Why Cyclone Narelle spared remote towns as it tore through The Cape today

Nine News reporter Pat Heaney joined us from the ground in Cooktown to explain how a last-minute northern "duck" saved the community of Coen from a direct hit by Category 4 winds. While roofs have been stripped and remote towns remain isolated by floodwaters, find out why authorities are feeling …

The 20,000-seat vision: Rob Woodhouse on Brisbane’s new aquatic hub

Forget the two-week party; the real value of the 2032 Olympics lies in the world-class infrastructure that stays behind for Queensland families. Swimming Australia CEO Rob Woodhouse explained how the new National Aquatic Centre will transform from a 20,000-seat arena into a community hub for the …

News Deep Dive: Why a sacred visit turned into a "dramatic exit" for Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s attempt to mark the end of Ramadan at the Lakemba Mosque took a sharp turn when local leaders and crowds confronted him over his stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Hear the raw audio of the exchange and why critics are questioning the PM’s "business as usual" r…

Is your fridge a $2,500 money pit? The massive cost of Australia's food waste

Australia is literally throwing away enough food to fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground ten times over, costing our economy a staggering $36 billion every year. Wendy Hughes from End Food Waste Australia joined the show to explain how simple household habit shifts can save the average family $50 a …

This week's edition of Wokey Pokey!

The Wokey Pokey is our weekly opportunity to laugh at the world of woke that is slowly taking over...  because if you don’t laugh - you cry. 

Shadow Defense Minister warns Australia’s "shrinking" Navy can’t defend itself

Senator James Paterson joined Gary Hardgrave to sound the alarm on Australia’s depleted surface fleet, claiming our warships lack the modern defences needed to survive a drone-filled battlefield. He argued that without urgent investment in sovereign manufacturing, the nation remains a "sitting du…

Why 98% of us are missing out on a simple daily habit that slashes heart disease risk

Heart Foundation dietitian Gemma O'Hanlon joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to bust common myths about nuts and weight gain, revealing that a staggering 98% of people don't meet their daily 30-gram requirement. She explained how eating a handful of any unsalted nut variety each day provides esse…

Could making school costs tax-deductible solve Queensland’s back-to-school cash grab?

Public policy expert Dr Scott Prasser joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to strongly criticise the Queensland government's $100 Back to School Boost, labelling it a "placebo policy" that fails to target families in genuine need. The pair discussed how universal, non-means-tested handouts contribut…

News Deep Dive: How Brisbane City Council plans to fix the housing crisis

Brisbane City Council is tackling the housing crisis by proposing massive high-rise developments of up to 30 storeys around major shopping centres like Carindale and Indooroopilly. The move has sparked severe backlash from locals in suburbs like Wynnum, who fear the changing landscape despite the …

Union slams Queensland Rail's plan to strip staff from stations

Queensland Rail is facing heavy criticism over a proposal to remove staff from select train stations after 1:00 PM and on weekends, starting in May. Union leaders and commentators argue this undermines passenger safety and completely ignores the massive surge in public transport use driven by the …