Brisbane City Council’s proposal to trial licensed bars on CityCat ferries has sparked intense pushback from the Australian Maritime Officers Union, which argues the idea lacks consultation and compromises safety. Union representative Tracy Ellis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that overwhelmed crews, dealing with high passenger numbers, cannot manage alcohol service, and […]

As copper theft plunges major South East Queensland motorways into darkness and costs taxpayers tens of millions, the state government is threatening thieves with up to 25 years behind bars. Criminologist Associate Professor Nadine Connell explained why these tough new laws won’t deter desperate offenders and revealed the simple reason police rarely catch them. Hear […]

Acclaimed author and vintage photograph collector Ian Collis joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss his new book, Retro Holidays Australia, which takes readers on a pictorial journey through the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Together, they reminisce about an era before smartphones and GPS – recalling paper maps, neon-lit motels, roadside ‘big things,’ and […]

University students across the country are calling on the taxpayer to cover more of the cost of their degrees. Michael McLaren argues if we are to increase the Commonwealth student payments, then we have to reduce the number of students at university. “We now have too many young people going to university in the first […]

The Senate has shot down a controversial proposal that would strip private health rebates from older Australians. National Seniors CEO Chris Grice revealed why this decision protects both retirees and younger policyholders from soaring health costs. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the 4BC App on iOS or Android to ensure you […]

Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and Shadow Minister for Rural Health Dr. Anne Webster discuss a damning National Rural Health Alliance report revealing regional Australians receive $6,000 less in healthcare funding per person than city residents, leading to higher mortality rates. They also condemn proposed federal cuts to private health insurance rebates for over-65s, warning […]