The Make-A-Wish foundation has granted the wishes of over 400 critically ill young Australians in the last 12 months, with more than 40 sports-related wishes granted. Make-A-Wish Australia CEO Sally Bateman says they focus on creating special moments for children, with sporting teams providing a lot of support. “The amazing support we get, not only […]


Tune in to Bill McDonald as he hosts 4BC Mornings, weekdays from 9am-12pm
Bill is a well-known Brisbane media identity who has notably anchored the 6pm news for two different networks and covered everything from Olympic Games to Queensland storms and floods.
You can contact Bill McDonald on the 4BC text line 0499 880 882 between 9:00am and 12:00pm weekdays.
FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Bill McDonald, June 5th, 2025
Join Bill McDonald each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.
‘Juiced up joke’: Athletes participating in ‘pro-doping’ games face banishment
The governing body of international swimming World Aquatics have announced today that Aussie Olympic swimmers James Magnussen and Brett Hawk will face a life ban, due to involvement in the ‘Enhanced Games.’ World Aquatics have also announced that individuals who support, endorse or participate in these sporting events will not be eligible to hold positions […]
Concerns raised for small businesses if minimum wage increase not ‘mirrored’ with productivity gain
The Fair Work Commission has announced that the minimum wage will increase by 3.5% from 1 July. The current hourly minimum wage for adults over 21 will increase from $24.10 to $24.95. Minister for Small and Family Business Steve Minnikin told Bill McDonald on 4CB Mornings, “Paying extra in wages is fine as long as […]
FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Bill McDonald, June 4th, 2025
Join Bill McDonald each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.
The NSW Government’s Container Deposit Scheme has been heavily criticised, from implementation to ongoing maintenance. Premier Gladys Berejiklian has admitted to Macquarie Radio the scheme is going through significant “teething problems”. ‘Return and Earn’ centres across the state have been swamped with rubbish that isn’t accepted by the machines. The pictures have been sent […]
Ray becomes a pop… and the photos are adorable!
Congratulations to Ray on becoming a pop. He welcomed his beautiful and healthy granddaughter Ava Marie Clark into the world on March 13. “I had a life-changing experience on Tuesday this week. “She arrived at 4.20, shortly after that I fell in love with the most beautiful and wonderful little baby I’ve ever seen. “I know […]
Guard’s car torched for standing up to bully
A GEO guard sent this photo to Ray of another guard’s car that was torched after they stood up for a woman who was allegedly assaulted by her Area Manager at Parklea Correctional Centre
QLD Greens’ Shannon Girard advertising in disabled parking spot
Listener Adrian sent Ray this photo of a ute with advertising for Greens’ candidate for Scenic Rim parked in a disabled parking spot
Yet another truck stuck in the Galston Gorge
Ray was sent this photo of a Zinfra truck stuck on one of the hairpin bends in the Galston Gorge this morning
The Make-A-Wish foundation has granted the wishes of over 400 critically ill young Australians in the last 12 months, with more than 40 sports-related wishes granted. Make-A-Wish Australia CEO Sally Bateman says they focus on creating special moments for children, with sporting teams providing a lot of support. “The amazing support we get, not only […]
FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Bill McDonald, June 5th, 2025
Join Bill McDonald each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.
‘Juiced up joke’: Athletes participating in ‘pro-doping’ games face banishment
The governing body of international swimming World Aquatics have announced today that Aussie Olympic swimmers James Magnussen and Brett Hawk will face a life ban, due to involvement in the ‘Enhanced Games.’ World Aquatics have also announced that individuals who support, endorse or participate in these sporting events will not be eligible to hold positions […]
Concerns raised for small businesses if minimum wage increase not ‘mirrored’ with productivity gain
The Fair Work Commission has announced that the minimum wage will increase by 3.5% from 1 July. The current hourly minimum wage for adults over 21 will increase from $24.10 to $24.95. Minister for Small and Family Business Steve Minnikin told Bill McDonald on 4CB Mornings, “Paying extra in wages is fine as long as […]
FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Bill McDonald, June 4th, 2025
Join Bill McDonald each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.
The Make-A-Wish foundation has granted the wishes of over 400 critically ill young Australians in the last 12 months, with more than 40 sports-related wishes granted. Make-A-Wish Australia CEO Sally Bateman says they focus on creating special moments for children, with sporting teams providing a lot of support. “The amazing support we get, not only […]
FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Bill McDonald, June 5th, 2025
Join Bill McDonald each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.
‘Juiced up joke’: Athletes participating in ‘pro-doping’ games face banishment
The governing body of international swimming World Aquatics have announced today that Aussie Olympic swimmers James Magnussen and Brett Hawk will face a life ban, due to involvement in the ‘Enhanced Games.’ World Aquatics have also announced that individuals who support, endorse or participate in these sporting events will not be eligible to hold positions […]
Concerns raised for small businesses if minimum wage increase not ‘mirrored’ with productivity gain
The Fair Work Commission has announced that the minimum wage will increase by 3.5% from 1 July. The current hourly minimum wage for adults over 21 will increase from $24.10 to $24.95. Minister for Small and Family Business Steve Minnikin told Bill McDonald on 4CB Mornings, “Paying extra in wages is fine as long as […]
FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Bill McDonald, June 4th, 2025
Join Bill McDonald each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.
Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner, joined Bill McDonald to explain why.