Long gone are the days when women were given handbags when they joined the police force, or told to leave if they got married; WA Police is proving this with a concerted, passionate drive to get more women on the beat.

Retired officers, Legacy members and genuine community heroes Jodie Leahy and Jill Willoughby talk to Chrissy Morrissy on 6PR Afternoons about the past, present and future of women in the force.

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A 36 year-old bikie associate has been charged with 17 serious offences... accused of triggering a dramatic police pursuit through Perth's south. Police say the man pointed a gun and fired several times at police, while driving a stolen ute yesterday afternoon.

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Much of WA is set to swelter through a heatwave today and over the weekend, despite so many people having air conditioning at home now, many are still unsure how to use it efficiently.

CSIRO energy efficiency research leader Dr Stephen White talked to Chrissy Morrissy about the common mistakes people make with their air-conditioning, and how you can ensure you're running as efficiently as possible.

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Afternoons with Chrissy Morrissy for Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - January 11th 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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The general consensus on AI is it's something we should be pretty wary about, but more and more research and money is being poured in to figuring out how it could save lives, rather than threaten them.

Chrissy Morrissy talked to the Harry Butler Institute's Director of Operations about how a new piece of technology could identify bushfires from the moment they start, potentially transforming how we handle the yearly war against them.

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The West Australian company is using CSIRO technology to reduce methane emissions from cattle by 90 per cent, with one small diet change.

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Afternoons with Chrissy Morrissy for Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - January 10th 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 hit building, mining and many more industries hard, but now the deadly risk of asbestos has become a problem for the average home renovator.

Reflections co-founder and director Joanne Morris talked to Chrissy Morrissy about the need to warn the next generation about how deadly asbestos can be.

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Afternoons with Chrissy Morrissy for Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - January 9th 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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.