On the show: Peter dives straight into the big money-related stories of the day. Brisbane City Council will increase surcharges for anyone using a credit or debit card to pay their bills, plus the announced shake-up of the banking industry’s rules – which will see banks having to inform customers of interest rate changes that affect what they pay on accounts and availability of cheaper deals. We hear your feedback on these topics.

Feegs also has breaking news during the program: Robert Irwin is suing One Nation over a caricature cartoon posted on their YouTube channel. One Nation Chief of Staff James Ashby calls in to respond to this lawsuit and whether the party will in fact take the cartoon down, as the Irwin’s have requested.  

Acting Assistant Commissioner Andrew Massingham joins for his weekly update on the latest local crime issues and statistics. He also provides an update on a young man who has allegedly committed a slew of crimes while on bail and who is still out on the streets. AAC Massingham tells us about the Magistrates role in this situation, and gives us an update on Task Force Guardian.

Aspire Retire Financial Services co-founder Olivia Maragna joins for Money Talks, going through the winners and losers of the recently announced QLD State budget. Olivia also tells us how your spouse’s superannuation can actually provide tax benefits and gives tips on how to remain vigilant as cybercriminals ramp up their efforts.

For our Local Issues segment, QLD Police Service Acting Superintendent Renee Kurtz joins Feegs to talk about the dwindling numbers of new recruits joining the police service. Renee tells us about the recruitment process and exactly how easy it is to be accepted.

It’s been reported that 974,000 Australians are working multiple jobs as a result of cost of living pressures, with increases in house prices, rent, grocery costs and even the price of a beer in the pub far outgrowing wage growth. Financial Planner Canna Campbell join’s Feegs to discuss how the gig economy can be a possible solution for workers who are looking for that extra money. 

Home improvement gurus and Block contestants Leah and Ash drop by the studio to answer your reno questions, joined also by Eureka Furniture’s Joel Brisblat who adds tips for interior furnishings on top. They answer your questions about rendering, renovating a kitchen on an $8000 budget, and is it time to move on when you start to “renovate your renovations”? 

PLUS 4BC Sports reporter Sam Leckie covers all the latest from the weekend’s action, and Celebrity chef Adrian ‘Richo’ Richardson shares his Nonna Yole’s tried and tested recipe for Osso Buco. 

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