Is the manual gearbox officially a "lost art," or is your old stick-shift about to become a high-value collector's item? 

James Ward and Carla look at why manufacturers are killing the clutch and why car thieves are increasingly baffled by 2016 hatchbacks.

Is the manual gearbox officially a "lost art," or is your old stick-shift about to become a high-value collector's item? 
James Ward and Carla look at why manufacturers are killing the clutch and why car thieves are increasingly baffled by 2016 hatchbacks.

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Only 4% of Australians still shift gears and what it means for your next car

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/59bcd415-f624-4617-963e-b3e500504040/transcript

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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

Only 4% of Australians still shift gears and what it means for your next car

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