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A whale of a shot: WA drone operator captures rare marine visitor

Scott Baxter has caught the attention of marine scientists after unknowingly capturing rare footage of a fin whale swimming ...
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Beloved Perth Zoo orangutan dies aged 56

One of Western Australia’s most beloved animals, Sumatran orangutan Puteri, has died at Perth Zoo aged 56. Click play to hear ...
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‘Doomsday’ warning: Proposed AI copyright laws threaten Australian artists

The chief executive of ARIA has cautioned the federal government against modifying copyright laws to accommodate AI developers like OpenAI and Anthropic, warning that such changes could allow tech ...
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$5m shark boost: More drones for WA beaches

The state government has announced an additional $5 million to boost Western Australia’s shark hazard mitigation efforts. Click play to hear how the funding will be used. As part of the funding ...
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The vital work of Lifeline WA crisis support workers

While numbers are very important to Lifeline WA, one of the organisation’s crisis support team leaders says every number is a person. Click play to hear more. Speaking to 6PR Drive host Mark Doran, ...
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Burrito Backlash: Aussie pork ditched for Danish import

Mexican fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez has drawn criticism after opting to import pork from Denmark instead of sourcing it ...
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From airwaves to crisis support: The origin of Lifeline WA

Former Nightline presenter Graham Mabury has reflected on the inception of Lifeline WA at the 6PR studios in 1981. Click play ...
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‘Have no bias’: Experts urge AFL to embrace umpire AI

An AI expert suggests that artificial intelligence could offer an unbiased approach to umpiring, urging the AFL to invest in the technology. Click play to hear how AI could be used in the league. Emma ...
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Shadow tourism minister criticises WA tourism funding as ‘missing the mark’

The state opposition is calling for increased investment in tourism after Tourism WA’s annual report revealed a drop of 700,000 visitors to Western Australia in 2025–26. Click play to hear from the ...
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Shark numbers previously underestimated, says former scientist

A former fisheries specialist says shark numbers were previously underestimated. Click play to hear more. Speaking with 6PR ...
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Variety WA “Spin 4 Kids”

We’re broadcasting live from Central Park in the CBD supporting Variety WA’s Spin for Kids – teams will be sweating it out on the spin bikes to raise vital funds for WA kids in need. We’ve got live ...
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Trailblazing First Nations student heads to NASA

Alaxandrea O’Brien has become the first Western Australian university student selected for a prestigious space program, which includes a 10-week placement at NASA. Click play to hear Alaxandrea’s ...