



Where is the "shark capital" of Queensland?
Queensland's shark control program, which has caused a bit of controversy, is back under the spotlight. According to reports in the Courier Mail, Shark catch numbers more than doubled along the state’s coastline last year, with Mackay being crowned the "shark capital" of Queensland. Andrew Camill…

Understanding the Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights, with Dr Benjamin Pope
If you looked up at the night sky across much of Australia last week, from Tasmania right up to Queensland, you might’ve seen something pretty incredible! The Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights, put on a rare light show. The night sky was lit up in pinks, purples and greens — and in places where…

Robbie Katter on why the Bradfield Scheme is simply "common sense"
There is no lie that North Queensland has been hammered with rain over the past week with widespread flooding, rivers at record highs and it looks like there is much more on the way. Last week on the program, we had a number of listeners texting in about the Bradfield Scheme - a long-debated plan t…

Oliver Foran on his journey to become become the fastest person to travel from sea level to the top of Mount Everest
A 26-Year-old Brisbane man is preparing for an extraordinary challenge. His name is Oliver Foran and he is aiming to become the fastest person to travel from sea level to the summit of Mount Everest. A journey that tests the human body to the max, but this journey isn’t all about breaking records -…

The evolution of SharkBanz with Nathan Garrison
Queensland has shark nets and are currently trialing shark spotting drones to keep more people safe from sharks. But a product based out of the US has become very popular here in Australia. Burty chats with Sharkbanz co-founder Nathan Garrison about how their product helps deter sharks and keep peo…

Harsh fishing laws and shark head protests: why are Anglers in WA unhappy?
The state of WA could not escape the headlines this week. From fishing laws hurting local tackle shops and caravan parks in fishing towns, to three men being charged after allegedly dumping 200 kg of shark heads outside the Fisheries minister's office. It is clear that anglers aren’t happy in WA. …

Gordon Triplett on Garmin's New Products for 2026
Burty catches up with Garmin's Gordon Triplett to cover all the must have gear for the new year

Shimano's Josh Carpenter on the latest tackle products
Burty talks new developments and the must have gear for 2026 with Shimano's Josh Carpenter.

Krab King's Kodi Matthews on making crabbing easier with their 'Krab Kuff'
Kodi Matthews, founder of Krab King, talks to Burty about their wildly popular and effective invention, the 'Krab Cuff'.

State Member for Burnett, Stephen Bennett, on why his area was chosen for the Shark Drone trials
After talking about Shark Drones yesterday with SLSQ's Darren Everard, Burty wants to know how much further this new technology can go. State Member for the Burnett Region, Stephen Bennett joins the program to discuss why Burnett was chosen and what he thinks a successful trial will look like.