What started as a childhood fandom for Star Trek's famed Doctor Leonard H. "Bones" McCoy, Brian Leedman has become a pioneer in the world of biotechnology investment.

Having just sold one biotechnology firm to Pfizer for $200 million, he is now fronting OncoSil Medical: a group which, fittingly, has a strong connection to his childhood idol.

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Rural farmland and homes in Keysbrook are the latest to be under threat by bushfire in a week that has seen six emergency situations across the state.

6PR and Nine News reporter Ezra Holt told Chrissy Morrissey many residents are confused, anxious and frustrated they can't get back into their properties.

"Everyone's on high alert; the situation is changing quite rapidly," Mr Holt said.

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Shire of Toodyay CEO Suzie Hazelhurst has given an update on the Parkerville bushfire, and has detailed how the community and emergency services are cooperating to get the blaze under control.

Ms Hazelhurst told Chrissy Morrissey on 6PR Afternoons everyone in the area understood how imperative having a fire plan in place is.

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Camile Farah is the Chief Executive and Managing Director of Optiscan.

Leading the way in Australia's future in modern health - their cutting edge technology is revolutionising the way surgeons and pathologists work together to diagnose and remove cancerous tissues in real time.

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Afternoons with Chrissy Morrissey for Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - December 21st 2023

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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As well all know there's a lot of waste generated at Christmas, but where does it all go? How does our waste management system cope with the seasonal strain?

From wrapping paper to food waste to even some tragically-unwanted gifts, there's a concerted effort every year to ensure Christmas waste is handled as responsible as possible.

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UPDATE: Shire of Toodyay CEO Suzie Hazelhurst has given an update on the Parkerville bushfire, and has detailed how the community and emergency services are cooperating to get the blaze under control.

Ms Hazelhurst told Chrissy Morrissey on 6PR Afternoons everyone in the area understood how imperative having a fire plan in place is.

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Afternoons with Chrissy for Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - December 20th 2023

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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Afternoons with Chrissy Morrissey for Julie-anne Sprague - Full Show - December 19th 2023

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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Stargazers can expect spectacular Aurora Australis displays for the next year.

For two weeks now, people in southern WA have been enjoying the light show, which peaks every 11 to 13 years.

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