Mayor Tony Rayner joined Ben Davis on 4BC Drive to give a virtual tour of Longreach, highlighting the region's unique blend of world-class aviation history and a robust agricultural sector.

He discusses the critical need for improved water security and childcare services to ensure the town continues to attract young families and professionals.

Mayor Tony Rayner joined Ben Davis on 4BC Drive to give a virtual tour of Longreach, highlighting the region's unique blend of world-class aviation history and a robust agricultural sector.
He discusses the critical need for improved water security and childcare services to ensure the town continues to attract young families and professionals.

We’re taking a tour of Queensland’s best backyards, with the Locals in Charge. One Day. One Mayor - It's 4BC's Summer Around The State

We&rsquo;re taking a tour of Queensland&rsquo;s best backyards, with the Locals in Charge. One Day. One Mayor - It's 4BC's Summer Around The State

Summer Around The State

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

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Summer Around The State: Life in the heart of outback Queensland

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Mayor Melissa Hamilton joined Ben Davis on 4BC Drive to showcase the unique alpine climate and "Strange Bird" wine culture of the Southern Downs.

The discussion balances the region’s tourist appeal with the serious realities of water security, road infrastructure, and local government funding.

Mayor Melissa Hamilton joined Ben Davis on 4BC Drive to showcase the unique alpine climate and "Strange Bird" wine culture of the Southern Downs.
The discussion balances the region&rsquo;s tourist appeal with the serious realities of water security, road infrastructure, and local government funding.

Summer Around The State: Why the Southern Downs is Queensland’s ultimate escape

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Listen to 4BC Summer Drive weekdays from 2:00pm

Listen to 4BC Summer Drive weekdays from 2:00pm

FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Summer Drive with Ben Davis, Thursday December 18th, 2025

As Queensland faces a daunting shortfall of 50,000 construction workers by 2026, Kim Hetherington from Construction Skills Queensland Director of Industry warns that the gap threatens the delivery of the 2032 Olympics and essential housing projects.

While interstate and international recruitment remain options, the primary goal is training a new generation of apprentices to meet long-term infrastructure demands.

As Queensland faces a daunting shortfall of 50,000 construction workers by 2026, Kim Hetherington from Construction Skills Queensland Director of Industry warns that the gap threatens the delivery of the 2032 Olympics and essential housing projects.
While interstate and international recruitment remain options, the primary goal is training a new generation of apprentices to meet long-term infrastructure demands.

Queensland braces for 50,000-worker shortage amid $100 billion construction boom

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Summer Around The State: Life in the heart of outback Queensland

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