Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary has been hiding a tiny, smiling secret for months, but the wait is finally over. 

Head of Macropods Liana Anderson revealed why Quincy the Quokka’s arrival was kept top-secret—even from her own mother!

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary has been hiding a tiny, smiling secret for months, but the wait is finally over. 
Head of Macropods Liana Anderson revealed why Quincy the Quokka&rsquo;s arrival was kept top-secret&mdash;even from her own mother!

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Brisbane’s best-kept secret: Meet the first-ever Quokka to call Queensland home

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Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, March 17th, 2026

Carla’s Court is in session to debate "Susan," a neighbour who took to Facebook to demand a strict dress code for local yard work. 

From "dad bods" to "rigs," the 4BC jury weighed in on whether bare-chested botanists are a public menace or just a local perk.

Carla&rsquo;s Court is in session to debate "Susan," a neighbour who took to Facebook to demand a strict dress code for local yard work. 
From "dad bods" to "rigs," the 4BC jury weighed in on whether bare-chested botanists are a public menace or just a local perk.

Carla's Court: Is mowing shirtless a "social sin" or suburban right?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/7ab247f0-294a-49fb-886d-b410003787c6/transcript

Construction boss Kim Allen revealed the "reality check" hitting young workers who expect instant gratification and Instagram-worthy job sites. 

She explained how investing in leadership and mentorship is the only way to retain the next generation of "chippies" and "sparkies" needed for the Olympic race.

Construction boss Kim Allen revealed the "reality check" hitting young workers who expect instant gratification and Instagram-worthy job sites. 
She explained how investing in leadership and mentorship is the only way to retain the next generation of "chippies" and "sparkies" needed for the Olympic race.

Why Gen Z apprentices are walking off job sites in two hours

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Brisbane’s best-kept secret: Meet the first-ever Quokka to call Queensland home

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