Mornings with Simon Beaumont

Federal Attorney General Christian Porter confirmed a 'special investigator office' has been designed in response to the Australian Defence Force report unveiled today.

Mr Porter told Gareth Parker the findings of the inquiry were unprecedented and unheralded in the history of the ADF.

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A damning report into allegations of war crimes committed by defence personnel has found 25 Australian soldiers, mostly from the SAS, were involved in the unlawful killing of 39 people in Afghanistan.

Gareth Parker explains the key findings and the key moments from Australia’s Chief of Defence Force Angus Campbell's press conference.

6PR Canberra Bureau reporter Harry Spicer also explains possible fallout and aftermath of the report. 

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Future AFL pre-season, AFLW and WAFL games involving the West Coast Eagles may no longer be allowed to take place at Mineral Resources Park because of concerns over game-day traffic clogging suburban streets.

The Western Australian Planning Commission has the final say, but last night the council voted to advise the WAPC to approve AFLW, WAFLW and Perth Football Club WAFL matches at the venue. 

However the council also voted to advise the WAPC to oppose AFL preseason matches and West Coast Eagles WAFL matches due to a lack of information being provided around how traffic and parking would be managed on game days.

Town of Victoria Park Mayor Karen Vernon joined Gareth Parker to explain the decision and the recommendations. 

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6PR listeners Fatimah and Tony called into Mornings with Gareth Parker to share their recent experiences with ambulance services.

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St John WA chief executive Michelle Fyfe joined Gareth Parker on Mornings to launch St John Giving, a fundraising arm of the organisation. 

The new initiative is aimed at supporting its First Responder Network and App, Event Health Services, Community Transport and First Aid Focus free first aid training in schools.

Mrs Fyfe also spoke about the impact of ambulance ramping issues on patient outcomes. 

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This Christmas with millions of Australians separated from their friends and families the Australian Greeting Card Association is encouraging everyone to send handwritten Christmas cards.

Speaking with Gareth Parker, AGCA President Henry Kovacevic said it was 'shameful' that Gareth did not send any Christmas cards at all.

However it was 6PR Newsreader Lindsay Brennan who stole the show with her story about her parent's bizarre Christmas card antics.

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Jenna Price, columinst at the Age and Sydney Morning Herald, says workplaces should implement a universal 'bonk bank' to stop colleagues having office relationships. 

Jenna says modern technology means for many people work never stops, they receive emails early in the morning and late at night and work is all-consuming. 

"Because of this we don't get out anymore, we don't look around, we are looking for fun in our own office and I think that is where the whole problem starts," she said.

"The universal bonk ban is kind of tongue in cheek, but where there is a terrible power balance it causes mayhem in the office.

"It starts to have a really big impact on the people around them too."

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Perth property owner John van Bockxmere decided to combine two of his great loves when he gave his West Perth home a makeover.

What are those two loves? Well judging by the photos you can probably guess - street art and avocados. 

But John told Gareth Parker there is a little bit more to it than just a bit of fun. 

He says he The ‘Avocado House’ is a dash of positivity in an uncertain world and hopes the concept encourages a civic-minded kindness where individuals invest in the happiness of others.

You can hear how the idea came about in the full interview:

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WA Health Minister Roger Cook says although 'frustrating' and 'distressing' for travelers the State Government stands by its response to South Austarlia's COVID-19 outbreak. 

Travellers heading to WA from South Australia will have to self-quarantine effective immediately after the outbreak.

It is the first time in three months that South Australia recorded locally acquired coronavirus cases.

One of those who tested positive works in the state's hotel quarantine system and the discovery has prompted authorities to require mandatory COVID-19 testing of all staff working in SA's quarantine hotels.

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Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to global plastic pollution. 

Rebecca Prince-Ruiz founded Plastic Free July after initially just challenging her self and her family to go without plastic for one month. 

Now in its 5th year more than 300 million people have been involved with the initiative. 

Rebecca was named the WA Local Hero at the WA Australian of the Year Awards last night and joined Gareth Parker to discuss her plastic free vision.

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