Afternoons with Jo McManus - Full Show 19th January 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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Buying a car for the first time is a symbol of freedom and for many, their first step into adulthood.

6PR Afternoons host Jo McManus reminisced over her first car, a 1600 Datsun with Drive.com.au journalist Paul Gover.

Together they shared their love of cars and what it meant to buy their first car.

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Interstate and international artists will take to the stage for the first time in three years at Perth’s FRINGE WORLD Festival.

The festival kicks off on January 20 and runs until February 19.

To get in the Fringe spirit,  Fringe Festival is hosting a day of free shows on Sunday, January 22,  with three stages around Perth to enjoy.

The event aims to showcase local, interstate and international artists, providing a wide range of entertainment for people.

CEO of Artrage Sharon Burgess told 6PR Afternoons the event will be a great day out for people.

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Afternoons with Jo McManus - Full Show 18th January 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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SunSmart has launched a new UV app which aims to combat Australia’s high skin cancer rate.

The app shares the UV rating and UV forecasts for the day to help people be more sun smart.

Sun Smart spokesperson Craig Sinclair told 6PR Afternoons the app is all about protecting people from sun damage.

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The Australian Open is well underway, but what will happen to the equipment once it finishes?

Tournament officials are looking at donating the leftover tennis balls to the RSPCA.

RSPCA WA Spokesperson Louise Rowe told 6PR Afternoons the donation would be wonderful for the animals of the RSPCA. 

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Afternoons with Jo McManus - Full Show 17th January 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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Tech Guru Trevor Long joins Jo McManus every Tuesday to talk the latest in technology and answer questions.

Today he spoke about:

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Tourism Western Australia is urging people to not cancel their travel bookings to the Kimberley region.

This comes after reports of tourism operators receiving high levels of cancellation due to the recent floods in the region.

Tourism Council WA CEO Evan Hall told 6PR Afternoons people should not cancel their holiday based on media coverage of the floods.

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Richard Offen is a historian, lecturer, broadcaster and joins Jo McManus on 6PR Afternoons on Tuesday's at 12:30pm.

Every fortnight Offen answers listener's questions about anything to do with history and recalls back in time.

This week he spoke about:

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