FULL SHOW: Weekends with Carla Bignasca (Filling in for Peter Fegan) – Sunday, 4th August 2024
On the show: Carla is back in the seat for Feegs and covering the day’s major headlines including breaking news that Queensland’s biggest hospital, the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, is without 24 hour mental health doctors in the psychiatric emergency unit.
On the eve of National Homelessness Week; Q Shelter’s Policy and Strategic Engagement Manager, Jackson Hills, joins Carla after the organisation has called on candidates contesting this year’s state election to commit to ending homelessness in Queensland by the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. Jackson talks about the key issues that lead to homelessness and the current statistics on who is experiencing housing stress or homelessness in our community.
It’s been a big week politically. For the Sunday Breakdown, Carla is joined by Nine’s Chief Political Editor Charles Croucher. From Prime Minister Albanese’s confirmation of the Government’s continued commitment to Makarrata, to the political show of the USA as the rivalry between former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris heightens. Charles gives his insights into the big issues.
Nine’s ‘The Ultimate Sacrifice’ podcast is under way, reporting on the inquest into the Wieambilla massacre that saw 3 people killed by religious extremists. Nine News Senior Producer and podcast producer, Jess Lodge, joins Carla in studio to discuss the inquest proceedings so far and the newly heard details of this tragic case.
In Local issues today, Dr Brad McKay joins to talk about a recent report that Queensland babies will be offered oral immunotherapy in a world first program. Dr McKay explains more about this and other pressing health issues in our state.
Elsewhere on the show: the Ekka is back for another year! Brisbane Showgrounds is preparing for attendees looking to take in the best of Queensland from produce to animals to rides, shows and more. Chief Executive of the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland. Brendan Christou, joins Carla to preview this year’s festivities.
With one full week of Olympics glory to go, it’s not long until the Paralympics will descend onto Paris. At the helm of the Australian Wheelchair Rugby team ‘The Steelers’ is three-time Paralympian Chris Bond. Carla speaks with Chris ahead of him flying out to Paris to compete.
PLUS: 4BC Sports Report Sam Leckie provides an extensive update on the weekend action, and we look ahead to the coming week with your long-range weather forecast.
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