

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Carla Bignasca, December 24th, 2025
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Summer Around The State: How Cairns is preparing for a population surge in 2026
Cairns is officially gearing up for a massive 2026, and Mayor Amy Eden says the city is ready to move beyond just being a "gateway to the reef." From securing a future for the North Queensland Cowboys women’s team to managing a "super growth" population boom, find out how the Far North is future-…

Queensland Chef uses Michelin-star skills to fight loneliness this Christmas
For many seniors, Christmas can be a lonely time, but Chef Ian Woodcock is on a mission to bring back memories through the power of food. He joined Carla Bignasca to share the heart-warming reason he traded celebrity kitchens for a career in aged care.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Carla Bignasca, December 23rd, 2025
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RACQ Heroes: The army of yellow vans saving Queenslanders this Christmas
Christmas Eve-Eve is peak chaos on the M1, and the RACQ is revealing the bizarre reasons drivers are getting stranded. From pets locking their owners out of the car to the "redline" fuel light gamble, find out why 3,000 Queenslanders will need a rescue before the big day.

Why Queensland’s only children’s hospice is shutting its doors this Christmas
When Queensland’s only children’s hospice announced a sudden three-week closure, families like Ebony Hess’s were left without a vital lifeline during the hardest time of the year. Ebony shared her emotional journey with her daughter and why she’s fighting to save the heart of Hummingbird House.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Carla Bignasca, December 22nd, 2025
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Why Sussan Ley says PM Albanese missed the mark at Bondi
Sussan Ley slammed the Prime Minister’s response, accusing him of choosing political optics over genuine community presence. She revealed why the Coalition believes the government has "failed to meet the moment" and demands the immediate recall of Parliament to address national security gaps.

Summer Around The State: How the Gold Coast defied the odds in 2025
Mayor Tom Tate reflected on a year of resilience, from the rapid restoration of storm-battered beaches to a record-breaking $5.6 billion tourism boom. Discover what the Gold Coast has in store for 2026, including the return of the Pacific Airshow and bold new plans for an Olympic-ready arena.

FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Summer Drive with Ben Davis, Friday December 19th, 2025
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