University students across the country are calling on the taxpayer to cover more of the cost of their degrees. Michael McLaren argues if we are to increase the Commonwealth student payments, then we have to reduce the number of students at university. “We now have too many young people going to university in the first […]

The Senate has shot down a controversial proposal that would strip private health rebates from older Australians. National Seniors CEO Chris Grice revealed why this decision protects both retirees and younger policyholders from soaring health costs. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the 4BC App on iOS or Android to ensure you […]

Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and Shadow Minister for Rural Health Dr. Anne Webster discuss a damning National Rural Health Alliance report revealing regional Australians receive $6,000 less in healthcare funding per person than city residents, leading to higher mortality rates. They also condemn proposed federal cuts to private health insurance rebates for over-65s, warning […]

The US government is facing widespread backlash over plans to live-stream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, leading the Trump administration to reevaluate whether the broadcast will proceed. Meanwhile, newly appointed White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah faced a rough debut at the podium, drawing criticism for a brief, stumble-filled press […]

New Resolve polling shows Steven Miles sinking deep underwater with Queensland voters in crucial marginal seats, leaving state Labor under mounting leadership pressure. Meanwhile, Redlands Mayor Jos Mitchell faces automatic removal from office after council rejected her extended medical leave request. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the 4BC App on iOS […]

Warning that streaming Nidal Hasan’s execution would be “barbarism masquerading as transparency,” Michael McLaren questioned where modern society draws the line on public violence.  He explored the unsettling contradiction between our disgust over state executions and our growing appetite for extreme violence in modern entertainment. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Getty / […]