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The daughter of Ninette Simon, who was badly bashed and robbed in her Girrawheen home, says her parents don't personally know their attackers but accept they were likely targeted for their large jewellery collection.

The incident has raised questions about the immigration and judicial systems as one of the accused is a released asylum seeker who has a criminal history and wasn't wearing an ankle monitor.

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A former immigration detainee accused of violently assaulting a couple during a home invasion in Girrawheen had his ankle monitor removed following advice from the Albanese government’s board of experts in March despite being accused of curfew breaches and other offences.

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Qantas is scrambling to fix an issue with its app which is seeing customers accessing other people's details.

Customers should log out then back into their Frequent Flyer account in the app while the airline investigates if the issue is caused by recent system changes.

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The military history of Townsville’s controversial new mayor is under investigation by an independent local government watchdog that assesses complaints about Queensland councillors.

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The fallout from the High Court's decision to release detainees continues to put pressure on 

Federal Liberal Senator James Patterson has demanded Home Affairs Minister Claire O'Neil and Immigration Minister Andrew Giles 'show their faces' and provide more transparency to the public.

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Police investigating a home invasion in Girrawheen nearly a fortnight ago have charged three people.

A couple in their 70's were robbed of possessions including about 200-thousand dollars' worth of jewellery by three men who'd got into their Allison Way home by posing as police officers.

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Alarming data shows St John WA attended a record number of serious electric scooter crashes last year, with callouts skyrocketing by more than 60 per cent.

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Another weekend of horrendous attacks against women has left federal politicians, experts and the public at large frustrated at thew lack of clear direction in the goal to curb domestic violence.

Greens Senator Dorinda Cox told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the long-hard road of dealing with potential violence in men at early ages needs to remain the focus.

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Many families and individuals rely on water tanks and after a dry early summer, the demand has increased for orders and emergency tanks.

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Volunteers flocked to Toby Inlet yesterday after four pods beached themselves, eventually saving 100 of the estimated 160 pilot whales.

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The number of licensing centres in WA continue to dwindle, forcing residents to wait in long queues over many hours without any other options to solve their issues. The DOT has responded with the reasons why...

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Teachers have walked off the job this morning over working conditions including pay and workload. This has left more than 80 schools fully or partially closed.

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Members of the State School Teachers Union are preparing for strike action tomorrow over the latest offer from the government. President of State School Teachers Union of WA Matt Jarman told Gary Adshead on 6PR Morningsthere are a variety of issues they are looking to address, it's not just about salary.

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Director General of the WA Education Department Lisa Rodgers shortly after the previous interview, told Gary Adshead she will continue to work with the union but is disappointed that the offer wasn't put to the teachers to vote on.

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Four males aged 45, 19, 21 and 9 have tragically lost their lives after their vehicle left Great Eastern Highway and struck a tree near Clackline this morning.

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National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds has lashed out at the ineffectiveness of Indigenous and children's care reform after a 10-year-old took his own life while in state care.

Ms Hollonds told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings there have been "decades" of Royal Commissions and enquiries every time a similar tragedy happens.

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The Police Commissioner has been quizzed on the sluggish rate at which overseas recruits are joining the force.

A parliamentary estimates committee has heard that from more than 17-hundred international applications, just 115 officers have so far graduated.

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Interview with accredited practicing dietician Simone Austin on 6PR

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Police say the bodies of two people found at a Carramar home are that of a 64-year-old woman and 67-year-old man.

Officers were called to the Golf Links Drive property yesterday morning and have stated there is no concern for public safety.

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More than 500 ride share drivers are set to blockade Perth Airport's vehicle waiting areas tonight in an effort to demand better pay and benefits from companies including Uber and Didi.

The action will take place between 7 and 9pm tonight, and has been shared via social media via a message stating," This is for all of us; we will make them pay".

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An affected homeowner has started an online petition in a public demand for justice for homeowners affected by faulty IPLEX piping.

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Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson has been suspended for three games, after making homophobic comments towards an Essendon player.

The AFL integrity unit found the Port Adelaide forward used "an unprompted and highly offensive homophobic slur" against an Essendon opponent.

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The potential of a discussion on a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine seems to be more of a reality, as the Federal Government joins the chorus of voices urging an end to violence in the Middle East.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is pushing for an immediate ceasefire and the release of remaining Israeli hostages.

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Forty years on, Dave Faulkner has lost none of the spark or panache which made the Hoodoo Gurus one of the most celebrated Australian bands of all time.

With the four-decade anniversary of  their debut album Stoneage Romeos fast approaching, the band are about to announce plans to head back on the road - a fact he is still surprised about.

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Mornings with Sean Cowan - Monday 8 April 2024

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Supermarkets could face multi-billion-dollar fines for ripping off suppliers, under the recommendations of a major review.

The independent probe argues current penalties for grocery stores aren't sufficient.

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday 5 April 2024

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A mother of four has resorted to living in a tent with her children, as she tries to secure a rental property in Perth's tight market.

Kristine Meakins' Rockingham rental burnt down in January, and she' s had more than private 50 applications rejected since then.

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Qantas has apologised after a passenger with a disability was forced to pay $6,400 for a flight from Perth to Canberra.

Anwen Handmer and her carer recently paid  two business class seats because the economy cabin did not meet accessibility requirements.

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 4 April 2024

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WA MP Tania Lawrence is stuck in Taiwan after being caught up in yesterday's 7-point-4 magnitude earthquake during a private trip to the island.

At least nine people have been killed and more than 900 have been injured.

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 3 April 2024

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Monash University unveiled concerning research there is a resurgence of male supremacy and advancement of toxic masculinity in Aussie schools amongst boys.

Monash University's Doctor Stephanie Wescott told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings influencers such as Andrew Tate are having a profound yet often covert impact on young men, irrespective of whether or not they are searching him out.

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Despite international outcry, Executive Council of Australian Jewry Co-Chief Executive Alex Ryvchin refuses to speculate on a ceasefire in Gaza following the killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Franckom.

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The federal government is demanding an explanation from Israel over the death of an Australian aid worker in Gaza.

Zomi Frankcom was killed in apparent Israeli airstrike while providing food assistance in Gaza.

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday 2 April 2024

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday 1 April 2024

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The World Health Organisation is changing its recommendations to how young children can start drinking cows' milk.

Current guidelines suggest the milk only be given to babies older than one year old, but there are calls for this to be lowered to 6 months.

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 28 March 2024

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A key cash distribution company is teetering on the brink, but could be thrown a lifeline from the banking sector.

Armaguard is only guaranteeing it'll stay in business until mid-next-week, claiming a decline in cash use is driving large losses.

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A Port Hedland councilor has made a bizarre appearance on Russian TV, congratulating Vladimir Putin on his recent election win.

Adrian McRae described the landslide victory as "the most transparent in the world".

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 27 March 2024

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Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas isn't backing down on refusing to hand over two lots of land to the State Government to build an East Perth primary school.

The government has promised to repeal legislation prohibiting development at the Queens Gardens site in exchange for ownership, but last night the City of Perth voted down the offer.

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - Tuesday 26 March 2024

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Children who have access to a smart phone before the age of 14, could face serious mental and physical health risks according to experts.

A whistleblower from Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is warning she's concerned about over-exposure to the social media sites.

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The pilots and crew of a Qantas Plane involved in an overnight scare have been praised for keeping passengers calm, after one of the plane's engines was shut down mid-flight.

A flight from Melbourne to Perth landed safely last night after pilots reported an issue with one of the plane's engines.

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The pilots and crew of a Qantas Plane involved in an overnight scare have been praised for keeping passengers calm, after one of the plane's engines was shut down mid-flight.

A flight from Melbourne to Perth landed safely last night after pilots reported an issue with one of the plane's engines.

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - Monday 25 March 2024

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The state government has defended the decision to phase out boat rides through Horizontal Falls in WA's north.

Following consultation with stakeholders and traditional owners, a ban on the popular Kimberley tourist experience will take effect by 20-28.

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The 12-acre garden of a celebrated scientist has been destroyed in the ongoing Waroona bushfire emergency.

Curtin University professor and botanist Kingsley Dixon and his family were forced to flee on Saturday as the accidental blaze tore through their property, which is well known in the area.

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - Friday 22 March 2024

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Elon Musk has confirmed the first human recipient of his ” brain-computer interface” chip ‘Neuralink’ has recovered and can move a computer mouse with his thoughts.

After various infamous tests on monkeys and chimps, the Neuralink looks to initially aid those with full cognitive function, such as quadriplegics, to redevelop motor skills.

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Australian taxpayers will shelve out almost $5 billion to the UK Government in order to build our own submarines, the Defence Industry Minister has stated.

The amount will fund an expansion of British production lines, which will handle construction of specific segments of the vessels.

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UPDATE: The WA Director General of Education has concurred with reports of out-of-control violence in the state's schools, admitting the sector is reaching a crisis point.

Lisa Rodgers told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the issues facing schools are unprecedented, and have schools scrambling to retain staff.

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - Thursday 21 March 2024

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A report tabled in WA Parliament has found the boss of the WA Corruption and Crime Commission team co-ordinating its network of sources had a sexual relationship with a source and fed them confidential information.

The woman's alleged misconduct spanned a three-year period from 2022.

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The State Opposition has launched a petition calling on the Cook Government to reverse its controversial decision to close Horizontal Falls in the Kimberley.

The government says the decision to phase out boat rides through Horizontal Falls by 2028 was made in respect of the wishes of traditional owners.

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A 74-year-old organ transplant recipient has put the call out to find his e-bike after it was stolen earlier this month.

Adrian Grant received a new heart in 2020 and has been training for a charity ride to raise much-needed funds for research into heart and lung disease.

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Mornings with Gary Adshead - Wednesday 20 March 2024

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