Mornings with Simon Beaumont

Gareth Parker speaks to Jay, who was one of two men who made a citizen's arrest of a 61 year old man who they'd enticed to a local park by pretending to be a 14 year old boy on dating site Grindr.

Jay told Gareth that just minutes after creating the fake profile it received dozens of 'hits' online, despite clearly stating it was for a 14 year old.

He and his friend have confronted five people in person - all over 18 - who agreed to meet up with someone they believed was a 14 year old boy. 

One of the confrontations led to an arrest of a 61 year old who has been charged with intent to procure a person believed to be under 16 years for sexual activity. 

He was refused bail.

Jay said although he knew some people including the Police didn't encourage his behaviour he would continue. 

"There is a major problem with this stuff," he said. 

"For us we feel we are doing a good. 

"I know a few Police officers and they have told me for everyone one they catch there could be 50 that get away.

"If it wasn't us it could be an actual 14 year old meeting that man." 

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A tiny device the size of a small paperclip has been shown to help patients with upper limb paralysis to text, email and even shop online in the first human trial.

University of Melbourne Associate Professor Nicholas Opie, who is also the co-founder of Synchron - the research commercial partner for the 'Stentrode' device, explained to Gareth Parker how the new technology worked.

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A former fruit packer is concerned about whether the award rate is fair after earning 67 dollars for a day's work.

Gareth Parker spoke to Caprice - who was in need of employment and secured a position packing strawberries in Bullsbrook---she was told she'd be paid 14.6 cents per punnet.

After completing training and her first day of work the 20-year-old discovered her pay was below 70 dollars for the day.

She says other more experienced packers weren't being paid much more.

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Glen Iris Golf Estate residents have grave concerns about the value of their properties and the future of the golf course after a new owner has taken over the estate. 

Gareth Parker speaks to Jandakot Residents and Ratepayers Association president Leanne Chaproniere and Acumen Development Solutions principal Jarrod Rendell who is the project manager for Glen Iris Estate.

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On 24 August 2010, in battle in Afghanistan, Corporal Daniel Keighran risked his life in a hail of gunfire to save his fellow soldiers.

His actions saw him awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia, making him the 99th Australian to receive our country’s highest award for bravery.

Courage Under Fire tells of Daniel’s unlikely journey to become one of Australia’s most celebrated soldiers.

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Linear Clinical Research in Perth are beginning trials on nasal drops that may provide immediate immunity to COVID-19 for up to four hours.

Linear CEO Jayden Rogers says he hopes the nasal drops will become a bridge while the world waits for an effective vaccine. 

Jayden said the antibodies are produced in chicken egg yolks and formulated into nasal drops that can be self-administered at home or on the go, potentially providing immediate immunity for approximately four hours.

The trial is expected to be completed in December 2020 if proven effective, the product could be available early next year.

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Men’s international cricket will not be played in Perth this summer after Cricket Australia finally releases its revised fixtures for the summer.

WACA CEO Christina Matthews told Gareth Parker she had started to feel like WA was always missing out. 

"The timing just hasn't worked out," she said.

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Dog owners who attended the City of Stirling's Pawesome Day Out on Sunday are being warned to check their pets for virus symptoms. 

Ashlea Woodroffe's Labrador Ernie was in a critical condition yesterday after falling ill.

Ashlea's vet said Ernie may have caught a virus at the pet event at Carine Regional Open Space.

Ashlea told Gareth Parker other pet owners had shared similar experiences.

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A survey by the Tourism Council of WA suggests nearly three-quarters of West Australians want Mark McGowan to set a tentative date for the opening of WA's hard border. 

Tourism Council of WA CEO Evan Hall told Gareth Parker the survey of more than 800 West Australians suggested the community wanted to know a plan to reopen the border.

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Improving the ethical behaviour of Australians would add billions of dollars to national output and play a key role in the country's post COVID-19 economic recovery, a study has found. 

Dr Simon Longstaff is the executive director at the Ethics Centre and says to members of the general public it seems if you are rich and powerful you can just about get away with anything.

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