With only 8% of Australian pets insured, a significant financial gap is forcing owners to choose between their bank accounts and their pets. 

Dr. Simone Maher explained why "home remedies" are a dangerous gamble and how early intervention can actually save you a fortune.

With only 8% of Australian pets insured, a significant financial gap is forcing owners to choose between their bank accounts and their pets.&nbsp;
Dr. Simone Maher explained why "home remedies" are a dangerous gamble and how early intervention can actually save you a fortune.

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Dr. Simone Maher on how delaying vet care could cost you thousands

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Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, February 6th, 2026

Federal secret shoppers found that nearly a third of Australian pubs are under-pouring drinks, leaving punters paying full price for "midi vibes." 

Queensland Hotels Association CEO Bernie Hogan joined Carla to explain why your schooner might be falling short and why he thinks you should speak up before your next sip.

Federal secret shoppers found that nearly a third of Australian pubs are under-pouring drinks, leaving punters paying full price for "midi vibes." 
Queensland Hotels Association CEO Bernie Hogan joined Carla to explain why your schooner might be falling short and why he thinks you should speak up before your next sip.

Why 1 in 3 Australian pubs just failed the "secret shopper" test

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/a03d404d-6987-488a-af32-b3e900420797/transcript

Robert Schwarten isn't holding back, claiming the decision to bring Olympic rowing to the Fitzroy River was a political stunt made without any local consultation. 

He warned that the region risks walking away with nothing if the IOC scraps the venue, leaving Rocky's future generations in the lurch.

Robert Schwarten isn't holding back, claiming the decision to bring Olympic rowing to the Fitzroy River was a political stunt made without any local consultation. 
He warned that the region risks walking away with nothing if the IOC scraps the venue, leaving Rocky's future generations in the lurch.

Former minister says the Rockhampton Olympic rowing plan is a political mess

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/7e1e0eff-0066-43f1-a71c-b3e9002f8a63/transcript

Dr. Simone Maher on how delaying vet care could cost you thousands

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