Australian pilots are concerned as Airbus announced they have started testing a fully automated A350 aircraft.

The aircraft design is inspired by dragonflies and would require little to no control by a pilot.

Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) president and Qantas A330 captain Tony Lucas told 6PR Afternoons the complete automation of planes is dangerous.

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The Queen of Clean, Lady of Stain and Domestic Fixer of Things Shannon Lush chats to Jo McManus on 6PR Afternoons every fortnight from 12:30pm.

This week Shannon took your calls on: a permanent marker on a library bag, rust on a limestone pad, grime on a collar, and an exhaust pipe stain on a woollen jumper.

Tap PLAY to listen back to listener's questions and for all your cleaning tips.

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Perth property expert Trent Fleskens joins Jo McManus 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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Afternoons with Jo McManus - Full Show 16th 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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New data released by Airbnb has revealed Perth is one of the top ten travel spots in the world.

Coming in ninth place, Perth is one of three Australian cities alongside Sydney and Melbourne making the top ten.

Chief Executive of Experience Co and former commissioner for Tourism WA John O’Sullivan told 6PR Afternoons Perth is a travel hotspot.

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New medication to tackle obesity is proving the disease is more complicated than unhealthy eating.

Drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are creating incredible levels of weight loss in a bid to tackle Australia’s growing obesity crisis.

Obesity researcher at Monash University and editor of the academic journal, Obesity Reviews Professor Brian Oldfield told 6PR Afternoons obesity is a serious issue in Australia.

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The King of TV Streaming, Andrew Williams speaks to Jo McManus every Friday afternoon from 2pm about the latest in television and streaming. He has recommendations and previews of what's to come on all things from Netflix to Stan.

This week the King's review was: The Rig on Amazon Prime.

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Afternoons with Jo McManus - Full Show 13th 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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Terry Bolland,  an adventure-seeking Kayaker, who has paddled tens of thousands of kilometres over the years recently battled prostate cancer.

In hopes to raise money and awareness, this local legend embarked on a fundraising campaign to paddle 7,000kms at the age of 70. 

Mr Bolland told Jo McManus on 6PR Afternoons that he has now surpassed that target and is beyond 14,000km’s in a year. 

"My last birthday I decided I wanted to paddle 7,000km in my birthday year and within 7 months I'd paddled 7,000km so I decided to keep going - and I managed to get to 14,000km in one year," Mr Bolland said.

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Afternoons with Jo McManus - Full Show 12th 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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