As record-breaking rainfall drenched South East Queensland, mysterious handwritten signs promoting local watering holes suddenly appeared across official traffic and flood cameras. Mulgowie Hotel co-owner Matty Carr joined Carla to explain who is behind the viral stunt and how cold beer is keeping flood-weary spirits high. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download […]

Former AFP Commander Glenn McEwan joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to reflect on 35 years confronting global crises, including being the first investigator at the Bali bombings, aiding the Thai cave rescue, and dismantling transnational drug and people-smuggling networks. Promoting his new book Crime, Chaos and Controversy, McEwen candidly discusses the personal cost of service, […]

Following a horrifying weekend drive-by shooting in Loganholme that left four injured – including a 19-year-old bystander shot in the head – Premier David Crisafulli firmly rejected calls for a firearm buyback scheme. Former detective and criminologist Dr Terry Goldsworthy joined Ben Davis on 4BC breakfast to strongly condemn the government’s stance, arguing that buybacks […]

Most Australians assume shops must legally accept cash, but a new bill wants to guarantee notes and coins remain welcome at major retail chains. Shadow Assistant Treasurer Kevin Hogan joined 4BC Drive to explain why protecting cash stops sneaky card surcharges and saves shoppers during digital blackouts. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and […]

2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has called on the Australian government to “get smarter” with its spending, warning the nation can’t rely on its natural wealth and good fortune forever. He says “things have to change” and Australia must make better decisions to protect future generations. “Australia has to realise our extraordinary natural endowment can […]

Treasurer Jim Chalmers challenged critics to name where to cut funding, and independent economist Saul Eslake has answered directly.  Listen to hear Eslake break down the political sacred cows Canberra must tackle to stop Australia from racking up a dangerous debt tab. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Getty / Hilary Wardhaugh