Mornings with Simon Beaumont

Holden has posted its lowest monthly sales result since the first car rolled off the production line in 1948. Gareth speaks to Josh Dowling from CarAdvice.com.au about why the Australian icon is being driven to extinction.

In 2014 measles was eradicated in this country. This week several cases of the virus have emerged following an outbreak of the disease in neighbouring countries. Is the emergence of an anti-vaccination movement impacting our immunity? Gareth speaks to Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health, Kristine Macartney, about the recent rise in measles numbers.

Film critic, Mark Naglazas joins Mornings with Gareth Parker each week to Talk Movies.

This week Mark reviewed “Joker” and took calls on movie villains.

Police Commissioner Chris Dawson joins Mornings once a fortnight, to take calls from 6PR listeners and discuss policing issues of the week.

This week the Commissioner spoke about a range of issues including the recent death in Geraldton, coast guard jurisdiction and an incident involving a three month old child being left in a car.

A prominent West Australian sporting figure is being sued over historic child sex allegations dating back decades. The courts have decided the person can’t be named because it may put unfair pressure on him to settle the case. In response Gareth has asked the question, “why is a prominent person entitled to a different standard of justice?” Is a public profile a good reason for further privacy in the courts or should these individuals be treated with the same rules and open justice?

The dock dogs are one of the most popular attractions at the Royal Show. In essence, it is the canine equivalent of the long jump with dogs diving into a giant pool of water after their favourite toy, competing in relays and generally having a great time.

Gareth spoke to Farmer Dave about the upcoming event as well as the training that goes into it.

One of the State’s worst sex offenders has been freed from jail despite repeatedly breaching his strict supervision order.

Edward Latimer told police he needed to use the toilet when he was twice caught visiting a banned area of Northbridge.

Lawyer David McKenzie told Gareth that Latimer is no longer a danger to the community…

The percentage of Australians aged 65 and over in the workforce actually doubled between 2000 and 2015 and 20 percent of people over the age of 70 are still working. However, new survey research estimates one in three organisations are reluctant to recruit people over the age of 50. Gareth speaks to Workplace Expert Sanjee Perera about the survey's findings.

Suburbs in the Swan Valley could be renamed to make the wine region easier to find. The plan is part of the State Government's initiative to protect the area's character. On Mornings with Gareth, Planning Minister Rita Saffioti shed light on the Government's plans and spoke about how the Swan Valley had evolved in recent years.

Former Fremantle Docker and Sportsday presenter Paul Hasleby spoke to Gareth Parker on Mornings about the appointment of Justin Longmuir as Fremantle’s new Senior Coach.

Hasleby says Fremantle’s made the right decision with the appointment stressing that Longmuir has previously been involved with two successful football clubs.

As a talented former player, Hasleby believes Longmuir has been working towards this position for a long time and stressed he’s a great fit for the job.