4BC Drive with Carla Bignasca
Full Show: 4BC Drive with Carla Bignasca, September 4th, 2026
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1:54:31
How Riverfire’s fireworks mastermind will light up Brisbane tomorrow night
Riverfire Creative Director Forch Foti revealed why this year’s Brisbane Festival finale is ditching tech gimmicks to launch two tons of old-school pyrotechnics across the city. Hear how the 8th-generation pyrotechnician plans to dazzle half a million spectators and why he has his sights set on t…
10:18
Why Liane Moriarty thought only two people showed up to her first Brisbane book event
Bestselling Aussie author Liane Moriarty joined the studio to reflect on her journey from speaking to an empty room of two people in Brisbane to selling over 25 million books worldwide. She shared why she was terrified no one would show up, how her first New York Times bestseller tasted like Fren…
14:58
‘His voice still knocks me’: Wes Mannion reflects on 20 years without Steve Irwin
Twenty years after losing the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin’s right-hand man, Wes Mannion, opens up about the unbreakable bond they shared from the moment they met at the reptile park. Wes reflected on carrying forward Steve’s global conservation legacy and why hearing his best mate’s voice still…
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Full Show: 4BC Drive with Carla Bignasca, September 3rd, 2026
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1:42:43
Gold Coast dancer's journey from school dropout to Cirque du Soleil Star
After leaving school at 15 to chase his dream, Queenslander Mitch Wynter traveled the world to perform in over 40 countries with Cirque du Soleil. Now back home in Brisbane, he opened up about playing his dream role under the Big Top and what it takes to perform thousands of shows worldwide.
07:09
MP Ariana Doolan addresses massive Beachmere motorsport divide
Is Southeast Queensland’s dying motorsport industry being pushed into a sleepy coastal town? MP Ariana Doolan shared her personal stance as a local resident and explored whether an alternative location should be found.
09:08
Why IP Australia blocked the Olympic "Brisbane Stadium" trademark
IP Australia has rejected the Olympic body's attempt to trademark "Brisbane Stadium," leaving the future name of the flagship Victoria Park venue uncertain. Trademark Lawyer Ben Gouldson joined 4BC Drive to explain the legal hurdle and how it could impact future corporate naming rights.
07:55
Full Show: 4BC Drive with Carla Bignasca, September 2nd, 2026
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1:51:35
Australian families are paying over $4,500 a year for kids' sport
A groundbreaking study revealed Australian families are spending an average of over $4,500 per child each year just to participate in local sport. Richard McInnes from the Australian Sports Commission joined the show to explain what is driving these eye-watering costs and how families can cope.
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