FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Mornings with Gary Hardgrave, Friday October 23rd, 2026

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Economic collapse warning: Why Australia’s declining standard of living is driving away global talent

Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings highlights how Australia faces an economic crossroads due to rising energy costs, excessive bureaucracy, and a loss of national cohesion. He argues that temporarily pausing migration must be paired with deep structural reforms, lower power prices, and public sector …

$5 per head squeeze: Where is your beef tax really going?

At Cattle Connect 2026 in Wagga Wagga, Cattle Australia Chair Gary Edwards called for an urgent reduction in government bureaucracy and a complete overhaul of how the $5 per-head transaction levy is spent. Edwards joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and argued that unchecked red tape and false …

Former Immigration Minister calls to reinstate dedicated Immigration Department

Former Immigration Minister Philip Ruddock joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss his new book, Nation Building: How Immigration Made Australia, highlighting why he believes abolishing a dedicated Immigration Department in favor of Home Affairs was a critical policy mistake. He reflected…

From the Summary Podcast - Sydney's 24-Hour Airport Takes Off

From the Summary Podcast -  Australia’s newest international hub, Western Sydney Airport, is officially welcoming its first passenger flights this weekend, unlocking round-the-clock air travel and major trade opportunities. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores the monumental fe…

From the Summary Podcast - Unapproved Peptides: Black Markets, ER Visits, and TGA Crackdowns

From the Summary Podcast -  Doctors are raising the alarm over a dangerous spike in emergency room visits linked to black market peptides, driven by misleading promises on social media. In New South Wales alone, hospital admissions from unapproved peptide use surged from just five to over 200 in a…

FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Mornings with Gary Hardgrave, Thursday October 22nd, 2026

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A foot of rain in hours: Why Queensland’s fastest-growing region is under siege

Torrential rainfall causing major flood warnings across Moreton Bay has forced residents near King Johns Creek to prepare for evacuation after a foot of rain overwhelmed local waterways. Local Councillor Adam Hain joined motorists pulling stranded cars from floodwaters while emphasising the urgen…

Is your road underwater? How severe flash flooding is causing chaos across Moreton Bay region

Amid severe weather across Southeast Queensland, Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings details rapid flash flooding in Morayfield and Caboolture that has prompted emergency "prepare to leave" warnings for local residents. Acting Mayor Jodie Shipway joined Gary to discuss road closures, emergency prepara…

Energy crisis warning: 63% of Australians now demanding Nuclear Power

A new YouGov poll reveals that 63% of Australians now support considering nuclear power, showing a major shift across the political spectrum as energy security and rising grid demands come into focus. Nuclear for Australia founder Will Shackel joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss why …