Shadow Treasurer Ted O’Brien warned that relentless government spending is driving inflation up, crushing hopes for an interest rate cut and costing the average mortgage holder an extra $1,800 a month. He argued that surging electricity prices, up 9% in one quarter, are a major factor and a sign that Australia is becoming “poorer, weaker, […]
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Shadow Treasurer Ted O’Brien warned that relentless government spending is driving inflation up, crushing hopes for an interest rate cut and costing the average mortgage holder an extra $1,800 a month. He argued that surging electricity prices, up 9% in one quarter, are a major factor and a sign that Australia is becoming “poorer, weaker, […]
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29/10/2025
How paedophiles are exploiting Australia’s $22 billion childcare system
An explosive Four Corners investigation has uncovered how paedophiles are exploiting flaws in Australia’s $\$22$ billion childcare system, sparking national outrage. Shadow Assistant Minister Zoe McKenzie joined us to discuss the “shattering” allegations and what Parliament is doing to close the widespread safety gaps now. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the […]
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Could electric vehicles be spying on us?
Concerns have been raised after the Department of Defence confirmed that thousands of Chinese-made electric vehicles are being stored on private land beside the RAAF base at Amberley. The founder of Strategic Analysis Australia, Michael Shoebridge, told Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive, “They’re like a smartphone on wheels, and they’re great for hoovering up information […]
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