Marking six decades since the iconic band and TV show burst into pop culture, Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and Countdown voice Gavin Wood look back at The Monkees' rise to legendary rock status. 

Callers share nostalgic personal stories, including chaotic concert memories at Brisbane's Festival Hall and intimate dinner conversations with late band member Mike Nesmith.

Marking six decades since the iconic band and TV show burst into pop culture, Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and Countdown voice Gavin Wood look back at The Monkees' rise to legendary rock status. 
Callers share nostalgic personal stories, including chaotic concert memories at Brisbane's Festival Hall and intimate dinner conversations with late band member Mike Nesmith.

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Australia has officially become the first country to eliminate the invasive digital rectal exam from standard prostate checks in favor of a straightforward PSA blood test. 

Medical experts emphasise that this change, paired with pre-biopsy MRI scans and active surveillance, will remove the fear factor that keeps men from seeing their GP while preventing unnecessary medical procedures.

Australia has officially become the first country to eliminate the invasive digital rectal exam from standard prostate checks in favor of a straightforward PSA blood test. 
Medical experts emphasise that this change, paired with pre-biopsy MRI scans and active surveillance, will remove the fear factor that keeps men from seeing their GP while preventing unnecessary medical procedures.

"Don't put it off": The silent killer hitting 72 Australian men every single day

With the next federal election roughly 55 weeks away, Australian politicians are increasingly turning to theatrical stunts, foul language, and mudslinging to capture public attention. 

Credibility specialist Dr. Neryl East joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to warn that this focus on antics over policy severely erodes public trust and damages leadership integrity.

With the next federal election roughly 55 weeks away, Australian politicians are increasingly turning to theatrical stunts, foul language, and mudslinging to capture public attention. 
Credibility specialist Dr. Neryl East joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to warn that this focus on antics over policy severely erodes public trust and damages leadership integrity.

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