It’s a region the size of Victoria, yet residents are still looking at the sky to predict the rain. 

Mayor Ben Hall explained the "staggering" reality of living without a weather radar and why the "heel of Queensland" is fighting for 21st-century tech.

It&rsquo;s a region the size of Victoria, yet residents are still looking at the sky to predict the rain. 
Mayor Ben Hall explained the "staggering" reality of living without a weather radar and why the "heel of Queensland" is fighting for 21st-century tech.

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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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 with Carla Bignasca

Summer Around The State: No radar, no worries? How the massive Quilpie Shire survives without weather

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Full Show: 4BC Drive with Carla Bignasca, September 22nd, 2026

When Brisbane studio member Rai Rai parked in a vacant public spot outside a neighbour's home, she returned to find her car targeted with sticks, leaves, and rubbish. 

Judge Carla took the case to the airwaves to determine whether unwritten neighbourhood etiquette overrides public parking laws.

When Brisbane studio member Rai Rai parked in a vacant public spot outside a neighbour's home, she returned to find her car targeted with sticks, leaves, and rubbish.&nbsp;
Judge Carla took the case to the airwaves to determine whether unwritten neighbourhood etiquette overrides public parking laws.

Brisbane parking war: Is the street outside your house actually yours?

With more than 375,000 business exits last financial year, small business owners nationwide face an uphill battle against rising wages, rent, and overheads. 

Listeners shared their heartbreaking personal stories of multi-decade family businesses struggling to survive through the compounding cost-of-living squeeze.

With more than 375,000 business exits last financial year, small business owners nationwide face an uphill battle against rising wages, rent, and overheads. 
Listeners shared their heartbreaking personal stories of multi-decade family businesses struggling to survive through the compounding cost-of-living squeeze.

Summer Around The State: No radar, no worries? How the massive Quilpie Shire survives without weather

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