The Aboriginal Disgrace

Twenty years on

Twenty years ago today, QC Tony Fitzgerald handed down a damning report into Queensland Police corruption. Chris Masters was at the helm of the investigation, his four corners report 'The Moonlight State' is widely regarded as a catalyst for the inquiry. He joins Greg Cary on the 20th anniversary of Sir Joh’s darkest days.

• Fitzgerald Inquiry - Premier Mike Ahern
• Fitzgerald Inquiry - John 'Bluey' O'Gorman

'A Room at the Top'

As a child he grew up in poverty, living without the basic necessities. At the age of eleven the nightmare took a turn for the worse when he was repeatedly sexually abused by a family friend. Heath Ducker joins Jamie Dunn to share his story.

Hollywood break for tough guy

Ipswich tough guy Jason Niebling has landed a lead role in an upcoming American blockbuster. Jason gained the attention of producers when he offered his head as a human billboard. He describes the big break to Peter Dick.

School of Rock

Brisbane educators have called upon the screens of Hollywood for their latest inspiration. Principle Brett Wood is the man behind the ambitious music project. He joins Peter Dick to explain how the course will prepare his students for every aspect of the industry.

The Burkha

Smith blog - Things have moved on a bit since January when I said that covering your face in places like banks or shops was offensive. I was speaking about the Burkha. My comments cause death threats to me and immense pain to my family.

The Gravy Plane

Greg Cary editorial: Former federal MPs have been accused of riding a public-funded gravy plane, with more then 20,000 flights taken around Australia since 2001, all for free, costing taxpayers $8 million.

• Greg Cary: Gravy Plane part two
• Micheal Smith editorial: Gravy Plane
• Smith, Bob Brown: Gravy Plane

Desal debacle

Rust and corrosion are just some of the 16 issues to be resolved at the Gold Coast Desalination Plant before handover takes place. Minister Stirling Hinchliffe explains the latest to Michael Smith.

Potential to revolutionize

Dr. Ross Walker, spoke with Peter Dick about some exciting developments in the medical world. EDV System, created by Sydney researchers, Nano Technology that delivers chemotherapy drugs directly into cancer cells and avoids normal cells, the new technology has the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment.

Raising My Voice

Malalai Joya is an Afghan politician and author of new book ‘Raising My Voice’. Malalai has been called 'the bravest woman in Afghanistan', after publicly denouncing the presence of what she considers warlords and war criminals in the parliament. Greg Cary talks Malalai about her life and new book.

Dust

Listen to the infamous ‘Dust’ sample by legendary broadcaster Alan Jones, as heard many times on Afternoons with Peter Dick.

Naked safety

Please pay attention, we are naked. Air New Zealand Airline crew 'bare all', in safety video. Breakfast talks to General Manager of Marketing from Air New Zealand, Steve Bayliss about the revealing video.

Migaloo Songs

Migaloo the unusual all-white humpback whale returns to the east-coast, and the Breakfast boys have decided to release an entire album of dedicated songs to the rare whale. Listen now.

• Migaloo Song: Abba
• Migaloo Song: Japanese Tourists

'Frustrating' wait for freight solution

Over the next 20 years the demands of freighted transport in Queensland is expected to double. So why are the Queensland Government still debating rail plans from 2007? Transport Minister Rachel Nolan joins Michael Smith to explain the delay.

PM Kevin Rudd with Greg Cary

WATCH THE VIDEO - The global economic crisis, an ailing health system, and an alarming rise in illegal boat arrivals… The Federal Government have had a sobering first term. The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd joins Greg Cary to discuss the road ahead for the new financial year.

Costello’s divine intervention

It could be divine intervention which will compel Peter Costello back into leadership. On a recent tour of Israel he ‘heard voices’ whilst visiting the site of Jesus’s resurrection. News Limited Commentator Andrew Bolt recalls the event.