A former flying doctor has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia as part of the King's Birthday honours.

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Afternoons with Russell Collett for Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - June 7th 2024

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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It’s something that affects nearly everyone but this week’s episode of “Have You Ever Wondered” takes a look at the science behind allergies.

Currently, allergic disease affects more than four million Australians, with numbers expected to almost double in the next 20 years. About 40 to 50% of children experience symptoms of an allergic disease in their first four years of life.

Associate Professor Debbie Palmer from the Telethon Kids Institute and UWA joined Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons to answer her questions and yours too.

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VHS Collector and Illustrator, Brent Scotchmer, joins Russell Collett for National VCR day. Brent and his partner run a small online business from the warehouse where they sort, photograph, list and sell tapes.

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Russell Collett is joined by City of Rockingham and Leader of Save Rockingham's Little Penguins campaign group, Dawn Jecks, to discuss the community's upcoming rally and march on Sunday, coinciding with World Oceans Day weekend. They aim to address the urgent issue of the declining population of little penguins on Penguin Island.

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Glen Jakovich joins Julie-anne Sprague for this week's footy tipping, talking about the passing of Hall of Fame coach John Todd, prompting discussions about what makes a great coach, who they are and have listeners witnessed great coaching moments. 

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - June 6th 2024

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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Housing Industry Association of WA Executive Director, Michael McGowan has joined Julie-anne Sprague to discuss the fact that one in five tradies who expressed interest in coming to Australia was invited to apply for a visa. 

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AAMI Motor claims manager Leah James has joined Julie-anne Sprague to discuss a 22% surge in animal collisions, citing urban sprawl as a contributing factor. 

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - June 5th 2024

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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