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Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm

Why Queensland’s Hate Speech Laws were just sent back to the drawing board
The Queensland Government has performed an 11th-hour backdown on proposed hate speech laws that would have granted a single minister the extraordinary power to ban phrases by decree. Gary Hardgrave and the IPA’s Margaret Chambers unpack how these "meaningless" safeguards risked weaponising subjec…

Why a "top secret" Brisbane WWII factory is facing demolition despite local outcry
Greg from Sunnybank shared his frustrating battle with bureaucracy to save a historic Salisbury munitions site before it's gone forever. From rubberised spark-proof floors to secret wartime archives, discover the fascinating history of the building the government seemingly forgot to protect.

Pauline Hanson blows the whistle on ISIS bride plan in NSW
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson revealed exclusive insider evidence of a refurbished 50-bed high-security wing allegedly prepared for returning ISIS brides. Despite government denials, Hanson claimed a secret training code for "violent female extremists" is already being used by corrections offi…

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

Redland City Council CEO controversy: New leaks uncover recruitment red flags
Explosive new emails revealed the first recruiter for Redland City Council’s $500k CEO role quit after raising alarms over "significant internal issues" and potential conflicts of interest. Reporter Julius Dennis joined Gary Hardgrave to explain how current CEO Louise Rusan reportedly landed the …

Is the Middle East crisis being used to rip off Queensland drivers?
As global oil prices climb due to conflict in the Middle East, RACQ’s Dr. Ian Jeffteys revealed why some local petrol stations are hiking prices far sooner than they should. Discover how to avoid the "price gouge" at the bowser and find the 20% of retailers still offering fair rates across Southe…

Essential advice for Australians stranded by Middle East Conflict
As airspace closures throw international travel into a "logistical nightmare," Flight Centre founder Graham Turner joined Gary to explain what the escalating Middle East conflict means for your upcoming trip. He provided a roadmap for the 115,000 Australians currently impacted, offering expert ti…

FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Monday March 2nd, 2026
Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm

Streets of Brisbane: The dark secrets of Brisbane’s Wickham Street
Historian Jack Sim peeled back the layers of Fortitude Valley to reveal how a fatal wartime stabbing in a local park once sparked a massive, city-wide riot against American allies. Uncover the transformation of Wickham Street from a family shopping hub into a neon-lit playground for illegal casin…