Joining Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast, Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington promised tough new youth bail laws with mandatory jail terms before Christmas, while revealing the government is actively considering expanding the crackdown to repeat adult offenders. The segment also confronted lenient judicial sentences given to domestic violence perpetrators and addressed rumours that community advocates were […]

Proposed changes to Queensland planning laws could hand the government sweeping powers to compulsorily acquire private property for mining and ecotourism projects. AgForce General President Shane McCarthy joined Carla to explain why stripping landowners of their negotiation rights sets a dangerous precedent for generations of farming families. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and […]

Kidney Health Australia CEO Chris Forbes joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to reveal that 2.5 million Australians unknowingly live with kidney disease symptoms, warning that up to 90% of kidney function can be lost before any symptoms appear.  To combat this silent crisis, the organisation has launched its bold “Taking the Piss” campaign, urging […]

Australia’s net national debt officially ticked past the historic $1 trillion milestone today, sparking sharp criticism over out-of-control government spending. Angus Taylor warned that massive annual interest bills will ultimately drive up inflation and leave future generations paying the price. “The government’s addicted to spending. And this is the fundamental problem. We’ve got an economy […]

Michael McLaren has warned Australians should be questioning the increase in surveillance, as one eftpos operator announces plans to ditch the four-digit pin for your face. He says no one has asked about where the data is going, where they’ve been manufactured, and if they can be hacked “[These] are all questions we and the […]

Michael McLaren has shared his take on the recent collaboration between Labor and the Coalition on gambling, saying it’s clear it was a move to prove they can still govern effectively. However, the Afternoons host says that while it’s one thing to pass legislation, it still needs to be good legislation. “Instead of celebrating a […]