It’s been another big week on the Breakfast show. On Wednesday, in an effort to beat the heat, I took the show to Cottesloe Beach. Thank you to our ABC Perth team for pulling off the technical challenges involved with less than 24 hours' notice. And a big thanks to you for tuning in. 
 

If you missed it, the program ended with me diving into the ocean live on air. Thankfully, no microphones or headphones were damaged in the process. What a magical way to start the day!
 

On Thursday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese came on the Breakfast show to answer questions about the federal budget. You can expect to hear a bit more from our federal politicians in coming weeks, with the PM visiting the Governor General this morning to send us to the polls on May 3.
 

We also had the Derby before the Derby, with Dockers defender Brennan Cox and Eagles forward Matt Owies giving us the inside word ahead of Sunday’s 60th Western Derby. Surely one team has to get its first win of the season! 
 

It was nice to round out the week with a prize giveaway. Our lucky winner is off to see pop icon Cyndi Lauper’s farewell tour at Perth Arena in a couple of weeks. Enjoy! 
 

As you can see, we have a really diverse range of content on the Breakfast show.
 

 I hope you can join in the fun, weekdays from 5am. 
 

Mark
 

A Perth man who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his elderly parents after they were diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease has been sentenced to more than five years in prison. 

A pilot who died in a plane crash at Jandakot Airport last year was likely distracted by a loose engine cover, a report finds. 

The West Australian Maritime Museum in Fremantle has been shortlisted for best museum exhibition in the world at the Museums + Heritage Awards.

Join the Saturday Breakfast program next weekend from South Perth, as Amber Cunningham, Sabrina Hahn and Gardening Australia’s Josh Byrne, talk about RiverWise gardening. 

To celebrate the launch of the Boorloo Heritage Festival we are giving away tickets to the theatre production of  'A Fortunate Life' at Perth Town Hall. 

Are you a gardening enthusiast who wants to increase your plant collection? Do you love listening to Roots and Shoots on Saturdays with Sabrina Hahn?
 

Then join ABC Radio Perth on Saturday, 30 August for a Saturday Breakfast Plant Swap at Perth City Farm! 

Deciding what to make for dinner can often take longer than cooking it. Here are four weeknight options for summer, from pasta to salad.