Brisbane is currently facing a severe “baby drought” as its fertility rate has plummeted to a record low of 1.44 births per woman, far below the replacement rate of 2.1. Despite a population growth of over half a million people in the last decade, fewer babies were born last year than ten years ago due […]

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after less than two years in office, following mounting internal pressure and a rapidly shifting political landscape. Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has returned to parliament and is heavily favoured to run unopposed for the Labor leadership, potentially taking over the top job in just […]

A startling new report from Kids Helpline has revealed a massive surge in youth distress, with a child reaching out for help every 90 seconds. Kids Helpline CEO Tracy Adams joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the complex reasons behind this mental health crisis and how parents can spot the crucial warning […]

The Australian Federal Police have executed the second-largest drug bust in Australian history, seizing 2.7 tonnes of cocaine hidden in underground bunkers in Londonderry, New South Wales. The investigation began in May after Queensland police discovered a floating drug package at a Mackay boat ramp, exposing a massive supply chain linked to an international ship […]

A crowd of 200 protestors gathered in Beachmere to rally against the Corbett Group’s proposed Moreton Motorsport Park, citing severe threats to their community’s peaceful lifestyle. Jay Merritt, spokesperson for ‘No Motorsport Beachmere’, joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to warn that the facility risks worsening local flooding, generating disruptive noise for 43 weekends […]

Want to own a physical piece of Brisbane history or score a massive discount on commercial hospitality gear? Listen in as we chat with Lloyds Auctions about the historic final clearance of Victoria Park, where everything not bolted to the ground is going under the hammer this June. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and […]