ABC announces cuts to jobs and programs to deal with budget shortfall

The national broadcaster has revealed it will slash up to 250 jobs across every division of the ABC. The 7.45am radio news bulletin will be cut, ABC Life staff reduced and some programs reviewed as part of a major overhaul to deal with a budget shortfall of $84 million.

New Northlink road causes $88,000 damage to cars in just two months

A new section of the Tonkin Highway is causing headaches for nearby residents, and is also wreaking havoc on hundreds of windscreens. The particular type of road surface is flicking rocks up into the windscreens of drivers like Melissa, who's looking at a bill of more than $9,000.
Listen to her tell Russell and Nadia on Breakfast her conundrum, and what Dean Roberts from Main Roads is doing about it.

What's the difference between a double white line and a single, unbroken white line on the road?

The answer might surprise you! Here's a quick one-minute listen for you as Geoff Hutchison posed the question to regular Drive guest, Senior Sergeant Simon Baxter.

Oxford Street retailers concerned about Leederville's future

If you've been into Leederville lately, you might have noticed a growing number of 'For Lease' signs. The owner of Greens and Co Cafe said times have been tough and he was "just hanging in there". The street lost another institution at the weekend with the closure of Tom's Wholesome Food which has been there for more than 25 years. Leederville locals and business owners shared their thoughts about the future of the strip with ABC Radio Perth's Breakfast show.

Man pleads guilty to fraud after 'masquerading as a psychologist' from North Fremantle office

A 23-year-old Perth man has admitted to masquerading as a psychologist and seeing clients despite not being qualified.

Como deli-owner receives Choice 'Shiny' Award, the much better alternative to the Shonky

Choice's annual Shonky awards call out the duds of the business world. People and places who take advantage of Australians by over promising and under delivering. But this year, Choice wanted to instead celebrate the small businesses who give back to their communities.

Como deli-owner 'Gem' Gautam is one of those locals. Listen to Gem tell Russell Woolf and Nadia Mitsopoulos his philosophy in life and business, and how it's helped him build up his community.

A delicious apple and cinnamon crumble cake that will challenge your baking perceptions

Alice created a bit of a storm whipping up an apple and cinnamon crumble cake on News 24 - with no liquid ingredients to mix. She pretty much grated everything, including the butter, straight into the cake tin. Listen as Alice tells Gillian O'Shaughnessy exactly how to do it and why it works.

Sabrina Hahn's tips for growing kiwi fruit

A kiwi fruit vine is beautiful and bountiful and might be easier to grow than you think. Sabrina Hahn says the fruit ripen over the winter months but there are a few things to bear in mind if you want to have a good harvest.