Mayor Nick Dametto doesn't hold back on the city’s biggest challenge, detailing the urgent legislative changes needed to support police on the front lines. 

He discussed the reality of public safety and the "back-to-basics" approach he’s taking to steady the ship.

Mayor Nick Dametto doesn't hold back on the city&rsquo;s biggest challenge, detailing the urgent legislative changes needed to support police on the front lines. 
He discussed the reality of public safety and the "back-to-basics" approach he&rsquo;s taking to steady the ship.

We’re taking a tour of Queensland’s best backyards, with the Locals in Charge. One Day. One Mayor - It's 4BC's Summer Around The State

We&rsquo;re taking a tour of Queensland&rsquo;s best backyards, with the Locals in Charge. One Day. One Mayor - It's 4BC's Summer Around The State

Summer Around The State

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Summer Around The State: Mayor Dametto calls for tougher laws to tackle Townsville’s Youth Crime crisis

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Listen to 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm.

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FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Drive with Carla Bignasca, Friday 24th July, 2026

When a middle-aged Kenmore couple scored last night’s staggering $40 million Powerball jackpot, they didn't even wait for the money to clear before calling it quits on working life. 

The Lott’s Matt Hart joined the show to share the chaotic moment the life-changing news sank in screams and all.

When a middle-aged Kenmore couple scored last night&rsquo;s staggering $40 million Powerball jackpot, they didn't even wait for the money to clear before calling it quits on working life.&nbsp;
The Lott&rsquo;s Matt Hart joined the show to share the chaotic moment the life-changing news sank in screams and all.

How a $40M Powerball win prompted a Brisbane couple to quit their jobs on the spot

A $7.5 million state investment in local rocket testing is set to transform the remote town of Thargomindah into a vital defence and space hub. 

Bulloo Shire Mayor John "Tractor" Ferguson shared how this massive boost could bring hundreds of jobs and new infrastructure to South West Queensland.

A $7.5 million state investment in local rocket testing is set to transform the remote town of Thargomindah into a vital defence and space hub. 
Bulloo Shire Mayor John "Tractor" Ferguson shared how this massive boost could bring hundreds of jobs and new infrastructure to South West Queensland.

Summer Around The State: Mayor Dametto calls for tougher laws to tackle Townsville’s Youth Crime crisis

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