National Politics Editor Michael Pachi joined Carla Bignasca to break down the government’s aggressive new strategy to curb a $70 billion budget blowout. Discover why thousands of participants may soon be transitioned off the scheme and how a “stone age” invoicing system has left the door wide open for fraud. Hear more highlights from Afternoons […]
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National Politics Editor Michael Pachi joined Carla Bignasca to break down the government’s aggressive new strategy to curb a $70 billion budget blowout. Discover why thousands of participants may soon be transitioned off the scheme and how a “stone age” invoicing system has left the door wide open for fraud. Hear more highlights from Afternoons […]
Carla Bignasca
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24 hours ago
Toxic algae threatens Moreton Bay as critical monitoring program loses funding
Toxic “Lyngbya” algae once devastated Moreton Bay, causing severe skin burns and driving away local marine life. Professor Michelle Burford revealed why the bay is currently primed for another massive bloom and why cutting our local early warning system could spell disaster. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download the 4BC App on iOS […]
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20/04/2026
The “soil health” secret allowing large-scale farmers to slash fertilizer bills by 70%
Why is your grocery bill skyrocketing, and how can Australian farmers break free from global supply shocks? Gourmet Farmer Matthew Evans joined the program to explain why the current fertiliser and diesel crisis is the “wake-up call” Australia needs to build a self-sufficient food system. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download the 4BC […]
Carla Bignasca
/
17/04/2026
Why Brisbane City Council just fenced off two popular Kangaroo Point parks
Brisbane City Council has suddenly closed popular parks in Kangaroo Point after testing revealed soil contaminated with copper, nickel, and zinc from old shipyards. Toxicologist Professor Nick Osborne joined Carla Bignasca to explain why these “essential” metals become a risk in the dirt and what it actually means for your kids and pets. Hear more […]
Carla Bignasca
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16/04/2026
Travel expert: Why you shouldn’t cancel your Europe trip just yet
As regional tensions rise, Flight Centre CEO Graham Turner explained why “jumping ship” on your Middle East transit could be a costly mistake for your wallet. Discover the strategic reason why waiting for the airline to move first is your best bet for a full refund and how to navigate the current surge in airfares. […]
Carla Bignasca
/
15/04/2026
National Politics Editor Michael Pachi joined Carla Bignasca to break down the government’s aggressive new strategy to curb a $70 billion budget blowout. Discover why thousands of participants may soon be transitioned off the scheme and how a “stone age” invoicing system has left the door wide open for fraud. Hear more highlights from Afternoons […]
Carla Bignasca
/
24 hours ago
Toxic algae threatens Moreton Bay as critical monitoring program loses funding
Toxic “Lyngbya” algae once devastated Moreton Bay, causing severe skin burns and driving away local marine life. Professor Michelle Burford revealed why the bay is currently primed for another massive bloom and why cutting our local early warning system could spell disaster. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download the 4BC App on iOS […]
Carla Bignasca
/
20/04/2026
The “soil health” secret allowing large-scale farmers to slash fertilizer bills by 70%
Why is your grocery bill skyrocketing, and how can Australian farmers break free from global supply shocks? Gourmet Farmer Matthew Evans joined the program to explain why the current fertiliser and diesel crisis is the “wake-up call” Australia needs to build a self-sufficient food system. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download the 4BC […]
Carla Bignasca
/
17/04/2026
Why Brisbane City Council just fenced off two popular Kangaroo Point parks
Brisbane City Council has suddenly closed popular parks in Kangaroo Point after testing revealed soil contaminated with copper, nickel, and zinc from old shipyards. Toxicologist Professor Nick Osborne joined Carla Bignasca to explain why these “essential” metals become a risk in the dirt and what it actually means for your kids and pets. Hear more […]
Carla Bignasca
/
16/04/2026
Travel expert: Why you shouldn’t cancel your Europe trip just yet
As regional tensions rise, Flight Centre CEO Graham Turner explained why “jumping ship” on your Middle East transit could be a costly mistake for your wallet. Discover the strategic reason why waiting for the airline to move first is your best bet for a full refund and how to navigate the current surge in airfares. […]
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