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 casinos and the infamous Bubbles Bath House.

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 casinos and the infamous Bubbles Bath House.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

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Streets of Brisbane: The dark secrets of Brisbane’s Wickham Street

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Veteran advocate Heston Russell revealed that the Queensland Government has rejected three separate grant applications for the 2026 Veterans Games. 

Despite the event’s success in tackling veteran suicide and mental health, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs has remained silent, forcing the cancellation of key regional events.

Veteran advocate Heston Russell revealed that the Queensland Government has rejected three separate grant applications for the 2026 Veterans Games.&nbsp;
Despite the event&rsquo;s success in tackling veteran suicide and mental health, the Minister for Veterans&rsquo; Affairs has remained silent, forcing the cancellation of key regional events.

Why the Queensland Government is refusing to fund the Veterans Games

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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. 

The Wokey Pokey is our weekly opportunity to laugh at the world of woke that is slowly taking over...&nbsp;
because if you don&rsquo;t laugh - you cry.&nbsp;

Wokey Pokey: Easter Edition!

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Streets of Brisbane: The dark secrets of Brisbane’s Wickham Street

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