After a tough 2025 marked by mine closures, a massive new copper project and a signed rescue package are set to transform the North West. 

Mayor Peta MacRae joined the program to explain why the region’s mineral reserves are once again the backbone of the local economy.

After a tough 2025 marked by mine closures, a massive new copper project and a signed rescue package are set to transform the North West. 
Mayor Peta MacRae joined the program to explain why the region&rsquo;s mineral reserves are once again the backbone of the local economy.

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

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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Summer Around The State: Mayor Peta MacRae says 2026 is Mount Isa’s comeback year

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Listen to 4BC Summer Drive weekdays from 2:00pm-6:00pm

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FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Summer Drive with Ben Davis, Monday January 12th, 2026

From the Gold Coast to Townsville, hospitality venues are reporting a surge in fake "pineapples" and $100 bills being slipped into tills during busy shifts. 

Publican Richard Deery explained why new staff and low-light environments are being targeted, and why the loss of these high-value notes hits small business owners twice as hard.

From the Gold Coast to Townsville, hospitality venues are reporting a surge in fake "pineapples" and $100 bills being slipped into tills during busy shifts.&nbsp;
Publican Richard Deery explained why new staff and low-light environments are being targeted, and why the loss of these high-value notes hits small business owners twice as hard.

Why Queensland pubs are seeing a holiday spike in counterfeit notes

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With record-breaking poll numbers and major party abandonment, political scientist Paul Williams revealed whether we are witnessing the end of Australia's traditional power balance. 

He shared how "soft voters" are trading the majors for Pauline Hanson in a move that could redefine the next election.

With record-breaking poll numbers and major party abandonment, political scientist Paul Williams revealed whether we are witnessing the end of Australia's traditional power balance. 
He shared how "soft voters" are trading the majors for Pauline Hanson in a move that could redefine the next election.

Why One Nation is shattering the two-party stronghold in 2026

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Summer Around The State: Mayor Peta MacRae says 2026 is Mount Isa’s comeback year

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