On the show: Carla Bignasca returns while Feegs takes some time away. First up, Carla covers the headlines of the day – including Premier Steven Miles explaining why the government is finally taking a stand against the CFMEU amid recent allegations of ties to organised crime.

Australia’s Olympic Gold Medal haul is still going strong, with wins in the BMX Racing, Men’s 50m Freestyle and the Women’s 200m Backstroke. Carla also chats with recent silver medal-winning Equestrian Chris Burton, who talks about his beginnings on a Darling Downs Grain to putting that coveted medal around his neck last week after the Individual Eventing.

Acting Assistant Police Commissioner Andrew Massingham joins for a weekly update on the latest local crime issues and statistics. AAC Massingham provides us with an update on a recent spate of robberies and attempted robberies that has seen a teen charged; as well as their continued work in Cairns in Townsville. 

Aspire Retire Financial Services co-founder Olivia Maragna joins for Money Talks. Olivia tells us more about why the consumer watchdog is calling for a crackdown on businesses using Centrepay to exploit vulnerable individuals on welfare payments and the latest stats that show Self-Managed Super Funds continue to account for a large proportion of superannuation assets.

For our Local Issues segment: a couple of weeks ago we told you about the brand new Rivermaker Markets, operated by Goodwill Projects, happening in Morningside. But unfortunately plans have halted due to a complaint made. Goodwill Projects Managing Director Mark Power joins Carla to explain what has happened and how this has affected the operating hours of the market. 

Home improvement gurus and Block contestants Leah and Ash drop by the studio to answer your reno questions, including their key requirements when you are looking to flip a house and common mistakes to look out for, PLUS their thoughts on using contact or sticky veneer on benchtops in order to spruce them up. 

Former Wallaby, Red’s Fly Half and Stan Sports commentator Nick ‘Pickle’ Frisby joins to cover all the latest from the weekend’s action. PLUS Celebrity chef Adrian ‘Richo’ Richardson shares his recipe for Pizza!

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