Federal MP Garth Hamilton made a passionate case for why Toowoomba, backed by heavy-hitting local industries, deserves the NRL’s 20th franchise over a second New Zealand team.  Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Facebook

Toowoomba has kicked off its 77th Carnival of Flowers by obliterating a world record, gathering 1,546 locals at Queens Park dressed as native Toowoomba violets. Regional Councillor James O’Shea joined the show to share how the community smashed Malta’s previous record by over 600 people and to unpack the powerful historical tribute behind their chosen […]

Michael McLaren has noticed something interesting about the way Labor behaved in Question Time after Tony Burke unveiled his migration plan. “It’s as if the ALP didn’t want to own any of it. As if they were almost embarrassed by it,” he said. “[It’s} transparently all part of a plan to try and steer the […]

Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast addressed mounting listener frustration over rapidly rising Brisbane fuel prices, which are pushing toward $2.40/L for unleaded and past $2.90/L for diesel. Guest Rowan Lee (CEO of the Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association) explained that international wholesale increases in Singapore drive these replacement costs, assuring listeners that while prices […]

The Federal Government has officially scrapped its controversial $5,000 cap on allied health treatments for veterans following intense backlash from advocates and political leaders. Troy Watson, Deputy CEO of Veteran Services at RSL Queensland, joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to discuss how the poor communication caused widespread anxiety and stressed the importance of protecting […]

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has unveiled targeted migration changes designed to end “visa hopping” and curb international students from bringing non-immediate family members into Australia.  Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the 4BC App on iOS or Android to ensure you don’t miss a thing! Image: Getty / Hilary Wardhaugh