Oliver Peterson
Oliver Peterson hosts 6PR Perth LIVE (3-6pm). He is a contributor to Channel Nine News and columnist with WAtoday. Contact oliver@6pr.com.au
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Nationals
Mia Davies confirms switch to federal politics
Radio 6PR revealed last month that powerbrokers including federal leader David Littleproud and senator Bridget McKenzie had been lobbying Davies to throw her hat in the ring.
- by Oliver Peterson
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Airports
Qantas to finally move to main Perth Airport hub
After years of fractious negotiations, the flying kangaroo will move its main Perth operations to Airport Central, where it will construct a new WA headquarters.
- by Oliver Peterson
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Test cricket
Internal politics threaten blockbuster Optus Stadium cricket Test
There are more than a billion reasons why Cricket Australia must host a headline cricket test every summer in Perth.
- by Oliver Peterson
Opinion
Business investment
There are tough times ahead for WA if McGowan's policy shifts are anything to go by
If the moves over the past three weeks are anything to go by you would think there is a tidal wave of tough months about to hit Western Australia.
- by Oliver Peterson
Opinion
Defence
Submarine contract a huge test for WA-based defence minister
Linda Reynolds knows she is caught in the middle of a stoush between South Australia and Western Australia over the maintenance contract of the Collins class submarines.
- by Oliver Peterson
Opinion
Retail
Free the shops: WA's trading hour laws are out of date and make no sense
The shops should have the power and the choice over when they open and shut their doors – they shouldn’t be dictated to by outdated red tape.
- by Oliver Peterson
Opinion
Scams
Hold the phone: Turning the tables on dodgy scammers
Scammers calls you. You tell them to go away. They hang up. Repeat.
- by Oliver Peterson
Opinion
Veganism
Reckon vegan all get along? Just fire up the barbecue
The vegan-versus-barbecue fiasco highlights just how silly this crusade has become, but don’t pile on the complainant.
- by Oliver Peterson
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Employment
Get used to doing more for less, unless you work in WA's public sector
It’s irresponsible of the government to cave in and add another public holiday when it championed its tough stance around wages policy when it came to power.
- by Oliver Peterson
Opinion
Veganism
After the vegan debacle for WA farmers, where are the beefed up laws?
The families of our local farmers continue to live in fear from being targeted by animal activists, but big promises made by our Premier to boost safeguard laws have gone silent.
- by Oliver Peterson
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Road safety
WA road laws must change to ensure young children's safety in taxis
I don’t feel safe letting my baby sit on my lap or my wife’s when we are riding in a taxi or a ride-share. The WA law is out of date and it must be changed.
- by Oliver Peterson