Discover the secrets of Australia's wettest region as Mayor Teresa Millwood revealed what it’s really like to live among World Heritage wonders and "dangerous" birds. 

From record-breaking rainfall to the truth about cassowary encounters, this is a fascinating look at life in the tropical north.

Discover the secrets of Australia's wettest region as Mayor Teresa Millwood revealed what it&rsquo;s really like to live among World Heritage wonders and "dangerous" birds. 
From record-breaking rainfall to the truth about cassowary encounters, this is a fascinating look at life in the tropical north.

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

Summer Around The State: Why 400mm of rain is "just normal" for the Cassowary Coast

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

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

FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Summer Drive with Ben Davis, Wednesday January 14th, 2026

For less than the cost of a suburban block of land, you could own a 12-bedroom hotel and a slice of Queensland mining history. 

Michael Philpott from Tourism Brokers joined us to explain why this Collinsville "fixer-upper" is the ultimate opportunity for anyone looking to ditch the city for a "pub change."

For less than the cost of a suburban block of land, you could own a 12-bedroom hotel and a slice of Queensland mining history. 
Michael Philpott from Tourism Brokers joined us to explain why this Collinsville "fixer-upper" is the ultimate opportunity for anyone looking to ditch the city for a "pub change."

Forget a Brisbane mortgage: A North Queensland pub is selling for just $425k

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/d15f4500-7430-4269-b6d5-b3d2007fe3ef/transcript

Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt explained why he ruled that preliminary drilling at Victoria Park doesn’t pose an "immediate threat" to Indigenous heritage sites. 

He detailed the discovery of significant burial grounds and how a new federal mediator plans to balance Olympic progress with cultural preservation.

Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt explained why he ruled that preliminary drilling at Victoria Park doesn&rsquo;t pose an "immediate threat" to Indigenous heritage sites. 
He detailed the discovery of significant burial grounds and how a new federal mediator plans to balance Olympic progress with cultural preservation.

Why Minister Murray Watt rejected the bid to halt Victoria Park construction

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Summer Around The State: Why 400mm of rain is "just normal" for the Cassowary Coast

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