Having spent a decade working as a specialist mental health pharmacist, Assistant Minister Emma McBride knows exactly how geographic isolation impacts patient care. 

She opened up about the harsh realities facing regional communities and why early intervention outside major cities is critical.

Having spent a decade working as a specialist mental health pharmacist, Assistant Minister Emma McBride knows exactly how geographic isolation impacts patient care. 
She opened up about the harsh realities facing regional communities and why early intervention outside major cities is critical.

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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How the Government plans to fix regional Australia's health gap

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Business confidence in Queensland has plummeted to a devastating 20-year low, with local owners facing a bleaker outlook than during the 2008 global financial crisis. 

Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper joined Gary to reveal how a "perfect storm" of inflation and crushing government red tape is forcing small businesses to the brink—and the 70 urgent changes needed to save them.

Business confidence in Queensland has plummeted to a devastating 20-year low, with local owners facing a bleaker outlook than during the 2008 global financial crisis. 
Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper joined Gary to reveal how a "perfect storm" of inflation and crushing government red tape is forcing small businesses to the brink&mdash;and the 70 urgent changes needed to save them.

Why QLD business confidence just hit a 20-year low

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As debate rages over Senator Pauline Hanson's calls for a monocultural Australia, Gary Hardgrave warned that the nation is becoming dangerously divided. 

Discover why fighting for Western values and a single cultural identity might be the only things standing between individual freedom and government tyranny.

As debate rages over Senator Pauline Hanson's calls for a monocultural Australia, Gary Hardgrave warned that the nation is becoming dangerously divided.&nbsp;
Discover why fighting for Western values and a single cultural identity might be the only things standing between individual freedom and government tyranny.

How the Government plans to fix regional Australia's health gap

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