Charmaine Drugun battled depression for more than a decade
'I didn't know how ill she was'
Estelle Dragun, mother of Charmaine Dragun tells Howard Sattler she hopes the coroners inquest into her daughter's suicide will bring the topic of mental health to the fore. Howard tells how she was a wonderful colleague to work with.
Gas price rise shock
WA households and small businesses could have their gas bills rise by 60 per cent in the next year as a result of an application for an increase in access charges by supply networks. Energy Minister Peter Collier speaks with Howard Sattler.
The organ donation debate
While 80 per cent of Australians support organ donation, only 41 per cent of people are registered organ donors. Howard Sattler questions the need for an 'opt out' system rather than an 'opt in' when it comes to giving consent for organ donation.
Nothing to fear about Nuclear
Radio Biologist from McMaster University in Canada, Doug Boreham, tells Howard Sattler there is nothing to fear about nuclear power. Believe him or not? You decide.
Training for restraining offenders
Howard Sattler took a look at the police arsenal when he spoke with Sen Sgt Brendon Barwick, Officer in Charge of Tactical Training Unit at the WA Police Academy. Sen Sgt Barwick explains the many options officers now have to restrain offenders.
Taylor-Smith makes a new splash
Champion long distance swimmer Shelley Taylor-Smith joined Howard Sattler in the studio to talk about her new role as patron for the Esther Foundation, a non-profit organisation for young women aged 14-35 wanting to get their lives back on track.
Abbott on a roll in the west
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott explains to Howard Sattler why recent poll results show he has become more popular in the west describing Kevin Rudd as 'a public servant on pills', in relation to his ability to communicate with the public.
Father fights education system
The first parent in WA to be convicted of refusing to send his children to school, Hans Ulrich Meier, preferably known as 'One', tells Howard Sattler he will continue to keep two of his children away from school, which he describes as a 'mutating and dehumanising' education system.
'We should know now': Sattler
Howard Sattler is pursuing answers as to why the public will not know what recommendation the Prisoners Review Board has made as to whether the worst female serial killer in WA history, Catherine Birnie, will be released from jail. Attorney General Christian Porter will make the final decision once he has reviewed a parole board report, which will take up to six weeks to complete.
Fine parents who give alcohol to kids
Howard Sattler enters the underage drinking debate with Liberal backbencher Luke Simpkins, who has called for fines to be issued to parents who give alcohol to their children including having a sip of wine. Do you agree?
Ady Gil skipper on Drive
LISTEN: 12 days after Sea Shepherd stealth vessel Ady Gil was rammed by the Japanese whaling ship Shonan Maru, sunken Ady Gil skipper Peter Bethune relives the experience with Howard Sattler and describes how members of the anti whaling group continue to put their lives on the line.
Porter talks anti-bikie laws
LISTEN: Attorney General Christian Porter joined Howard Sattler in the Drive studio to discuss proposed tough anti bikie laws. Outlaw gangs have banded together in a bid to stop the laws that will prevent their existence.
Welfare inspectors cut
PHOTOS: The Animal Welfare Unit is struggling to enforce tough animal welfare laws with six inspectors being cut down to one. Photos sent to Howard Sattler show acts of livestock transport abuse. *WARNING PHOTOS MAY DISTURB SOME VIEWERS.
DPP to appeal Rowe verdict
LISTEN: The Director of Public Prosecutions will appeal the two-year suspended sentence handed down to teenager convicted of the bashing death of 17-year-old Steven Rowe. Howard Sattler spoke with Steven's mother Veronica Rowe on the news.
Never release Birnie
LISTEN: Retired police inspector Paul Ferguson, who worked on the murder cases of serial killer Catherine Birnie, says she should never be released from prison. Birnie's life sentence is set to be reviewed by the Prisoners Review Board next month.
Ady Gil in 'two pieces'
Howard Sattler speaks to captain of the Ady Gil, Peter Bethune after the stealth boat was rammed by a Japenese vessel in the antarctic. Peter, who is now safe aboard another anti whaling vessel Bob Barker, says the collision cut the boat in half.
Naked Hawkins 'insulting'
The untouched magazine photo of a naked Jennifer Hawkins, aimed at promoting positive body image could be potentially doing more harm than good and is insulting and meaningless to women says author Melinda Tankard-Reist, as she speaks to Howard Sattler
Blood on their hands
Howard Sattler points the blame squarely at Western Power for the Toodyay fire that destroyed 38 homes. The disaster has brought back bad memories for the Mack family, who lost their daughter Michelle in 2007 in a fire caused by clashing powerlines.
2009: The Best of Drive
Howard Sattler continued to ruffle the feathers of the decision makers in 2009 and didn't hold back in his pursuit of answers. Listen to his best interviews of the year here.
Get More Room To Move
A shift from small cars that are, well, just too small. The Nissan Tiida offers an incredible amount of interior space and is big on features, yet it comes for a small car price.
The Domestic Front
He is opinionated, obstinate and ferocious. Over more than 30 years in media he has stood up to business leaders, politicians and the public. But, can he stand up to her? Find out at 3pm on Fridays, as Despene takes on her husband Howard in a no-holds barred look at life, love and the eternal battle of the sexes.
6PR supports Crimestoppers
Howard Sattler's Drive Program in partnership with Crimestoppers is taking the hunt for Perth's criminals to the airwaves. Click to visit the website and if you have any information for police don't forget to phone 1800 333 000.
PC Guru Jason Jordan
PC Guru Jason Jordan solves your computer problems every Thursday afternoon with Howard Sattler from 3.30pm. Click on the image above for some handy computer tips.
Howard's Heroes
Nominate someone who you think has gone beyond the call to help others and you could win an interstate trip for two.
Howard Sattler: Profile
Howard started his journalism career as a cadet with the Sydney Morning Herald. He later joined the Sunday Independent where he worked as Senior Reporter, Chief of Staff and Managing Editor.
