Best of 4BC Breakfast with Ben Davis, June 29th-July 3rd, 2026

Hear all this week's best bits from 4BC Breakfast with Ben Davis.

The Normanby Hotel to stay open for 21 hours straight as Soccer fans brace for 4AM World Cup clash

The Normanby Hotel has announced it will remain open for a massive 21-hour stretch from 10:00AM today until 7:00AM tomorrow to broadcast the Socceroos' 4:00AM World Cup match against Egypt. Assistant Manager Billy Ingham Myers joined Cate Campbell on 4BC Drive to reveal the venue will feature a c…

The power bill breaking point: Why Queensland children are suffering the most

The number of Queensland families unable to pay their electricity bills has almost doubled since last year, pushing 40,000 residents onto energy hardship plans. Queensland Council for Social Service CEO Amy McVeigh joined Cat Campbell on 4BC Drive to expose the heart breaking reality that one in s…

Euthanasia threat looms for Neil the Seal: The urgent reason public obsession could turn deadly

Tasmania's viral 1,000kg elephant seal, Neil, has taken the internet by storm, but experts warn his playfulness with cars and fences could soon escalate into serious property destruction. Dr. Jane Younger joined Cate Campbell on 4BC Drive to explain that because Neil was anomalously born away from…

1,000 books before prep: The shocking reading deficit threatening Australia’s most vulnerable children

The Pyjama Foundation's Founder and CEO, Bronwyn Sheehan OAM, joined Michael Price on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the upcoming third annual "Grow Into a Reader" campaign launched in partnership with QBD Books and Penguin Random House. The initiative aims to raise vital funds and awareness to support…

Sidelined by fear: Why a third of parents are pulling their kids out of contact sports

This interview features a critical discussion on the rising fear of concussions in junior and professional sports, prompted by a recent high-profile on-field incident involving AFL player Lachie Neale. Professor Vicki Anderson from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute joined Michael Price on …

32 Tonnes of trash: What night eyes is pulling from Caloundra Waterways

From floating mattresses and abandoned campsites to the everyday plastics destroying local wildlife, the sheer volume of waste hauled out by Night Eyes will shock you. President Dennis Evans revealed the strangest items they find in the canals and why their relentless daily cleanups are keeping C…

Who had it tougher? A 95-year-old and Gen Zer clash over Aussie life

From $7,000 houses to the crushing weight of 24/7 social media, three generations sit down to debate who actually faced the biggest battles growing up. Listen to the full clip to hear a legendary 95-year-old and a tech-savvy teen find surprising common ground and trade some bizarre generational s…

How a world-first UQ breakthrough is giving hope to MND-Stricken Star Jai Arrow

Following Maroons legend Jai Arrow’s heartbreaking motor neurone disease diagnosis, a revolutionary breakthrough at the University of Queensland is offering a beacon of light. Lead researcher Professor Trent Woodruff joined Shane Doherty to share how a world-first drug design could completely rew…

Can you really retire on just one hit? A music royalty expert breaks down the millions

Ever wondered if an artist can truly set themselves up for life off the back of just one famous song? White Sky Music’s head of royalties, Matt Bird, joined Ben Davis to explain exactly how global airplay and streaming pots turn single tracks into massive lifelong fortunes.