On the show today: It’s an hour of power for Olympia, as she covers the day's headlines ahead of some interesting guests.

General Manager of Strata Community Association Queensland, Laura Bos, joins to discuss the oversight policies that saw Queensland renters pay thousands of dollars on Insurance - for practically no reason.
We also hear from Aspen Forgan from Mount Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages, who tells us about today’s Farm Gate trail happening in the beautiful Scenic Rim.
PLUS: We hear from Andrew South of First National By The Bay for a weekly real estate update.

On the show today: It’s an hour of power for Olympia, as she covers the day's headlines ahead of some interesting guests. General Manager of Strata Community Association Queensland, Laura Bos, joins to discuss the oversight policies that saw Queensland renters pay thousands of dollars on Insurance - for practically no reason. We also hear from Aspen Forgan from Mount Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages, who tells us about today’s Farm Gate trail happening in the beautiful Scenic Rim. PLUS: We hear from Andrew South of First National By The Bay for a weekly real estate update.

4BC Weekend Breakfast. Discussing and tackling the biggest local issues.

4BC Weekend Breakfast. Discussing and tackling the biggest local issues.

4BC Weekend Breakfast with Olympia Kwitowski

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Weekend Breakfast with Olympia Kwitowski, Sunday 28th July 2024

On the show today: Olympia covers the day's headlines, including the recent dismissal of Broncos coach Kevin Walters and emerging details surrounding his exit. We also hear from local Chelmer resident Barbara, who tells us more about plans to demolish the St David’s Memorial Hall that have been greeted with community outrage.

Gardening is back for another week, and sees Paul Plant and Olympia discuss contrast in your garden. Paul talks about utilising colour to help give your garden a point of difference. Paul also answers your questions about robust tomato plants, suitable indoor plants for a nursing home, and how often you should fertilise potted roses.
PLUS Paul introduces his plant of the week: the Seaside Daisy (Erigeron karvinskianus), native to South America but adaptable to a range of soil types.


In the second hour; Olympia chats with Community Hero’s recipient John Knight. John has dedicated years to rescuing Koalas and improving their quality of life, and we hear more from John about how he feels about this recognition and what motivates him to volunteer for this cause.
We also hear more about the exciting world of Supercross! One of the most popular motorcycling sports and full of gravity defying jumps and tricks. Olympia speaks with Motocross and Supercross racer Chad Reed ahead of the upcoming event in Kayo Stadium where his son, Tate, will be competing.

PLUS: We hear from Andrew South of First National By The Bay for a weekly real estate update.

On the show today: Olympia covers the day's headlines, including the recent dismissal of Broncos coach Kevin Walters and emerging details surrounding his exit. We also hear from local Chelmer resident Barbara, who tells us more about plans to demolish the St David’s Memorial Hall that have been greeted with community outrage. Gardening is back for another week, and sees Paul Plant and Olympia discuss contrast in your garden. Paul talks about utilising colour to help give your garden a point of difference. Paul also answers your questions about robust tomato plants, suitable indoor plants for a nursing home, and how often you should fertilise potted roses. PLUS Paul introduces his plant of the week: the Seaside Daisy (Erigeron karvinskianus), native to South America but adaptable to a range of soil types.
 In the second hour; Olympia chats with Community Hero’s recipient John Knight. John has dedicated years to rescuing Koalas and improving their quality of life, and we hear more from John about how he feels about this recognition and what motivates him to volunteer for this cause. We also hear more about the exciting world of Supercross! One of the most popular motorcycling sports and full of gravity defying jumps and tricks. Olympia speaks with Motocross and Supercross racer Chad Reed ahead of the upcoming event in Kayo Stadium where his son, Tate, will be competing.
PLUS: We hear from Andrew South of First National By The Bay for a weekly real estate update.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Weekend Breakfast with Olympia Kwitowski, Saturday 28th September 2024

On the show today: Olympia is back to round out your weekend, covering the headlines of the day.

Gardening sees Paul Plant and Olympia discuss how to encourage butterflies in your garden, with Paul giving his 3 top tips to encourage our winged friends to visit more often. 
Paul also answers your questions about attracting bees to your garden, and how to stop attacks on Macadamia nut tree flowers. 
PLUS Paul shares his plant of the day: Pink Chinese Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense var. rubrum) - a gorgeous flowering plant that has many uses.


In the second hour; Olympia talks about a typo in Urban Utilities ‘Pipeline’ paper brochure that is costing payers when confronted with their water bills. We also hear your experiences with Urban Utilities.
Larapinta Polo player Michael Irvine joins Olympia ahead of today's Australian Polo Open. Michael comes from a family of passionate polo players, and tells us more about what’s on offer at today’s event.

On the show today: Olympia is back to round out your weekend, covering the headlines of the day.
Gardening sees Paul Plant and Olympia discuss how to encourage butterflies in your garden, with Paul giving his 3 top tips to encourage our winged friends to visit more often. Paul also answers your questions about attracting bees to your garden, and how to stop attacks on Macadamia nut tree flowers. PLUS Paul shares his plant of the day: Pink Chinese Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense var. rubrum) - a gorgeous flowering plant that has many uses.
 In the second hour; Olympia talks about a typo in Urban Utilities ‘Pipeline’ paper brochure that is costing payers when confronted with their water bills. We also hear your experiences with Urban Utilities. Larapinta Polo player Michael Irvine joins Olympia ahead of today's Australian Polo Open. Michael comes from a family of passionate polo players, and tells us more about what’s on offer at today’s event.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Weekend Breakfast with Olympia Kwitowski, Sunday 22nd September 2024

On the show today: Olympia covers the day's headlines, including the new Brisbane City Council flood maps that have triggered a tenfold increase in insurance costs for some residents; with homes that have never flooded now being considered high-risk zones. We hear your feedback on this issue.
Gardening is back for another week, and sees Paul Plant and Olympia discuss compost: what can you add to enhance your composting? Paul talks through some of the options and what to keep in mind. Paul also answers your questions about gall wasps, eliminating invasive bamboo, and how to get rid of small fungus gnats that fly around some pot plants.
PLUS Paul introduces his plant of the week: the Burle Marx Prayer Plant (ctenanthe burle-marxii) - a Brazilian native that has a lovely fish-bone pattern.


In the second hour; Olympia chats with local business owner Kylie Loch from Little Genovese at Coorparoo, as rising café prices see some punters paying more than $7 for a takeaway coffee. Kylie tells us if she thinks $7 for a small coffee is a reasonable amount to pay, and how council, electricity and lack of infrastructure are adding to small business pressures across the board.
Greyhound Adoption Day is happening in Capalaba today, and we hear from GAP Rehoming Manager Lisa Kohler on how you can get involved to give these retired race hounds a loving home.
PLUS: We hear from Andrew South of First National By The Bay for a weekly real estate update.

On the show today: Olympia covers the day's headlines, including the new Brisbane City Council flood maps that have triggered a tenfold increase in insurance costs for some residents; with homes that have never flooded now being considered high-risk zones. We hear your feedback on this issue. Gardening is back for another week, and sees Paul Plant and Olympia discuss compost: what can you add to enhance your composting? Paul talks through some of the options and what to keep in mind. Paul also answers your questions about gall wasps, eliminating invasive bamboo, and how to get rid of small fungus gnats that fly around some pot plants. PLUS Paul introduces his plant of the week: the Burle Marx Prayer Plant (ctenanthe burle-marxii) - a Brazilian native that has a lovely fish-bone pattern.
 In the second hour; Olympia chats with local business owner Kylie Loch from Little Genovese at Coorparoo, as rising café prices see some punters paying more than $7 for a takeaway coffee. Kylie tells us if she thinks $7 for a small coffee is a reasonable amount to pay, and how council, electricity and lack of infrastructure are adding to small business pressures across the board. Greyhound Adoption Day is happening in Capalaba today, and we hear from GAP Rehoming Manager Lisa Kohler on how you can get involved to give these retired race hounds a loving home. PLUS: We hear from Andrew South of First National By The Bay for a weekly real estate update.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Weekend Breakfast with Olympia Kwitowski, Sunday 28th July 2024

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