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

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

 

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Full Show: 4BC Drive with Carla Bignasca, October 8th, 2026

A quarter-century after Australian troops first deployed to Afghanistan, RSL Queensland’s Ian Carty joined the show to reflect on the lasting impact on over 35,000 veterans and their families. 

He discussed local commemoration events happening this Sunday and shared where former service members can turn for ongoing support and community connection.

A quarter-century after Australian troops first deployed to Afghanistan, RSL Queensland&rsquo;s Ian Carty joined the show to reflect on the lasting impact on over 35,000 veterans and their families. 
He discussed local commemoration events happening this Sunday and shared where former service members can turn for ongoing support and community connection.

Why QLDers are honoring Australia’s Afghanistan veterans this Sunday

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor joined 4BC Drive to outline the Coalition's plan to slash net migration to 100,000 per year. 

He explained how the policy aims to ease housing pressures, refocus on skilled workers, and rebuild economic stability.

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor joined 4BC Drive to outline the Coalition's plan to slash net migration to 100,000 per year. 
He explained how the policy aims to ease housing pressures, refocus on skilled workers, and rebuild economic stability.

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

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