Ongoing obesity
4BC Mornings: Still an ongoing problem in Australia, Greg Cary looks at the issue of obesity. 4BC Mornings are joined by Associate Professor Wendy Brown who is an expert in obesity research. After attending an obesity conference, Brown shares some facts with listeners.
Air Australia staff billed
4BC Mornings: Former Captain Tom Marsden of the now bankrupt Air Australia joins 4BC Mornings with Greg Cary talking about unpaid airline Hotel bills that have been charged to personal credit cards over the Easter weekend in the wake of the companies collapse. Do you have a story? Comment now.
Alcoholics Anonymous
4BC Mornings: Anyone who has battled with the bottle knows how hard the journey can be. Two Brisbane men Chris and George have turned their lives around with the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Program. Both gents talks with Greg Cary about their progress and the AA program.
The Heiner Affair
4BC Mornings: Heiner Affair aka shreddergate still in the news after 18 years. Bruce Grundy Former Editor of the Weekend Independent talked to Greg Cary about the scandal that still continues today after many years. Listen and comment now.
Healthy Aging
4BC Mornings: Greg Cary talks to UK bestselling author Patrick Holford about his new book The 10 secrets of Healthy aging. By eating the right kind of carbs and less of them, Holford advises that you can maintain a much better biological age.
COAG meeting
4BC Mornings: Michael Pachi, Fairfax Canberra Bureau chief talks to Greg Cary about the COAG meeting in Canberra today and Tony Abbott’s comments regarding the National disability Insurance scheme.
Grace Knight
4BC Mornings: Jazz singer Grace Knight joined Moyd and Loretta ahead of her performance at the Caxton Street Festival. Grace started her singing career in 1976 performing in folk clubs in the UK.
Crime on the way down?
4BC Mornings: Is Queensland facing a rise in crime sprees? Dr Wayne Petherick is the Consultant and Criminologist at Bond University, and speaks with Greg Cary about a perception that crime is increasing when figures show its going down. Do you agree?
Jarrod Bleijie
4BC Mornings: The new Attorney General, Jarrod Bleijie, was in the studio with Greg Cary this morning talking about current affairs affecting Queenslanders including the carbon tax, defending the judiciary, nighclub lockout times, the rationalization of sentencing for sex offenders amongst others.
Hungerford health
4BC Mornings: Dr Carole Hungerford joins Greg Cary and listeners to tackle a range of topics including World Parkinsons Day today and coconut oil being good for your brain making it useful for treatments of dementia, alzheimers and kids with autism.
Tech helps blind surf web
4BC Mornings: Blind software developers are developing a speech to text program that will assist the blind use the internet. Blind Software developer with NVDA project Michael Curren speaks with Greg Cary.
Generic brand drugs
4BC Mornings: Are generic brand drugs a good option or are they hurting patients. National President of the Pharmacy Guild Australia Kos Sclavos speaks with Greg Cary about the changes to drug pricing and impact of generic drugs.
Autism Awareness Day
4BC Mornings: International Autism Awareness Day, senator Nick Xenophon is a big supporter of AEIOU program and speaks with Greg Cary about Autism costing $10 billion dollars per year. Xenophon will be calling for a Senate Inquiry into Autism Awareness
Dr Hungerford
4BC Mornings: Good Health in the 21st Century, Dr Carole Hungerford joins the Greg Cary Morning show for her weekly segment, Dr Hungerford addresses Arthritis, Autism and takes calls from listeners. Listen now and have your say.
Would you Lock the Gate?
4BC Mornings: Would you Lock the Gate? Drew Hutton is in the studio and speaks with Greg Cary about Clive Palmers remarks, the CSG issue and some of the other social justice issues he has been involved in.
Fuel high
4BC Mornings: With fuel prices currently at their peak, mototrist are struggling to cover the cost. Geoff Trotter from Fuel Track talked with Chris Adams and told listeners where to get the best fuel prices if you need to fill up over the Easter Break
Product recall
4BC Mornings: A health debacle has occurred with some chocolates being incorrectly labelled, that may contain nuts. Coles and Woollies have recalled the brands and Dr Carol Hungerford talks with Chris Adams about the dangers.
Full moon
4BC Mornings: Does the Full Moon send us a little crazy? Astro Guru, Dave Reneke, has done some investigation and tells Chris Adams he believes it’s because more people are out and about enjoying the bright moonlit night.
Learn with Dr Rip
4BC Mornings: Are you going to the beach this Easter Week end? If so, watch out for the swells! Senior Lecturer at School Environmental Science at University of NSW, Dr Rob Brander talks with Chris Adams about the dangers inexperienced swimmers face.
The war on drugs
4BC Mornings: The foreign Affairs Minister, Bob Carr, is among a group of prominent Australians who have declared the ''war on drugs'' a failure. Author of the Report detailing how we lost the war on drugs Prof Bob Douglas speaks with Greg Cary about the need to legalise drugs here in Australia.
Fight for them
4BC Mornings: Why are veterans being duped on pensions?
Retired Air Vice Marshal Peter Criss speaks with Greg Cary about Operation Aware to help veterans get fair pay. You can watch the video at www.standto.org.
Joe Hockey with 4BC Mornings
4BC Mornings: Care penalty rates, carbon tax, budgets, health care and David Murray's comments - these are some of the subjects discussed after Joe Hockey, Shadow Treasurer and Member for North Sydney, joined Greg Cary in the studio.
Stopping the costs
4BC Mornings: The cost of living in Queensland, has always been a hot topic, but the questions remains - when will the energy price increases stop? Greg Cary discusses this and more with the Director of Climate Change Policy, Tim Wilson.
Meet the new treasurer
4BC Mornings: New State Treasurer, Tim Nicholls takes an opportunity to stop by the 4BC Morning's studio. Nicholls joins Greg Cary to look at what changes he is looking to implement, and also answers listener's questions.
A wealth of experience
4BC Mornings: A wealth of experience, former Queensland Treasurer and Former CEO of Macarthur Coal Keith De Lacy in the studio to speak with Greg Cary about his life and Carbon tax. Listen now and have your say.
A blatant rip off?
4BC Mornings: Electricity rates are high in Australia, but 4BC Mornings looks at the question - "Are we being ripped off?". With more price hikes to come, Energy Users Association Australia Executive Director Roman Domanski talks with Greg Cary about why electricity prices are cheaper overseas.
Aspirin may prevent cancer
4BC Mornings: Does an Aspirin reduce the risk of cancer? CEO of the Australian Cancer Council Ian Olver speaks with Greg Cary about effects of Aspirin on treating cancer, and some of the side effects
Newman with Greg Cary
4BC Mornings: Guess who stopped by to say hello? Leader of the Liberal National Party was driving by, and stopped by the 4BC studio’s to speak with Greg Cary on the day before the election.
Lay of the land
4BC Mornings: Greg Cary looks at the latest state of political affairs in Queensland. Editor of Mt Isa North West Star John Schalch talks about the Mt Isa candidates and issues, while Gold Coast Bulletin Editor Peter Gleeson shares his report.
Depression and suicide
4BC Mornings: New figures are suggesting that 1 in 4 young people die from suicide and Greg Cary asks Dr Carole Hungerford about the effects of not reporting suicides in the media. Dr Hungerford also looks at resons for an increase in strokes in younger females.
Are Tasers lethal?
4BC Mornings: The taser death at the weekend has sparked another safety debate. Greg Cary brings two sides of the equation together and talks to Deputy Commissioner Queensland Police Ross Barnett and Vice President NSW Counsel for Civil Liberties, David Bernie.
North Queensland votes
4BC Mornings: Senior Reporter at the Western Star Derrick Barry speaks with Greg Cary about what’s happening in the Warrego electorate. Up north, 4KZ’s Paul James speaks to Greg Cary about the electorates of Hinchinbrook and Mulgrave.
The real numbers
4BC Mornings: What are the real numbers for this election? Numerologist Henry Conlan crunches the numbers and speaks with Greg Cary about how the numbers will fall this week end. Listen now and have your say.
Surf King Jack McCoy
4BC Mornings: Surfing filmmaker Jack McCoy has created his definitive work. The Stephen Spielberg of Surf Movies Film Maker and Director Jack McCoy speaks with Greg Cary about his latest movie Deeper Shade of Blue
Higgins Stormchasing
4BC Mornings: If you're desperate to know what's happening with the weather. Higgins Storm Chasing, Jeff Higgins, talks to Chris Adams about the trends in the weather, and looks at what might be to come.
Till lawsuit do us part
4BC Mornings: Solicitor with Hall Payne Lawyers Annette Lakey speaks with Greg Cary about a recent trend away from pre-nups because Courts are not upholding them.
Violence in schools
4BC Mornings: Alledgedly, the violence in schools is becoming so bad, that even the police are afraid to get involved without being hurt. Queensland Police Union President Ian Leavers talks with Chris Adams who says pack violence is the biggest concern.
Medicine shortage
4BC Mornings: Make sure that you've stocked up on your medications, as you pharmacy may have run out of stock! Australian Medical Association Vice President, Geoff Dobb, tells Chris Adams changes to the PBS could see shortages of some medications.
Paddle the Bass Straight
4BC Mornings: Would you paddle in a canoe across Bass Straight? Ian Johnston is paddling across Bass Straight to Tasmania to raise money for Bravehearts and speaks with Greg Cary as he battles big swells.
Townsville suffers
4BC Mornings: Townsville Bulletin Chief of Staff. Lendl Ryan, talks with Greg Cary about what’s happening in the electoral seats in the region, and the havoc that's beed created with the latest storms.
The Great Debate
4BC Mornings: How were the people running the Worm chosen? CEO of Chitchat Research, Amanda Wallace, tells Greg Cary about the process that determines how the audience for The Great Debate with Anna Bligh and Campbell Newman were selected.
ADHD misdiagnosis
4BC Mornings: Are we mistakenly diagnosing ADHD? This is an issue MP Martin Whitely feels very strongly about and he talks with Greg Cary about research revealing high diagnosis of ADHD in children born in December.
Dams, negligently managed?
4BC Mornings: Secretary Flood Affected Business and Households Association David Stark speaks with Greg Cary about how Governments should give a commitment to investigate whether dams are negligently managed. Do you agree? listen now.
Sunday trade
4BC Mornings: How long will retailers be able to afford to trade on Sunday? Executive Director Australian Retailers Association Russell Zimmerman speaks with Greg Cary about why retailers can't afford to pay Sunday penalty rates
Economic lowdown
4BC Mornings: The economy - how is it fairing? This question can't be too far from most people's lips and Greg Cary is wondering too. To find out some information, 4BC Mornings talked to Chief Economist Shane Oliver about job numbers, housing and Greece.
Peter Criss
4BC Mornings: Greg Cary has highlighted the issue of veteran pensions before, and believes it is a valued topic. To revisit the subject, Greg talks with Retired RAAF Air Force Marshal Peter Criss to see if there is any movement from the Government.
Fuel discount dockets
4BC Mornings: Just when you think it couldn’t get any worse, fuel prices are set to hit record highs by mid-year. Policy Director Motor Trades Association Greg Milne speaks with Greg Cary about the ACCC investigation into fuel discount dockets.
Campbell Newman, what if?
4BC Mornings: Columnist with The Australian and Australian Catholic University Associate Professor Gary Johns speaks with Greg Cary about who would be the Premier if Campbell Newman does not win Ashgrove.
Campbell Newman with Cary
4BC Mornings: Leader, Campbell Newman speaks with Cary and hits back at the dirty allegations made by Anna Bligh's Labor Party and describes how he will put the QLD budget back in the back and tells listeners just how important Ashgrove is.
Newman will win Ashgrove: Howard
4BC Mornings: Campbell Newman has brought out a liberal star power in front of the party faithful in Ashgrove. Former long serving Liberal PM John Howard joins Newman on the campaign trial, claiming Newman will win Ashgrove and be next Premier.
Cut sugar out
4BC Mornings: What would happen if you cut sugar out of your diet? Author and commentator, Peter Fitzsimons speaks with Greg Cary about how he has cut sugar from his diet after reading Sweet Poison, and how he has lost 20 kgs.
Food security forum
4BC Drive: A food security forum has wrapped up in Brisbane. Attacking the major parties for failing to protect Queensland from mining and coal seam gas.
Both LNP and Labor candidates have refused invitations to attend the forum. Alan Jones joins the show. Listen now.
Was there a cover up?
4BC Mornings: Why the blow out? Shadow Minister for Commonwealth Games, John-Paul Langbroek speaks with Greg Cary about how can we trust in the Government. Last time they didn’t reveal the debt and put up petrol prices to get the money back.
Prescription power
4BC Mornings: With the recent powers given to pharmacists being able to issue prescription medicine, Greg Cary asks the question "Who should prescribe medication?". This subject and others are explored with AMA president, Dr Steve Hambleton.
Diet clinic advice
4BC Mornings: Eager to diet, but unsure of which clinic to attend? It looks like you're not alone, as Ingrid Just from Choice magazine talks with Greg Cary about their latest research into what are your best options when it comes to joining diet clinics.
Silent Woman Killer
4BC Mornings: Greg Cary is joined by his regular health expert, Dr Carole Hungerford. This week's discussion revolves around painless heart attacks which affect women. Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes and strokes are also discussed.
Wagga Wagga
4BC Mornings: New South Wales finds itself inundated with flood water, with one of the worst off areas being the town of Wagga . Federal Minister for Riverina Michael McCormack talks with Greg Cary from the banks of the Wagga Wagga River.
Climate change expertees
4BC Mornings: Everyone's a climate expert, so Associate Professor at School of Environmental Engineering Newcastle University, Stewart Franks speaks with Greg Cary about who really knows about climate change, and who doesn’t.
Dangerous sugar and oil
4BC Mornings: Greg Cary welcomes David Gillespie, author of 'Big Fat Lies' to the 4BC Morning's studio to look at some of the subjects discussed in his latest book. Fats, oils, sugar, and their connection to cancer and heart disease are forefront to the talk.
Flood flaws
4BC Mornings: The Queensland flood inquiry is still uncovering issues, and Secretary of the Flood Affected Businesses and Homes Association David Stark joins Greg Cary to talk of the latest revelations about certain flaws in the Inquiry.
Busting red tape
4BC Mornings: Do you have a hard time dealing with body corporates? A lot of people do, so Greg Cary talks with our very own Ombudsman Shane Bowering from Red Tape Busters about taking on the body corporate, beating a parking ticket and other tricky subjects.
Ballot branding
4BC Mornings: Is the Ballot Branding case constitutional? The Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by Katter's Australian Party to have millions of ballot papers destroyed. State Leader of Katter’s Australian Party, or The Australian Party, Aidon McLindon calls in and speaks with Greg Cary immediately after the decision is handed down.
10 years of Kochy
4BC Mornings: Can you believe that Kochy has been on the box for 10 years? David Koch speaks with Greg Cary about 10 years on Sunrise, about tourism, budget surplus and some of the big stories from the past 10 years.
Attack on Aussie Diggers graves
4BC Mornings: Foreign Affairs expert Dr Keith Suter speaks with Greg Cary about the attacks on a graveyard where Australian Soldiers are buried in Libya, and how Bob Carr will do as our new Foreign Affairs Minister.
Queensland safest place
4BC Mornings: Managing Director of Bravehearts Hetty Johnston speaks to Greg Cary about the LNP’s reopening of the 13-year-old inquiry into child safety. Campbell Newman calls in from the Bus on his way to Toowoomba to weigh in. Listen now.
Weather watching
4BC Mornings: Are you a weather watcher? Do you follow the BOM radar? If so, then you might be interested in Jeff Higgins from Higgins Storm Chasing talking with Greg Cary about some instable weather hanging around, dam releases, and what we can can expect this week end.
Rediscovering each other
4BC Mornings: Greg Cary investigates a heartfelt story with Joan Thompson and Stan Cordell getting re-married, after 30 years of being divorced. The soon to be married again couple tell 4BC Mornings how they managed to rediscover each other.
Solar Water rebate scrapped
4BC Mornings: With the Solar Water Rebate being scrapped, Greg Cary looks to Gareth Jennings, Government Relations Manager Rheem Australia, to examine the impact of this decision on consumers
Greg Rudd
4BC Mornings: Managing Director of GPR Services, Greg Rudd, talks to Greg Cary about how the governmental system has fallen down and focus is on manufactured events and personalities, not where it should be - on the policies.
Heart so strong
4BC Mornings: 25 years after receiving a heart transplant, by Dr Victor Chang, George Constantine is celebrating 25 years of good health and speaks with Greg Cary about organ donation. Listen now and have your say.
Violinist Sally Law
4BC Mornings: The QLD Symphony Orchestra showcase concert will feature Violinist Sally Law, winner of their Young Instrumentalist competition on 7 March. Sally comes in to play an 1830’s violin for Greg Cary and our listeners.
Public transport, nightmare
4BC Mornings: Why is our transport system so bad? Brisbane Transport chaos again, Shadow Minister for Transport Scott Emerson speaks with Greg Cary about the many ongoing problems with our transport system after this mornings delays.
Should step parents smack stepchildren?
4BC Mornings: Deputy Director Stepfamilies Australia Network Paula Westhead speaks with Greg Cary following the recent court decision by Judge Paul Conlon saying it was ok for a stepfather to smack his stepchild.
LNP promise helicopters
4BC Mornings: Will helicopters help police presence? LNP leader Campbell Newman believes so, and speaks with Greg Cary before his announcement of 2 new helicopters and increased police numbers for South East Queensland.
Brian Kilcommons
4BC Mornings: Is your dog training you instead of the other way round? Then perhaps training should be considered, so joining Greg Cary in the 4BC Mornings studio is dog trainer to the stars, Brian Kilcommons, who gives some insight into the lives of dogs.
Bruce Hawker interview
4BC Mornings: Kevin Rudd supporter and Labor Campaign Advisor Bruce Hawker speaks with Greg Cary about working with Kevin Rudd. Greg Cary asks Hawker if Rudd will elect.
Enough to retire?
4BC Mornings: Everald Compton, Chairman of the Australian Transport and Energy Corridor Ltd and the Advisory Panel on the Economic Potential of Senior Australians joins Greg Cary in the Studio to discuss necessary changes to the pension.
Big Fat Lies
4BC Mornings: 4BC regular contributor and author of 'Sweet Poison', David Gillespie joins Greg Cary to talk about his new book - 'Big Fat Lies'. Gillespie's latest research into sugar looks at some of the other facets of food production that could be a problem.
Bizarre comments made
4BC Mornings: Senior Reporter with the Courier Mail Tuck Thompson speaks with 4BC Mornings announcer Greg Cary about fireworks in the courtroom in the Gabe Watson case today. Listen now and have your say.
Leadership troubles
4BC Mornings: The general unrest within the Labor Government will cause harm to Queensland, according to former Labor minister, and long-time Labor MP, Con Sciacca. Greg Cary talks about the current leadership troubles with Sciacca and what he thinks should be done .
Hormone Replacement Treatment
4BC Mornings: There has been a sharp decrease in the treatments available to woman who are requiring hormone replacement treatment. Dr Carole Hungerford discusses the subject with Greg Cary on 4BC Mornings.
Gabe Watson
4BC Mornings: Greg Cary looks at the major developments in the Gabe Watson Trial. Senior Reporter for Courier Mail, Tuck Thompson, tells 4BC Mornings about the testimonies from Queensland witnesses, and what Tina’s friend revealed.
Aidan McLindon
4BC Mornings: Member for Beaudesert, Aidan McLindon from Katter's Australian Party speaks with Greg Cary about the sell off of Queensland assets and fair political media coverage.
To punch someone in the head
4BC Mornings: The disturbing footage of the police officer assaulting the man in the back of the van has led to Commissioner Bob Atkins saying a punch in the head is sometimes justified. Greg Cary talks to BIll Potts from Bill Potts from Potts Lawyers.
Queen Mary 2
4BC Newsroom: Emotional reunions at the Port of Brisbane this morning… as passengers disembark the Queen Mary 2, on her maiden visit. 4BC news reporter, Amelia Birnie is there and talks to Greg Cary on 4BC Mornings.
Citizen's Right of Reply
4BC Mornings: After Premier Anna Bligh's comments against Campbell Newman in parliament yesterday, Greg Cary took some time to talk to Queensland Speaker, John Mickel, about the circumstances, prior to the last Question Time before he retires.
The lay of the land
4BC Mornings: Campaign Advisor to the Labor Party and Managing Director of Campaigns and Communications Bruce Hawker speaks to Greg Cary about Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard, and how Anna Bligh and Campbell Newman start their campaigns.
Common sense craziness
4BC Mornings: Have you known a level-headed young person to do something stupid? Professor of Psychology at the University of California in Berkley Alison Gopnik talked with Greg Cary about what makes young minds think it’s ok to do the crazy things they do.
Bligh predicts jail for Newman
4BC Mornings: Anna Bligh has likened rival Campbell Newman to corrupt former Labor minister Gordon Nuttall, predicting the ascendant Liberal National Party leader will "end up" in jail. 4BC Political Reporter Natalie Bochenski speaks with @4BCGregCary about what went on in Parliament today.
Gabe Watson to face US trial
4BC Mornings: Was he really a bad diver?
Senior Reporter with the Courier Mail Tuck Thompson speaks with Greg Cary about the latest developments, including jury selection, in the Gabe Watson case.
Health Insurance Rebate
4BC Mornings: Health Care Analyst, UBS Investment Bank , speaks with Greg Cary about some of the implications if the Government removes the Health Insurance Rebate.
The come back kid
4BC Mornings: Four Corners reporter Andrew Fowler speaks with Greg Cary about what factions in the ALP are saying behind closed doors, and trying to interview Kevin Rudd for his report airing tonight “The Come back Kid”?
Queensland Flood Inquiry
4BC Mornings: Secretary of Flood Affected Business and Homes Association, David Stark speaks with Greg Cary about the recently wound up Queensland Flood Inquiry about how and when the truth will come out.
Gillard sidesteps questions
4BC Mornings: Senior staff in Prime Minister Julia Gillard's office were writing her leadership speech at least a fortnight before her coup against Kevin Rudd, it has been claimed on ABC's Four Corners. Listen now.
No dental on scheme?
4BC Mornings: President of the Australian Dental Association, Dr Shane Fryer, talks to Greg Cary about the long term affects of poor dental care, both physically and financially, and also looks at why dental isn’t part of our health scheme.
Lack of memory
4BC Mornings: Secretary of Flood Affected Business and Homes Association David Stark has been following the Flood Inquiry, and he tells Greg Cary that a lot of witnesses are having a loss of memory when it comes to remembering details.
Hinging on Europe
4BC Mornings: The Reserve Bank's decision to hold rate levels was a bit of a surprise for most. Greg Cary investigates the chance of us having another Global Financial Crisis while talking to Economic Commentator, Peter Switzer. The advice given is to keep all eyes on Europe.
Dr Carol Hungerford
4BC Mornings: Greg Cary is joined by 4BC Morning's regular, Dr Carol Hungerford, to look at the latest developments in the world of health, and also to answer listener's questions. Topics this week include, the trends of cardiac arrest, the fructose argument, and diets for high cholestrol.
Stark's inquiry update
4BC Mornings: Greg Cary has been keeping in touch with David Stark, in relation to the latest development in Queensland Floods Inquiry. Today, we find out that they are looking for an key operator that is still on long-service leave.
Budget strain
4BC Mornings: The public are suffering strain on their budgets, with many just keeping themselves afloat. Senior Reporter with Quest Newspapers, Taryn Davis, talks with Greg Cary about how families are struggling to make the money last, and what they are doing about it.
