Justice for a Killer Queensland-style

Legal drinking age

Breakfast talks with Chair of Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation, Scott Wilson and Host of the 4BC Motoring Show and Managing Director of driversafety.com.au, Russell White, about calls from the PM that the legal drinking age be lifted to 21 years.

The Naomi Show

Peter Dick talks with Naomi Robson, whose new venture in the media is online with her ‘The Naomi Show’ which offers a place to talk candidly about dating, sex and relationships.

Barnaby Joyce

Smith blog - You may have heard my interview with Barnaby Joyce last Friday. I’ve had more feedback about this interview than I’ve had on any single issue since Mr Turnbull was rolled over the ETS. It’s really divided opinions and I thought I’d put it up in a blog to get further comments from you.

• Barnaby Joyce

The Space Cowboy

Peter Dick Afternoon Show: Australian busker Chayne Hultgren aka The Space Cowboy, has recently broken his own world record by swallowing 18 blades. Chayne joins Peter Dick in this bizarre chat about his feat.

Justice for police

Smith blog - I can’t imagine that you would find a media commentator more likely to speak in praise of police than me. My natural inclination is to support the police and the police force. But even I am having very serious doubts about the management of the police in Queensland.

The Race To Stop an Execution

Greg Cary talks with Professor of law at the University of Houston Law Centre and founder and director of the Texas Innocence Network, David Dow, author of the book ‘Killing Time: The Race To Stop an Execution’. David has represented more than thirty death row inmates. Listen now.

They Think We Are Fools

Psaltis blog - Excuse me while I jump on my soapbox once again. When are the TV Stations going to treat Brisbane audiences with the respect they deserve? It is disgraceful that just because there is a one hour time difference between us and the Southerners that we have to watch sport on an hour delay. Here is a list of sporting events that have been live down south but delayed up here.

Leigh Matthews

Super Coach lethal Leigh Matthews is back in his regular Mornings slot with the Greg Cary Morning Show for 2010. Matthews talks about sports stars when the camera is turned off and also the Tiger Woods comeback in what is being suggested as the comeback of comebacks. Listen now.

Mike Love

Joel had a career altering moment when he got the opportunity to talk to one of the founding members of The Beach Boys, Mike Love, one on one. Here all about his career, the rivalry with the Beatles and the fascinating story of what seems to be an everlasting career.

Wild storms sweep South-East

Wild storms that swept the South-East over the weekend claimed the lives of a mother and a teenage boy. Breakfast talks to Emergency Services Minister, Neil Roberts about the deaths.

Phantom ETS jobs

Smith blog - Well we don’t have an ETS, and if common sense and the will of the people prevail we won’t get one. Not before the US, China and India put schemes in place. And that’s not likely to ever happen.

The Transport Minister

Watch this hilarious send-up of a new rail system proposal, Michael Smith asks the question, 'Remind you of any Transport Minister in Queensland?' - Watch now.

Van Thanh Rudd

Michael Smith speaks to Kevin Rudd’s nephew, Van Thanh Rudd, about his controversial art piece, ‘The Scream’. Van attempts to explain and defend his piece. Artistic or disgusting, you decide?

Sica bid for Freedom

Angelo Vasta QC, former Supreme Court judge, and Greg Cary unwind the red tape on bail requirements in light of Max Sica awaiting trial and failing two bids for freedom. Angelo informs listeners of the ins and outs of the court process when considering the accused's appeal for bail.

Obama account

Currently number one on New York Times Best Seller list, ‘Race of a Lifetime’, is an account of how Obama finally ‘won the White House’. 4BC Mornings talks to one of the co-authors, John Heilemann, about some of the characters involved including Edwards, Palin, the Clintons and the idiosyncrasies that have led them to their positions.

Taxpayer-funded Rudd Rubbish

This is a very difficult piece to write, because I don’t want to draw any more attention to the seditious protest that I’m writing about.

Cary's overview

The Morning Show gets to grips with Australia’s latest headlines, including the fraud investigation of the A1GP, Smith’s interview with the Police Commissioner, Tony Abbott’s defence of Barnaby Joyce and a look into the upcoming Max Sica murder trial.

Mason bucks Knights

Sports Today: Renegade powerhouse forward Willie Mason has found a new NRL home, the North Queensland Cowboys. Mason signed with the Cowboys on a one year deal. Coleman, Psaltis and Maurice analyse the new deal.

Blushwood fruit saves lives

Clinical trials of the new cancer treatment derived from the Blushwood shrub, found in North QLD rainforest, could start as early as the end of this year. Progress with the new drug is speeding along, with very positive results in the veterinary trials. Dr Victoria Gordon, CEO of Ecobiotics, joins 4BC Breakfast and sheds some light on this exemplary find.

Atkinson: Yes we were warned

Michael Smith Drive Show: A Crime and Misconduct Commission investigation into alleged Gold Coast police links with illegal underground corruption has forced Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson defending the force on the temptation strip, even after being warned of the illegal activities by the CMC, more than 2 years ago. Listen now.

Darren Lockyer's future

Psaltis blog - Earlier this week I caught up with Broncos with skipper Darren Lockyer. Having not seen Darren since late last year I was shocked with what I saw.

My Name is Ross

Greg Cary Morning show: Professor Ross Fitzgerald, from his first drink at the age of fourteen, Ross Fitzgerald struggled with alcoholism. His story is one about despair, courage and hope – and living to see another day. My Name is Ross is his account of life as an alcoholic and his battle to get sober and stay sober.

Wrongfully jailed

Greg Cary talks to Queensland pilot Fred Martens, who was wrongfully jailed on a child-rape charge. Martens is now claiming $45 million in compensation against the Federal Government. Listen now.

Manhood

Smith blog - I’ve discovered this radio show has a very broad range of listeners, including young ladies who care! A couple of days ago my producer Aaron O’Brien disclosed a shameful chapter in his history. He couldn’t change the tyre on his car.

School's out for headmaster

Greg Cary Morning Show: Ipswich Grammar School headmaster, Denis Frederikson will retire this year after 10 years in the top job and 50 years in the Queensland education system, he joins Greg Cary. Listen now.

James Morrison

Australia’s biggest jazz icon James Morrison joins the Peter Dick Afternoon show talking about his music career spanning over 30 years, Morrison is one of the most revered Australian musicians. Listen now.

From Cancer to Wellness

Gold Coast mother Kristine Matheson cured herself of cancer and has the recipes to prove it. Kristine Matheson was told to get her affairs in order to die when diagnosed with an aggressive melanoma. Kristine shunned chemotherapy, instead she set about changing her life starting with her diet. Now she is sharing her secrets to good health. Kristine joins 4BC Breakfast.

CMC and the Gold Coast investigation

Smith blog - We need to have confidence that our politicians and police are beyond corruption. These allegations about police on the Gold Coast are shocking. That’s why the CMC has to be right onto the issue. Quickly. We need to know that any allegations against police will be investigated quickly and thoroughly.

• Gold Coast Police

"Mr Olympics"

Phil Coles knows the Olympic Games like no other having spent 50 years working with them in many guises. Sports Today invite Phil to shed some light on the focal points of his career, which include starting as a competitive kayaker in 1960, the Munich terrorist incident in '72 to his time spent as an Olympic official with the IOC.

Tully chases 'maniac' driver

City Councillor Paul Tully was witness to an horrific scene earlier today near St Augustine's College, Springfield. At approx 4pm this afternoon, Cr Tully observed a vehicle driven by a 'maniac', who hit a car whilst speeding through a roundabout, then careened into a signpost. This was only the start of the havoc, and Cr Tully tells Michael Smith how he followed the driver on his rampage.

Supposedly racist

A big issue in the press at the moment is the fact that India is reporting on the 'racism' present in Australia. Hypocritical and ill-informed, India seems to have a long way to go in solving their own racism issues. Also, with climate change sceptics popping up around the word, Bolt sheds doubts on Abbott's new policy repertoire. Listen to all this and more as Andrew speak to Greg Cary.

Climate changing

Greg Hunt, Shadow Minister for Climate Change, talks to 4BC Mornings and gets down to the details of the oppositions climate change plan compared to Rudd's policies. With actions that encourage business to cut emissions through incentives, and also a number of promises to spend money on renewable energy, Greg asks the question if these policies are on the right track to making a difference or will we be waiting another 20 years for change?

Herculean effort

As politicians, go head to head in the years first sitting of Parliament. Federal opposition leader Tony Abbott joins the Michael Smith Drive Show talking about border patrol, ETS and the year ahead. Abbott also said it would require an ‘herculean effort’ to remove Labor from office at the next election. Listen now.

Classic Crime

Episode 1 of Classic Crime at 9 with Jack Sim: The State Hangs a Child. Classic Crime at 9 is the longest running true crime radio program in Australia. Crime expert Jack Sim joins Walter every Monday night at 9pm.

Government help or control?

When welfare takes over disaster will follow, Greg Cary talks with director of the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership, Noel Pearson, about increasing interference of government throughout indigenous communities maybe causing more harm then good.

Lord Monckton storms Brisbane

Lord Christopher Monckton is one of Britain’s most prominent climate change adversaries. The former political adviser to Margaret Thatcher has set out to debunk the misrepresented ‘facts’ of global warming. Drive Presenter Michael Smith shared a private audience with Lord Monckton to discuss the reckless behaviour of climate alarmists and the real cost of an emissions trading scheme. Take a listen to the extended interview.

• Greg Cary with Professor Barry Brook

Populate and we will perish

Greg Cary Morning Show: Minister from the Hawke Government, Barry Cohen talks with Greg Cary about ‘Populate and we will perish,’ an article that was published in The Australian, addressing the issue of population growth in Australia.

Springborg still standing

LNP member Aidan McLindon goes down in the LNP Deputy Leadership challenge against current Deputy Leader Lawrence Springborg, in a very clear vote rookie MP McLindon was defeated 29 votes to five. Fairfax reporter Stuart Layt joins Greg Cary from LNP headquarters.

Accidently Single

Forever single ? Long list of bad habits that you cannot see? Peter Dick talks to dating expert, John Aiken about his publication ‘Accidently single’, regarding people in the dating scene who make rookie common mistakes.

Hey, get out of here

Have you ever caught a robber in the act? Seen someone shoplifting, noticed someone walk off without paying their bill? 61 –year-old, Anne Senior, recently chased a robber out of her home while carrying her medical aid. Listen into this hilarious interview heard on the Peter Dick Afternoon Show.

Work longer, smarter

Older Australians are being urged to work longer with a new work scheme set up to boost productivity and retirement incomes. Treasurer Wayne Swan joins 4BC Breakfast.

• Greg Cary: Everald Compton, Chairman National Seniors

Walters, out of puff

All Australian joker and cricket legend Doug Walters attacked smoking like he attacked the red ball, after 35-years chain smoking Walters was able to final call it an innings with smoking by remarkable new laser surgery, he joins Michael Smith talking about being smoke free after all these years.

Pop love

Admiration or outright devotion, have you ever sent a pop star a letter outlining your crush towards them? Courier-Mail columnist, Francis Whiting joins Peter Dick in this funny light hearted interview about pop-star admiration.

Gray gracefully

While some women will colour their hair forever, a growing trend for women to gray gracefully has emerged around the world, according to notebook editor, Caroline Roessler, as she joins the Peter Dick Afternoon Show.

Women on wheels

Have you ever been unsure of what do when your car breaks down? Women On Wheels is a program designed to make ladies more mechanically literate and to offer practical guidelines for motoring safety and vehicle maintenance. Michael Smith talks to founder Jacqui Morrison.

The McClymonts stripped back

After launching their new record and playing recently at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, the McClymonts have taken some time out to talk to Peter Dick in the studio. Chat dissolves to the subject of 'Miss Grafton' with Samantha revealing her 'Queen' status! They round off their interview with an acoustic rendition of their new single 'Wrapped Up Good'.

PM: ‘Flat out, all day, every day’

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd joins 4BC Breakfast, answering listener’s questions on climate change and travel, hitting back at claims his extensive overseas travel is part and parcel of the job, that benefits the nation. The PM goes on to say that climate change is real, and tells of his love for the job and gives listeners a first hand look at a day in the life of Australia’s Prime Minister.

All Bolt's firing

Greg Cary speaks to Andrew Bolt, News Ltd Commentator, about a few topics that have cropped up in the last week. The discussions include Tony Abbot and Julia Gillard arguing over Abbot's comments regarding sex before marriage, and Patrick McGorry, the new Aussie of the Year, and his political comments in regards to mental health in detention centres.

My School mayhem

The My School website has gained a lot of public interest over the past few days, but it seems to be causing more misinterpretation than clarification. Simon Dash, Principal of St Brendan's College joins Greg Cary's Morning Show and talks about his concerns. Are these arbitrary figures shedding any light on the effectiveness of schools and their teaching?

Paying the Taliban your money

Hello Mr Taliban, if I paid you a lot of money, would you please promise not to shoot at me and my mates any more?

'Queensland wants me to be prudent and careful'

Authorities in Alabama have been waiting four months for Queensland Police to provide necessary information in the Gabe Watson case. Leading investigator from the Helena Police Department, Lt Brad Flynn, claims they have only received information which is already in the public domain. Attorney General Cameron Dick joins Michael Smith to respond.

• Smith with Senator George Brandis
• Smith with Lieutenant Brad Flynn
• Cary: Howard Brown Victims of Crime Assistance League

Senator George Brandis

Michael Smith talks with Senator George Brandis about the case against Gabe Watson to go to the senate estimates. Michael also reads out a heartfelt thank-you letter from Tina Thomas’ father, Tommie.

School of Surf

With surf fashion having firmly ensconced itself into the mainstream, Southern Cross University have decided to offer a Surfing Diploma. Being the third University in the world where this kind of course is available, it is helping people tap into a 15 billion dollar business worldwide. Jak Carroll, Surfing Director, discusses with Peter the business and practical sides to the course.

Springfield carrot dangled

Maha Sinna Thamby, chairman of Springfield Corp, spoke to Peter Dick about a surprising offer where $50k will be granted to a company who sets up their HO operations in Springfield, What with predictions that Brisbane could be one of the biggest cities in Australia, Maha shares his views that decentralising the CBD could be a viable solution to travel and congestion.

Email leak: 'a dog'

In a bid to inspire and motivate the LNP, MP Aidan McLindon published a highly critical assessment of the party only to have the email leaked by a fellow member. LNP Member for Buderim, Steve Dickson calls the person who leaked the email ‘a dog’, he joins Greg Cary supporting the email about the party’s poor policy and performance.

• Greg Cary with Aidan Mclindon

My School site

User demand and publication issues has set the Federal Government's My School website of to a patchy start, amid claims the site will also generate unhealthy competition between schools. Breakfast talks with childhood education expert from Queensland University of Technology, Professor Karen Thorpe, about the advantages and disadvantages of grading schools.

'And one more thing...'

Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the company’s "iPad" tablet computer in a much anticipated product launch. The iPad is about the size of a hardcover book, half an inch thick and with a 9.7-inch multi-touch screen. Listen to Richard Arnold's report.

Year of the Strike

How can Australia's economy cope with continuing industrial disputes? In the light of some recent strikes, Alan Drake-Brockman, Lawyer and Partner at DLA Phillips Fox, joins Michael to share his point of view on whether we have managed to find other ways to resolve circumstances which produce this unrest. Is 2010 going to be 'The Year of the Strike'?

The Ministers' Secret Luxury Dinner?

Queensland should be riding high on demand for our minerals from China and other countries.

Ray Burton on 'I Am Woman'

Ray Burton, lead singer in 70's pop outfit, 'The Executives', penned the worldwide hit 'I am Woman'. Sung by Helen Reddy, it was one of the most influential Australian songs of all time. Initially, the song gathered dust on the record label shelves before leaping to astronomical heights around the world. Ray reveals the controversies behind writing a hit tune.

George Foreman Grill - genius!!

Peter Dick chats with Mark 'The Ear' Oberhardt. Today's banter includes 'Divorce Packs' as presents, the dilemma of cooking an egg on the George Foreman grill, convenience food and robot housemaids. There are laughs aplenty as Mark considers running his own food column.

Detained overseas

Australian ex-digger, Robert William Langdon was involved in a violent argument with an Afghani local. Believing his life was under threat, he defended himself and shot the Afghan man who, as a result, died. He has been sentenced to death due to this incident. Kay Danes, a Brisbane mum who was detained in Laos, talks to Smith about these terible circumstances and her experience.

Good Health in the 21st Century

Dr Carol Hungerford talks to Greg and listeners about how to prevent or decrease the effects of some common conditions. She also comments about the correlation between living in a poor suburb and a decrease in general health. Stress seems to be the common factor and needs to be addressed, as life today is only getting harder to deal with.

Rip Education

What might seem like simple guidelines to cope in rips, are not seeming to have an effect on the droves of tourists that attend Australian beaches. There are many ways to spread the facts, including pamphlets, TV service announcements or even starting with school education . Dr Rob Brander a.k.a. 'Dr Rip' from the University of NSW, talks to Greg about this important topic.

A real donation

Michael Johnson, Federal Member for Ryan, and his wife Huyen struggle to agree over whether or not Michael should be an organ donor. Cultural and religious reasons blur the boundaries between what seems a noble cause and the respect for a partner. Greg Cary dissects Michael and Huyen's arguments as to why he should or shouldn't be an organ donor.

Tony Abbott on virginity

On the road with Tony Abbott, Breakfast talks with Australian Women’s Weekly, editor-in-chief Helen McCabe about the leader of the oppositions latest comments regarding virginity.

Police comfits

Police have released images of three men who may assist with investigations across the state. Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

• Rockhampton assault
• Kangaroo Point Assault