A new study shows 10 percent of shark meat sold in Australian fish shops and markets was endangered species, alarming conservation groups.

Sharks and rays are vulnerable to exploitation because of their long lifespans and low reproduction rate; much of these species’ essential habitats are not protected, particularly where they move between the coast and deep water during their lifecycle.

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - May 27th 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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Perth mother Savannah Van Heusben is warning others about the dangers of hot water bottles after her hot water bottle burst, spilling boiling water on her and her six month old baby.

Hot water bottles are not recommended to be used after 12 months, yet no-one seems to be aware of the danger, despite reports of increased incidents turning up at hospitals. 

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - May 24th 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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Songwriter, bassist and lead singer of Eskimo Joe, Kav Temperley, joins Julie-anne for this week's edition of Backstories.

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Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA chief economist, Aaron Morey, has joined Julie-Anne to discuss Perth's restrictive trading hours, arguing that changing these hours would benefit both small businesses and consumers

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Listen back to hear Jako and Jules discuss how to fix Fremantle's goal scoring troubles and how the AFL could bring back State of Origin, plus hear Jako's tips for Round 11.

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - May 23rd 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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A school in Victoria is trialing a ban on water bottles in the classroom for years five to nine, claiming a craze around them is stirring disruptions.

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