Michael McLaren has unpacked the hidden motivations behind the scenes on Thursday of the Ceuta Invasion that saw tens of thousands of migrants swim into Spanish Territory. The 2GB Afternoons host has pointed out a mass movement like the one the world witnessed doesn’t happen by chance – which he says represents the dread of […]
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How QLD’s Foster Care crisis is keeping kids in Resi Care
PeakCare CEO Kelly Jebb joined 4BC Drive to address Queensland’s broken child safety system and why long-term reform is urgently needed. Find out how frontline advocates plan to fix carer shortages and redirect funding to protect the state’s most vulnerable kids. Hear more highlights from Drive below and download the 4BC App on iOS or […]
Carla Bignasca / 09:55 /
30/07/2026
‘What a mess’ – The lessons we can take from the socialist-led Victoria
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 […]
Michael McLaren /
29/07/2026
Aussie Gulf War Veterans win official recognition for deadly ‘Gulf War Syndrome’ after 30 years
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 […]
Gary Hardgrave / 10:18 /
29/07/2026
DOPAMINE CRISIS: Why your phone habit is silently rewiring your nervous system
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 […]
Gary Hardgrave / 10:17 /
28/07/2026
