Mayor Helen Blackburn revealed why the region is seeing a massive population surge as Southerners trade city life for 96km of pristine coastline. 

Find out how the council is managing the "Noosa-style" growth and what it means for local house prices.

Mayor Helen Blackburn revealed why the region is seeing a massive population surge as Southerners trade city life for 96km of pristine coastline. 
Find out how the council is managing the "Noosa-style" growth and what it means for local house prices.

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: Why Brisbane locals are swapping the city for Bundaberg

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/a24f095b-2a42-42c9-be97-b3ca00762c04/transcript

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 7th, 2026

Queensland manners expert Jo Hayes has released her official list of "low-class" summer behaviours, and you might be more of a bogan than you realise. 

From drinking rum straight from the can to wearing pyjamas at Coles, find out if your daily habits have officially crossed the line.

Queensland manners expert Jo Hayes has released her official list of "low-class" summer behaviours, and you might be more of a bogan than you realise.&nbsp;
From drinking rum straight from the can to wearing pyjamas at Coles, find out if your daily habits have officially crossed the line.

Manners expert reveals the top 'low class' signs to avoid this summer

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/6fe12e44-95e8-442a-aba1-b3cb007ca401/transcript

With 240 new residents arriving every week, Mayor Peter Flannery revealed how Moreton Bay is evolving from a suburban hub into a "polycentric city" designed to support a population of one million.

With 240 new residents arriving every week, Mayor Peter Flannery revealed how Moreton Bay is evolving from a suburban hub into a "polycentric city" designed to support a population of one million.

Summer Around The State: Why Moreton Bay is building 92 homes every seven days

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/979de71c-6813-416b-91fe-b3cb00706889/transcript

Summer Around The State: Why Brisbane locals are swapping the city for Bundaberg

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