Why the fun has been taken out of early childhood learning

New research by Edith Cowan University has revealed standardised tests are having a detrimental impact on the way young children are learning. ECU early childhood expert Dr Pauline Roberts told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live there is too much pressure on school performance. 

HBF set to return $110 million of excess pandemic funds to members

HBF has announced it will be returning $110 million in excess pandemic funds to members at the end of the financial year, however, the company will still increase premiums by 4.49 per cent. HBF chief executive Lachlan Henderson told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live the company has listened to its cus…

'Walk forward together': Indigenous Elders call for renaming of Lake Monger

Indigenous Elders are calling for Lake Monger to be renamed Galup due to the colonial history associated with the current name. Whadjuk Noongar Elder and senior lecturer at UWA Glenda Kickett told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live there needs to be more truth-telling.

Professor Sarojni Choy on the image of TAFE

Professor Sarojni Choy on the image of TAFE

Calls to end WA's obsession with SUVs

There are calls for smaller car bays and lanes to be implemented to end Western Australia's obsession with SUVs and utes. More than half of new cars sold are an SUV or larger cars. Gratton Institute transport and cities program director Marion Terrill told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live larger car…

Calls for cats to be banned from local parks

Community activists are calling for cats to be banned from parks amid concerns they are destroying native wildlife. Responsible Cat Owners Stirling spokesperson Katie Madden told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live cats need to be restricted.

HIF partners with psychedelic drug manufacturer

Reset Mind Sciences has announced a new partnership with the insurer Health Insurance Fund (HIF) to provide psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in a specialised treatment facility. The treatment is estimated to cost between $20,000 and $25,000 a year. Reset CEO Shaun Duffy told Oliver Peterson on …

Cancer Council hits back at City of Canning's support for junk food ads

The City of Canning Council has voted in support of displaying public alcohol and junk food advertisements despite the Cancer Council WA’s advocation to ban them. Cancer Council WA cancer prevention & research director Melissa Ledger told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live the council is prioritising p…

‘Preposterous’: AFL blames 'incorrect interpretation' for flag scandal

The AFL has released a statement saying there was a misunderstanding in relation to a fan who was asked not to bring a flag of Israel into Marvel Stadium last weekend. 6PR and 3AW football reporter Shane McInnes told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live the AFL took too long to clear up the complaint.

Elective surgery wait times pushed out as WA grabbles with beds shortage

Alarming new figures show nearly 22,000 elective surgeries were cancelled last year with the figures expected to rise again this year. Australian Medical Association WA President Mark Duncan-Smith told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live a lack of beds and underfunding is to blame.