As the federal government officially ends its temporary fuel excise discount and restores the full 52-cent-per-litre tax, Australian motorists face an escalating cost-of-living shock, compounded by global crude oil volatility driven by Middle East tensions and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. RACQ economist Dr Ian Jeffreys joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to warn that […]

PeakCare CEO Kelly Jebb joined 4BC Drive to address Queensland’s broken child safety system and why long-term reform is urgently needed. Find out how frontline advocates plan to fix carer shortages and redirect funding to protect the state’s most vulnerable kids. Hear more highlights from Drive below and download the 4BC App on iOS or […]

As Southeast Queensland’s population explodes, SEQTA head Imogen Buckley joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to push Translink and the Queensland Government to introduce a Sydney-style train numbering system to simplify travel ahead of the Brisbane Olympics. While she emphasised that numbers would eliminate tourist confusion and streamline transfers across buses, ferries, and rail, the […]

Is local intervention the missing key to tackling Queensland’s youth crime surge? Youth Justice Minister Laura Gerber joined Carla to reveal how new specialised schools, intensive 12-month mentorship programs, and tougher laws work together to reform young offenders. Hear more highlights from Drive below and download the 4BC App on iOS or Android to ensure […]

After decades of official denial, Australian Gulf War veterans exposed to toxic oil fires, contaminated ship water, and experimental drugs have finally won official medical recognition for Gulf War Syndrome thanks to ground-breaking research from Queensland’s Griffith University. This historic Statement of Principles by the DVA allows suffering service members to access vital healthcare for […]

Queensland Nightlife Economy Commissioner John “JC” Collins joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to detail the state’s new Nightlife Economy Action Plan, which aims to overhaul outdated 1992 liquor laws, cut red tape, review sound limits, and trial extended trading hours ahead of the 2032 Olympics. JC addressed community safety worries by explaining how staggered […]