Social media makes fly-in, fly-out mining jobs look like a glamorous, high-paying holiday, but the gruelling reality of extreme isolation and 12-hour shifts is catching young workers completely off guard. Itch Recruitment’s Jodie Perram joined Gary to expose the “FIFO-fluencer” myths and reveal why these massive paychecks come with a high physical and mental cost. […]

Jason Mathews on 4BC Mornings exposed a sinister digital pipeline where recruiters use TikTok to target and groom underage and newly legal Australian girls to sell sexual labour on OnlyFans. Melinda Tankard Reist joined Jason to reveal how sophisticated algorithms, adult production houses, and predatory local recruitment agencies systematically wear down young girls’ boundaries under […]

Artificial intelligence is officially taking over traffic lights in Southeast Queensland, launching a first-of-its-kind trial designed to completely eliminate the frustration of waiting at empty intersections. QUT transportation expert Dr Mohasin Howlader joined Carla to explain how these advanced algorithms can actually predict unpredictable human behaviour to keep your daily commute moving safely. Hear more […]

Following the CFMEU commission of inquiry, a new proposed Queensland construction code aims to completely replace the controversial Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPICT) that have long plagued the sector. Civil Contractors Federation Queensland CEO Damian Long joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to warn that the code must be implemented immediately, or massive upcoming Olympic […]

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 […]