Wide Bay MP Llew O'Brien joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to defend being thrown out of Parliament for an unparliamentary outburst, explaining that his raw emotion followed the tragic flood-related death of his close friend, former councillor James Hansen. 

The fiery interview also takes aim at the Prime Minister’s climate rhetoric and demands urgent federal action to upgrade the Bruce Highway into a four-lane, flood-resilient national asset.

Wide Bay MP Llew O'Brien joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to defend being thrown out of Parliament for an unparliamentary outburst, explaining that his raw emotion followed the tragic flood-related death of his close friend, former councillor James Hansen. 
The fiery interview also takes aim at the Prime Minister&rsquo;s climate rhetoric and demands urgent federal action to upgrade the Bruce Highway into a four-lane, flood-resilient national asset.

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Parliament erupts: MP ejected for calling out the Prime Minister’s "exploitative" flood remarks

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South Australian family winemaker Mitchell Taylor joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss how their affordable $24 2024 Estate Shiraz beat out elite global competition to claim a top-ten spot in Argentina. 

The conversation explored changing Australian drinking tastes, historic 1969 Clare Valley vines, and tips on serving fine red wine at the perfect temperature this Christmas.

South Australian family winemaker Mitchell Taylor joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss how their affordable $24 2024 Estate Shiraz beat out elite global competition to claim a top-ten spot in Argentina. 
The conversation explored changing Australian drinking tastes, historic 1969 Clare Valley vines, and tips on serving fine red wine at the perfect temperature this Christmas.

Clare Valley’s $24 Taylors Shiraz takes global top 10 honours ahead of Festive Season

While federal politicians often dismiss Bob Katter’s push for a separate North Queensland, Australia’s Constitution explicitly allows for the creation of new states under Section 124 to foster competitive federalism. 

By replacing outdated colonial borders with natural economic regions - such as Sunraysia or New England - and trimming bloated bureaucracy, Australia could establish leaner, localised governance that directly benefits regional communities.

While federal politicians often dismiss Bob Katter&rsquo;s push for a separate North Queensland, Australia&rsquo;s Constitution explicitly allows for the creation of new states under Section 124 to foster competitive federalism. 
By replacing outdated colonial borders with natural economic regions - such as Sunraysia or New England - and trimming bloated bureaucracy, Australia could establish leaner, localised governance that directly benefits regional communities.

Parliament erupts: MP ejected for calling out the Prime Minister’s "exploitative" flood remarks

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