Hospital emergency rooms across Queensland are seeing a record-breaking surge in “face-first” crashes and spinal injuries linked to high-powered e-mobility devices. RACQ’s Joel Tucker joined Carla to explain why mandatory full-face helmets and a crackdown on “dodgy” illegal sellers are now a matter of life and death. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download […]
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While the Coalition is busy patching up internal dramas, Mary Winkles argued they are missing the one reform that could win over the “cost of living” voter. She joined Carla Bignasca to explain why childcare is the ultimate “easy win” that the major parties are currently ignoring. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download […]
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Think your partner is your everything? Psychologist Marny Lishman explains why “putting all your eggs in one basket” is a recipe for burnout and how your friends might actually be the key to a longer life. Listen in to find out why the “Galentine’s” phenomenon is much more than just a boozy brunch. Hear more […]
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Former minister says the Rockhampton Olympic rowing plan is a political mess
Robert Schwarten isn’t holding back, claiming the decision to bring Olympic rowing to the Fitzroy River was a political stunt made without any local consultation. He warned that the region risks walking away with nothing if the IOC scraps the venue, leaving Rocky’s future generations in the lurch. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and […]
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When 13-year-old Austin Appleby found himself swimming four kilometres through shark-infested waters to save his family, he didn’t rely on elite training; he relied on Thomas the Tank Engine. Survival expert Ky Furneaux joined Carla to explain why “survival mentality” is 80% mental and how a cheeky blue train provided the rhythm Austin needed to […]
Carla Bignasca
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Hospital emergency rooms across Queensland are seeing a record-breaking surge in “face-first” crashes and spinal injuries linked to high-powered e-mobility devices. RACQ’s Joel Tucker joined Carla to explain why mandatory full-face helmets and a crackdown on “dodgy” illegal sellers are now a matter of life and death. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download […]
Carla Bignasca
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While the Coalition is busy patching up internal dramas, Mary Winkles argued they are missing the one reform that could win over the “cost of living” voter. She joined Carla Bignasca to explain why childcare is the ultimate “easy win” that the major parties are currently ignoring. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download […]
Carla Bignasca
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Think your partner is your everything? Psychologist Marny Lishman explains why “putting all your eggs in one basket” is a recipe for burnout and how your friends might actually be the key to a longer life. Listen in to find out why the “Galentine’s” phenomenon is much more than just a boozy brunch. Hear more […]
Carla Bignasca
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Former minister says the Rockhampton Olympic rowing plan is a political mess
Robert Schwarten isn’t holding back, claiming the decision to bring Olympic rowing to the Fitzroy River was a political stunt made without any local consultation. He warned that the region risks walking away with nothing if the IOC scraps the venue, leaving Rocky’s future generations in the lurch. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and […]
Carla Bignasca
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06/02/2026
How a 13-Year-Old swam 4km to save his family using a cartoon metaphor
When 13-year-old Austin Appleby found himself swimming four kilometres through shark-infested waters to save his family, he didn’t rely on elite training; he relied on Thomas the Tank Engine. Survival expert Ky Furneaux joined Carla to explain why “survival mentality” is 80% mental and how a cheeky blue train provided the rhythm Austin needed to […]
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