Tony Hoang overcame heroin addiction and is now training to become a pastor.
Junkie's epiphany
Tony Hoang first tried heroin at the age of 13. Tony lived in Cabramatta in the 90's. He joined a gang, trafficked drugs and was in and out of prison until one day he had an epiphany. Tony joined Howard Sattler in studio to talk about his life and his re-awakening.
Myra's fight continues
Myra Smithers has been in the headlines this week about her deaf son being tormented by bullies. She has now parked herself outside her son's Mandurah school. She told Howard Sattler she feels let down by the Education Department.
Burke free to move on
The DPP dropped the case against Brian Burke and Julian Grill today saying it was no longer in the public interest. Brian Burke joined Howard Sattler in the studio for a riveting interview on his experience.
State Govt behind McNamee
Minister for Tourism Dr Kim Hames told Howard Sattler he is determined to keep Paul McNamee very much involved in the Hopman Cup. The State Government has put in a bid to the International Tennis Federation for management rights to the event.
Mum feels defeated by bullies
Myra Smithers' 11-year-old son is deaf and has been the victim of bullying at his school in Mandurah. Myra has had to move Mitchell to the Mosman Park School for Deaf Children but can't afford rent in the area. Myra told Howard Sattler there is no way she will be sending her son back into the arms of his tormentors.
More refugees for Northam?
Construction is under way at the site for the immigration detention centre in Northam. Rumours are filtering in that the capacity will be much larger. Catherine Edwards lives next door to the site and told Howard Sattler she believes the capacity could increase to 6000.
Home birth concern
Last week a Melbourne woman died not long after giving birth to her baby at home. Howard Sattler spoke to AMA WA President Dave Mountain about the problems associated with home birthing and midwife Liz Wilkes about why women choose the home birthing option.
Liberals taking after labor
A senior media advisor to Premier Colin Barnett has resigned today after sending photos to journalists of Mark McGowan's house. Shadow Treasurer Ben Wyatt told Howard Sattler the actions are disgraceful.
Indigenous awarded prestigous scholarship
Four Indigenous resource sector workers were awarded a scholarship to help them along the path of formal training in securing employment for Aboriginal people. Howard Sattler spoke to one of the recipients.
'We don't want violence'
Aboriginal tent embassy organiser Mark McMurtrie spoke out against the actions of some protesters who had a 15-year-old girl burn the Australian flag at the front steps of Parliament House.
PM escapes rioters
Indigenous protesters gathered outside the Lobby restaurant in Canberra today, where the Prime Minister and Opposition leader were attending a citizenship ceremony. The crowd began to riot and the PM had to be dragged to safety by her body guards.
Local Hero honoured
Over the years Lynne Sawyers has shared her home with more than 200 children. Today she was awarded the Local Hero award at the Australian of the Year ceremony.
Gillard's brains trust
Julia Gillard today announced she will hold a special Labor caucus meeting on the 5th of February. Special Minister of State Gary Gray spoke to Howard Sattler about what will be discussed at the meeting.
Queen has last laugh
The Federal Government has been sent a bill by the Monarch for gifts given by the Queen during her latest visit. Howard Sattler can't understand why Australian tax payers have to foot the bill for her gifts.
Model bashed in weekend brawl
International model Sarah Chuot of Sudan was trying to protect her brother from attackers when she was punched in the face. She also told Howard Sattler about her friend who was stabbed during the altercation but denied the row was a gang related issue.
No passport for Aussie citizen
Dave Elliott is an Australian citizen. His children are Australian citizens. You would think it would be a simple process to apply for passports for him and his family. Think again. Dave told Howard Sattler the rigmarole he's faced trying to do just that.
Save the Hopman Cup
Tennis Australia has reportedly guaranteed the State Government the Hopman Cup will stay in Perth if they win the management rights. Rob Casey is the tournament's assistant director and told Howard Sattler the Hopman Cup will lose quality players.
Minister answers our calls
Yesterday Howard Sattler revealed the plight of Margaret; a mother of five whose been living in a tent for the last three months and is facing a long wait on the Department of Housing's 'priority' list. Today Troy Buswell joined Howard Sattler to comment on her situation.
Family of seven living in a tent
Margaret, her husband and her five kids have been living in a tent for three months. Her husband has had two strokes and can't work and she is the full time carer of her autistic kid. Margaret spoke to Howard Sattler about how her family has been doing it tough.
Ripper gone McGowan in
As of Monday Mark McGowan will be the new leader of the Opposition. He joined Howard Sattler in the studio to tell listeners how he plans to boost labor in the polls.
Sunshine beach run for SIDS
The SIDS and Kids Sunshine Beach Run is on again. Chris Perkin, who tragically lost his unborn baby and wife in 2009, launched the event in honour of those people who have lost a child to SIDS. Chris and WCE captain Darren Glass joined Howard Sattler.
Activist says he'd do it again
Anti-whaling activist Simon Peterffy is back on dry land and straight into Howard Sattler's studio. He told Howard he is very tired but would do it all over again.
Late book an international crime?
Susie O'Brien got the shock of her life when she received a letter from an international debt collector for her son's five-day late library book. Susie told Howard Sattler how a $7 fine escalated to $47.50 and brought her child to tears.
Cruise survivor disgusted
Perth man Rob Elcombe is a survivor of the Costa Concordia cruise ship that sunk in Italy at the weekend. Rob told Howard Sattler he witnessed some disgusting scenes of men pushing women and children away to get on to the life rafts.
Margaret Court hits back
Protesters attended Margaret Court Arena today to protest against the tennis legends view on gay marriage. Sympathiser to the cause Doug Pollard and Margaret Court joined Howard Sattler on Drive to discuss today's events.
Minister Ellis to the rescue
The mother of a dying child, who lost her carer assistance because of a government department's policy change, has had a win after Minister for Childcare and Early Childhood Kate Ellis decided to step in and fix the problem.
Gvt cost cutting ruining lives
A few weeks ago, Gosnell's resident Jemma Neal received a letter saying her Special Child Care Benefit was being stopped. Jemma was receiving 50 hrs / week of at home care for her dying three year old son.
You're fat, you pay
A former Qantas Group chief economist says Australian airlines should establish a 'fat tax'. Tony Webber told Howard Sattler fat people should pay more to fly.
Aussie flag flying a no-no
Think again before you fly your Australian flag this Australia Day. Howard Sattler spoke to academic Michael Britton about how many Aussies who fly their flags on their cars are disrespecting their country by breaking the rules and regulations of flying the flag.
Chesty Bonds going overseas
A $600 million deal could see iconic Australian brands Bonds, King Gee and Sheridan head overseas. CEO of Ausbuy, Lynne Wilkinson, told Howard Sattler the bid by an American private equity firm could damage the brand and end an era.
Activists embarrass Japan
New Zealand anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune boarded the Shonan Maru 2 and was held captive in 2010. He told Howard Sattler, the Japanese are embarrassed their vessel has been boarded a second time and the three activists should expect to be away for months.
Japan says dont do it again
Three members of the anti-whaling group Sea Shepherds were detained on Saturday after boarding the Japanese whaling vessel Shonan Maru 2. Howard Sattler spoke to the deputy of mission at the Consulate-General of Japan in Perth, Masahiro Takagi.
Human Headline uncensored
3AW Melbourne announcer Derryn Hinch lost his freedom earlier this year when a judge ordered him to five months home detention for identifying a serial paedophile on the radio. At midnight, the gag was removed and Derryn was allowed back on air and back online.
Bright future for Perth's F1 star
Perth born Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo is only 22 years old and has just made the move from Hispania Racing Team to Toro Rosso. Daniel spoke to Howard Sattler about his year of racing, his future and what it's like to be home with his family in Dianella for Christmas.
Sattler's view on Bropho and Hickey
Howard Sattler questions the involvement of Archbishop Barry Hickey in the funeral ceremony for convicted child sex offender, Robert Bropho.
Kids exposed to TB
Children at Caralee Primary School in Willagee have been exposed to tuberculosis. Angry parent Belinda told Howard Sattler parents should have been alerted sooner.
The Melbourne Cup visits Perth
Two-time Melbourne Cup winning jockey, John Letts, joined Howard Sattler in the studio with THE Melbourne cup worth $175,000.
RSPCA refutes audit petition
National President of RSPCA, Lynne Bradshaw, denies any misuse of consumer donations. She told Howard Sattler their link with the Animals Australia campaign is a proper use of funds.
Thugs terrorise London streets
A Notting Hill resident has told Howard Sattler of the ordeal he and his wife went through at the hands of knife wielding rioters as they tried to celebrate their third wedding anniversary.
Wundowie woes
Wundowie resident Chris spoke to Howard Sattler about the growing vandalism and hoon problem in the town with only three policemen.
Journo critical of MP's credibility
As the Craig Thomson saga continues, Howard Sattler speaks to Sydney Morning Herald columnist Paul Sheehan about the dark cloud hanging over the MP's credibility.
Gary Gray's back for more
Special Secretary of State, Gary Gray, joined Howard Sattler in the studio for round two, discussing all the issues causing mass debate amongst the Australian public of late.
Constable Care's Christmas offering
As chair of the Constable Care board, Howard Sattler is very proud of the new Christmas song, Merry Christmas! by Constable Care and the A-Grades.
Gillard chats CHOGM
Prime Minister Julia Gillard spoke to Howard Sattler about her CHOGM experience so far.
Sattler's view on Bropho funeral
Howard Sattler questions the involvement of Archbishop Barry Hickey in the funeral ceremony for convicted child sex offender, Robert Bropho.
Fire affected tell 6PR their stories
As DEC 'controlled' bushfires raged out of control in the Gracetown/Margaret River area, Howard Sattler spoke to a number of people affected by the fires.
A few of Howard's favourite things
Nicholas Hammond, the actor who played Friedrich von Trapp in The Sound of Music film, spoke to Howard Sattler about his life and the release of The Sound of Music Scrapbook, written by the actors who played the von Trapp children.
Fire affected tell Sattler their stories
As Department of Environment and Conservation 'prescribed burns' escalated into out of control raging bushfires in the Gracetown/Margaret River area, Howard Sattler spoke to a number of people affected by the fires.
Milestone for Howard Sattler
Howard Sattler celebrated his 30th anniversary of being on the air on Tuesday. Messages of support flowed in from politicians and media personalities to pay tribute to this milestone.
'Government dying of shame'
Opposition leader Tony Abbott said today the government is "almost dying of shame." He tells Howard Sattler that Julia Gillard's Government shouldn't last until the next election.
Aspergian's musical adventures
Author of Be Different, John Elder Robison, tells Howard Sattler about his life, living with Asperger's and helping to create the pyrotechnics for the band Kiss.
At home with Julia
Amanda Bishop plays Prime Minister Julia Gillard in the new ABC hit 'At Home With Julia'. Howard Sattler asks 'Julia' what is on her agenda at the moment as Prime Minister of Australia.
Government surplus but no relief
State Treasurer Christian Porter tells Howard Sattler the announcement of nearly double the predicted surplus in the budget does not mean the cost of living in WA will decrease.
Twentyman talks troubled teens
Out reach worker and former Victorian of the Year Les Twentyman OAM chats to Howard Sattler about his work with underprivileged and troubled kids.
Gray back for round two
The carbon tax and the war in Afghanistan were amongst some of the topics Special Secretary of State, Gary Gray, took talkback on when he joined Howard Sattler in the studio.
The gay marriage debate cont.
The National ALP Conference is coming up and Julia Gillard has announced she will allow a conscious vote on Gay marriage. Howard Sattler heard from advocates on both sides of the argument.
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 3.30pm 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 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.
