Digital Dementia: The concerns of high level screen time

Experts are concerned about high levels of screen time shrinking our brains, leading to an increase in early-onset dementia in young people. Cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Mark Williams, has travelled the world publicising this concern, and he joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Drive to discuss his findin…

'Stay home Sunday': The new initiative to help the fuel crisis?

Shane Doherty on 4BC Drive has a suggestion for saving us all a lot of grief... and a lot of petrol.

News Deep Dive: State Government proposes to scrap drug diversion laws

Earlier this month, Police Minister Dan Purdie moved to outlaw the three-strike policy, cracking down on what they call a gateway to addiction and criminal offending. The changes would mean only first-time offenders would be referred to a drug diversion program, while further offending would incur…

The 2026 Great Dunny Hunt: How to contribute to The National Public Toilet Map

Continence Health Australia is launching the 2026 Great Dunny Hunt today, encouraging participants to submit new locations via The National Public Toilet Map to improve accessibility for the millions of Australians affected by incontinence.  CEO of Continence Health Australia, Jim Cooper, joined C…

What small habits are costing us big at the petrol bowser?

Head of Content at Drive.com.au, James Ward, joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons to discuss whether drivers are actually getting what they pay for at the bowser.

Could you survive in Brisbane without your car?

The University of Queensland recently challenged 10 Brisbane locals to go completely car-free for 20 days to see if ditching the daily drive is actually realistic. The researcher behind the study, UQ Associate Professor of Urban Planning, Dr. Dorina Pojani, joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons …

Jason Needs A Hobby: Fishing with Paul Burt

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings hits the Gold Coast with fishing expert Paul Burt to see if angling could be his new hobby. Despite initial impatience and smuggling a "forbidden banana" aboard, the duo manages to catch several fish and enjoy fresh sashimi right on the deck.

Aussie battlers and the ballot box: Why young voters are turning to One Nation

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to unpack her party's massive swing in the recent South Australian election and outline her sights on Victoria. The wide-ranging interview covers everything from how the cost-of-living crisis is driving young voters to her part…

Fuel crisis chaos: Why a new gas tax could be the silver bullet for struggling Aussies

A perfect storm of global supply shocks and rising domestic inflation is threatening to push the cost of everyday goods to unmanageable levels as delivery and freight costs skyrocket. Chief Economist Greg Jericho joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to argue that taxing record-profit gas companie…

Why the Kalbar Sunflower Festival is blooming with a powerful new purpose

Scenic Rim's Excellence in Tourism winner Jenny Jenner joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to share the heart-warming journey of the Kalbar Sunflower Festival. From raising funds for cancer charities to navigating the logistics of growing thousands of giant blooms, learn why this May event is a m…