Ministry of Common Sense is back with James Mathias exposing the bizarre complexity of Australia’s industrial relations, where waitstaff are paid differently just for carrying a plate away from a table versus to it. Discover why “common sense” is disappearing from our workplaces and how 122 different awards are making it nearly impossible for small […]

Tensions have boiled over in the ongoing enterprise bargaining negotiations between the RTBU and Queensland Rail, resulting in cancelled services and stranded passengers. Union Secretary Peter Allen joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to publicly reject QR’s claims of extravagant demands, instead blaming the state government for tying management’s hands and forcing the current […]

Elena Parolin described the chilling moment a masked gang stormed her home, held a knife to her throat, and threatened to shoot while her disabled husband lay helpless in bed. Despite $4,000 in high-tech security, the brazen intruders refused to flee, leaving Elena to recount a harrowing confrontation that has shattered her sense of safety. […]

Forget the watery skim milk and rubbery diet cheese of the 90s; new science suggests full-fat dairy could actually be better for your heart and brain. Shane got a nutritionist to break down why looking at the “whole food” is more important than obsessing over a single nutrient like saturated fat. Hear more highlights from […]

Anthony Boyle, from the Australian Livestock and Rural Transport Association, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn that skyrocketing diesel costs are halving truckies’ fuel credit limits and threatening agricultural output. To combat the crisis, advocates are pushing past bureaucratic red tape to allow 36-metre road trains, boosting freight efficiency by 30%. Hear more […]

Despite a massive drop in global cocoa prices from record highs, your favourite chocolate treats aren’t getting any cheaper at the checkout. Professor David Guest explained the “chocolate crisis” lag and why the beans used for this year’s treats were actually bought at peak prices. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the […]