One of Australia’s most high-profile lawyers has questioned the appointment of the Perth Casino royal commissioner, after it was revealed he is a close friend of WA billionaire Kerry Stokes. Commissioner Neville Owen has personal and business relationships with the Seven West Media chairman, who employs two witnesses and has strong ties to Crown shareholder […]


Liam Bartlett will keep you up to date with all the latest breaking stories and issues on 6PR Mornings.
The renowned 60 Minutes journalist has more than 30 years of experience in Australian media, working across all three major platforms – television, radio and print.
Liam has been recognised both nationally and internationally for his reporting, including winning the grand prize at the New York Radio Festival Awards in 2003.
The Perth-born journalist promises to extract the truth from the decision makers who make this city tick.
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Private investigator hired to investigate the City of Canning
The City of Canning has spent almost $4000 on a private investigator, but is refusing to say why. The council’s CEO hired the sleuth to deal with a reported complaint. Concerned by the taxpayer spending, councillor Graham Barry put forward a motion to reveal more, but it was defeated. Speaking with 6PR’s Gareth Parker, City […]
‘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 […]
The Australian fugitive facing prison to escape the Taliban
A West Australian fugitive wanted for murder is waiting for an evacuation flight out of Afghanistan. Saied ‘Sam’ Hussaini fled Perth in 2017 after becoming a suspect in the alleged murder of 36-year-old Dejan Dimitrovski, who was tortured and killed inside his Balga home. The 32-year-old was arrested at the scene, but fled the country […]
Calls for laws on political donations after Nigel Satterley’s $5k Premier dinner
The state Liberal Leader is calling on Labor to re-introduce laws aimed at improving disclosure around political donations. It comes after the Premier attended a dinner at the home of property developer Nigel Satterley, which business heavyweights paid about $5,000 per person to attend. Nigel Satterley has reportedly denied the dinner was a political fundraiser, […]
Thirty-seven schools across Australia last week took part in the launch of the New Metrics project – a style of learning and assessment which is part of the “paradigm shift” away from ATAR as a measurement tool. All Saints’ College is the only WA school to join the program and Dean of Teching and Learning […]
Childhood chess and its links to risk-taking and strategy later in life
New research by Monash University and Deakin University has found chess boosted children’s foresight, caution and arithmetic, and reduced risk aversion. Chess Association of WA President Alan Wolstencroft joined Liam Bartlett to share first hand the benefit of playing chess for young people.
Why teens are “future forecasting” and how you can help
Youth coach Founder of ROC Coaching Claire Eaton joins Liam Bartlett to explore why a growing number of teens are “future forecasting” and how parents can help their kids to worry less about their future.
“We need to up our game”
AMA WA President Dr Andrew Miller told Liam Bartlett Western Australia needs to get “super serious” about its preparedness for a COVID-19 outbreak. Dr Miller said measures such as ensuring staff working in hotel quarantine weren’t working elsewhere and bus drivers had appropriate respiratory equipment were simple measures that weren’t being taken. “These are just […]
Australia Post Licensees still standing behind CEO Christine Holgate
Licensed Post Office Group Executive Director Angela Cramp says the 2850 community post office owners she represents have been appalled by the Prime Minister’s potential attack on their viability. Cramp told Jane Marwick on Mornings the licensees had been struggling for 15 years to develop a viable business model and Ms Holgate had finally brought […]
This year on Mornings with Gareth Parker, we want to recognise the Random Acts of Kindness being performed everyday in our communities. We are asking listeners to get in touch and let us know when they witness a random act of kindness. Thanks to WA Assett – the Bathroom Renovators, each month we will pick […]
We have our first winner!
This year on Mornings with Gareth Parker, we want to recognise the Random Acts of Kindness being performed everyday in our communities. We are asking listeners to get in touch and let us know when they witness a random act of kindness. Thanks to WA Assett – the Bathroom Renovators, each month we will pick […]
Random Acts of Kindness
This year on Mornings with Gareth Parker, we want to recognise the Random Acts of Kindness being performed everyday in our communities. We are asking listeners to get in touch and let us know when they witness a random act of kindness. Thanks to WA Assett – the Bathroom Renovators, each month we will pick […]
WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson joined Gareth in studio to discuss ammonium nitrate, GTG passes, the border and a stash of guns found on a northern suburbs property.