New NAPLAN proficiency standards are being proposed meaning students will have to score higher marks in reading, writing and maths.

While in Victoria, principals are calling for ATAR to be scrapped and replaced by a less blunt measure of achievement.

Former principal and CEO of Real Schools Adam Voigt told Jo McManus on 6PR Afternoons NAPLAN's days are numbered.

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Afternoons with Jo McManus - Full Show 9th February 2023

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

It’s a conversation with the people of Perth about where to take your next holiday, take the family for dinner or what show to catch on the weekend.

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Terminally ill Gypsy is looking for a home and a family to spend the rest of her life with, however long that may be.

The 11-year-old American Staffy cross is the RSPCA's oldest member and wants a relaxing retirement after years of pain and suffering.

RSPCA WA executive manager of animal and enforcement operations Hannah Dreaver told Jo McManus on 6PR Afternoons she is a beautiful girl.

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Private Healthcare Australia has declared Medicare is benefiting the wealthy and not supporting the people who need it.

With more doctors turning away from bulk-billing, wealthier families have more access to specialist care which delivers higher rebates than GP visits.

PHA CEO Rachel David told Jo McManus on 6PR Afternoons the government needs to do more to support those struggling.

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Afternoons with Jo McManus - Full Show 8th February 2023

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

It’s a conversation with the people of Perth about where to take your next holiday, take the family for dinner or what show to catch on the weekend.

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Financial Advisor and Director of Knight Group Jason Featherby joins Jo every Wednesday at 2pm to answer your finance questions and discuss the latest issues, trends, challenges and opportunities in the industry.

Today the pair talked about: 

What is Inflation and why does it matter?

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Director of the Western Australian Botanic Garden and former 6PR Gardening presenter Sue McDougall joins Jo every Wednesday at 1pm.

Talking gardening and inspiring gardeners of all abilities, today Sue spoke about:

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A Perth butcher has won the award for Australia’s best lamb sausage at the Sausage King National Finals in Adelaide.

His lamb, fetta and chive sausages were praised for their quality.

Crimea Quality Meats Joe Di Fulvio told Jo McManus on 6PR Afternoons the best way to cook sausages is "low and slow".

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Healthy Western Australians are being urged to take part in heart research by the Telethon Kids Institute.

The research aims to create better treatments for Rheumatic Heart Disease which affects Australia’s most vulnerable children.

The Telethon Kids Institute infectious diseases physician and researcher Dr Thel Hla told Jo McManus on 6PR Afternoons Australia has one of the highest rates of the preventable disease.

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Afternoons with Jo McManus - Full Show 7th February 2023

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

It’s a conversation with the people of Perth about where to take your next holiday, take the family for dinner or what show to catch on the weekend.

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