The Australian Federal Budget for 2025 introduces several key measures aimed at addressing cost-of-living pressures, enhancing healthcare, and investing in infrastructure. Listen above to hear Deborah Knight, John Stanley, Ollie Peterson & Pradeep Philip break down the main initiatives. KEY POINTS: ✅ Tax Cuts: Lowest income tax rate drops from 16% → 15% (July 2025), […]

More than 1300 days since Brisbane secured the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a final plan for infrastructure has been unveiled by Premier David Crisafulli.  Former Premier of Queensland Campbell Newman told Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive, “The people of Brisbane have lost.”  Australian Olympian Emily Seebohm told Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive, “I think […]

Over the weekend Queensland paramedics had 188 jobs that were sourced and on Monday morning there were still 155 jobs outstanding. The average number of Triple Zero (000) calls during March is 3300, with Friday experiencing a surge of over 3700 calls, indicating that there is major issue here in Queensland. Health Minister Tim Nicholls […]

The Coalition is backing a plan for a public service hiring freeze along with job cuts to return staff numbers to pre-pandemic levels. Shadow Minister for Finance and the Public Service Senator Jane Hume told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, “Our concern is that the public service has blown out in size dramatically under this […]

The designer of 4BC Drive’s 2032 Olympic Games mascot has provided an update on Katter the Cassowary. Robin Worship from Costume Designs by Robin on the Sunshine Coast told Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive, “It’s not the most comfortable thing to wear, but, it’s certainly doable.” “It came up a lot better than what I […]

A community in the Somerset Region is facing a strange issue.  Flying foxes are plaguing Esk, with residents reporting stenches, screeching, and health concerns to the council, but little has been done. Esk residents, Codie Lukricz and Annette told Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive, “In the last two years, the bats have moved into what […]