1,000 books before prep: The shocking reading deficit threatening Australia’s most vulnerable children

The Pyjama Foundation's Founder and CEO, Bronwyn Sheehan OAM, joined Michael Price on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the upcoming third annual "Grow Into a Reader" campaign launched in partnership with QBD Books and Penguin Random House. The initiative aims to raise vital funds and awareness to support…

Sidelined by fear: Why a third of parents are pulling their kids out of contact sports

This interview features a critical discussion on the rising fear of concussions in junior and professional sports, prompted by a recent high-profile on-field incident involving AFL player Lachie Neale. Professor Vicki Anderson from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute joined Michael Price on …

Can Josh Morris redeem 4BC Afternoons leader board slide at Origin Legends Golf Day?

NRL legend Josh Morris steps away from the green at the Origin Legends Golf Day to deliver his crucial, fast-fire tips for a heavily disrupted Origin round. Find out why he is backing the depth of the Panthers and which surprise team he thinks could go all the way to the Grand Final this year.

Why midnight bathroom trips aren't just 'aging': Leading urologist reveals revolutionary fix

Think waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom is just a normal part of getting older? Leading urologist Professor Eric Chung joined Peter Psaltis to shatter common men's health stigmas and explain the game-changing, non-invasive treatments available right now.

Is Brisbane bucking Australia's 9th housing downturn?

While Sydney and Melbourne brace for notable price drops, Brisbane's property market is set to play by its own rules. Domain's Chief Residential Economist, Dr Nicola Powell, broke down why a massive property crash is highly unlikely and what these changing cycles mean for your local property valu…

Queensland Rail reveals if footy fans will be stranded on Origin day

The threatened train controller strike that was set to cause chaos for State of Origin fans next Wednesday has officially been called off after a breakthrough in negotiations. Queensland Rail's Nev Conway joined Peter Psaltis to share the positive update on a tentative pay deal and what it means …

20-Year-Old Aussie Maya Joint just bounced Serena Williams from centre court

Aussie young gun Maya Joint has shocked the tennis world by defeating the legendary Serena Williams on Centre Court at Wimbledon. Tennis Queensland CEO Cameron Pearson joined Peter Psaltis to break down how the 20-year-old steadied her nerves to secure the biggest win of her career.

Maroons centre Robert Toia reveals the one sport Sam Walker can’t play

Maroons centre Robert Toia joined the show from Rockhampton to talk about the massive fan support fueling the team ahead of the State of Origin Game 3 decider at Suncorp Stadium.  He also revealed which high-profile teammate is completely useless at basketball and who the local kids are calling "s…

Is your new home’s solar system ripping you off?

If you buy or rent a property that already has solar panels installed, you could be missing out on almost all of the financial benefits. CEO of Solar Citizens, Heidi Lee Douglas, broke down the current flaws in the energy grid and the push for new "symmetric tariffs" to ensure every household get…

Why Qld pubs are rushing to open at 3 AM this Saturday

Queensland pubs have just been thrown a lifeline to open between 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. this Saturday morning for the massive Socceroos vs. Egypt match. Queensland Hotels Association CEO Bernie Hogan joined Peter Psaltis to explain how your local can apply for the extended hours and why this "com…