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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.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Tuesday August 5 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Monday August 4 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Friday August 1 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Thursday July 31 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Wednesday July 30 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Tuesday July 29 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Monday Jul 28 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Friday July 25 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Thursday July 24 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Wednesday July 23 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Tuesday July 22 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Monday July 21 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Friday July 18 2025See 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.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Thursday July 17 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Wednesday July 16 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Tuesday July 15 2025See 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.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Monday July 14 2025See 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.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Friday June 4 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Thursday June 3 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Wednesday July 2 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Tuesday July 1 2025See 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.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Monday June 30 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Friday June 27 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Thursday June 26 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Wednesday June 25 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SPONSORED CONTENT NBN has been rolling out 'full fibre to the premises' upgrades across the country to keep pace with demand. Jane McNamara from NBN told Oliver Peterson on 6PR's Perth Live, "These upgrades are available to more than 600,000 homes and businesses across WA at the moment." Ms McNamara advised that homes and businesses should check the plan they're on to ensure they can get the best speeds when further upgrades are made available in September. Click here to check your NBN status.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Tuesday June 24 2025See 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.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Monday June 23 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Friday June 20 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Thursday June 19 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Perth Live with Oliver Peterson - Full Show - Tuesday June 17 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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.
Grieving Australian families feel 'insulted' by silence around the death of two teens in Laos last year. Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles died alongside four others staying at Nana Backpackers hostel - after accidentally drinking methanol in alcohol shots. In latest news, up to 13 people may face charges related to food and health security, eliminating evidence, and unlawful business. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the parents of the victims have been met with silence from Laos authorities - and they're not happy about it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian Liberal Party MPs will meet tomorrow to vote in replacing defeated opposition leader Peter Dutton. As well decisively losing to Labor's Anthony Albanese - Dutton also lost his long-held Queensland seat. Deputy leader Sussan Ley, shadow treasurer and immigration minister Angus Taylor and Dan Tehan are among the leading Liberal party contenders. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Angus Taylor is currently the front-runner ahead of tomorrow's vote. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The sweeping loss for Peter Dutton's Liberal National coalition in the Australian election likely has long-term implications for the party going forward. Anthony Albanese has become the first Prime Minister since 2004 to win back-to-back elections, with an even larger majority than his last. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says nobody saw this political 'blood-bath' coming for the opposition. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's less than a week to go before the Australian general election- but new polls show Labor is holding an early lead. The latest national Newspoll has given Labor a 52–48 lead, unchanged from the April 14-17 poll. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the Opposition has tried to turn their luck around over the last couple of weeks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.