At just 17, Debbie Gibson made music history by writing, producing, and performing her own number-one hit single. Now, the iconic ’80s pop star has joined Carla to reveal why she is finally heading back to Australia for a massive tour after more than three decades away. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download […]
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Cate Campbell welcomes the backlash to Brisbane’s new Vic Park Stadium build
As construction kicks off on the controversial Victoria Park Olympic stadium, Aussie swimming icon Cate Campbell joined Carla to explain why public pushback is actually a good thing. Hear why she believes the multi-billion dollar project will change Queensland forever, despite the painful “teething phase.” Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download the 4BC […]
Why 98% of Australians have officially abandoned the manual gearbox
The art of manual driving is shifting into reverse, with new sales of stick shifts plummeting to just 1.6% across Australia. Carla and FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber dive into whether the classic manual gearbox is completely dead, or if it still holds a vital place for young Aussies entering regional trades. Hear more highlights […]
Why historians say the Kiwis might actually own the Sausage Sizzle
Australia and New Zealand are locked in a sizzling new culinary custody battle after research suggests our iconic charity snack may have actually originated across the ditch in 1942. University of Southern Queensland historian Dr. Lauren Samuellson joined Carla to debate whether we are about to lose the “democracy sausage” to the Kiwis—and how a […]
Why RACQ claims a ‘me first’ attitude is driving a devastating spike in QLD road tolls
With road fatalities up a staggering 28% in Queensland compared to last year, the latest crash data is nothing short of devastating. RACQ’s Joel Tucker joined Carla Bignasca to break down the “Fatal Five” behaviours driving this crisis and why some drivers are still ignoring decades-old safety laws. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and […]
At just 17, Debbie Gibson made music history by writing, producing, and performing her own number-one hit single. Now, the iconic ’80s pop star has joined Carla to reveal why she is finally heading back to Australia for a massive tour after more than three decades away. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download […]
Cate Campbell welcomes the backlash to Brisbane’s new Vic Park Stadium build
As construction kicks off on the controversial Victoria Park Olympic stadium, Aussie swimming icon Cate Campbell joined Carla to explain why public pushback is actually a good thing. Hear why she believes the multi-billion dollar project will change Queensland forever, despite the painful “teething phase.” Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download the 4BC […]
Why 98% of Australians have officially abandoned the manual gearbox
The art of manual driving is shifting into reverse, with new sales of stick shifts plummeting to just 1.6% across Australia. Carla and FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber dive into whether the classic manual gearbox is completely dead, or if it still holds a vital place for young Aussies entering regional trades. Hear more highlights […]
Why historians say the Kiwis might actually own the Sausage Sizzle
Australia and New Zealand are locked in a sizzling new culinary custody battle after research suggests our iconic charity snack may have actually originated across the ditch in 1942. University of Southern Queensland historian Dr. Lauren Samuellson joined Carla to debate whether we are about to lose the “democracy sausage” to the Kiwis—and how a […]
Why RACQ claims a ‘me first’ attitude is driving a devastating spike in QLD road tolls
With road fatalities up a staggering 28% in Queensland compared to last year, the latest crash data is nothing short of devastating. RACQ’s Joel Tucker joined Carla Bignasca to break down the “Fatal Five” behaviours driving this crisis and why some drivers are still ignoring decades-old safety laws. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and […]
At just 17, Debbie Gibson made music history by writing, producing, and performing her own number-one hit single. Now, the iconic ’80s pop star has joined Carla to reveal why she is finally heading back to Australia for a massive tour after more than three decades away. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download […]
Cate Campbell welcomes the backlash to Brisbane’s new Vic Park Stadium build
As construction kicks off on the controversial Victoria Park Olympic stadium, Aussie swimming icon Cate Campbell joined Carla to explain why public pushback is actually a good thing. Hear why she believes the multi-billion dollar project will change Queensland forever, despite the painful “teething phase.” Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download the 4BC […]
Why 98% of Australians have officially abandoned the manual gearbox
The art of manual driving is shifting into reverse, with new sales of stick shifts plummeting to just 1.6% across Australia. Carla and FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber dive into whether the classic manual gearbox is completely dead, or if it still holds a vital place for young Aussies entering regional trades. Hear more highlights […]
Why historians say the Kiwis might actually own the Sausage Sizzle
Australia and New Zealand are locked in a sizzling new culinary custody battle after research suggests our iconic charity snack may have actually originated across the ditch in 1942. University of Southern Queensland historian Dr. Lauren Samuellson joined Carla to debate whether we are about to lose the “democracy sausage” to the Kiwis—and how a […]
Why RACQ claims a ‘me first’ attitude is driving a devastating spike in QLD road tolls
With road fatalities up a staggering 28% in Queensland compared to last year, the latest crash data is nothing short of devastating. RACQ’s Joel Tucker joined Carla Bignasca to break down the “Fatal Five” behaviours driving this crisis and why some drivers are still ignoring decades-old safety laws. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and […]
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