The week's edition of the 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.

‘An absolute joke’: Local family left homeless after stolen car smashes through front wall

A Marsden resident recounts the terrifying moment a car crashed into his home and details his family's subsequent struggle against a sudden eviction notice while caring for his terminally ill wife.

'Beaten by the bureaucracy': How the Australian pension system beats down retirees

Gary explains why Australia’s complex, means-tested pension feels like a bureaucratic trap compared to New Zealand’s simple, universal retirement system.

The grueling 96km Kokoda Challenge honoring the legacy of our ANZACs

The Kokoda challenge will kick off tomorrow at the Gold Coast Hinterland, honouring our ANZAC's and raising funds for the Kokoda Youth Foundation. 

How two Queensland powerhouses earned historic world gridiron call-ups

Former AFL player Courtney Alder and ex-Wallangaroo Hilisha Samoa reveal what it takes to trade code for pads as they gear up to represent Team World on American football's biggest stage in Canton, Ohio.  Hear how these Queensland powerhouses are taking on international tackle football and why the…

Why automatic insurance renewals are costing Aussies thousands

With home and car insurance premiums skyrocketing well past the inflation rate, loyal customers are bearing the financial brunt. Finance expert David Koch joined Gary to reveal how taking just 15 minutes to shop around can save you hundreds on your annual bill.

'A crap deal’: Why Rob Comiskey axed TAB facilities and warns QLD racing is at risk

Comiskey Group Director Rob Comiskey joined Gary live from Eatons Hill Hotel to explain why he dumped TAB betting facilities across seven major South East Queensland pubs. He revealed how unfair contract terms forced his hand and why he believes the wider Queensland racing industry will ultimatel…

Why the Opposition wants the DV minister sacked over $40M Qld budget cut

As domestic violence deaths tragically continue to rise across Australia, a heated political war has erupted over an apparent $40 million funding cut to state prevention services. Listen to the full 4BC Drive News Deep Dive to hear the Minister defend the budget changes against fierce backlash fr…

Why a new CSIRO report warns power bills will skyrocket 55%

A new report reveals that pushing toward net zero could send electricity costs soaring by up to 55% after 2030. IPA Research Fellow Saxon Davidson joined Gary Hardgrave to break down why abandoning these targets for reliable coal might be the only way to save your wallet.

Will the PM's new office of AI safeguard Aussie tech or just add more bureaucracy?

The Prime Minister has announced a brand new national framework and a dedicated Office of AI to tackle the massive, rapid rise of generative technology. University of Queensland expert Professor Shazia Sadiq joined Gary to break down whether these safeguards will protect local creators or just ho…