As classrooms go high-tech, over half of students from disadvantaged backgrounds are at risk of starting the year without a laptop or tablet. 

Doug Taylor explained why digital exclusion is the newest barrier to breaking the cycle of poverty.

As classrooms go high-tech, over half of students from disadvantaged backgrounds are at risk of starting the year without a laptop or tablet. 
Doug Taylor explained why digital exclusion is the newest barrier to breaking the cycle of poverty.

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4 in 5 Aussie families are dreading the 2026 school bell

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Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, January 30th, 2026

Rebecca Gibney has spent decades as Australia’s favourite TV mom and top-tier actor, but at 61, she’s stepping into her most "vulnerable" role yet as the new host of Millionaire Hot Seat. 

She revealed to Carla why a year of "saying yes" led her to face a lifelong fear of public speaking and how she’s navigating the emotional highs and lows of giving away life-changing money.

Rebecca Gibney has spent decades as Australia&rsquo;s favourite TV mom and top-tier actor, but at 61, she&rsquo;s stepping into her most "vulnerable" role yet as the new host of Millionaire Hot Seat. 
She revealed to Carla why a year of "saying yes" led her to face a lifelong fear of public speaking and how she&rsquo;s navigating the emotional highs and lows of giving away life-changing money.

Why Rebecca Gibney is trading scripted drama for the Millionaire Hot Seat

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4 in 5 Aussie families are dreading the 2026 school bell

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