Most Australians assume shops must legally accept cash, but a new bill wants to guarantee notes and coins remain welcome at major retail chains. Shadow Assistant Treasurer Kevin Hogan joined 4BC Drive to explain why protecting cash stops sneaky card surcharges and saves shoppers during digital blackouts. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and […]

Treasurer Jim Chalmers challenged critics to name where to cut funding, and independent economist Saul Eslake has answered directly.  Listen to hear Eslake break down the political sacred cows Canberra must tackle to stop Australia from racking up a dangerous debt tab. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: Image: Getty / Hilary Wardhaugh

Following severe downpours and viral online videos of electric vehicles gliding through deep water, motoring expert Trent Nikolic joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to debunk the myth that EVs double as James Bond-style submarines without engine air intakes. He warned drivers that despite sealed batteries, complex high-voltage electronics, severe vehicle weight, and structural roadway […]

Shadow Minister Ted O’Brien joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to raise the alarm over the Albanese Government’s EU trade agreement, claiming secret, legally binding climate targets could leave Australian producers facing crippling penalties. He also outlined the Coalition’s new bill to mandate cash acceptance at major retailers while calling for an end to parliamentary […]

A surprising new RACQ survey revealed that a massive majority of South East Queenslanders are looking to swap city life for the regions.  Carla chatted with RACQ’s Dr Michael Kane to explore why traffic congestion and housing costs are pushing residents further out and whether our infrastructure can keep up. Hear more highlights from 4BC […]

Following NAB’s announcement to cut 2,500 jobs, Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and workplace expert Beth Hall discuss whether corporate Australia is using AI and economic pressures as an excuse to cover up poor workforce planning. They highlight the devastating human impact of constant restructures, from Christmas job losses and offshore moves to destroyed employee […]