Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm

Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm

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.

4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave

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FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Monday July 6th, 2026

Social media makes fly-in, fly-out mining jobs look like a glamorous, high-paying holiday, but the gruelling reality of extreme isolation and 12-hour shifts is catching young workers completely off guard. 

Itch Recruitment’s Jodie Perram joined Gary to expose the "FIFO-fluencer" myths and reveal why these massive paychecks come with a high physical and mental cost.

Social media makes fly-in, fly-out mining jobs look like a glamorous, high-paying holiday, but the gruelling reality of extreme isolation and 12-hour shifts is catching young workers completely off guard. 
Itch Recruitment&rsquo;s Jodie Perram joined Gary to expose the "FIFO-fluencer" myths and reveal why these massive paychecks come with a high physical and mental cost.

Why Gen Z 'FIFO-fluencers' are in for a brutal shock in the Outback

Queensland’s world-class coal industry is taking a massive hit as global competitors quietly step in to steal our market share. 

Gary Hardgrave and Queensland Resources Council CEO Janette Hewson break down why local production has plummeted by 40 million tons, and why Russia and Mongolia are laughing all the way to the bank.

Queensland&rsquo;s world-class coal industry is taking a massive hit as global competitors quietly step in to steal our market share. 
Gary Hardgrave and Queensland Resources Council CEO Janette Hewson break down why local production has plummeted by 40 million tons, and why Russia and Mongolia are laughing all the way to the bank.

Why Russia and Mongolia are costing Queensland billions in lost coal exports

Following the Premier's weekend announcement of mandatory jail time for youth offenders who breach bail, grieving husband Victor White and Lindy Atkinson from Victims First share their raw, emotional reactions to the crackdown. 

Hear why they believe the justice system has favoured criminals for too long and the powerful message they have for critics warning of overcrowded detention centres.

Following the Premier's weekend announcement of mandatory jail time for youth offenders who breach bail, grieving husband Victor White and Lindy Atkinson from Victims First share their raw, emotional reactions to the crackdown. 
Hear why they believe the justice system has favoured criminals for too long and the powerful message they have for critics warning of overcrowded detention centres.

FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Monday July 6th, 2026

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