Is local intervention the missing key to tackling Queensland’s youth crime surge? Youth Justice Minister Laura Gerber joined Carla to reveal how new specialised schools, intensive 12-month mentorship programs, and tougher laws work together to reform young offenders. Hear more highlights from Drive below and download the 4BC App on iOS or Android to ensure […]

After decades of official denial, Australian Gulf War veterans exposed to toxic oil fires, contaminated ship water, and experimental drugs have finally won official medical recognition for Gulf War Syndrome thanks to ground-breaking research from Queensland’s Griffith University. This historic Statement of Principles by the DVA allows suffering service members to access vital healthcare for […]

Queensland Nightlife Economy Commissioner John “JC” Collins joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to detail the state’s new Nightlife Economy Action Plan, which aims to overhaul outdated 1992 liquor laws, cut red tape, review sound limits, and trial extended trading hours ahead of the 2032 Olympics. JC addressed community safety worries by explaining how staggered […]

Michael McLaren has unpacked why the current state of Victoria is a stark warning of what happens when you ignore business and allow unions to run amok.  Following the knifing of Jacinta Allan by her deputy despite his claims he wasn’t gunning for her job, Michael McLaren has looked back on the last six years […]

From H5 bird flu detections to crop-destroying fungi, Assistant Minister Sean Dillon outlined how 50 newly appointed biosecurity officers are taking up positions across the state. Hear how regional communities will benefit from localised expertise, rapid response funds, and what to expect at this year’s Ekka. Hear more highlights from Drive below and download the […]

Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and behaviour coach Jo Woods dive into the dopamine-driven grip of mobile devices, exploring why our brains automate routine habits from endless social media scrolling to workplace multitasking. They discussed the hidden emotional undercurrents behind petty arguments and explained how cultivating stillness, awareness, and deliberate choice can rewire our brains […]