While 70% of Australians prefer to spend their final moments at home, strict bureaucracy and funding caps leave only 15% able to do so. 

End-of-life Case Manager Elise Southwell joined Gary to discuss how arduous assessments prevent terminally ill patients from accessing timely care, and why immediate reform is needed.

While 70% of Australians prefer to spend their final moments at home, strict bureaucracy and funding caps leave only 15% able to do so. 
End-of-life Case Manager Elise Southwell joined Gary to discuss how arduous assessments prevent terminally ill patients from accessing timely care, and why immediate reform is needed.

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Why 70% of Australians want to die at home—and why only 15% actually do

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

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FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Mornings with Gary Hardgrave, Tuesday September 8th, 2026

Tara Castle, CEO of Queensland Gives, joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to warn that nearly half of Queenslanders lack a valid will, exposing their families to severe legal chaos and unexpected fees. 

She urged listeners to take ten minutes to secure a legal will and consider leaving a lasting charitable legacy.

Tara Castle, CEO of Queensland Gives, joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to warn that nearly half of Queenslanders lack a valid will, exposing their families to severe legal chaos and unexpected fees. 
She urged listeners to take ten minutes to secure a legal will and consider leaving a lasting charitable legacy.

Queensland’s hidden estate crisis: Why half of us are leaving families in turmoil

In this interview with Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings, Tex Perkins reflected on the evolution of Brisbane’s music scene, recounting his early days playing "badly played rockabilly" in makeshift venues like the Blind Hall, where police shutdowns were a regular occurrence. 

He discussed The Cruel Sea’s upcoming performance at Roma Street Parklands, clarifying that while the concert celebrates the 30th anniversary of their ARIA-winning album The Three Legged Dog, the band will play a mix of their greatest hits rather than the album in its entirety.

In this interview with Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings, Tex Perkins reflected on the evolution of Brisbane&rsquo;s music scene, recounting his early days playing "badly played rockabilly" in makeshift venues like the Blind Hall, where police shutdowns were a regular occurrence. 
He discussed The Cruel Sea&rsquo;s upcoming performance at Roma Street Parklands, clarifying that while the concert celebrates the 30th anniversary of their ARIA-winning album The Three Legged Dog, the band will play a mix of their greatest hits rather than the album in its entirety.

Why 70% of Australians want to die at home—and why only 15% actually do

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