The Federal government has waved the white flag on its plan to shirk responsibility for disaster recovery. After announcing plans to split the arrangement 50-50 with states and territories, they have instead decided to uphold the existing 75-25 funding arrangement. CEO of the Local Government Association of Queensland, Alison Smith, joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC […]

Brisbane is facing major transit disruptions with the upcoming multi-week closure of the iconic Story Bridge, forcing roughly 60,000 vehicles onto alternative routes. Brisbane City Council Opposition Leader Jared Cassidy joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and warned that neglect and a lack of toll relief leave commuters with longer travel times and soaring costs. […]

Michael McLaren is not one to say “I told you so”, but his warnings of irresponsible government spending and consecutive deficits have come to roost. The Afternoons host has taken a close look at the current state of France, drawing comparisons to Australia and has also questioned whether the next generation is aware of the […]

Following the mysterious pneumonia death of a 28-year-old Siberian researcher and reports of a dropped test tube, fears flared over potential bioweapon leaks and Russian cover-ups. However, infectious disease expert Associate Professor Paul Griffin joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and clarified that the pathogen poses virtually zero risk to Australia, as it is a […]

Your daily coffee run could help eliminate breast cancer deaths once and for all. Liberty Jones joined 4BC to explain how 23 Stella Rossa cafes across Queensland are partnering with the PA Research Foundation to fund patient care and medical research. Hear more highlights from 4BC Mornings below and download the 4BC App on iOS […]

Michael McLaren has warned that the Mt Pleasant Coal Mine ruling could lead to more attempts by activists to stymie other coal mine expansions. With more than 3600 cases before courts across the world, McLaren says activists could misinterpret how the findings could be applied. “It’s lawfare in the form of activists using every nook […]