Former Speaker of the House and lifelong supporter Harry Jenkins joined Gary on 4BC Mornings to reflect on the emotional turmoil surrounding the 1996 forced merger between the Fitzroy Lions and Brisbane Bears. 

He highlights how overcoming early cultural friction and embracing Fitzroy's historical roots ultimately forged the powerful unity driving the Brisbane Lions today.

Former Speaker of the House and lifelong supporter Harry Jenkins joined Gary on 4BC Mornings to reflect on the emotional turmoil surrounding the 1996 forced merger between the Fitzroy Lions and Brisbane Bears. 
He highlights how overcoming early cultural friction and embracing Fitzroy's historical roots ultimately forged the powerful unity driving the Brisbane Lions today.

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

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"It was really like a death": Former House Speaker Harry Jenkins reflects on Fitzroy’s brutal AFL fate

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British comedian Troy Hawke joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss bringing his Never Stop, Never Change tour to Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall in January. 

The viral sensation breaks down his unique "hostile kindness" style of complimenting strangers on the street and reflects on why Brisbane's lively atmosphere feels like a second home.

British comedian Troy Hawke joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss bringing his&nbsp;Never Stop, Never Change tour to Brisbane&rsquo;s Fortitude Music Hall in January. 
The viral sensation breaks down his unique "hostile kindness" style of complimenting strangers on the street and reflects on why Brisbane's lively atmosphere feels like a second home.

Troy Hawke brings his signature brand of "hostile kindness" to Brisbane

Co-author Alex Ryvchin joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BCMornings to discuss his new book, Bondi Terror: The Tragedy, The Courage and The Aftermath, which provides a minute-by-minute account of Australia’s deadliest terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration. 

He highlights the harrowing human stories of survival, the heroism of first responders, and how institutional failures allowed rising extremism to culminate in tragedy.

Co-author Alex Ryvchin joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BCMornings to discuss his new book, Bondi Terror: The Tragedy, The Courage and The Aftermath, which provides a minute-by-minute account of Australia&rsquo;s deadliest terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration. 
He highlights the harrowing human stories of survival, the heroism of first responders, and how institutional failures allowed rising extremism to culminate in tragedy.

"It was really like a death": Former House Speaker Harry Jenkins reflects on Fitzroy’s brutal AFL fate

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