As Queensland faces a daunting shortfall of 50,000 construction workers by 2026, Kim Hetherington from Construction Skills Queensland Director of Industry warns that the gap threatens the delivery of the 2032 Olympics and essential housing projects. While interstate and international recruitment remain options, the primary goal is training a new generation of apprentices to meet […]
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As the National Cabinet meets to discuss urgent gun reforms, Ben Davis asked the Acting Deputy Commissioner if there is actually a legal limit on how many firearms one Queenslander can own. Her response regarding the current Weapons Act raised serious questions about why someone in the suburbs needs an arsenal. Hear more highlights from […]
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A Brisbane dad explained why he is taking his 15-year-old daughter into a conflict zone this festive season. Andrew McClennan joined Gary Hardgrave to share the heart-warming, risky mission, driving them to spend Christmas in Ukraine. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the 4BC App on iOS or Android to ensure you […]
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11/12/2025
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Atwood Marshall Lawyers’ Duncan McDougall joined Ben Davis on 4BC Drive to unpack the complex issue of undue influence, explaining how to spot when a vulnerable family member is being coerced into changing their will. He offers crucial advice on preventing legal battles through proper capacity assessments and professional will drafting. Hear more highlights from […]
Ben Davis
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17/12/2025
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As the National Cabinet meets to discuss urgent gun reforms, Ben Davis asked the Acting Deputy Commissioner if there is actually a legal limit on how many firearms one Queenslander can own. Her response regarding the current Weapons Act raised serious questions about why someone in the suburbs needs an arsenal. Hear more highlights from […]
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11/12/2025
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Member for Oodgeroo Amanda Stoker revealed the details behind a covert early-morning operation to remove unauthorised flagpoles from the Dunwich waterfront. She explained why the flying of the Palestinian flag sparked the crackdown and addressed the rising taxpayer cost of enforcing the law. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the 4BC App […]
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