Coronavirus mystery — why does it affect people so differently?

Researchers in Western Australia are leading the fight to understand why young, healthy patients who don't have any of the usual warning signs are still getting very sick and dying from COVID-19 while others in the same cohort are barely affected.

Top Perth chefs swap empty restaurants for cooking meals for people at-risk

Restaurants may have closed, but that hasn't stopped some top chefs banding together with students and volunteers to provide thousands of meals for the elderly and vulnerable.

Is there someone you'd like to thank?

Every Thursday, ABC Radio Perth wants to shine a light on some of our local heroes. Whether it's your postie, a checkout operator, bus driver or a thoughtful friend, our city is full of everyday heroes who are keeping this town ticking over while we bunker down and wait for the pandemic to pass.

Tell us about that special person you'd like to thank and how they've made a difference to you. 

Tax during a world pandemic: what do you qualify for? 

The ATO has announced that due to coronavirus, people working from home are now eligible for an 80 cent per hour tax deduction shortcut. What does this mean? Saturday Breakfast's Christine Layton was joined by Tanya Ross Jones from Ernst & Young who had all the answers and some useful tips on how to claim at tax time.

Otter pup arrivals at Perth Zoo

Check out these six otter-ly adorable new arrivals! 
“Asian small-clawed otters are a vulnerable species, so it was important that Perth Zoo could successfully introduce the parents and breed pups to add to the global otter population." says Perth Zoo Senior Keeper, Karen Rotherham. 

Grow your own vegetables and reap the benefits

Sabrina Hahn looks at some veggie patch pitfalls and how to avoid them so you can enjoy a healthy supply of seasonal produce.

Join us for our Anzac Day driveway dawn service

This year will be an Anzac Day like no other. While we can't gather in our thousands in Kings Park or on Monument Hill in our usual way, you're invited to join us in marking the day in a safe and special way.

Tune in to ABC Radio Perth from 5:30am to listen to the National Commemorative Service in Canberra. Then, at 6am, join us from your driveway, your balcony or your living room for a special short Driveway Dawn Service.

Listen to ABC Radio Perth on 720AM, online or via the ABC listen app.

Recipe: A CWA favourite - cheesy scones

Flat scones could be a thing of the past by following Country Women's Association of WA State President, Elaine Johnson's mother's tip that will guarantee your scones will always rise to a full and hearty form.