Greens strike deal with Labor.
Greens strike deal with Labor
The Greens have formally sided with Julia Gillard and Labor in the hopes of forming a minority government that is both stable and durable. 6PR's Howard Sattler spoke to Greens leader Senator Bob Brown.
Outrage over teacher's terror project
6PR's Howard Sattler said the controversial project asked students to "plan a chemical or biological terrorist attack on an unsuspecting Australian community. Your goal is to kill the MOST innocent civilians in order to get your message across". Howard took calls from listeners as well as Bali bombing survivor Terry Fitzgerald.
The assignment that went wrong
6PR's Howard Sattler believes that the WA teacher that set an assignment for students to prepare a terrorism attack that would kill as many Australians as possible should be sacked. Howard spoke to Director General of Education Sharyn O'Neill and questioned the involvement of the Australian Federal Police.
Aussie help raises Chilean hopes
Perth drilling consultant Kelvin Brown of Reflex Instruments flew to Chile last week to help direct a drill to a refuge chamber nearly 700 metres below ground at the San Jose mine in northern Chile to help reach the 33 trapped miners. He described to Howard Sattler how rescuers hugged and cried when the trapped miners got messages to the surface saying they were all still alive.
Pensioner pays the price for democracy
Pensioner listener Carl Wieman has had his pension payments permanently reduced by Centrelink because he earnt just under $400 as a scrutineer during the Federal Election last weekend. 6PR's Howard Sattler investigated.
Independent schmoozing begins
What does the election of Nationals member Tony Crook to the seat of O'Connor mean for the Coalition and Labor as they begin to schmooze independents to form Government. 6PR's Howard Sattler spoke to National Party President Colin Holt.
The fortunes of the nation
Prime Minister Julia Gillard believes voters hold the power as to whether we continue to have a strong economy, invest in schools and health care, build a national broadband network and give WA $2billion worth of infrastructure or whether we go back to cuts in healthcare, education and WorkChoices.
The fundamentals of good Government
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott spoke to Howard Sattler during his final night of campaigning. Tony Abbott said his Government would end the waste, pay back the debt, stop the big new taxes and stop the boats. "I would deserve to be a one term Government if I wasn't able to do what I said on those absolutely fundamental issues".
Mining tax could destroy WA economy
Fortescue Metals boss Andrew Forrest has been a key player during this Election in relation to the mining resources rent tax. He spoke to Howard Sattler on Drive, declaring there is no mining boom at the moment, and when people who have never created jobs for anyone but themselves are telling WA how to run the mining industry, we are in trouble.
No plan to overhaul workplace relations, with Abbott promising stability and consistency
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott assures listeners he isn't playing wordgames with WorkChoices declaring it dead, buried and cremated under any name. Everything that has anything to do with WorkChoices is in the past - it's forgotten, it's finished, it's gone. The Opposition Leader admitted to 6PR's Howard Sattler that the existing system isn't perfect, but it's as good as it's likely to get, and we should stick with it.
After the election: 3,000 asylum seekers to be housed at Curtin Base
The Gillard Government's plan to put a detention centre in East Timor may well be a total fabrication. In an exclusive interview with 6PR, a whistleblower broke the news to Howard Sattler of an alleged plan to move more asylum seeks onto the mainland of Western Australia, namely Curtin Base, after the Election.
Is Northbridge a violent and dangerous place?
Is Northbridge a violent and dangerous place? Is it just public perception? Listen to Howard Sattler's interview with Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi to find out.
Homeswest tenant forced to bath in bucket
6PR's Howard Sattler spoke to Laurna, a Homeswest tenant who has been waiting nearly a week for a hot water system to be replaced. Laurna has now resorted to bathing in a bucket.
HelpMe Heroes
As part of Lifeline's HelpMe campaign, 6PR's Howard Sattler will speak to five campaign ambassador's who are using their experiences to help people be more open about depression.
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.
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.
