Major bus routes and freight lines face significant disruptions as Brisbane’s Story Bridge closes for critical resurfacing works this summer. Jared Cassidy slammed the council over years of neglected bridge maintenance and a total lack of clear public transport contingency plans. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the 4BC App on iOS […]

Michael McLaren has explained why Australia is becoming increasingly unprepared, as experts point out that the budget has no built-in buffers for emergencies. The Afternoons host warns what this will mean for the public as successive governments focus less on reducing debt and more on spending. “Are we OK with saddling our children and grandchildren […]

Federal Liberal National Party politicians have stepped in to demand a pause on the planned June 2027 total gillnet ban in North Queensland, backing commercial fishers who are fighting for their survival against strict regulations. Queensland Seafood Industry Association CEO David Bobberman joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and argued that 100% onboard camera monitoring […]

Despite a surge of 4,000 new compensation claims filed last financial year, payouts from Victim Assist Queensland fell by $20 million due to severe staffing shortages and bureaucratic red tape. Voice for Victims Foundation chair Ben Cannon joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that traumatised victims and unpaid psychologists face year-long delays, calling […]

Federal Industry Minister Tim Ayres joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss the government’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, highlighting a $75 million investment in Gladstone’s critical minerals facility and broader plans to reindustrialise regional Australia. The conversation also sparked a debate over energy policy, focusing on domestic gas reservation, rising power prices, and […]

Frontline child safety and youth justice workers across Queensland have walked off the job to protest stalled pay negotiations, extreme workloads, and severe staffing shortages. Demonstrators brought air mattresses to government MP offices to highlight the tragic reality of vulnerable children sleeping in service centres due to a lack of safe placements. Hear more highlights […]