Concerns are escalating in Ferny Grove that a massive 1960s night-soil dump buried beneath the local sports grounds is actively leaking toxic waste into surface water.

Ferny Grove Falcons president Brad Wyatt joined Shane Doherty to confirm severe, long-standing drainage issues on the pitch, prompting community demands for immediate independent health testing as the Brisbane City Council and State Government trade blame over who is responsible for the site.

Concerns are escalating in Ferny Grove that a massive 1960s night-soil dump buried beneath the local sports grounds is actively leaking toxic waste into surface water.
Ferny Grove Falcons president Brad Wyatt joined Shane Doherty to confirm severe, long-standing drainage issues on the pitch, prompting community demands for immediate independent health testing as the Brisbane City Council and State Government trade blame over who is responsible for the site.

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Brisbane’s buried nightmare: The toxic 'poo-nami' threatening to erupt under a local sports field

Following a series of distressing incidents - including school bomb threats and the verbal abuse of students - the Islamic College of Brisbane took the unprecedented step of inviting One Nation leader Pauline Hanson to visit.

College CEO Ali Kadri told Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings that, while major disagreements remain over immigration and integration, the face-to-face meeting provided a vital opportunity for young Muslim students to challenge political rhetoric and foster genuine dialogue directly.

Following a series of distressing incidents - including school bomb threats and the verbal abuse of students - the Islamic College of Brisbane took the unprecedented step of inviting One Nation leader Pauline Hanson to visit.
College CEO Ali Kadri told Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings that, while major disagreements remain over immigration and integration, the face-to-face meeting provided a vital opportunity for young Muslim students to challenge political rhetoric and foster genuine dialogue directly.

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Queensland councils are fiercely opposing a proposed federal funding cut that could strip the state of $200 million annually for natural disaster recovery.

LGAQ CEO Alison Smith joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to slam the decision as a "sucker punch" that directly undermines the nation's most disaster-prone state.

Queensland councils are fiercely opposing a proposed federal funding cut that could strip the state of $200 million annually for natural disaster recovery.
LGAQ CEO Alison Smith joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to slam the decision as a "sucker punch" that directly undermines the nation's most disaster-prone state.

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Brisbane’s buried nightmare: The toxic 'poo-nami' threatening to erupt under a local sports field

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