'It's time people stood up': Methane-reducing supplements added to some beef products

Coles has expanded the use of a methane-reducing feed supplement with three Coles Finest carbon-neutral beef suppliers now using Bovaer. Following trials, the supplement has been proven to reduce cattle emissions by at least 50%. Senator Gerrard Rennick told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, "We've …

Brisbane City Council promises a permanent relaunch of metro services

After a 'landmark' deal with the state government, the Brisbane City Council has promised a permanent return of Metro services through city routes from the 28th of January next year.  The services are expected to run the 66 bus route in five-minute intervals along the existing Queen Street Mall tu…

Automatic right of entry for WH&S permit holders could be stripped

As part of the government’s proposed amendments to Workplace Health and Safety, the automatic right for WH&S permit holders to enter worksites could be stripped. Instead, Workplace Health and Safety permit holders will need to provide at least 24 hours’ notice to exercise their right of entry to a …

New novel reveals what life is like inside juvenile detention centres

Inside Juvie is a novel that follows the story of a teacher inside juvenile detention centres. Author Paul A Macnamara told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, "[It's an] authentic view as you'll ever get if what it's like inside those centres." 

'Measures are not going far enough': Brisbane Flight Path Community Alliance not happy with Senate report

A Senate report on aircraft noise at Australia's major airports has called for 21 changes. The Brisbane Flight Path Community Alliance has revealed they are not satisfied with the recommendations and are planning on protesting.  Spokesperson Marcus Foth told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, "It doe…

Controversy erupts over nine-minute Welcome to Country

It has been reported a Welcome to Country at an event in Sydney lasted for nine minutes.  Bill McDonald said on 4BC Mornings, "It diminishes the significance of paying respect in the first place." 

'Unelectable': Federal politics set to get murkier ahead of the election

As the federal election looms and committees come together to discuss how to deliver their campaigns and policies to the Australian people, politics is set to get busier, and possibly murkier. Media commentator and Managing Director of Media Cast, Nic Hayes, joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings to…

BREAKING: Ben Hunt signs with the Brisbane Broncos

Ben Hunt has signed a two-year deal with the Brisbane Broncos. 

'Dark days ahead for the federal budget' as blowout could be worse than indicated

The news from Treasurer Jim Chalmers that the budget bottom line is getting worse ahead of the looming federal election could be worse than he’s indicated.  Deloitte Access Economics has estimated this year’s budget deficit, which Chalmers forecast to reach $28.3 billion, will be closer to $33.5 b…

New era of government: LNP take the reins as state parliament gets underway

State Parliament gets underway today, and a new era of government will start with the incoming LNP. Many changes are expected to happen in this sitting, but a lot remains uncertain. Nine state political reporter Tim Arvier joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings to discuss what could be expected.