Australia faces a critical health warning as declining immunisation rates leave 1.7 million citizens without measles immunity and herd protection slips to a precarious 93%. Infectious disease expert Assoc. Prof. Paul Griffin joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to warn that rising overseas cases, historical single-dose vaccine gaps for adults born between 1977 and 2000, […]

Queensland councils face a staggering $1.2 billion financial shortfall after the federal government proposed shifting to a 50/50 disaster funding split, leaving regional ratepayers to cover tens of millions in storm damage. Speaking to Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast, Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson warned that local councils – who collect only 3% of national taxes […]

Breaking sport news just in: Billy Slater has officially ended his tenure as head coach of the Queensland Maroons. Hear the team react to the Queensland Rugby League’s sudden announcement and unpack what this means for the future of the Origin series. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the 4BC App on […]

Michael McLaren has noted that a scuffle appears to be breaking out over compulsory superannuation, as more political figures back allowing Australians to access their super before retirement. The Afternoons host says that while he supports the system, he has pointed out that, while there is merit in the argument for and against allowing it, […]

Farm Angels head Jenny Gailey joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to launch “Flanno for a Farmer Day,” aiming to raise $750,000 and break an 1,800-person world record at the Ekka to support struggling agricultural families. Confronting the grim reality of Australia losing a farmer to suicide every 10 days amidst severe “green drought” conditions, […]

Queensland Police Union representative Shane Prior joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to slam the court system after an accused child sex offender walked free despite 30 bail breaches and attending crowded events like the Ekka. The segment balances this judicial outrage by celebrating a heroic moment where local officers safely delivered a baby outside […]