Join Gary Hardgrave each weekday on 4BC Mornings from 9:00am

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Tune in to 4BC Mornings, weekdays from 9am-12pm.

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FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Mornings with Gary Hardgrave, Tuesday July 21st, 2026

The Brisbane City Council's $250,000 plan to build new pickleball courts at Cox’s Park in Lota has triggered strong community backlash over safety concerns near a toddler playground and a perceived lack of consultation.

While community spokesperson Tarnya Lowe joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to argue the project wastes ratepayer funds and ignores local feedback, Ward Councillor Alex Givney defends the project while committing to further community discussions regarding safety barriers and park amenities.

The Brisbane City Council's $250,000 plan to build new pickleball courts at Cox&rsquo;s Park in Lota has triggered strong community backlash over safety concerns near a toddler playground and a perceived lack of consultation.
While community spokesperson Tarnya Lowe joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to argue the project wastes ratepayer funds and ignores local feedback, Ward Councillor Alex Givney defends the project while committing to further community discussions regarding safety barriers and park amenities.

$250k Waste or Community Upgrade? The pickleball war dividing local residents and council

Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings opened by celebrating National Lamington Day and discussing Lord Lamington’s historical legacy before shifting to a heated debate over whether James Cook University is attempting to erase history by considering a $12 million name change.

He interviewed cultural commentator Dr Kevin Donnelly, who argued that activist-driven woke ideology in education is attacking Australia’s Western heritage and misrepresenting historical figures such as Captain Cook, rather than celebrating their contributions.

Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings opened by celebrating National Lamington Day and discussing Lord Lamington&rsquo;s historical legacy before shifting to a heated debate over whether James Cook University is attempting to erase history by considering a $12 million name change.
He interviewed cultural commentator Dr Kevin Donnelly, who argued that activist-driven woke ideology in education is attacking Australia&rsquo;s Western heritage and misrepresenting historical figures such as Captain Cook, rather than celebrating their contributions.

HISTORY UNDER ATTACK: Is James Cook University about to erase its legendary founder?

Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings explored the Australian Border Force’s record-breaking $4.7 billion seizure of illicit tobacco and vapes, analysing whether these massive busts are effectively disrupting organised crime networks.

Featuring international tobacco control expert Dr. Coral Gartner, the interview detailed shifting black-market trends, evolving enforcement legislation, and how reducing overall smoking rates can ultimately starve criminal operations.

Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings explored the Australian Border Force&rsquo;s record-breaking $4.7 billion seizure of illicit tobacco and vapes, analysing whether these massive busts are effectively disrupting organised crime networks.
Featuring international tobacco control expert Dr. Coral Gartner, the interview detailed shifting black-market trends, evolving enforcement legislation, and how reducing overall smoking rates can ultimately starve criminal operations.

FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Mornings with Gary Hardgrave, Tuesday July 21st, 2026

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