ANZAC DAY STORIES: Pinkenba Wharf and its part in the first Queensland Anzacs journey to war.

What do you know about the first Queensland Anzacs that sailed to war? The soldiers departed from Pinkeba wharf in September 1914 to join the first ANZAC convoy in the war overseas, with these 4 ships carrying over 2,200 troops and over 1,100 horses out of Brisbane. David Jones, a research volunte…

ANZAC DAY STORIES: Chaplain Alexander Maxwell's life-risking act to honour the fallen

In the heart of Brisbane, inside St John’s Cathedral, lives a remarkable piece of Anzac history — believed to be the last Australian flag to leave Gallipoli. It was carried out under fire by Anglican Chaplain Alexander Maxwell, who, at 59 years old, risked his life to honour the fallen during the f…

ANZAC DAY STORIES: The fate of the AHS Centaur Hospital Ship

In May 1943, one of Australia’s darkest wartime tragedies unfolded just off the Queensland coast. The Australian Hospital Ship (AHS)  Centaur — clearly marked with red crosses and carrying medical staff — was torpedoed without warning by a Japanese submarine. The sinking shocked the nation, was co…

An update from Mount Everest climber Oliver Foran

Local man Oliver Foran checks in with Burty while on his quest to become the fastest person to travel from sea level to the summit of Mount Everest. 

The Albo misfire that is costing Outback Queensland Tourism

The Albanese Government released a $20 million dollar fuel ad campaign this week which left a lot of people scratching their heads. The ad was meant to inform, but it has made Outback Queensland even more worried of what this ad will do to their tourism. The Outback Queensland Tourism Association …

Mooloolaba Fisheries GM Paul Schenk on why Aussie seafood could soon be a luxury purchase

The price of Aussie seafood could soon be out of reach for everyday families with warnings only the wealthy might be able to afford wild-caught fish in the near future. The industry says soaring fuel costs and shrinking supply, are pushing local operators to the brink, with some even considering i…

University of Southern Queensland Associate Professor Matthew Richardson on Artemis II and it's re-entry to Earth

As Artemis II prepares for its return to Earth, all eyes are on the final and arguably most dangerous phase of the mission — splashdown. It’s the first time humans have travelled this far from Earth in more than 50 years, marking a major step forward in space exploration.  Associate Professor Matt…

Chief scientist William White on uncovering over 100 new species of marine life

Imagine discovering a new species that has never been discovered before, but imagine finding more than 117 different species of deep sea creatures in the coral sea. That’s exactly what scientists have done after a major research voyage uncovered 117 previously unknown creatures - with experts beli…

Bondi life guard Quinn Darragh on his 24 hour non-stop swim to raise money for Ocean Heroes

A Bondi life guard by the name of Quinn Darragh pushed his body to the absolute limit. Quinn set off to swim 24 hours straight with no breaks in Bondi, completing over 700 metres per lap! This was all to raise funds for Ocean Heroes - a charity supporting neurodivergent children through surfing pr…

Why are kids not "stepping outside" as much as they used to?

Last week on the program, we spoke about how changes to social media access were leading some parents to book their kids into outdoor activities like fishing charters. But more broadly, there’s growing concern that fewer Australian kids are spending time outside—or taking part in sport at all. New…