Weekend Breakfast with Michael Genovese and Carmen Braidwood Podcast: Recent Episodes
Weekend Breakfast with Michael Genovese and Carmen Braidwood
Weekends are already pretty good, but they’re even better with WA’s own, Michael Genovese and Carmen Braidwood. This pair of local voices is ready to hear your thoughts on all the things that make Perth tick – and of course all the things that make weekends great: like sport, property news and gardening with 6PR’s own Sue McDougall.
This week the State Government announced a trial of a Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) in the Kimberley, with a similar trial having just begun in the Pilbara.
IF you're in these regions and want to buy take-away alcohol, you're going to have to show ID, with a scanner alerting the cashier if they can make a purchase.
Forgot your ID? You’re out of luck.
The register has been referred to as a harm minimization tool, designed to tackle anti-social behaviour and reduce domestic violence fuelled by alcohol.
Scantek is a Perth company who have been given the task of rolling out these scanning machines and their Managing Director Ches Rafferty joined the weekend to explain how it all works.
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Even if you love your job we’re all susceptible to the back-to-work blues.
If you’re finding you have a lack of motivation, are struggling to concentrate or finding you’re a little directionless after time off, you’re not alone.
In fact, worries about re-entry to the workplace are so genuine it is the very reason some of us refuse to take a holiday of more than a week.
Workplace and social affairs expert Professor Gary Martin talks you through how to get over the post-holiday blues.
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If you’ve been down to the Claremont showgrounds, you might have spotted a bronze plaque on a Limestone Pillar near the oval.
Up until 2000, this site was the heart of Perth’s Motoring scene – from sprint cars to Super Sedans and motorcycle race.
The Claremont Speedway became almost sacred ground for not just the WA speedway community, but for interstate and international racers as well.
To look back on this incredible part of Perth's history, commentator and former Manager of the Claremont Speedway - Con Migro, andone of it's most prolific drivers, Ben Ludlow, joined us in studio to reminisce.
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There are few things more frustrating than getting a bad night’s sleep for no reason.
But it turns out a good night’s sleep might actually start in our kitchen and what we're eating!
Researchers have been looking into how nutrition impacts sleep quality and it might even be responsible for disorders such an insomnia, hypersomnia, and sleep apnea.
The results aren’t complete – there’s much more testing to be done – it turns out, our diet can impact our sleep a lot.
Shea Morrison is a Sleep Expert & Co-Founder of The Goodnight Co.
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You’re probably familiar with adverts and messages from your bank warning you about protecting yourself online.
From internet banking to shopping and even stock trading, we do so much online now involving money that we have to be very careful .
Digital Burglary has been on the rise especially during the pandemic and it's not just individuals who are being effected.
Technology Expert Zaun Bhana from Leap Consulting explains why this digital crime is becoming a headache for both businesses and customers.
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Well if you’ve got some family around the table over the next few weeks, you might end up pulling out some board games.
And no game tear a family apart quite like Monopoly – but Hasbro has decided… that process should longer!
They’ve released the “Monopoly Longest Game Ever” with double the spaces, only one dice and - probably double the family fuede!
So has it been flying off the shelves?
Games World’s Shane Macaulay walks us through what the most popular board games of the year have been.
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As we head into the height of summer, it’s become so important to take care of ourselves when we head out and about.
With these hot days we need to take our sun protection much more seriously and get rid of some misinformation about sunscreen.
Sally Blane is from the Cancer Council of WA’s Sun Smart team and joined Weekend Breakfast to bust a few myths.
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Polo is one of the world’s oldest known team sports, with players mounted on Horseback, chasing a ball with wooden mallets.
You might not associate Polo with Perth, but it turns out it’s got a pretty rich history here going back to the early settlement days, and many of our streets and parks have a connection to the sport.
Anthea Harris from the City of South Perth Historical Society and one of Perth Polo Club’s longest standing members – Leonard Hamersley joined Karalee
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This festive season, many of us might not have been able to see family members and people we care about due to the restrictions in place around the world.
But for the partners of many sport stars, this has been part of their life for many years - especially for cricketers.
Rebecca Marsh, Journalist and partner of cricketer Shaun Marsh, talks with Karalee about the challenges of being interstate or away from your family for work, and about her work as an ambassador for the Lung Foundation.
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We can almost kiss 2020 goodbye and for some of us, this year can't end soon enough!
As we look forward to 2021, many of us are starting to make resolutions - possibly more so than ever before!
So how do we make these resolutions stick instead of continuing the tradition of breaking them by March?
Dr Katherine Iscoe talks with Karalee about the importance of making real changes, not just resolutions.
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Dianella’s St Andrew’s Grammar was in dire straits in 2018, with financial troubles, students leaving and a decline in interest for new attendees.
But since then the school's enrolment has grown by more than 40%.
So how have they turned this around?
The Principal of St Andrew's Grammar, Craig Monaghan, joined Karalee to find out how they made the school one of the fastest growing in Australia.
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There's been plenty of historic Australian's who've ended up on the wrong side of the law.
Figures like Ned Kelly are scattered throughout our history, and moments like the Eureka Stockade taught as part of Australian history in our schools.
One controversial figure was Harry 'Breaker' Morant, who rose to prominence during the Boer War.
Peter FitzSimons new book has been looking at what really happened during that period and the allegations against the early figure.
You can find out more about the book here: https://www.hachette.com.au/peter-fitzsimons/breaker-morant
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If you’re looking for something musical and festive to do this evening, you might want to grab tickets for tonight’s Christmas Extravaganza show at the Bayswater Bowls Club!
The show’s been put on by the Milford Street Shakers, who you might have caught around Perth playing a massive range of swing, soul and funk classics.
Tonight they’ll be bringing that soul style to classic Christmas tunes while you can grab a drink from the bar and settle down with a picnic from the food trucks.
To tell us all about it, The Milford Streed Shakers band Leader and Drummer - Dominic D'Leno is on the line – and you’re in the middle of a last minute rehearsal?
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This week, the new leader of the WA Liberal party, Zac Kirkup, revealed he’s been diagnosed with depression in an interview with Nine News Perth.
The topic came up as he was talking about his family and growing up in Perth’s Eastern suburbs.
Mental health has been in the spotlight this year and we hear about how much higher the suicide rate is for men.
So why do we find men are struggling more with depression? And do we need to find a different approach for blokes who don’t feel like they can talk about what they’re struggling with?
Men's Mental Health Advocate and founder of the MoMENtum revolution Brett Dellar joined The Weekend to talk about the importance of communication and helping men drop their ‘Man Masks’ to get the support they need.
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This week on Suburban Focus we’re heading somewhere many of you will be familiar with: It’s filled with cafes, restaurants and… car yards.
6PR's Resident Historian Richard Offen is this weekends guide to the past and the history of the Causeway is in the spotlight along with your calls!
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As of Friday Morning - Border restrictions have come back into effect for travellers from NSW, meaning anyone who was planning to head to WA for Christmas will now have to spend it in quarantine.
So how is this going impact the number of travellers who were planning to head here for the break – and are we expecting a flood of cancellations for hotels and venues?
CEO of the Australian Hotels Association WA, Bradley Woods, joined Tony on The Weekend to talk about how this might impact local businesses and the importance of working hard as a community to take care of one another.
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If you’re thinking of getting a fluffy new friend in the coming months, it might be worth brushing up on your first aid for pets.
Perth Vet Emergency have released a new Pet First Aid book, which can help you find the best way to look after your pet in an emergency.
So what’s in the book? Veterinary Director Penny Seet from Perth Vet Emergency walked us through their new edition and why it's so important to know these skills.
If you'd like to order a copy of the first aid book, you can head to the following link: https://pve.net.au/product/first-aid-book/
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Returning to civilian life can be an incredibly challenging experience for defence force personnel – especially if you’re leaving for medical reasons.
In Claremont, two local veterans are trying to support our discharged service personnel through structure and self expression using a very traditional art form – Blacksmithing.
Started by Nigel Danson and Paddy Baker, Our Veterans Forgeis a not-for-profit initiate to help former ADF personnel reintegrate into the community.
Nigel Danson joined The Weekend to tell us how it all began.
If you'd like to know more about Our Veterans Forge, you can head to their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OurVeteransForge/
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From today if you’re heading out for a coffee, a pint or even a haircut, you’ll have to register your contact details as part of the new mandatory contact tracing register.
But instead of filling out a page with your details - like we were doing earlier in the year - there’s a new easier process for both businesses and customers: the Safe WA App which utilises QR codes and your phone.
The Minister for Tourism and Small Business, Paul Papalia, joined us on mornings to explain how the new system works.
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If you were living in the Fremantle area during the early 80’s, you might remember a group of people wandering the streets dressed in Orange.
Called the Sannyasins, the group were known locally as the ‘Orange People’ and were followers of a movement started by Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh.
As part of the 2020 Revelation International Film Festival, a documentary called The Beloved is detailing the story of the Sannyasin movement in Fremantle in the 1980's.
Fremantle Filmmaker and project creator Joseph London joined The Weekend in Studio to talk about the project, along with WA Author Bruce Menzies - both sharing their experiences with the controversial movement.
The Beloved is part of the 2020 Revelation Film Festival, and you can find more details here: https://www.revelationfilmfest.org/film-information-new.php?filmId=1099
Author Bruce Menzies' book Whirlpool - In and Out of a Spiritual Washing Machine discusses his personal experience with the Sannyashins movement, both in Australia and the US. More details can be found at his website: https://www.brucejamesmenzies.com/
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If you've been out for a day on the river in Maylands you've probably noticed a lack of powered vehicles on the Swan.
Personal watercraft have not been allowed North of the Graham Farmer Freeway's Windan Bridge, leaving an area for kayaking, rowing and other unpowered weekend activities.
But that could change, with the Department of Transport looking at whether jet skis and personal watercraft should be allowed as part of a 2 year trial.
Paddle WA's Executive Officer, Rosalie Evans, joined The Weekend to explain how it could change one of the swan rivers most popular weekend spots.
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The community of WA's oldest church has been shook by the theft of one of it's oldest grave stones from it's Henley Brook cemetery.
The wooden headstone dates back to 1884 and marked the final resting places of Henry Bisdee and his sister Emma Powell at the All Saints Church.
The descendants of the family are asking for help tracking down the headstone, and Graeme Lee explained to Monika the impact the theft has had on the family
You can find our more on the history of this family, who were connected with the early Swan River Colony here: https://revisitingmypast.weebly.com/
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For many British ex-Pats the pension they worked hard for in the UK is not serving them as well as it should be here in Australia.
Unlike those living in the UK, the pensions for ex-pats living in commonwealth countries often are not indexed along with inflation, with it's value remaining frozen for those in Australia.
So how can this problem be addressed, and why is this rule different depending on the country you live in?
Jim Tilleyis the Vice Chairman of British Pensions in Australia and is part of an international push to remove the 'blatant discrimination against expat citizens' when it comes to their pensions.
If you'd like more information on this campaign, you can head to the BPIA website: https://bpia.org.au/
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IGA Hilton was left in shock this week when they discovered their location was up for grabs and one of our largest Supermarkets was in talks to redevelop their location.
Gino Divitini took over the supermarket in 2008, providing employment for 80 staff and building a catalogue of products the Hilton community wanted to see on their shelves.
Gino joined us in studio to tell us what his experience had been like for negotiating a new lease and his obvious concern around the news this week,
The location is owned by the Carcione Group and they provided a statement in relation to the development:
"We refer to the Development Application that was lodged to re-develop the current IGA Hilton site at 285 South St Hilton.
The Owners’ positon from the outset was to maintain and continue the relationship with the current Tenant.
The Tenant was kept appraised of the intent to re-develop the site from over 18 months ago. During that time the Owners engaged in lengthy negotiations with the Tenant to keep them at the site.
These negotiations ultimately were unable to reach a mutually satisfactory outcome and as a result the Development Application that has been advertised by the City of Fremantle was lodged.
The Owners are committed to providing the local community with a vibrant and modern retail facility that will meet their supermarket needs."
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The City of South Perth is chock full of heritage buildings that have been maintained for future generations.
The Swan’s southern bank has so much history associated with it, stretching back to the early days of the Swan River Colony.
South Perth Historical Society's Lynn O’Hara and the City of South Perth History Librarian Anthony Styan share some of South Perth's many tales!
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Many of our kids or grandkids are heading down south for that traditional rite of passage - Leavers.
But this year is unlike any other, and the team from Red Frogs are working overtime, to make sure our kids are safe.
Hayden Glass is the WA State Director of Red Frogs and he says the team are ready for this years schoolies around the state.
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Australian Gambling Research Centre has found young men's gambling increased dramatically during this years COVID19 lockdowns, and many are now struggling to stop their new habit.
The research found some are spending nearly $400 every month on betting, with many never having gambled prior to the pandemic's outbreak.
Rod West from Centrecare Gambling Help WA walked the 6PR team through the struggles many young men are facing due to their new addiction.
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Have you ever considered writing down your life story so future generations of your family can get to know you?
It's an idea the Society of Women Writers WA has been embracing, with several workshops being completely booked out due to the high demand.
Helen Iles is the Chairperson of SoWWWA and joined Monika to talk about why these stories are so important to preserve.
If you'd like to find one of these sessions, more details can be found on the societies website here: https://www.swwofwa.com.au/whats-on.html
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Fiona Burton had a pretty impressive resume while she was working in the UK - teaching students the art of creating pastries and cakes while creating her own confections for customers as well.
But one phone call, several security checks, and a few months later - she found herself preparing scones for the Queen as the royal family's patisserie chef.
Fiona has since relocated to Mandurah to set up her own Patisserie and confectionery business - Fiona's Fancies - and shared with Weekends what it's like to work for the Royal family and why the change of pace.
You can learn more about her business here: www.fionasfanciesonline.com.au/
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The WA Museum has opened it's doors to the public for the first time in 4 years, after a colossal renovation to modernise and expand one of Perth's most loved locations.
And while you still have to go into a lottery to visit the museum for now, you'll be able to head in for free for the next 18 months.
So what's new, what's changed and what should you keep an eye out for? Trish McDonald is the WA Museum's Project Director and walks is through the changes at our stunning new museum.
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If you’re familiar with Surrey Street in Bassendean, you might know of a small, white render cottage that’s been standing there for over 150 years.
Built between 1856 and 1857, the Pensioner Guard Cottage is the oldest building in Bassendean and is on the National Trust Register of WA.
Over the past few years, the town of Bassendean has been looking at what to do with the site. It's not being demolished, but the sites future is unclear with the local government possibly looking to pass it's maintenance onto a not for profit organisation.
So what's the history of this cottage and how is it tied to WA's convict heritage?
Bassendean historical societies’ Mark Johnston and Museum of Perth’s Reece Harley joined Monika Kos in studio to discuss the old cottage.
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Has your gut been causing you problems? Maybe you suffer from IBS or have ongoing indigestion issues?
Well the Noisy Guts team are looking into how our stomach's work through some pretty ground breaking technology - and it listens to our stomach!
Dr Josephine Muir talks us through their Acoustic belt which their manakin 'Ms Flora' is showcasing in the picture attached!
If you want to find out more or participate in the study, head to www.noisyguts.com/
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The results are in and it's official: The Best Sausage roll and Best Gourmet Pie are here in WA!
This week was the finals of the Official Great Aussie Pie and Sausage roll Competition, and WA has again took out several of the top prizes!
Chief Judge Mike Frenchwalks us through what makes a good pie and how to avoid getting 'pied out' while testing! And Toodyay Bakery's Jason Mariontells us the secrets of their award winning sausage roll, which has been crowned the best in Australia!
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A recent survey looking at road rage in Australia has showed some concerning results.
Historical research has found the age, gender, personality and beliefs of drivers influence the likelihood of them being aggressive towards other road users.
Richard Berry from Cars Guide runs us through the latest survey and about his experiences on the roads.
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With more travellers than ever hitting the road with a caravan this summer, learning how to safely travel with your new home on wheels could make the difference between a happy adventure - or a stressful accident.
So what do you need to know before you take out your shiny new Caravan?
Mike Sandilands from Driver Risk Management is here to answer your caravan safety questions along with any other motoring safety queries you might have!
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It takes two years and costs in excess of $50,000 to train a Guide Dog.
Guide Dogs WA is relying on the support of the community to fund the Guide Dog program and volunteer to help raise future guide dogs
Leonora Flower is a Puppy Raising Coordinator with Guide Dogs WA and talked with Monika Kos about what raising a guide dog is like.
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This week on Suburban focus, we’re going far back in Perth’s history – to before it was even called Perth.
Dr Shane Burke from Notre Dame University joined us in the studio today.
He specialises in the archaeology and history of the recent past, with a focus on the early history of Western Australia.
So what's the history of the Swan River catchment? Dr Burke walked us through the story of the land beneath our feet.
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WA's hard border opened to the rest of Australia this weekend, with the first interstate flights landing Saturday morning.
But after half-a-year separated from the rest of the country, many of us might be feeling a bit apprehensive of our border coming down.
Health & Community Psychologist Dr Marny Lishmantalked with Monika Kos about the concerns and anxieties we have around the border opening
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Gavin Wood, one of Australia's most iconic voices from the 80's has joined Gary Shannon and Jane Marwick to chat about the iconic music show Countdown.
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Knee replacements can completely transform someone’s life, but the recovery process can be long and intensive.
But there’s new research in WA towards developing effective therapy methods over video – meaning recovery can happen at home and without the need for travel.
Exercise physiologist David Beard is with us today to talk Knee Replacements and answer your questions.
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Have you ever had to take your car back for a recall?
In recent years we've seen a rise in the amount of recalls by motoring companies – from brakes to lights and airbags.
Josh Dowling is from CarAdvice.com.au and fills us in on the latest warning on Takarta airbags - and why you won't be able to keep the vehicle registered if you don't get it looked at!
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What are your plans for the New Year break? Maybe you’re hosting some friends and family on the patio? Or maybe you’re hitching up the caravan, packing the camping chairs and getting away from it all!
Well if you are planning to hit the road, you’ll need to do some maintenance before you enjoy the great outdoors and Tab Riza from Bergmans Auto & Avida Motor Homes is here to tell you where to start!
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Nailing a job interview is pretty important right now - especially with the amount of job seekers in the market.
We’re all having to adapt to a new process when it comes to job hunting and Video Job Interviews don’t look like they’re going anytime soon.
So what can you do to stand out over Skype, Zoom, or any other video chat program?
Richard Elstone is a partner at executive search firm Amrop Carmichael Fisher and founder of Executive Interview Coaching,
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The property market has been all over the place this year with the pandemic - causing a lot of confusion for buyers and renters alike.
So, now that the WA hard border is softening this month, what’s the situation on the ground looking like?
Well who better to ask than REIWA President – Damian Collins!
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Many of us could be looking at having Christmas at home this year with restrictions likely staying in place for international travel.
And if you’re a regular summer traveller, that patio area might be starting to look a bit tired and run down.
If a bit of DIY is in your future, fear not - Matt Bothe from The Block is here to walk us through a few ideas!
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If you're out for a bush walk and hear someone yelling "woohooooo" don't worry - it's probably a trail running event!
Trail running has been growing in popularity and Melina Mellino from the Perth Trail Series explains this fun way to get active.
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The WA Liberal Opposition has announced they'll be adopting a new 'electricity contestability policy', if they win the next state election.
The policy was suggested by the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry to let more WA businesses choose their own energy retailer.
Opposition Leader Liza Harvey told Weekend Brunch why they believed this was a good move for the WA Energy Market.
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WA's Mid-West has seen a skills shortage in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic - highlighting the need for local workers across a range of industries in the region.
The Chief Executive of the Mid-West CCI, Joanne Fabling, told the brunch team about the job opportunities which have opened up in the region due to the pandemic.
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This Halloween is a full moon, a Blue moon, a "Hunter's moon" AND a "Mini moon" - but what do all these titles mean?
Matt Wood from Perth Observatory takes Michael and Carmen on a journey to the moon and back discussing the history of the names and the myths we associate with our favourite satellite.
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The AFL trade period has kicked off this weekend with plenty of movement in the first 24 hours.
Paddy Sweeney from 9 News Sports jogs Carmen and Michael through the first player moves made by the clubs after an incredibly strange season.
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WA's hard border policy coming to an end, with travelers from 'very low risk' areas to be allowed in without the need to self isolate.
So it's the day after - how does Health Minister Roger Cook feel about these changes?
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Following a tour taking his unpatriotic American opinions through the towns of WA, comedian Jimmy ‘Seppo’ Kuratz is bringing his trademark 'edgy and dark humoured show' to The Regal Theatre on 12 December.
Hailed as one of the best up and coming story-teller comedians in the country, Jimmy’s AMERICAN TRAILER TRASH uses Australia’s ‘Freedom of Speech’ to dig into the taboo subjects you’re 'not supposed to talk about'.
Jimmy joined Carmen and Michael in character to talk about his upcoming show, political correctness and America at large.
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This weekend the Australian Skeptics are hosting their annual convention focusing on exploring science, reason, and critical thinking.
This year's event is the 36th time the convention has been held, making it the world’s longest running skeptical event.
So what was on this years agenda? Tim Mendham is the Executive officer & editor of Australian Skeptics Inc and he brings us the latest from the convention.
You can find more information on the convention at https://www.skepticon.org.au/
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It's Telethon weekend and while it might be a bit of an unusual event this year, in part due to a certain pandemic, there's still plenty going on for the family to get involved in.
At Optus Stadium the Telethon Family Festivalis in full swing this Sunday and Marvel's Dr. Strange (aka Jason Dohle) from Perth Allied Costumers joined brunch to tell us what Avengers, princesses and jedi's will be there for the kids.
And Matt Tinney walks us through living his dream of being a game show host - all to raise money for WA kids!
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Matt Priddis shares his memories of the late Matt Barber, the strength and conditioning coach who had a massive impact on his career and life.
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There's a great new comedy show coming out of WA, and it's featuring some great local actors and comedians.
Hug the Sun follows a fictional children’s show which aired on Western Australia’s community TV stations between 1990 and 1991, featuring the bizarre teaching of ‘Oxtos’, inept hosts and unintentional comedy.
WA Actors Aaron McCann, Bonnie Davies and Andrea Gibbs are staring in the show, with Aaron and Bonnie joining the brunch team to tell us all about this new Australian series.
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WA Opposition Leader Liza Harvey has refuted claims that former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop, will be joining the WA Liberal Party as a candidate in the next state election.
She also dismissed rumours Zak Kirkup could be moved to the seat of Nedlands, saying it's "complete nonsense" and "he's an outstanding local member".
The chat started as the WA Liberal Party announced they will commit $500 million to a dedicated maternity and gynaecological hospital at King Edward Memorial if they win the next election.
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Basil Zempilas has taken the win in the race to be been elected the new Lord Mayor of Perth.
It was a tightly-fought race between Basil and former journalist Di Bain, with just 251 votes separating the pair.
So what's Perth's the new Lord Mayors first week looking like? Have a listen to find out!
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Suburban Focus heads to the Perth Mint to learn about its lesser known but incredibly interesting history.
Group Manager of the Perth Mint shop and Exhibition Alison Puchy joined Weekend Brunch to share the stories she has heard and researched over the years.
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Not-for-profit organisation United Way WA is appealing for new volunteers to come forward for its Re-Engaging in Community program, which aims to help to assist West Aussies who have experienced homelessness successfully re-join their community.
The program is designed around a ‘buddy’ system that supports people who have recently entered stable accommodation, and who may need assistance to reignite old hobbies and combat social and practical barriers to living a stable and enriched life.
Kath Snell, CEO of United Way WA, says recovering from homelessness is a long and complicated journey that can be extremely isolating and challenging, but with the right support, individuals can succeed and successfully re-engage back in society.
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She Runs is a non-for-profit organisation focused on supporting women’s political, economic, and civic participation.
Co-founder Martina Ucnikova joined Weekend Brunch to discuss the She Runs Campaign School and why more women should feel empowered to pursue politics.
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Health Minister Roger Cook joined Weekend Brunch to explain the budget measures released in the State Budget during the week.
He also explained the Government's decision making process around moving to stage five social health measures and the impact a move to stage five would have on border restrictions.
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Seven year-old Perth boy Joseph - who was caught up in a car theft yesterday - woke up and notice a strange man driving his parents' car.
That is according to Nine News Perth reporter Kelly Haywood, who joined Weekend Brunch to explain how Joseph was reunited with his family this morning.
Yesterday Police issued an urgent plea for help after a vehicle was stolen in Morley with Joseph in the back seat.
Kelly says Joseph's mother parked their car at home and rushed inside with her other child who was sick.
Then when she went to get Joseph her car was stolen.
Joseph woke up again at 5am and knocked on the door of a house near where the car was abandoned in Forrestfield and asked for help.
You can hear Kelly's full description of exactly what happened here.
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HHG Legal managing director Simon Creek explains the advantages and possible pitfalls of new family violence legislations soon to come into affect in WA.
In this week's State Budget, $4.7 million has been allocated over four years to the Department of Justice and $2.6 million to Legal Aid to divert contested family violence restraining order matters from court into a shuttle 'special conference', similar to the mediation process.
The idea is to streamline and simplify the restraining order system.
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On March 28 this year, the days following global interest in the COVID-19 pandemic, Janet Thomas set off on a walk from Federation Square in Melbourne.
Her final destination was City Beach Oval in Perth.
Janet is a WA school teacher and embarked on her walk to raise funds and awareness for the charity she founded Animal Aid Abroad.
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Premier Mark McGowan joined Weekend Brunch to explain the $600 available to every WA household for energy bills, the COVID-19 scare at Freo Port, the State Government's border stance and what we might be able to expect in the budget.
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Health authorities are awaiting results after testing crew on board a cargo ship, the Kota Legit, docked at Fremantle Port for coronavirus overnight.
Nine reporter Mia Edgerton-Warburton says the ship was last in Malaysia and arrived yesterday. She says the crew are now awaiting results and the concern arose after a crew member reported feeling unwell.
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Bill Edgar is the Coffin Confessor for more than a decade he has been helping people ensure their funerals go the way they want - not the way their family and friends want.
Bill joined Weekend Brunch with Carmen and Gena and shared fascinating stories about the secrets people want revealed or highlighted after their death.
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Roseanne is one of the owners of Genovese Carbarn News Agency in Kalgoorlie, this week she once again was able to let someone know they had won division one in the lotto.
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Nick Ciovica has been collecting bottles in WA since 1972 his collection now boasts some bottles and artefacts more than 200 years old.
Nick is a member of the Colonial Bottle and Collectors Club of WA, the club are holding their annual state show this weekend at the Cannington Exhibition Centre from 9am Saturday and Sunday.
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UWA Associate Professor Sanjit Roy is an expert in retail behaviour, he joins Weekend Brunch to explore Australia's growing obsession with online shopping.
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Dee Stepanoski is one of the many people from Street Chaplains who volunteer their weekends to walk the streets of our State’s cities and towns, providing care for those in need.
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Another seven crew members have tested positive for COVID-19 in Port Hedland. The Commissioner of Port Hedland Fredrick Riebeling has given us an update on the situation.
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Young Kev has been boogie boarding for 42 years and credits his favourite hobby with helping to stay both physically and mentally healthy.
Now 83, Kev is a resident at Bethanie Geneff in Innaloo, when he moved in he kept boogie boarding and soon more and more people joined in.
The Trigg Beach Family now has 90 members and is still growing.
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6PR listener Donna called in to share what she believes was an encounter with convicted killer Bradley Robert Edwards at a Claremont bar in 1999.
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A special edition of Suburban Focus focuses on Perth's Art Deco history and architecture.
Annelle Perotti from the Art Deco Society of WA is passionate about preserving Perth's remaining homes and buildings from the era.
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Hammond Legal director John Hammond explains what would be required for convicted killer Bradley Robert Edwards to get an appeal before the Supreme court.
He joined Weekend Brunch with Carmen Braidwood and Mark Gibson.
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Perth man Taylor Smith, who is living and working in Canada, says he was shocked to hear Mark McGowan say international arrivals were "being dumped on our doorstep".
Taylor told Weekend Brunch he was just trying to come home and Australia's international arrivals cap made booking flights difficult.
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WA's first floating bar has dropped anchor in the Swan River just in time for spring, with a VIP opening ahead of its first cruise along the foreshore today.
Four years in the making, The Raft is WA's first permanent event space on the water and its 300-square-metre on-deck entertainment space gives 250 patrons the best views of Elizabeth Quay, Kings Park and the Perth skyline.
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Education Minister Sue Ellery says a new campaign to create a clear and strong stance against violence in schools has led to more students being suspended and expelled.
The percentage of students who received suspension notices increased from 4.5 to 5 per cent — the highest proportion ever recorded.
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Suburban Focus heads to Osborne Park with the help of one of our favourite historians on Weekend Brunch - Richard Offen.
Richard told Carmen and Paddy about the fascinating history of Osborne Park - including the tale of the school's opening and the distinct lack of students.
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Yarloop Primary School principal Mark Gledhill says the school is facing a dilemma.
Twenty years ago students buried a time capsule and plan to open it next month at their reunion. The only problem is nobody can find where it was buried.
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Are young people ignoring work?
Recruitment expert and Founding Director of Tailored Resources Lezly D'Limi believes boosted JobSeeker payments mean young people are foregoing work opportunities.
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Perth Dad Alan Wolfe has started his own Dad's group their motto is "why not Dad together".
The father of two says there is not enough support services available to young dad especially for those going through the heart break of losing a child or who a struggling to become a parent.
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Veteran broadcaster Tim Gossage joins Weekend Breakfast to reflect on more than 30 years at CH10.
Goss is set to read his last bulletin for 10 News Perth on Friday. He says although he does not agree with the networks decision to read the news from the east coast, he does understand why it has been made.
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WA father Luke Cunningham says his family were made to feel like a "burden" when asking for simple courtesy's in hotel quarantine in Perth.
Luke, who is in quarantine with his wife and 8-month year-old daughter, joins Weekend Brunch to describe the challenges his family have experienced.
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Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA chief economist Aaron Morey says the State's business are suffering due to the hard border restrictions.
Mr Morey says 60,000 fewer people are employed in WA than at the start of the pandemic and economy has contracted to the size it was in 2010.
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During the week Mark McGowan described Clive Palmer as a 'vexatious litigant'.
But what exactly does that mean? And what would it mean for Clive Palmer's legal pursuits if the courts agreed with Mr McGowan and classified Mr Palmer as a vexatious litigant.
UWA Law School senior lecturer Marilyn Bromberg joins Weekend Brunch for a special edition of Suburban Focus looking at vexatious litigants and the WA legal system.
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A young woman in the US who was declared dead gave embalmers a fright when she opened her eyes at a funeral home.
Funeral director at Hetherington Funerals Eric Dekker assured Carmen and Michael something like this couldn't happen in WA, but also shared some insights into what goes into caring for bodies at a funeral home.
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Greens MP Diane Evers and Forest Industries Federation executive director Melissa Haslam joined Weekend Brunch to explore both sides of the debate around the logging of native trees in the South West.
Mrs Evers introduced a bill into State Parliament earlier this month to end native logging in and wind up the State-Government run Forest Products Commission.
Celebrities John Butler and Ben Elton have also expressed their concerns about logging in the region.
Mrs Haslam says the bid by the Greens is "absurd" and "ill thought-out".
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Opposition Health spokesperson Zac Kirkup says WA's health service is being put at risk with the impact doctor shortages are having on the mental health and stress of junior doctors.
On Friday an email sent to all medical staff at Fiona Stanley Hospital encouraged staff to treat all their junior medical officers as a key part of their teams to ensure they did not quit and make existing shortages worse.
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WA police have identified 11 men who used social media platforms to target more than 140 underage girls.
Altogether, 18 offenders have been charged with a total of 214 charges, including those relating to drugs, trespass and cruelty to animals, and investigations are continuing.
Parenting expert Claire Orange joined Weekend Brunch to share advice about protecting children from potential online threats.
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Former WA Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan joins Weekend Brunch every Sunday at 10am. This week Karl, Carmen and Michael spoke about what you need to know in order to make a citizen's arrest, the ongoing debate around copyright for the Aboriginal flag and whether or not the Bluey cartoon allowed a racial slur in their program.
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Australian Financial Review China correspondent Michael Smith says the infamous Wuhan pool party which captured global media attention was just one of many massive events being held across China every weekend.
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All signs are pointing towards an AFL finals series in Queensland. But does the average Queenslander even care about the game being there and will it help grow the game in Brisbane and the Gold Coast?
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Passionate archivist and museum curator Shannon Lovelady joins Weekend Brunch to explore historic murders in Perth's history.
Suburban Focus is a favourite segment on Weekend Brunch, every Saturday at 10am.
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Nobel Prize winner and patron of the Doherty Institute Peter Doherty joins Weekend Brunch with Michael and Carmen to discuss the latest in the worldwide pursuit of a vaccine for COVID-19.
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Perth's Smart Freeway is up and running, Mainroads manager of real time traffic operations John Venables joined Weekend Brunch to explain what road users can expect.
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Suburban Focus highlights the unique history of people and places in Perth every Saturday morning at 10am on Weekend Brunch.
With the help of Ari and Wendy Antonovsky we explore Jewish heritage throughout Perth and in Fremantle in particular.
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The history of Fremantle Ports is closely intertwined with the history of Western Australia.
Suburban Focus explores the unique and intriguing history of the ports with the help of Neil Stanbury, Freo Ports communications manager.
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