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Loved ones, mothers' groups, and TikTok feeds are full of suggestions about how to get bubs and kids sleeping better and for longer.
One tip doing the rounds is magnesium spray. But does it really help kids sleep?
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You've seen the Everlastings and the incredible gardens at Kings Park, but take a behind-the-scenes peek at where it all begins⦠the nursery!
π’ Speaking of Kings Parkβ¦ join us for a ROOTS AND SHOOTS LIVE BROADCAST: The Afternoons program with Michael Tetlow and Sabrina Hahn will broadcast live from the Wildflower Pavilion at Kings Park on Tuesday, September 17th, from 12.30-3.30pm.
Bacteria, and even viruses, can live on the tools we use to wash dishes β whether that's a sponge, brush, or cloth. So how often should you change them?
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Bacteria, and even viruses, can live on the tools we use to wash dishes β whether that's a sponge, brush, or cloth. So how often should you change them?
The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners. The hilarious Sabrina Hahn is a font of knowledge, she answers your budding gardening questions:
π±How to kill your couch grass.
π±Got aphids? Soapy water might be the answer.
π±Sab's recipe for a salt and vinegar w**d killer.
ROOTS AND SHOOTS - Listen now on the ABC listen app: ab.co/ABCListenApp
Tets and Sab get down and dirty with soil prep, w**d killers and how to get rid of bugs.
05:12 How to kill your couch grass.
09:07 Got aphids? Soapy water might be the answer.
18:07 Sab's recipe for a salt and vinegar w**d killer.
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Funeral director Adrian Barrett told Mark Gibson on ABC Radio Perth that too often drivers will zoom past without realising they might be cutting off a family member from a funeral procession.
Mr Barrett urges motorists to consider why another car might be driving slowly. THE STORY: ab.co/3TrMHd8
What a spectacle! π
The mesmerising transformation of parched sand giving way to the rush of fresh, flowing water has people across this vast WA outback region in awe as it carves a path from the bush to the sea.
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The mesmerising transformation of parched sand giving way to the rush of fresh, flowing water has people across a vast outback region in awe as it carves a path from the bush to the sea.
Do you wake up in the middle of the night?
Did you know humans didn't always sleep straight through the night and we didn't always have to deal with a regulated work or school day.
Modern culture is responsible for some of the most enduring misconceptions about sleep. Here are seven common myths.
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Humans didn't always sleep straight through the night, and we didn't always have to deal with a regulated work or school day. Modern culture is responsible for some of the most enduring misconceptions about sleep. Here are seven common myths.
π’ LIVE BROADCAST ALERT! Join the Afternoons program with Michael Tetlow and Sabrina Hahn for a live broadcast from the Wildflower Pavilion at Kings Park on Tuesday 17th September.
Sabrina will take your gardening questions in person for ROOTS AND SHOOTS and Tets will be talking to the key players involved in the wildflower festival. π·π±
Join the Afternoons program with Michael Tetlow and Sabrina Hahn for a live broadcast from the Wildflower Pavilion at Kings Park onTuesday 17th September.
Tasmanian electric car owners whose vehicles have reverse-charging technology have been powering appliances in their homes during the state's recent power outages using their car's battery.
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A reverse charging feature on his electric vehicle allows Mr Yong to power his fridge, charge his family's devices and even run his smart bike during blackouts.
Kerry is living on borrowed time due to asbestos exposure as a child.
The retired teacher has joined an urgent push to dispose of millions of tonnes of "insidious" asbestos.
A 'ticking time bomb' was unleashed inside this retired school teacher's body when she was exposed to asbestos. Now she's joining the fight to make the removal of the deadly material safe and affordable to all.
One-pot meals take the fuss out of cooking and cleaning up. Here are four delicious recipes, whether you're craving a creamy pasta or spiced chicken and rice.
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One-pot meals take the fuss out of cooking and cleaning up. Here are four delicious recipes, whether you're craving a creamy pasta or spiced chicken and rice.
Weeks before he took his own life behind bars, the 17-year-old boy at the centre of the latest tragedy engulfing WA's Department of Justice said he wanted to turn his life around. But he didn't live to see his next birthday.
Friends of Kings Park volunteers are helping to remove ute loads of w**ds and plant hundreds of seedlings each winter as part of a Bushland Restoration Project at a prominent site in the park.
The group are now halfway through the five-year project to restore 2.2 hectares of bushland near the Forrest Roundabout.
THE STORY: https://ab.co/4d26qHh
For Perth-based horologist Garth Caesar hearing the bells again was "absolutely magic."
A horologist is a person who makes or repairs clocks, a profession Mr Caesar fears won't be around much longer.
"I just can't get anyone to follow on at the moment. I cannot get anyone that understands the old mechanics," Mr Caesar told Kate Leaver on ABC Radio Perth.
THE STORY: ab.co/4d37r21
Have you seen the wildflowers yet?
An array of colourful flora has transformed Western Australia's countryside despite fears this year's wildflower season would be a bust.
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An array of colourful flora has transformed Western Australia's countryside despite fears this year's wildflower season would be a bust.
Lawyers say the decision has exposed a possible legal fault in how documents were being lodged with Work Cover β the administrative government agency responsible for the workers compensation scheme.
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Lawyers say the decision has exposed a possible legal fault in how documents were being lodged with Work Cover β the administrative government agency responsible for the workers compensation scheme.
AFL semi-finals start tonight! π₯ Can't make it to a screen? Join us and iconic voices of footy for every goal, mark and tackle called by ABC SPORT's expert commentary team.
π Stream every match, live and ad-free right up to the finals on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/3W1u6X5
The Western Australian government says it "won't have time" to pass a ban on gay conversion therapy before next year's state election, despite a promise made two years ago.
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The Western Australian government says it "won't have time" to pass a ban on gay conversion therapy before next year's state election, despite a promise made two years ago.
A planned short power outage for some Perth residents in the northern suburb of Heathridge turned into days without electricity and damaged home appliances.
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A planned short power outage for some Perth residents in the northern suburb of Heathridge turned into days without electricity and damaged home appliances.
"There's got to be more employers wanting to help people like Andy and give them that opportunity. There's a lot of work that they could do."
Andy Cooper, who has Down Syndrome, recently got his basic level barista certificate and dreamt of making coffees in real life - and now that's become a reality thanks to food truck owner Dave Magri.
Mr Magri says teaching Andy how to make the perfect cup of coffee is the highlight of his week and is encouraging more businesses to employ people with disabilities.
π Courtney Withers
ποΈ Lauren Buckley
π¬ Tim Carrier
The tail markings of this tiny peacock spider were so similar to the Van Gogh painting 'The Starry Night' it was named after it when first discovered in 2020.
School student Michael Lun has developed an interest in filming these amazing invertebrates and now scours bushland in southern WA to find them.
π Jamie Thannoo via ABC Great Southern
π¬ Anthony Pancia
A Perth-based private scientific research firm is offering to trial, free of charge, a wrapping technique that may kill the shot-hole borer while saving an infested tree.
Currently, the only known control method is to cut an infested tree down or remove an infected branch.
THE STORY: ab.co/3Bc3uur
Leeuwin damage update: In a statement released today, the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation have expressed their gratitude for the supportive messages they have received from the people of WA since the iconic ship was damaged in Fremantle Port on August 30.
James Rakich, Leading Master, STS Leeuwin II confirmed that "masts, spars and rigging have all been significantly damaged" but the "vessel's watertight integrity has been maintained". The ship is safe in its current position for the time being.
"It's called the starry night peacock spider because of its amazing patterning on the abdomen of the males. The spider uses these amazing colours in its courtship display."
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Akin to the famous Van Gogh painting, the starry night peacock spider highlights the rare species' beauty. But some people are concerned not enough is being done to protect the arachnids.
The dream of owning a home still flickers for most Australians. We're even prepared to sacrifice the value of our own homes to keep it alive.
A new Q+A/YouGov poll reveals Australians would welcome a property market fall to make housing more affordable. With six in 10 supporting borrowing from super and cutting negative gearing.
Most Australians are happy for the value of their homes to fall to make housing more affordable, a new Q+A/YouGov poll finds, with voters giving their verdict on policy solutions.
Is it time to wind back negative gearing and other generous tax concessions on investment properties?
New polling from Q+A and YouGov showed 6 in 10 Australians now support abolishing negative gearing.
Federal Independent MP for Curtin Kate Chaney spoke to Jo Trilling on ABC Radio Perth about how 'we need some political courage'.
THE STORY: ab.co/3zfKXNk
Do you still have a post office in your town or suburb?
The humble post office has become more vital in regional areas over recent years due to banks closing branches and removing ATMs.
However, the closure of an Australia Post office in WA's South West means thousands of people will have to travel further to use the vital service.
"I'm 83, so I'm used to just nipping down to the post office paying my bills and getting cash and picking up parcels," local resident Pat Scott, who visits the post office once a week, said when she heard the news it was closing.
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As bank branches close around Australia, a country post office helping fill that gap will follow suit, leaving locals worried about where they will go for their daily postal needs.
As the WA government launches a new pilot program to help people with a disability find work, Dave Magri is helping budding barista Andy Cooper enter the workforce.
"When Andy comes on a Wednesday, for me, I feel like I'm just helping him and it makes me feel better β¦ it's the highlight of my week," Mr Magri said.
"Him being around me gives me a bit of happiness because I enjoy teaching him and having him around."
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As the WA government launches a new pilot program to help people with a disability find work, Dave Magri and his coffee van are helping budding barista Andy Cooper enter the workforce.
Can't make it to a screen for Australia's first T20 series against England? Catch all the action, live and ad free from England via the ABC listen app, with the first T20 kicking off from 1:15AM AWST tomorrow.
π Hear it all via the ABC SPORT and ABC Cricket streams: https://ab.co/3W1u6X5
Do you think a social media ban for kids will work?
The government has announced it will introduce minimum age restrictions on social media, banning platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for young teens.
The exact age hasn't been announced yet, but some campaigners like Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli are calling for the signup age to be raised to 16 years old.
Most Australian high schools start the day by 9am.
But sleep researcher and Flinders University Associate Professor Jessica Paterson says pushing the morning bell back later could have some major benefits for teenagers' health.
Dr Paterson said start times no earlier than 9am would be ideal in Australian high schools, but there was an argument for starting even later.
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"People are pooing in the scrub... somebody has to do something about this."
Lancelin residents are calling on the local shire and the state government to build desperately needed amenities at the Sand Dunes tourist attraction.
Nadia Mitsopoulos spoke to Kym Illman, founder of Lancelin.com.au, to get to the bottom of this story.
Have you ever seen anything like this on your beach walks?
Jo trilling came across it at Swanbourne and is trying to get to the bottom of what exactly it is - can you help? Leave your thoughts below and tune into ABC Radio Perth Drive today.
Do you make your bed every day?
Ten years ago, US Admiral William McRaven became famous for his "make your bed" speech, in which he stressed the importance of small actions in changing our lives. Today is Make Your Bed Day and Jo Trilling wants to hear about your bed routine. Do you make your bed every day? Do you do it as soon as you wake up? Do you use a top sheet or just a doona? How about weighted blankets? Maybe you and your partner have differing opinions on how many pillows are "too many."
Leave a comment below and join the conversation on ABC Radio Perth Drive from 3:30pm today!
Have you moved away from the city because of the cost?
With coastal property prices experiencing "supercharged growth", people wanting a tree change are turning their attention to Northam in WA's Wheatbelt.
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With coastal property prices experiencing "supercharged growth", people wanting a tree change are turning their attention to Northam in WA's Wheatbelt.
From next Monday, it will cost $430 to challenge new mining activity in Western Australia β with critics lashing the fee as "exorbitant" and warning it will end in more damage to the environment.
Critics say the $430 fee will lead to fewer people challenging permits for mining activities.
Happy everyone and hello to warmer weather!
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Nat Fyfe has another year on his contract with the Dockers, but should Fremantle stick with the veteran or move him on?
Mick Malthouse, three-time AFL premiership coach, told Clint Wheeldon and Chris Waterman on ABC Radio Perth's Extra Time that he didn't think Fyfe's form would hold up throughout the whole of next season, and wouldn't want to see a senior player 'sent to play in the seconds'.
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Drivers speeding up as they're being overtaken is a common but "frustrating" practice that occurs on Australian roads.
But, did you know it's actually against the law?
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Drivers speeding up as they're overtaken is a "frustrating" practice that initiates dangerous, quick decisions for all motorists. And it's against the law.
Acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, James Earl Jones has died aged 93.
Over his career Jones received three Tony Awards, two Emmy Awards and a Grammy.
He was one of the first African American actors in a continuing role on a daytime drama for his role in As the World Turns.
He was also a sought-after voice actor, expressing the villainy of Darth Vader ("No, I am your father," commonly misremembered as "Luke, I am your father"), as well as the benign dignity of King Mufasa in Disney's animated The Lion King.
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You've seen the Everlastings and the incredible gardens at Kings Park, but take a behind-the-scenes peek at where it all beginsβ¦ the nursery! π’ Speaking of Kings Parkβ¦ join us for a ROOTS AND SHOOTS LIVE BROADCAST: The Afternoons program with Michael Tetlow and Sabrina Hahn will broadcast live from the Wildflower Pavilion at Kings Park on Tuesday, September 17th, from 12.30-3.30pm.
"There's got to be more employers wanting to help people like Andy and give them that opportunity. There's a lot of work that they could do." Andy Cooper, who has Down Syndrome, recently got his basic level barista certificate and dreamt of making coffees in real life - and now that's become a reality thanks to food truck owner Dave Magri. Mr Magri says teaching Andy how to make the perfect cup of coffee is the highlight of his week and is encouraging more businesses to employ people with disabilities. π Courtney Withers ποΈ Lauren Buckley π¬ Tim Carrier
The tail markings of this tiny peacock spider were so similar to the Van Gogh painting 'The Starry Night' it was named after it when first discovered in 2020. School student Michael Lun has developed an interest in filming these amazing invertebrates and now scours bushland in southern WA to find them. π Jamie Thannoo via ABC Great Southern π¬ Anthony Pancia
Do you think a social media ban for kids will work? The government has announced it will introduce minimum age restrictions on social media, banning platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for young teens. The exact age hasn't been announced yet, but some campaigners like Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli are calling for the signup age to be raised to 16 years old.
Almost 40,000 guns are being destroyed after being handed to authorities following a six-month government buyback program. New laws coming into effect next year will limit the number of firearms people in WA can own, and enforce health and mental health checks. π₯ Supplied/WA Police. #ABCNews #PerthNews #Gun #Guns #GunLaw #GunLaws #GunBuyback #Explosion #PoliceNews #WAPolice
"People are pooing in the scrub... somebody has to do something about this." Lancelin residents are calling on the local shire and the state government to build desperately needed amenities at the Sand Dunes tourist attraction. Nadia Mitsopoulos spoke to Kym Illman, founder of Lancelin.com.au, to get to the bottom of this story.
At the age of 53, Grant just found out he was adopted. Deciding to track down his biological family β he found them in one hour. Hear Grantβs extraordinary story, only on ABC Radio Perth Breakfast with Mark Gibson, tomorrow at 7am. π§ Listen live on the free ABC Listen App: ab.co/ABCListenApp
Ever been swooped by a raven? Turns out it's not just magpies pulling off this scary stunt over spring as ABC Pilbara reporter Sophia Alston found out recently π¦ π²
Teachers are currently in short supply in every state and territory, with retention of staff now one of the biggest challenges facing schools. Educators like Hayley Gale are turning away from the profession in their thousands due to 'burnout' and experts say the scarcity of teachers will only get worse. π Courtney Withers
"They cannot force you to give your phone number." Trish Blake, Commissioner for Consumer Protection, sheds light on a topic she has been receiving increasing complaints about. Has this happened to you?
Nadia Mitsopoulos has been teasing a 'big announcement' for a week. This morning she crashed Mark Gibson's segment with Ross Solly on ABC Radio Perth to share her 'career' news.
From waste to wages. β»οΈ Over the past five years, Soft Landing has recycled nearly 500,000 mattresses, diverting more than 13,000 tonnes of waste from landfill β all while creating local jobs for people with barriers to employment.
Melbourne's property market is cheaper than Perth's, now what? Property Analyst Gavin Hegney is urging buyers not to get caught up in 'missing out'. He shared on ABC Radio Perth that although prices go up and down, your debt stays the same. π°π§ Have a financial question? Tune into the Money Matters panel every Thursday from 9am.
Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob has revealed to Mark Gibson on ABC Radio Perth Breakfast that the council voted against a twelve-month e-scooter trial, despite the majority of the community being in favour of the proposal. Instead, the council listened to the βpassionate minorityβ. "That's an interesting take on democracy,β Mark Gibson replied.
Houses in Adelaide and Perth are now more expensive than in Melbourne after another month of divergence in Aussie housing. π Alan Kohler for ABC Business. π± To personalise your news & stay in the know, download the ABC News app via the link our bio.
If your child is on their P-plates, you need to hear this: Daniel Campo's 18-year-old son Nick was killed in a car accident seven weeks ago. Now, he's calling for passenger limits for P-platers in WA.
Would the Liberals cut WA's GST to solve the housing crisis? On ABC Radio Perth Breakfast, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese doubled down on his claim that the Liberals will slash WA's GST if elected, despite Peter Dutton's repeated assurances. Mr Albanese referenced these remarks by Shadow Assistant Minister for Home Ownership Andrew Bragg when asked where the accusation came from. What do you think? Do you interpret Mr Bragg's comments as a threat to our GST?
Would the Liberals slash WA's slice of the GST if elected? Despite Peter Dutton's repeated assurances that he wouldn't, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Shadow Minister Senator Andrew Bragg's comments on ABC Insiders paint a different picture of the party's plans.
This time last week the 2024 season ended for The Dockers... how are our Freo fans feeling one week on?
Attention divers and maritime enthusiasts! π€Ώ Maritime archaeologists have identified the Swan River's earliest known shipwreck, a cargo barge that sunk in a storm in 1882.
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