Tragedy in the water
Saxon Bird, a member of the NSW surf life saving high performance team, has tragically died today, after taking part in the national surf life saving titles on the Gold Coast. The troubled competition went ahead in the face of cyclonic conditions. Michael Smith shares his thoughts.
Horrors in 'The Park'
Michael Smith received a letter from a nurse that works in the psychiatric institute named ‘The Park’. This letter contains extremely concerning information regarding the danger that the nurses working in this establishment find themselves under, including some of the awful incidents that have already happened.
Keeping the Greenies on the leash
We’ve got to keep the crazy greenies on a pretty tight leash. Here’s a story that might illustrate why.
Another $11m we’ve borrowed to give to Africa
The Australian Government is giving $11 million to Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya.
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.
David Coker
Bullets and shrapnel whizzed by David Coker but his sole focus was his wounded girlfriend. On November 26, 2008, David and his girlfriend Katie Anstee were dining in the Leopold Café when gunmen opened fire on the unsuspecting diners. David is to be commended for his brave actions by Governor-General Quentin Bryce. Michael Smith finds out about that ill-fated day with the very brave David Coker.
New Zealand Gangs
This article appeared in the New Zealand Police Association magazine late last year.
Transport Minister Rachel Nolan
Despite two other leading states, Victoria and New South Wales, rejecting the idea, the Queensland Government is moving ahead with the idea of reducing the drink-driving blood-alcohol limit to 0.02. Queensland Transport Minister Rachel Nolan joins the Michael Smith Drive Show.
Crime Mapping
Have a look at the website for the police force in the US city of Omaha, Nebraska. Like many US cities, Omaha is very upfront in producing crime statistics – the raw facts without the spin. -
MP Michael Johnson
Allegations of personal fraud and corruption confront Queensland federal Liberal MP Michael Johnson, he joins Michael Smith in this exclusive interview.
Right to information
Brisbane investigative journalists have been spending time utilising the ‘Right to Information’ act and are revealing very detailed crime statistics about Queensland. Michael Crutcher, Deputy Editor of the Courier Mail, talks to 4BC Drive about this information.
Compare and contrast Fraser
How is the role of treasurer treating Andrew Fraser? Take a look at the following before and after pictures, and the answer may become apparent.
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.
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.
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.
Skirmish in the schools
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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
Don’t think you’re out of the woods with the crazies in Canberra who want to lumber you with their Emissions Trading Scheme.
New curriculum
Michael Smith Drive Show: A new school curriculum to soon be implemented has ignored Australia’s British heritage. Michael Smith talks with Director of the Melbourne Education Research Institute, Professor Barry McGaw about the new curriculum.
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.
