



FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Wednesday March 18th, 2026
Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm

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 …

Running on empty: Shadow Energy Minister slams Government over 'clown show' fuel crisis
Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to heavily criticise Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen for a severe lack of leadership during Australia's escalating fuel shortage. He argued that immediate action, such as boosting oil exploration an…

FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Tuesday March 17th, 2026
Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm

Battle for the backyard: Why Mackay is declaring war on the Indian Myna bird
The Indian Myna bird has officially been declared a public enemy in Mackay, but experts warn this "flying cane toad" is a national crisis threatening to wipe out our iconic native species. From stealing nests to killing young kookaburras, find out why these "super-smart" invaders are winning the …

Matt Canavan’s blunt warning on Australia’s $1 trillion debt crisis
Matt Canavan warned that real wages have plummeted to 2011 levels and outlined his strategy to "expand Australia" through mining and manufacturing. Listen to his plan to reverse the 14 interest rate rises that he claims are crushing local families.

News Deep Dive: Which leaders are demanding fuel rationing now?
As fuel stocks dwindle and political leaders debate emergency measures, we look back at the 1940s and 70s to see if "even-odd" license plate days are making a comeback. Listen to the full deep dive to find out how jet fuel shortages could ground commercial flights and why your Easter road trip mi…