Australia is currently holding less than four weeks of fuel in reserve, leaving our food and medical supplies more vulnerable to global collapse than those of Cuba. 

Listen to this hard-hitting analysis on why the government ignored a decade of warnings and how a simple registration-plate rationing system could be our only way to save the traditional Easter road trip.

Australia is currently holding less than four weeks of fuel in reserve, leaving our food and medical supplies more vulnerable to global collapse than those of Cuba. 
Listen to this hard-hitting analysis on why the government ignored a decade of warnings and how a simple registration-plate rationing system could be our only way to save the traditional Easter road trip.

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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Why Australia is running on empty and who is to blame for the Easter gridlock

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Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to heavily criticise Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen for a severe lack of leadership during Australia's escalating fuel shortage.

He argued that immediate action, such as boosting oil exploration and increasing domestic storage, is desperately needed to keep the country's diesel-reliant economy moving.

Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to heavily criticise Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen for a severe lack of leadership during Australia's escalating fuel shortage.
He argued that immediate action, such as boosting oil exploration and increasing domestic storage, is desperately needed to keep the country's diesel-reliant economy moving.

Running on empty: Shadow Energy Minister slams Government over 'clown show' fuel crisis

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Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm

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FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Tuesday March 17th, 2026

The Indian Myna bird has officially been declared a public enemy in Mackay, but experts warn this "flying cane toad" is a national crisis threatening to wipe out our iconic native species. 

From stealing nests to killing young kookaburras, find out why these "super-smart" invaders are winning the battle for our suburbs and what you can do to join the resistance.

The Indian Myna bird has officially been declared a public enemy in Mackay, but experts warn this "flying cane toad" is a national crisis threatening to wipe out our iconic native species. 
From stealing nests to killing young kookaburras, find out why these "super-smart" invaders are winning the battle for our suburbs and what you can do to join the resistance.

Battle for the backyard: Why Mackay is declaring war on the Indian Myna bird

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Why Australia is running on empty and who is to blame for the Easter gridlock

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