Tasmania’s viral 1,000kg elephant seal, Neil, has taken the internet by storm, but experts warn his playfulness with cars and fences could soon escalate into serious property destruction. Dr. Jane Younger joined Cate Campbell on 4BC Drive to explain that because Neil was anomalously born away from his sub-Antarctic colony, he views humans and objects […]

From $7,000 houses to the crushing weight of 24/7 social media, three generations sit down to debate who actually faced the biggest battles growing up. Listen to the full clip to hear a legendary 95-year-old and a tech-savvy teen find surprising common ground and trade some bizarre generational slang. Hear more highlights from 4BC Mornings […]

Ever wondered if an artist can truly set themselves up for life off the back of just one famous song? White Sky Music’s head of royalties, Matt Bird, joined Ben Davis to explain exactly how global airplay and streaming pots turn single tracks into massive lifelong fortunes. Hear more highlights from 4BC Breakfast below and […]

Australia’s multibillion-dollar agricultural industry is facing a massive threat as destructive Varroa mites push bee colonies to the brink of collapse. University of the Sunshine Coast researcher Volker Herzig revealed how he “milked” thousands of spiders to find a fascinating, targeted venom toxin that destroys the mites while keeping bees and humans completely safe. Hear […]

While Sydney and Melbourne brace for notable price drops, Brisbane’s property market is set to play by its own rules. Domain’s Chief Residential Economist, Dr Nicola Powell, broke down why a massive property crash is highly unlikely and what these changing cycles mean for your local property value. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and […]

A heated debate between Ben Davis and food safety expert Susannah Roelofsz of 4BC Mornings revealed the terrifying hidden bacterial risks lurking in everyday leftovers like chicken, rice, and pasta. The segment breaks down how improper cooling and uneven microwave reheating create perfect breeding grounds for heat-resistant toxins that can lead to severe gastrointestinal illness. […]