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Triple murderer Erin Patterson will have maximum security in jail due to risks from other prisoners. The 50-year-old's been jailed for life with a non-parole period of 33 years, after feeding her in-laws beef Wellingtons laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms in 2023. Patterson's also been sentenced for the attempted murder of the sole survivor of the lunch - Ian Wilkinson. Australia correspondent Oliver Peterson says Patterson faces 22 hours of solitary confinement a day for the next three decades. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ads from mining giant Alcoa praising its forest rehabilitation that were published in the state’s daily newspaper have been deemed “inaccurate and likely to mislead or deceive target customers” by the advertising watchdog.' Conservation Council of WA Executive Director Matt Roberts joined Oliver Peterson to speak about why the advertising is inaccurate. "We saw this public relations going on, telling us everything is fine while people are writing about their concerns," he said on Perth Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The wife of a gunman who allegedly killed two police officers in rural Victoria last week has urged her husband to surrender. Dezi Freeman is accused of opening fire on police officers, who were carrying out a raid at property in Porepunkah. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the police have been dealing with adverse weather conditions as the manhunt enters its seventh day. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SPONSORED CONTENT As September fast approaches, the NBN is urging WA residents to ensure their internet plan is ready to deliver improved internet speeds in anticipation for the rollout of 'Accelerate great' upgrades. Jane McNamara from NBN joined Oliver Peterson on 6PR's Perth Live to share need-to-know details about the upcoming speed upgrades. Click here to check your NBN status.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Deadly mushroom cook Erin Patterson will face members of her husband's family for the first time after a jury found she murdered three people with a poisoned beef Wellington. Patterson was found guilty of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder last month relating to a fatal lunch she hosted in the Victorian country town of Leongatha more than two years ago. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says over a dozen members of her victims' families arrived for the hearing - but Patterson has yet to make a statement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Australia's introducing stricter measures across its childcare centres in efforts to better protect young children. CCTV cameras will be trialled at more than 300 centres - with work also commencing to develop a national register of childcare workers. It follows child sexual abuse allegations surfacing against one Victoria worker. Australia correspondent Oli Peterson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that some states have already banned personal mobile phones in centres. He says you've got to give the state and federal governments credit here for reacting to the situation and trying to beef up regulations as quickly as they could. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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One man is dead and another is in hospital with serious wounds following a shooting outside a Sydney pub yesterday. Emergency services were called to the Harold Park hotel on Ross Street in Forest Lodge in Sydney's inner west on Sunday evening. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says investigations are ongoing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Anthony Albanese has hit back against Hamas propaganda' after the Islamist group put out statements overnight welcoming his pledge to recognise Palestinian statehood. Hamas co-founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef claimed he welcomed the 'political courage' of the Australian Labor Government in an earlier statement. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this situation has prompted additional concerns. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September. It will join other countries like Germany, France and the UK. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he wants a two state solution that recognises Israel and Palestine's right to exist. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says it's likely Australians will be mixed about this statement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Finance segment with Jason Featherby, which aired on 6PR Perth Live with Oliver Peterson on the 6th of August 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lara Jensen from Improve Train Lighting and Level Crossing Safety Group Next week marks the 20th National Rail Safety Week. 25 years ago Lara’s brother and his friends were killed at a notorious level crossing near Jennacubinne by a poorly lit train. After his death the coroner recommended making lighting on trains mandatory. 24 years later the recommendation still has not been taken up by the state government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Premier of the Australian state of Victoria has announced plans to enshrine working from home into law. Under Jacinta Allan's plan, workers would be entitled to work from home at least two days per week - if the role allows for it. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says business groups have since hit out at this move - and claimed this would decimate CBD spending. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SPONSORED CONTENT Learn how to upgrade your home internet setup to get lightning-fast speeds ahead of the NBN upgrades rolling out this September. Jane McNamara from NBN joined Oliver Peterson on 6PR's Perth Live to answer your troubleshooting questions and share need-to-know details about the upcoming speed upgrades. Click here to check your NBN status.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Anthony Albanese recently claimed Israel is 'quite clearly' breaching international law by withholding aid from civilians in Gaza. He added that he would respect formal processes for determining any breaches - but said the actions were a 'breach of decent humanity and morality.' Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says there's been pressure on Albanese to join France in recognising a Palestinian state. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Over in Australia, the opposition isn't faring too well in the months after their election loss. The first post-election opinion poll has revealed Sussan Ley's coalition is sitting on 29 percent - the lowest figures since 2023. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Ley is still trying to appeal to prospective voters as the coalition assesses the damage. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Qantas has filed court action in a bid to stop the compromised data of millions of customers being accessed or released following a recent cyber attack. The accounts of 5.7 million Qantas customers were compromised in a data breach at the end of June, with millions of phone numbers, addresses and dates of birth caught up in the leak. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the airline is trying to negotiate with the hackers before the information gets shared on the dark web. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthony Albanese will use high-profile meetings with top business leaders in Shanghai to boost the Chinese-Australian trade relationship. The Prime Minister is also expected to back industry efforts to decarbonise China's huge steel sector. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Albanese will also meet with Xi Jinping tomorrow - to further discuss trade. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian Erin Patterson can now be called a triple-murderer after a nine-week trial ended in a guilty verdict. A jury has unanimously agreed the 50-year-old deliberately laced a beef wellington with death cap mushrooms, killing three members of her estranged husband's family. She's also been found guilty of attempting to murder a fourth person, after a jury deliberated more than six days. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says each charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Australian jury has begun its first day of deliberations in the trial of Erin Patterson - accused of deliberately manufacturing a murderous mushroom lunch. She's facing three murder charges and one of attempted murder over the toxic meal she served her estranged husband's relatives. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says there's just over an hour left of deliberating time today. "4:15 Melbourne time is when they will wrap up - and they've back in the court every day, including Saturdays, so they can reach a verdict." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia supports the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities - but has voiced concerns about potential escalation. Albanese indicated no Australian resources or support were contributed towards the Trump administration's actions in the Middle East. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the Prime Minister has maintained Iran must not be allowed to possess atomic weapons. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthony Albanese is set to meet US President Donald Trump face-to-face for the first time at the G7 summit in Canada. It's expected Albanese will use these discussions to make the case for an exemption to trade tariffs and talk up the AUKUS agreement. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Trump will use these discussions to encourage Australia to boost up their defence spending. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over in Australia, machetes will be removed from shop shelves in the coming days after a violent gang brawl forced a busy shopping centre into lockdown. Shoppers were left terrified after a conflict by rival gang members armed with machetes at Northland Shopping Centre in Melbourne's north took place over the weekend. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan announced the ban would take effect from noon on May 28 - and fines and jail time would be enforced against retailers who don't comply. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.