Let's get Quizzical: Can you beat 4BC Drive’s 10-question challenge?

Test your trivia smarts against 4BC Drive with Let’s Get Quizzical! Listen in as callers tackle ten fast-paced questions and high-stakes pressure to see who will be the last caller standing to win the prize.

Suburban sanctuaries: How native birds are adapting to Australian cities

Birdlife Australia Urban Birds Program Coordinator Dr Christina Zdenek explains how native birds are adapting to urban environments across Australian cities. She breaks down simple steps residents can take to transform backyards and parks into safe habitats for local wildlife.

Salvos Exit Aged Care: What It Means for Residents and Staff

The Salvation Army has announced it will exit residential and home aged care across Australia over the next two years to refocus on homelessness and domestic violence services. Salvation Army spokesperson Steve Speziale joins Carla to discuss rising compliance costs, vetting new providers, and wha…

Vital deterrent: Former police detective on Queensland’s RBT data

Griffith University criminologist and former Queensland Police detective Dr Margo van Felius joins Carla on 4BC to discuss a major study into Random Breath Testing. She breaks down how targeted RBT operations deter drink drivers and improve safety on Queensland roads.

Scared to spend; Why enjoying our money is causing financial guilt

Carla discusses why so many of us feel a wave of anxiety whenever we spend money on things that bring us simple happiness? Carla breaks down the psychology behind financial guilt and explores why Australians are increasingly hesitant to invest in joy. 

Queensland nurses and cleaners can barely afford 1% of local rentals

Shocking new figures reveal essential workers are being locked out of homes across Southern Queensland, with affordable rentals plummeting to zero on the Gold Coast. Anglicare CEO Sue Cooke joined Carla to explain why a full-time wage no longer guarantees a roof over your head and what leaders mu…

Wildlife rescuers turned away as crow takes over North Lakes Coles

A rogue crow has turned a North Lakes Coles into its personal all-you-can-eat buffet for two weeks, dodging pest controllers and flapping over the fresh food aisles. With wildlife rescue groups turned away and locals demanding answers, hear why this stubborn bird is proving nearly impossible to e…

Why Julian Leeser demands urgent civics reform in Australian schools

Shadow Education Minister Julian Leeser called for an immediate overhaul of national curriculum standards to tackle declining academic results and strengthen social cohesion. He argued that stripping political clutter from classrooms and refocusing on core civics is vital to protecting the future…

Can an app fix Brisbane's construction crisis? Meet the local founders behind Casu

Queensland’s building sector is staring down an enormous labour squeeze, delaying home renos and major infrastructure projects statewide. Co-founders Sam Clarke and Greta Wilson joined Carla to reveal how their fast-growing app is filling site shortages overnight while backing true casual worker …

Leaked memo instructs QLD hospitals to keep ambulance patients outside

A leaked health directive instructing emergency staff to hold ambulance patients outside crowded hospital doors has sparked furious backlash from frontline advocates. Queensland Hospital Watch co-founder Rosemary Wanless revealed how internal pressure to cook ramping statistics is actively puttin…