Why Brisbane Roar is opening Its doors to Iranian asylum seekers

Brisbane Roar CEO Kaz Patafta joined Gary Hardgrave to discuss the club's open invitation to the asylum-seeking Iranian players. Listen to how the club is offering these elite athletes a place to train, belong, and continue their professional careers without the weight of political pressure.

The stress of safety: Is workplace mental health law becoming a legal minefield?

New psychosocial regulations have seen mental health claims jump by nearly 50% in a single year, with the average payout now dwarfing physical injury costs. Dr. Alan Patching joined Gary to discuss whether these laws are protecting vulnerable workers or creating a "shonky" system ripe for abuse.

Action, not announcements: Is Australia losing the infrastructure race?

Why is Australian superannuation funding bridges in Canada while, our own projects sit stuck in eight years of red tape? Gary dove into the "imagination deficit" stalling our nation-building, and why we need to stop admiring the problem and start pouring the concrete.

Secret Families: How "hidden" relationships can sue for settlements

Think you need a marriage certificate to lose half the house? Think again. Family law expert Hayley Condon revealed the shocking legal reality where secret mistresses and long-term flings can successfully sue for property settlements - even if they never lived under the same roof.

Why Howard Smith Wharves is Brisbane’s ultimate fiesta this weekend

Howard Smith Wharves is transforming into a massive Mexican fiesta featuring world-famous chefs from Mexico City’s renowned "Taco Chronicles" taqueria. Grab a picnic blanket and a custom-brewed cerveza for a family-friendly weekend of live mariachi music and the best tacos you’ll ever taste.

Her mum said "be a nurse"—now she’s Queensland’s most celebrated sparky

At just 13, Jomarra Finch walked into a trade college and demanded an enrolment form, despite being told the sparky life was a "man’s world."  Now a celebrated High Voltage Electrician, she shared how she went from being the only girl in her class to Queensland’s Tradie of the Year.

Street artist unveils massive Jamie Dunn & Agro mural at Paddington skate park

A striking monochrome mural has appeared at the Paddington Skate Park, capturing the late Jamie Dunn alongside his iconic, cheeky companion, Agro. Reporter Mike Gambaro joined Carla to discuss the emotional tribute, Jamie’s profound impact on Brisbane radio, and the "colourful" advice the legend …

Nationals propose tripling paid parental leave to 18 months

A new proposal from the Nationals aims to drastically overhaul Australia's family policy by tripling paid parental leave up to 18 months and offering mothers a 25% HECS debt reduction per child. However, Jason Matthews criticised the plan, questioning its financial viability and arguing that the c…

How the Middle East conflict is driving up Australian gas, food & inflation costs

KPMG's John Berry joined Jason Matthews on 4CB Mornings to warn that the Middle East conflict will impact Australians far beyond the petrol pump, causing severe disruptions to global gas and fertiliser markets. These supply chain bottlenecks, combined with consumer panic buying, threaten to trigge…

Drone search underway for missing livestock in Bundaberg floods

Major flooding has inundated Bundaberg, prompting urgent evacuations and causing significant property damage. Carly Clark from Splitters Farm joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to share her experience of waking up to submerged tourist facilities, missing cattle, and the frustration of delayed f…