Mark Gibson

Perth

Breakfast Presenter and Host at ABC Radio PERTH

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How much you could save using the federal solar scheme

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Mark Gibson

Big news for households looking to store the power they generate from roof top solar. A new federal rebate scheme rolls out from July 1 and will offer eligible households a 30 per cent up-front discount on the cost of a home battery. Home owners could see savings on residential batteries of up to $5,000 for Synergy customers and $7,500 for Horizon customers. Acting CEO of Smart Energy Council, Wayne Smith says "you can install a battery to suit your own personal needs.
Perth's international court jester takes us on a journey to medieval times - ABC listen

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Kate Leaver |Mark Gibson

After spending his life travelling around the world bringing laughter to those who watched, Perth's court jester Jonathon De Hadleigh tells us about his journey to a life of entertaining. His career started in 1982 as a street performer in Hay Street Mall, kickstarting his journey to enchant crowds in Switzerland, Sweden, and in England where he toured from castle to castle. Taking them on a historical journey he is driven by his passion to entertain.
Transforming empty spaces into vibrant community areas - ABC listen

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Mark Gibson

Underused or vacant public spaces can often go to waste, but for a Forrestfield shopping centre car park that won't be the case for long. City of Kalamunda mayor, Margaret Thomas, told Mark Gibson on ABC Radio Perth that a plan to make a car park at the Edinburgh Shopping Centre more welcoming was underway. Ms Thomas said the aim was to connect the shopping centre with a playground on the other side of the car park.
Guide dogs are allowed everywhere - ABC listen

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Mark Gibson

Guide dogs have an all-access pass in Western Australia meaning they can go anywhere the general public is allowed to go. Yet guide dog owners often report facing discrimination. According to a 2024 survey commissioned by Guide Dogs Australia, almost 50 per cent of handlers had been refused a rideshare or taxi trip with their dog in the previous 24 months.
Vote music campaign seeks political support for struggling industry - ABC listen

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Mark Gibson

Nineteen music organisations have come together to launch 'Vote Music 2025', a national campaign asking political parties to prioritise the future of the Australian music industry in the upcoming Federal Election. Campaign spokesperson Olly Arkins told Mark Gibson on ABC Radio Perth that the initiative is calling for permanent, ongoing funding for music organisations and measures to futureproof the industry.
WA Department of Health confirms measles outbreak at "well over 40"

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Mark Gibson

Two more cases of measles have been confirmed by WA's Department of Health, bringing the total number of cases in the current outbreak to "well over 40", says Dr Paul Armstrong, WA Director of Communicable Disease Control. 12 more exposure sites and dates have been named in Perth and the South West, including Bunbury Regional Hospital and the Carousel shopping centre in Cannington. The department has a full list of exposure sites on its website.
The City of Perth spent $99,000 on this sculpture, so why did it disappear? - ABC listen

Feb 13, 2025 | abc.net.au | Kate Leaver |Mark Gibson

Revellers and Northbridge locals may have noticed a feature of the James and Lake Street roundabout has gone missing. The sculpture called Arch was installed to mark the opening of the Northbridge Piazza precinct in 2009, and was commissioned by the City of Perth at a cost of $99,000. But in late 2023, the public art piece was removed for repairs by the City of Perth and has not been reinstalled.
How artist Bobbi Lockyer proved her teachers wrong - ABC listen

Jan 20, 2025 | abc.net.au | Mark Gibson

A teacher once told Indigenous artist Bobbi Lockyer to "get her heads out of the clouds" when it came to her dream of becoming an artist. Lockyer told Mark Gibson on ABC Radio Perth that growing up in Port Hedland meant students were "heavily encouraged" to take up career paths in sectors such as trades. "They do traineeships at school to do engineering or become an electrician, all those sorts of things that I didn't want to do," Lockyer said.
Where does the word filibuster come from? - ABC listen

Nov 6, 2024 | abc.net.au | Mark Gibson

These days we associated filibusters with the US political system, with representatives talking for hours to delay and derail votes on legislation they are trying to block. But the word's origins come from a very different sphere, linguist Daniel Midgely explained to Mark Gibson on ABC Radio Perth. He said the word had Dutch origins from the Dutch word vrijbuiter, which means free-booter, effectively pirate, or to plunder.
Dangerous children's toys found on Temu shopping platform, Choice investigation reveals

Oct 14, 2024 | abc.net.au | Mark Gibson

Do you shop on cheap, fast fashion websites like Temu? There's been a lot of talk lately about the production, quality, and sustainability of these shopping platforms. Recently, consumer group Choice tested toys from the Temu website – and the investigation found many deadly coin and button battery hazards. Choice randomly selected 15 children's toys and novelty items from the Temu website to test.