Heinous and depraved
The harrowing story of Derek Percy is not for the faint-hearted. The stone cold killer was sentenced not guilty by reason of insanity because his act was so heinous and depraved. Michael Smith finds out about Australia's Hannibal Lecter.
Aussie Sailors intercept pirates
Australian sailors have thwarted a planned pirate attack off the coast of Somalia. Sailors from HMAS Toowoomba seized a number of military weapons from a suspect vessel in the Gulf of Aden aka 'Pirate Alley'. Michael Smith is joined by the captain, Commander Ivan Ingham.
Dirty Words
The Prime Minister has refused to apologise over a 'robust' conversation with Labor colleagues. Kevin Rudd voiced an expletive-riddled tirade to a group of MPs which included three women, allegedly saying ‘I don’t care what you f...ers think’. The Political Editor of Sunday Mail Newspaper, Glenn Milne, joins Michael Smith to discuss the potty-mouthed PM.
A favourable split
The Federal Government's decision to split telco giant, Telstra, has been hailed by competitors as a ‘great piece of microeconomic reform’. Michael Smith weighs the pros and cons with business expert Alan Kohler.
Insulation policy
Are you confused about the specific rules for home insulation? Here are the industry standards as discussed on Michael Smith.
Trendy southerners charm tourists
Forget the sandy beaches and the Great Barrier Reef, Australian tourists have snubbed Queensland as the holiday hot-spot for the allure of the café-swilling southern state. Gary Hardgrave finds out about the Victorian victory with a disappointed Daniel Gschwind.
Corruption has returned - LNP
According to John-Paul Langbroek, corruption has returned to Queensland and it's time for a Royal Commission. The Opposition Leader presented the parliament with 'A Blueprint to end Bligh Labor's Corruption and Cronyism'. He joins Gary Hardgrave.
The Ferguson predicament
Australia's most notorious paedophile is on the move. It raises the question - What do we do with public enemy number one? Gary Hardgrave looks for answers with Deputy Editor of The Punch, Tory Maguire.
NAPLAN results slightly better
Some encouraging news for Queensland Education today, after this years national literacy and numeracy results showed slight improvement. Chris Adams spoke with Queensland Education Minister Geoff Wilson for the latest on the results.
Jockeys strike over whip rules
Jockeys across Queensland, Victoria and NSW have walked off the job after the Australian Racing Board rejected proposals to amend the whip riding rules. Peter Psaltis from Sports Today explains the situation to Peter Adams on 4BC Drive.
New law for kids in cars
The State Government has introduced new laws, which will change the way children under the age of seven travel in cars. John Wikman, Executive Manager of Traffic and Safety with RACQ explains the new laws to Chris Adams.
Numeracy & Literacy squads
Education Minister Geoff Wilson explains to Chris Adams the aim of the Numeracy and Literacy squads, which are expected to visit up to 300 of our schools across Queensland.
Child abuse survey
Chris Adams talks to Minister for Families Jenny Macklin, about a new survey which has been launched by the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.
Warrill Creek: Two headed snakes?
Cadmium, chromium, mercury and nickel are just some of the toxins that have been found in Warrill Creek near the Australian Defence Force base at Amberley. While no firm reports of two-headed snakes have been received by the EPA, Councillor Paul Tully explains to Chris Adams that testing of the contaminated water is continuing.
Sailing solo at 16
Parents Roger and Julie Watson waved farewell to their 16 year old daughter this morning, as she set sail for a 10 day solo test-run from Mooloolaba to Sydney. Jessica Watson hopes to become the youngest person to sail around the world unassisted and as you can hear from her parents when they spoke to Chris Adams today, they are extremely proud of her efforts.
Samoa switches sides
Hundreds of locals lined the streets of Apia in Samoa this morning, to witness the official switch from right-side to left-side driving. It has been decades since a country made the switch and Radio New Zealand reporter Sara Vuitalitu was there to witness this occasion. She explained to Chris Adams how the day unfolded.
Sewage spill bus strike
Around 100 bus drivers walked off the job this morning after finding raw sewage spilled across the entry way of the Bowen Hills depot. It is believed growing anger over the depots temporary facilities and the threat of contamination to the bus fleet was behind the stop work decision. Michael Layt from the Rail, Tram and Bus union explains the details to Chris Adams.
What are 'free range' eggs?
Do you dig a little deeper into your pocket and make a point of buying free range eggs? Listen to what Christopher Zinn had to say about the word ‘free range’ when he spoke to Chris Adams on the Drive Show.
Reducing supervision
In the interest of lowering costs the State Government will reduce the supervision of dangerous sexual predators. Lawrence Springborg is shocked with the new legislation. The Shadow Attorney General voices his concerns to Michael Smith.
School 'waggers' targeted
Students in the South-East have been sent a clear warning by police - turn up to school or take a ride. Sixty-three Logan truants were questioned and carted back to school in a local crack down on 'wagging'. Superintendent Alistair Dawson joins Michael Smith.
The dementia dilemma
A dire forecast predicts dementia to be the ‘major health issue for the 21st century’. The new report predicts that more than one million Australians will have dementia by 2050. Alzheimers Australia CEO, John Watkins, joins Michael Smith to discuss the concerns.
The spending spin-cycle
Queensland health have appointed another layer of bureaucracy at the cost of millions to the taxpayer. Opposition spokesman Peter Dutton wants the government to stop the spending money on spin-doctors and start spending it on real doctors. Michael Smith finds out more.
Tightening the belt
Joe Hockey believes it time to tighten the belt on government spending. The opposition treasurer says the rate of spending is alarming and unproductive. He talks to Michael Smith about a federal blowout.
Verbal spray or barking mad?
The right of parliamentary privilege extends a long pardon… however when Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard called her counterpart a ‘mincing poodle’ heads turned. Christopher Pyne joins Michael Smith to discuss lead up to her parliamentary outburst.
Pay discrimination
Forty years on from the equal rights movement and the corporate sector is still discriminating on wages for women. This is the claim by newly formed group 'The Equal Pay Alliance'. ACTU president Sharon Burrows explains the shortfalls to Michael Smith.
Crash Tattoo
Australia's premier cricket writer Robert Craddock, lost that all important bet of losing the ashes, meaning he had to receive the union jack tattoo. Here is the proof. Stunt or Real ?
The Heiner affair
Corruption, treated unfairly, shredded documents and conspiracy. Michael Smith talks with The Hon Barry O'Keefe AM QC about ‘The Heiner affair’
