



The secret tour bus encounter Dolly Parton had with an Australian duo before her passing
Following the shocking overnight death of country music icon Dolly Parton at age 80, Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Breakfast paid tribute while interviewing Tom Busby of Central Queensland duo Busby Marou. Speaking live via phone from a boat off the coast of Yeppoon, Busby reflects on supporting Dolly du…

Why Australia’s big banks are turning their backs on self-employed workers during a cost-of-living crisis
In this segment of the Small Business Clinic, Red Zed's Natalie Irvine joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to break down how traditional banks are failing self-employed Australians during a period of economic pressure, record-high rents, and a shifting Brisbane property market. The conversation…

"LEFT A HOLE IN HER HEART": Why the loss of her husband led to Dolly Parton’s tragic decline
Following official confirmation that Dolly Parton died at 80, The Voice Of Countdown Gavin Wood joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to celebrate her legacy of 50 studio albums, 100 million records sold, and global "Imagination Library" charity work. The discussion covered her early start with P…

Australia's Sovereignty under threat as China demands total submission for trade cash
Faced with warnings from Beijing's new ambassador to respect China's "core interests," expert Michael Shoebridge warns that Australia is dangerously surrendering its national sovereignty for short-term trade profits. From broken promises on the Port of Darwin lease to neglected northern rail infra…

Remembering Dolly Parton
4BC Mornings host Gary Hardgrave pays an emotional tribute to music legend Dolly Parton following her passing at age 80, reflecting on her 11 Grammy wins, extensive philanthropy like the Imagination Library, and touching tributes from global icons like Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, and Donald Trump…

FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Mornings with Gary Hardgrave, Tuesday August 25th, 2026
Join Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings weekdays from 9:00am

Why some die and others sniffle: Australian scientists finally solve the ultimate medical mystery
Australian scientist Professor Katherine Kedzierska has been awarded the prestigious 2026 GSK Award for Research Excellence following two decades of research into why identical viral infections affect patients with vastly different severity. Joining Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings, her ground-brea…

Why voters are walking away: Is One Nation set to upend Australia's political landscape?
Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and journalist Chris Kenny dissect the surge in support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation ahead of upcoming elections and the premiere of Kenny's Sky News documentary, The Fight for the Right. They argue that widespread voter disillusionment with both the Coalition an…

The $4.5 Trillion Super Trap: Why Aussies are locked out of their own retirement funds
Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and finance expert Noel Whittaker debate whether the Australian government treats superannuation as public money rather than citizens' personal wealth, arguing for infrastructure bonds to keep investments local. They also analysed how shifting tax rules, internation…

FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Mornings with Gary Hardgrave, Monday August 24th, 2026
Join Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings weekdays from 9:00am