Two massive, shallow earthquakes struck Venezuela during a national holiday evening, leaving entire apartment buildings flat on the ground and hundreds confirmed dead or injured. With estimates suggesting the death toll could surpass 10,000, international teams – including US aerial assets and search crews – are mobilising to assist the country’s overwhelmed emergency services. Dean […]

Channel Nine has reportedly parted ways with host Karl Stefanovic after his independent podcast took a decidedly right-wing political turn, featuring controversial figures like Tommy Robinson. While the network has not released an official statement, speculation remains over whether Stefanovic will walk away with a six-month contract payout or if he was immediately terminated. Hear […]

A massive $165 million chunk of Brisbane riverfront land was just handed over to private developers—and the government refuses to say for how much. Local residents are absolutely furious, warning that this secret deal will cause chaos for local schools and flooding zones. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download the 4BC App on […]

Ahead of the massive 2028 tournament in Queensland, team manager Billy Gibney joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Mornings to reveal the secret art behind elite butchery and what truly makes a perfect sausage. The segment also explored Australia’s competitive barbecue culture, including a surprising culinary hack involving Vegemite that promises the ultimate crispy skin. […]

With extreme temperatures of 40°C making headlines across Europe, travellers are being warned to rethink their upcoming summer vacations.  Flight Centre founder Skroo Turner joined Carla to reveal whether these extreme weather events are actually stopping people from booking. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download the 4BC App on iOS or Android to […]

Brisbane is currently facing a severe “baby drought” as its fertility rate has plummeted to a record low of 1.44 births per woman, far below the replacement rate of 2.1. Despite a population growth of over half a million people in the last decade, fewer babies were born last year than ten years ago due […]