Mornings with Simon Beaumont

Minister for Education and Training, Sue Ellery announced new study options for Year 11 and 12 students. Offering General Courses which are separate to the ATAR and VET pathways.

"This is a middle ground which provides students with the option of choosing a set of general courses, bearing in mind that most university's will provide an alternate pathway into university other than just ATAR. This third option doesn't preclude students from getting into university, it just means they might not be ready to make that decision." Hon. Sue Ellery MLC spoke with Gareth this morning.

The Morning Show takes a look at new literature each week, when Boffins Books’ Bill Liddelow stops by the studio to discuss what’s in store.

Among the books discussed this week;

Catalpa Rescue by Peter FitzSimons

Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan

Nora Heysen: A Portrait – Anne-Louise Willoughby 

Cherry Ingram: The Englishman Who Saved Japan’s Blossoms – Naoko Abe

Blooms: Contemporary Floral Design  - Phaidon 

An Impeccable Spy: Richard Sorge, Stalin's Master Agent - Owen Matthews

Ross Lewis from TheSip.com.au joins Mornings with Gareth Parker once a month to talk all things beer and review his Beer of the Month.

This month Ross was joined by special guest, Matt Moore, Owner of the Bright Tank Brewery Co. in East Perth and reviewed their Troppo Season beer.

Dietitian and High Performance Specialist Julie Meek, joins Mornings with Gareth Parker once a fortnight to take your calls.

This week Julie discussed cold pressed juice v regular juice and her product of the week is Wasabi Peas.