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Christmas Island riots

Since the change of the border protection laws, Australian shores have been visited by 4,125 asylum seekers. Michael Smith speaks to Scott Morrison about the failing prosecution of refugees involved in the Christmas Island riots last November.

Paparazzi for hire

Have you a need to feel famous? Is your normal life too drab and dull to contemplate? Sandra Wagner can give you a made-to-order paparazzi crowd to any event, who will treat you just like those in the limelight. Peter Dick quizzes Sandra about the service.

Keeping the Greenies on the leash

Smith blog - We’ve got to keep the crazy greenies on a pretty tight leash. Here’s a story that might illustrate why. In the lead up to the introduction of the GST, John Howard did a deal with the Democrats. Part of that deal included zoning off 33% of the Great Barrier Reef as a green zone with a prohibition on fishing, as a part of the Democrats’ Oceans Policy.

The Suzy Connor Challenge

Suzy Connor believes in not giving up – she lives for the moment. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, she talks to Greg Cary about her situation and coping with everyday life. Suzy is heading a charity challenge on the 16th May to raise money for Breast Cancer and the Make a Wish Foundation.

• The Suzy Connor Challenge website

Prostate problem

Joining Greg Cary is Dr Tony Costello, a leading prostate specialist, who discusses the article that has recently appeared in the New York Times which debunks the PSA test. Dr Costello defends the test and declares it still to be one of the best cancer tests on the market.

Cary Editorial: PSA test

Greg Cary Editorial: The PSA test is the most commonly used test to diagnose prostate cancer. From the results, it is becoming increasingly obvious that the tests are not completely reliable and there are too many cases of people having invasive surgery with no sign of cancer.

• New York Times PSA article

Mortgage stress

Reports tell us that over half of first home owners, in Queensland, who have signed up for their first home loan are expected to experience mortgage stress by the end of the year. Steve Keen, Assoc Prof of Economics and Finance, Western Sydney speaks to 4BC Breakfast and tells us why.

Cary Editorial: Richard Dawkins

Greg Cary Editorial: Greg picks apart Richard Dawkin’s stalwart theories on mankind’s evolution. Does one man have a definitive answer on the existence of God? Dawkins has some fixed ideas, but Greg Cary wonders how they can be supported.

Freemasons

In a bid to lure more members, the Freemasons who are notorious for their secrets are on a recruitment drive. Grand Master Freemason Graeme Ewin joins the Peter Dick Afternoon Show talking about recruitment and their book: ‘It’s No Secret- Real Men Wear Secrets’

Clearing the air?

Greg Cary in this outstanding interview, talks with Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson about missing police officer Senior Sergeant Mick Isles, who vanished on September 23 2009, just two days after returning to work, cleared of corruption charges.

• Senior Sergeant Mick Isles

Tracey Grimshaw

Tracy Grimshaw joins Michael Smith in Brisbane, Grimshaw host of the Nine Network's A Current Affair and one of Australia's most popular and recognisable faces, talks about her strong career in the media.

Flying Foxes and little girls

Smith blog - Compare and contrast this extract from the Nature Conservation Act Queensland with a hooligan running down a little girl. “Queensland’s Bligh Government cares more for flying foxes than little girls.”

MP Slipper not sleeping?

Does this look like Sunshine Coast MP Peter Slipper is sleeping, or just resting his eyes? MP Slipper assures his electorate that he certainly was not sleeping on the job, while Federal Parliament hosted an historic speech by Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. You be the judge and see for yourself.

Malcolm Fraser

Misunderstood and perhaps one of Australia’s most interesting Prime Ministers, Malcolm Fraser, joins the Greg Cary Morning Show talking about his part memoir and part authorised biography, ‘The Political Memoirs’.

'Claringle' - the tale unfolds

Clarke and Bingle – the debacle continues. Breaking up the Australian Cricket Tour is his latest effort in trying to smooth out the rocky romance. Rod Bamberry chats to Greg Cary about the relationship, and shares his thoughts about self-confidence and co-dependancy.

Terror TV

The counter terrorism whitepaper written recently has recognised that Hezbollah is keen to recruit from Australia. One method is providing a TV station to Australia that glorifies anti-Semitism and advocates terrorism. Bren Carlill speaks to 4BC Drive about it and the legality of the station.

No right turn!

Brisbane is undergoing major restructure in the transport areas, and due to many roadworks, routes can become severely clogged. The mayor has made a decision that a certain junction in Northgate will have no right turn. Kim Flesser, local councillor, and Graham Quirk, deputy mayor, speak to 4BC Drive.

Dick/O'Neill faceoff

Peter Dick’s in for trouble if Susie O’Neill has got anything to do with it! The charity swimming race is set for one month’s time. Preparations gather momentum as Peter discovers that Susie has already started training. They discuss what handicap Peter might need, and if anyone else might get involved.

Footy anticipation

Bruno Cullen, CEO of the Brisbane Broncos chats to 4BC Mornings about the footy season rev up, in particular, Friday’s game against the Cowboys. Tickets for Friday night have been swiftly selling with the promise of a beautiful night and an exciting game.

Fat making bugs

Dr Carole Hungerford joins 4BC Mornings to answer listener's emails. Topics this morning include heart attacks, pregnancy and osteoporosis. Other reports include intestinal bugs that make you fat and could take partial blame for our obesity epidemic.

Breast cheese in New York

With an abundance of breast milk, Daniel Angerer’s wife had no room left in the fridge. Cheese obsessive and owner of Klee Brasserie in New York, Daniel did not want his wife’s wholesome milk to go to waste and suggested making some cheese from it. If you ask nicely, he’ll give you a taste!

Harry Connick Jr

Accomplished singer song-writer and New Orleans native Harry Connick Jr joins the Peter Dick Afternoon show ahead of the artists Brisbane show. Connick Jr, talks about the hope football has given his hometown and his latest album ‘Your Songs’.

Tony Abbott does a Turnbull

Smith blog - Tony Abbott must be crazy. I have spoken to enough members of his cabinet to know that Tony Abbott did not have cabinet endorsement of his crazy parental leave scheme. Tony Abbott has just announced a new Great Big Tax.

Full wage parental leave

Columnist with The Australian, George Megalogenis, joins the Greg Cary Morning show talking about Opposition Leader Tony Abbott decision, promising six months paid parental leave at the full wage rate, on the back of big business.

Parties, over the top?

Show bags, jumping castles, waterslides, stretched hummers and limousines, has the traditional children’s birthday party got out of hand? News blogger Alison Godfrey from the The Naughty Corner joins Peter Dick.

Photos: Outback Floods

Greg Cary Morning Show: Listener Jenny Webster from Goolburra Station at Wyandra has sent in her photos of the flood that has engulfed the local township, take a look now.

Racists in our midst

Smith blog - I care about Australia and how she is viewed overseas. There are some amongst us who seem hell-bent on painting Australia as racist. This is the Sky News report on Friday after the tragic death of the little Indian boy Gurshan Singh was found dumped near Melbourne airport.

'Hasty, and deadly, policy'

Political Editor for the Sunday Mail and Columnist for The Australian, Glen Milne joins the Greg Cary Morning show talking about Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s thirst for a headline that is producing hasty, and deadly, policy. Listen now. Read the column.

• Glenn Milne article

Kissing mysteries explained

Peter Dick talks with Afternoons regular, author Dr. Stephen Juan, about his new book ‘Can Kissing Make You Live Longer- Body and Behavior Mysteries explained’. Listen to this funny light hearted interview now.

Nindigully - high and dry?

45km from St George is Nindigully, population of 9, and the main social spot is the Nindigully Pub. Steve Burns gets on the blower to 4BC Drive and shares the latest on the rising waters. Apparently 6 inches is all that separates the pub from the flood. Steve tells us how they cope with the drama.

• Nindigully Pub - photos

Time to go Stephen Robertson

Smith blog - The Financial Review newspaper has a great editorial today. It says Anna Bligh is doing her best to damage the Labor Party’s brand in Queensland. To show that under Anna Bligh, Labor cannot be trusted. The Fin Review is talking about the land tax amendment that the Bligh Government is using to overturn a High Court ruling on land tax.

Joe Hockey

4BC Mornings: Joe Hockey, Shadow Treasurer, talks to Greg Cary and shares his views on Kevin Rudd’s comment about the health system’s present needs. Joe wonders how taxes can hold up against the reform required with health costs moving faster than the GST. Many questions arise – listen now.

PM joins 4BC Breakfast

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd joins the 4BC Breakfast show claiming the need for less blame game and more focus on hospital beds, patient care and funding to support local hospitals. The Prime Minister goes on to take questions from 4BC listeners. Listen now.

Paul Lucas

Queensland Health Minister Paul Lucas, rings in to the Michael Smith Drive show talking about the complex hospital funding package outlined by federal government.

Coping with bullys

Children are our future, so we need to try and make sure their social conduct is appropriate. Bullying has always been a problem in schools, and Evelyn Field is a psychologist who has recently written a book including 6 secrets to deal with bullying. She speaks to Greg Cary – listen now.

Small rise - big scare

A recent survey completed by Mortgage Choice suggests that first time home-buyers are scared off by even a ‘small’ rate rise. 28% of potential first home-buyers will back out of buying a home due to these rises. Kristy Sheppard speaks to 4BC Drive and gives some hints and tips to mortgage holders.

Wallaby washed out

Cooktown, Martin Bridge, a wallaby flounders in the water, trapped by the rising river. Joining Michael Smith on the phone is Robbie Boeyen, the man , with a little help from his friends, who came to the rescue of aforementioned wallaby, releasing it back into the bush. Listen now.

Quick thinking saves life

Greg Cary Morning Show: Constable Tara Inch from Acacia Ridge Police Station saved the life of a young autistic boy after some quick thinking, handcuffing the boy to a rising water grate.

Pay politicians more?

Australia’s Federal MPs believe they should be paid more. Click on the heading to read their submission into the Parliamentary Entitlements Review Committee.

Wayne Swan

On the phone to 4BC Drive is the federal treasurer, Wayne Swan, who passes on his comments in regards to the Carbon Trading Scheme, interest rate rises and the government budget deficit. Smithy also quizzes him on the new National Hospital Plan which has recently been announced.

Police response

After Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson spoke out about his concerns about how Queensland police handle certain situations, Michael Smith talks to Ian Leavers, president of the Queensland Police Union. Ian discloses the feelings that members of the police force are having in response to Commissioner Bob Atkinson’s actions.

Heather McKay

Continuing the ‘Where are they now?’ series, we catch up with Australian squash legend, Heather McKay. She is the greatest female sports person that Australia has ever produced after only losing two matches in her entire career. 4BC Sports bask in her legendary glow.

Skirmish in the schools

4BC blog - As children, we may have played cowboys and indians, soldiers or other such make-believe ‘combatant’ games. 4BC Drive speaks to Cathy Border, 10 News reporter, about the ‘skirmish laser’ games that are being played, not in specially made buildings, but in Queensland schools...

• Urban Assault website

Habib and Gabe Watson

Last Friday, the Full Court of the Federal Court dismissed an action by the Commonwealth to strike-out a claim made by Mamdough Habib against the Commonwealth.   Habib wants the ...

ETS Police

Smith blog - Don’t think you’re out of the woods with the crazies in Canberra who want to lumber you with their Emissions Trading Scheme. The US won’t have one. China won’t have one. India won’t have one. But Australia’s leader Mr Rudd is still trying to foist an Emissions Trading Scheme onto you.

Queensland police under review

The police force is under review after Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson stated that they need to improve their handling of certain situations, especially when dealing with public who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Commissioner Atkinson speaks to 4BC Breakfast to outline his areas of concern.

Staring at goats

Alex Bernard has been to see this new film and talks to Peter Dick about the strangeness of it all. Not your average, run-of-the-mill Hollywood film, but very much left of centre. The plot hones in on the men who are trying to develop paranormal powers to help with warfare.

Health and wellbeing

Dr Carole Hungerford speaks to Greg Cary answering listener's queries regarding health. One reported story tells us that people with a greater purpose in life have a better chance of fending off Alzheimers. Other enquiries include a sty in the eye, pins and needles in the arm, burning feet and kidney stones.

Extreme bravery

Greg Cary speaks to Greg Layton, of Bravehearts, who is undertaking an extreme ultra-marathon in a bid to raise money for his organisation. Bravehearts is an invaluable cause, helping children affected by sexual assault. Greg is racing across the Atacama Desert, North Chile, one of the hottest, driest, windiest and coldest places on earth.

• Everyday Hero - sponsor Greg here
• Details about the desert race

Special Chemistry

Joining Greg Cary in the studio is an Australian household name, Terry White. With a life encompassing adventures in politics through to realising the most successful chain of pharmacies in Australia, his recently released biography is on shelves now. Listen now to hear some of his amazing stories.

Rates spin

There is spin and then there is spin, and the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Michael Smith tasks with property valuer and consumer advocate, Ian Herriot, about a new scheme council has created to raise rates and costs hitting the owner with a 26 per cent increase.

• The Rudds

Child exploitation software

Michael Smith talks with Detective Acting Superintendent, Peter Crawford, about new specialised software that has the ability to track the source of child exploitation content over the internet. Listen now.

Back from Cairo

Peter Dick Afternoon show: Longtime psycho psychic and all time regular of 4BC has returned from Cairo and in her own words is now out to save the world. Listen to Barbara Mitchell joins Peter Dick. Listen now.

Crunch Time

Greg Cary Morning Show: Tony Kevin, author of “Crunch Time”, a book critiquing the Rudd Governments miserable efforts to combat climate change, he joins Greg Cary. Listen now.

Free: Brisbane Unit Report

As a special offer for 4BC listeners, we have arranged to make available a comprehensive PriceFinder report detailing all housing unit sales in prime Brisbane suburbs over the last 12 months. If you want to know what is happening in the unit market, get your complimentary copy now at 4bc.com.au. Normally worth a few hundred dollars, this report is yours free right now at 4bc.com.au. Hear Kevin Turner's overview of the report this Saturday in the Real Estate Show from 10am on Newstalk 1116 4BC.