Public policy expert Dr Scott Prasser joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to strongly criticise the Queensland government’s $100 Back to School Boost, labelling it a “placebo policy” that fails to target families in genuine need. The pair discussed how universal, non-means-tested handouts contribute to inflation, ultimately suggesting alternative solutions like tax deductibility or cutting […]
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Why David Koch blames Government spending for your mortgage pain
As the RBA delivers another stinging interest rate hike, David Koch revealed why federal and state projects are actually driving up your cost of living. Discover which “essential” household expenses you should cut immediately to survive the looming economic squeeze. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download the 4BC App on iOS or Android […]
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Queensland’s Rugby League crisis: Is the Sunshine State sinking?
The 2026 NRL season has started with a whimper for Queensland’s elite clubs, leaving fans and pundits wondering where the “grit” has gone. Veteran scribe Robert “Crash” Craddock joined Gary Hardgrave to dissect the disappointing form of the Broncos, Cowboys, and Titans, while offering a glimmer of hope for a Dolphins resurgence. Hear more highlights […]
Gary Hardgrave / 08:55 /
16/03/2026
The big shake-up: Why Queensland is scrapping two electorates in 2026
With Queensland’s electoral map undergoing its biggest transformation in years, political scientist Paul Williams joined Shane Doherty to break down why seats like Hill and Stretton are vanishing. Discover how shifting populations, not sneaky politics, are recalibrating the “roulette wheel” of our state elections and what it means for your next vote. Hear more highlights […]
Shane Doherty / 09:20 /
13/03/2026
‘It’s an Insult’: Victims first advocate slams ‘fleeting’ murder appeal
Lyndy Atkinson joined Gary to discuss the “torturous” legal loopholes allowing a convicted killer to appeal his 16-year sentence for the fatal stabbing of 70-year-old Vyleen White She revealed the shocking reality of youth sentencing where “life” sentences are being whittled down to just months, leaving victims’ families in a cycle of constant trauma. Hear […]
Gary Hardgrave / 08:39 /
12/03/2026
4BC listener Nathan Krebs sent in these photos to 4BC Drive of the flooding on the Gold Coast.
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22/03/2021
Public policy expert Dr Scott Prasser joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to strongly criticise the Queensland government’s $100 Back to School Boost, labelling it a “placebo policy” that fails to target families in genuine need. The pair discussed how universal, non-means-tested handouts contribute to inflation, ultimately suggesting alternative solutions like tax deductibility or cutting […]
Gary Hardgrave
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2 hours ago
Why David Koch blames Government spending for your mortgage pain
As the RBA delivers another stinging interest rate hike, David Koch revealed why federal and state projects are actually driving up your cost of living. Discover which “essential” household expenses you should cut immediately to survive the looming economic squeeze. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download the 4BC App on iOS or Android […]
Gary Hardgrave
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17/03/2026
Queensland’s Rugby League crisis: Is the Sunshine State sinking?
The 2026 NRL season has started with a whimper for Queensland’s elite clubs, leaving fans and pundits wondering where the “grit” has gone. Veteran scribe Robert “Crash” Craddock joined Gary Hardgrave to dissect the disappointing form of the Broncos, Cowboys, and Titans, while offering a glimmer of hope for a Dolphins resurgence. Hear more highlights […]
Gary Hardgrave
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16/03/2026
The big shake-up: Why Queensland is scrapping two electorates in 2026
With Queensland’s electoral map undergoing its biggest transformation in years, political scientist Paul Williams joined Shane Doherty to break down why seats like Hill and Stretton are vanishing. Discover how shifting populations, not sneaky politics, are recalibrating the “roulette wheel” of our state elections and what it means for your next vote. Hear more highlights […]
Shane Doherty
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13/03/2026
‘It’s an Insult’: Victims first advocate slams ‘fleeting’ murder appeal
Lyndy Atkinson joined Gary to discuss the “torturous” legal loopholes allowing a convicted killer to appeal his 16-year sentence for the fatal stabbing of 70-year-old Vyleen White She revealed the shocking reality of youth sentencing where “life” sentences are being whittled down to just months, leaving victims’ families in a cycle of constant trauma. Hear […]
Gary Hardgrave
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12/03/2026
Public policy expert Dr Scott Prasser joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to strongly criticise the Queensland government’s $100 Back to School Boost, labelling it a “placebo policy” that fails to target families in genuine need. The pair discussed how universal, non-means-tested handouts contribute to inflation, ultimately suggesting alternative solutions like tax deductibility or cutting […]
Gary Hardgrave
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2 hours ago
Why David Koch blames Government spending for your mortgage pain
As the RBA delivers another stinging interest rate hike, David Koch revealed why federal and state projects are actually driving up your cost of living. Discover which “essential” household expenses you should cut immediately to survive the looming economic squeeze. Hear more highlights from Afternoons below and download the 4BC App on iOS or Android […]
Gary Hardgrave
/
17/03/2026
Queensland’s Rugby League crisis: Is the Sunshine State sinking?
The 2026 NRL season has started with a whimper for Queensland’s elite clubs, leaving fans and pundits wondering where the “grit” has gone. Veteran scribe Robert “Crash” Craddock joined Gary Hardgrave to dissect the disappointing form of the Broncos, Cowboys, and Titans, while offering a glimmer of hope for a Dolphins resurgence. Hear more highlights […]
Gary Hardgrave
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16/03/2026
The big shake-up: Why Queensland is scrapping two electorates in 2026
With Queensland’s electoral map undergoing its biggest transformation in years, political scientist Paul Williams joined Shane Doherty to break down why seats like Hill and Stretton are vanishing. Discover how shifting populations, not sneaky politics, are recalibrating the “roulette wheel” of our state elections and what it means for your next vote. Hear more highlights […]
Shane Doherty
/
13/03/2026
‘It’s an Insult’: Victims first advocate slams ‘fleeting’ murder appeal
Lyndy Atkinson joined Gary to discuss the “torturous” legal loopholes allowing a convicted killer to appeal his 16-year sentence for the fatal stabbing of 70-year-old Vyleen White She revealed the shocking reality of youth sentencing where “life” sentences are being whittled down to just months, leaving victims’ families in a cycle of constant trauma. Hear […]
Gary Hardgrave
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12/03/2026
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