver and his dive partner Richard Harris rescued 12 children from a Thai cave, making headlines around the world. “The moment when we thought we were going to get them all out safely was […]
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13/08/2021
West Aussie Greats | Dr Carina Hoang
Award-winning author and actress Dr Carina Hoang joined Gareth Parker on Friday for West Aussies Greats. The academic was just 16-years-old when she fled war-torn Vietnam by boat with her family. “When the war ended, that’s when our life actually turned upside down,” she said. “We were persecuted by the communist government in a number […]
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06/08/2021
West Aussie Greats | ENJO founder Barb de Corti
Australian businesswomen Barb de Corti joined Gareth Parker on Friday for West Aussie Greats. The entrepreneur is the founder and CEO of ENJO and started selling the cleaning products from her Perth home in 1994. “I am OCD diagnosed … my child was an asthmatic and I didn’t realise it back then that my cleaning […]
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23/07/2021
West Aussie Greats | Michele Priolo
Ballajura football great Michele Priolo joined Gareth Parker on Friday for West Aussie Greats. He has been playing at the club for decades and at the age of 60 he still puts on the footy boots. “I mainly play in the forward line, still get a couple of touches, even though people have a go […]
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16/07/2021
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Gareth Parker
If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Gareth Parker. Wake up each weekday with 6PR Breakfast for the very latest breaking news, opinions, interviews, weather, sport, finance, entertainment - and, of course, your calls. Gareth is an award-winning journalist who takes over Breakfast in 2021 after a successful four-year, agenda-setting run on Mornings. 6PR listeners were the first to hear Gareth break dozens of stories, including the bizarre attempted sale of Perth Glory to crypto-currency scammers. He was nominated for a Walkley award after revealing BHP had been systematically underpaying its mining royalties to the state government for years. Gareth started his career in newspapers, working at The West Australian for 13 years covering state politics, local government and three years as the paper's Melbourne correspondent. Gareth is married to Elizabeth and they are the proud parents to son Henry and black labrador Charlie. The iconic Rumour File after 7am gives listeners the chance to anonymously spill the beans and break the news, and also win weekly prizes, plus the annual grand prize.
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