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- Jan James on Di Fingleton I would like to contact Di Fingelton- Her story on Compass, helped me so much- Jan JAMES WA. more
- Colin Simpson on Hayden Sargent wish to contact Hayden, I knew his mum & dad who lived at Lakes Heights NSW. Her name was Jenny, My mum & dad were great ... more
- Sharon Massey on Hayden Sargent Just a question did Hayden Sargent drive a bus for a sunday school in wynnum. If so I would love to ask you a question. ... more
- Norma Kawak on Hayden Sargent I listened to Hyden for the early 70's but listening now he doesn't sound a bit like Hyden.PS. Greg, your still my ... more
- Barbara Berg on Memorial removal I dont see the harm in having roadside memorials as when i see them it is a reminder of how sudden a life can be taken away ... more
- Cary maids on Mal Brough with Greg Cary Anyone who has anything good to contribute should be allowed to just jump in and do it. If its just that easy ... but its ... more
- Cary maids on United Government Anna Bligh, maybe you should get the ball rolling. You have captured the confidence of your constituents. There are other ... more
- Cary maids on United Government It takes a calamity to unite a nation, a government. This should serve as the catalyst to sit down and work together instead ... more
- Greg on United Government United GovernmentDonâ??t know why I am responding Anna Bligh was inspirational she hasnâ??t stopped for days giving a press ... more
- barry norwood on United Government what i would like to know is were are all the greens gone you now bob brown and co have not heard a word from them have we. more
- Drakos on United Government APART THEY ARE LIKE KIDS SCRAMBLING,TOGETHER THEY CAN DO IT..!!! more
- Maria ten Lohuis on United Government "Incorporating some from outside Government". Are you aware and Anna Bligh, as well as Mr. Newman, that the Dutch ... more
- Trevor Beetham on Memorial removal Our sons road side Memorial has been so important throughout our grieving. We go to the site often & reflect on Michaels ... more
- Roxanne Beetham on Memorial removal This is absolutely ridiculous to suggest grieving parents and relatives not put up roadside memorials. I hope to God people ... more
- joan cavanagh on Formal rules I agree wholeheartedly with Richard Ray 10/11/10. Many young girls are in love with their teachers, queen bees, and movie ... more
- Lee Patterson on Daniel O'Donnell Is this the latest up-date you have for this page. August 2010. Is the Daniel O'Donnell show still on? more
- ken on Memorial removal For gods sake LOGAN COUNCIL whats more dangerious than the great lumps of concrete you put in the middle of the road, just ... more
- Jennifer on Special treatment Greg this whole issue of special treatment for this Man really angers me.Here is Australia assuming the high moral ground - ... more
- Jennifer Nash on Special treatment You are right Greg and I also share your belief Australia would in fact extradite Osama Bin Laden to the US, no matter what ... more
- Brian on Special treatment Greg you have hit the nail on the head, not only is the federal govt hellbent on accepting illegal immigrants for future ... more
Beat the Bronco
League icon Darren Lockyer speaks to 4BC Afternoons with Moyd Kay and Loretta Ryan about insight into the first round of the 2011 NRL season and how he prepares for games throughout the season. 4BC Listener Craig from Shailer Park takes on Lockyer with footy tips for the first round of the NRL as well. Listen and see if you agree!
United Government
The first phase of this historic and tragic flood was the preparation and the waiting, the second phase was its arrival, the third encompassed the damage and tragedy it left in it’s wake.
The next will be the clean up and the long term re-building and planning of Queensland: its cities, its infrastructure, how it can better live with the whims and force of nature and how better to manage and harness those forces
This is not the job of any single person nor is it the job of any single political party. We all have a role to play.
Over the holiday period I read an excellent book by American historian Dorothy Kearns Goodwin. It tells the story of Abraham Lincoln and how he brought the rivals he beat for the Presidency in 1860 into his cabinet. The book is called “Team of Rivals”.
Abe knew he needed the best brains sitting around the same table to deal with the vast problems his country was confronting .
That thought went through my mind last night.
We do not have enough politicians of quality and talent in one Party to put our state back together again but, between all the parties and incorporating some from outside politics, we do.
Be assured, we have an historic opportunity to make an even BETTER Queensland.
I wonder if Anna Bligh and John Paul Langbroek dare go where Abraham Lincoln did? We did it during the war - and this is going to be a war of sorts.
There is another comparison here. Before the Civil War Lincoln was seen as an amiable man, articulate, dedicated but awkward. Few outside his closest associates thought he could be President and he was the outsider in the field.
Prior to the devastating events in Qld in recent weeks Anna Bligh was perceived (rightly) as a bad Premier leading a dreadful Govt.
She has since emerged as a woman and leader of strength, eloquence, clear-sightedness and empathy with a great love for her state and her people. This has been Anna Bligh absent the party that has become such a millstone around her neck. It has been an extraordinary transformation.
This is not the first time we have seen such things.
Without WW2 Churchill would have disappeared without trace, Harry Truman would’ve been thrown out in 1948. Each rose above their past and public expectations. As did John Curtin.
Anna Bligh has done the same.
What would you rather see? A return to the political rabble that our Govt has become having daily fights with an Opposition looking for every chance to criticize? Or a united Govt headed by Anna Bligh leading an equal number of people (the best) from both sides? Which would be better for our state?
I would envisage a special cabinet position created as Minister for Brisbane which Campbell Neman would hold in association with his current role as Lord Mayor.
As Robert Menzies once said: As in cricket, not all the good players are on the same side.
And right about now we need all the best players we can get.
N-O-R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Seven network's 'Sunrise' presenter, David Koch, has recently written an article for 'The Punch' detailing his thoughts on the gradual decline of the younger generation's respect for their elders. He raises the subject with Greg Cary, to find out what areas are lacking. Listen now and comment.
Graeme Connors
Graeme Connors, Australian country music singer, songwriter and performer, talks to Greg Cary on the 4BC Mornings Show, about his new album 'Still Walking'. Graeme shares the process he uses to write new material and keeping the songs fresh and original. Listen now.
A lucky break?
Greg Cary speaks to Captain Ian Woods, Executive Director of Aviation Economics and Former President of the Australian and International Pilots Association, about the list of problems found with Qantas planes, and how bad the picture is from an insider's point of view.
