What does Australia Day look like when you’re proud of your heritage but love your home? 

Siri joined her daughter Carla to explain why she wants her grandson to know his Thai roots while embracing the "free country" that gave her a life of opportunity.

What does Australia Day look like when you&rsquo;re proud of your heritage but love your home? 
Siri joined her daughter Carla to explain why she wants her grandson to know his Thai roots while embracing the "free country" that gave her a life of opportunity.

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Thai green curry & shandies: How Carla Bignasca’s family celebrates being Aussie

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The legendary Sam Kekovich fired back at the World Happiness Index and explained why a simple backyard barbecue is the ultimate antidote to national division. 

He shared his "no-nonsense" plan to get Australia back on top by ditching petty politics for a succulent lamb chop.

The legendary Sam Kekovich fired back at the World Happiness Index and explained why a simple backyard barbecue is the ultimate antidote to national division. 
He shared his "no-nonsense" plan to get Australia back on top by ditching petty politics for a succulent lamb chop.

Why Lambassador Sam Kekovich says Australia’s "unhappy" ranking is absolute nonsense

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Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.

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Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, January 23rd, 2026

Think being a koala keeper is all cuddles and naps? 

Lone Pine educator Anna Johnston joined Carla to reveal the messy reality of raking poo and the fascinating reason why these sleepy icons have fingerprints almost identical to our own. 

 

Think being a koala keeper is all cuddles and naps? 
Lone Pine educator Anna Johnston joined Carla to reveal the messy reality of raking poo and the fascinating reason why these sleepy icons have fingerprints almost identical to our own.&nbsp;
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Can a koala frame you for a crime? Lone Pine’s Wild long weekend secrets

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Thai green curry & shandies: How Carla Bignasca’s family celebrates being Aussie

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