After a three-year hiatus, the Million Paws Walk is back this May to help raise money and fight animal cruelty.

Crumpet is one of the 20,000 dogs in Australia rescued by the RSPCA every year.

Crumpet was found covered in holes dumped on the Perth Foreshore when she was just six weeks old.

RSPCA WA spokesperson Lou Rowe told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons she has overcome all odds to be the bouncy four-month-old puppy she is today, but she couldn't have done it without the RSPCA. 

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - 14th April 2023

Jules will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner

Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm.

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Perth property expert Trent Fleskens joins Julie-anne Sprague every Monday at 1.30pm.

Trent is the Managing Director of Strategic Property Group and host of the Perth Property Show.

This week Trent spoke about:

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Ian Murray, Principal Solictor at Blumers Personal Injury Lawyers joined the Afternoons program on Monday from 1pm to talk all Law matters.

This week the Ian spoke to Julie-anne Sprague about:

Tesla autopilot crash driver to stand trial after critically injuring woman

ACT boy to receive 7 million dollar payout from Canberra hospital

Will disputes

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New research has found primary school children are spending more time in front of screens and are less active during school holidays.

The report found kids' diets become more unhealthy on school holidays, with parents being urged to keep kids away from screens as much as possible.

University of South Australia researcher Dr Amanda Watson told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons parents need to actively engage with their children.

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West Australians are paying on average almost $41 out of pocket to see a doctor, eclipsing the national standard and making health care inaccessible for many. 

The Medicare rebate has stayed stagnant for almost a decade.

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons the Medicare rebate needs to be increased to keep up with inflation.

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Afternoons with Jo McManus - Full Show 14th April 2023

Jo will give you an in-depth look at topical issues in a relaxed manner

Afternoons on 6PR is a conversation with the people of Perth, keeping you across the latest news and will have you smiling from 12-3pm.

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The City of Vincent has extended their Verge Valet service for another 12 months after the program was successfully trialled for the last 18 months.

The service allows people to book in verge collections for unwanted junk.

City of Vincent Deputy Mayor Susan Gontaszewski told Jo McManus on 6PR Afternoons the new system has led to less junk ending up in landfill.

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A new study by the Swinburne University of Technology has revealed streaming services and catch-up TV have changed how children interact with TV.

The study has found parents are choosing streaming services over live TV due to their ad-free, child-friendly content.

Associate Professor in screen studies at the Swinburne University of Technology Liam Burke told Jo McManus on 6PR Afternoons there is more demand than ever for child-friendly TV.

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Dr Ross Walker joins Jo McManus every fortnight to chat all things health and heart related.

Dr Ross is known for his role on 6PR's Healthy Living every Sunday afternoon.

Today the Doc and Ian Blackley (filling in for Jo McManus) chatted about:

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