Marking six decades since the iconic band and TV show burst into pop culture, Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and Countdown voice Gavin Wood look back at The Monkees’ rise to legendary rock status. Callers share nostalgic personal stories, including chaotic concert memories at Brisbane’s Festival Hall and intimate dinner conversations with late band member […]
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R U OK? Day: How 1% daily action can prevent a mental health spiral
On R U OK? Day, Former elite surfer Cooper Chapman joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to share his personal battle of losing his identity and major sponsorship, detailing how he rebuilt his life through internal validation. Now the founder of The Good Human Factory, he outlined practical daily mental health tools and why deep, […]
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In an explosive morning development, police authorities – led by Victoria Police alongside Queensland Police – executed a high-profile raid on the CFMEU headquarters located on Campbell Street in Bowen Hills, Brisbane. On-the-ground news director Georgia Kondek reported live from outside the quiet building, noting that investigators were inside conducting searches and interviewing personnel as […]
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How bushfire closures and broken infrastructure are crippling Queensland’s supply chain
Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings explored the critical vulnerabilities in Queensland’s transport infrastructure, highlighting how recent bushfires forced the complete closure of the Warrego Highway and trapped heavy transport vehicles. Joined by Queensland Trucking Association CEO Gary Mahon, they discuss the urgent need for major highway upgrades, safer driving protocols during fire season, and the […]
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How close is too close? RAAF Jet weaves through high-rises in high-risk low-altitude mission
RAAF Flying Officer Chris joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss the intensive preparation and extreme precision required to fly a massive 128-ton C-17 Globe Master III low through Brisbane’s CBD skyscrapers for the Riverfire event. Chris detailed the extensive simulator training, visual site inspections, hands-on stick controls, and constant altitude monitoring needed to […]
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On R U OK? Day, Former elite surfer Cooper Chapman joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to share his personal battle of losing his identity and major sponsorship, detailing how he rebuilt his life through internal validation. Now the founder of The Good Human Factory, he outlined practical daily mental health tools and why deep, […]
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In an explosive morning development, police authorities – led by Victoria Police alongside Queensland Police – executed a high-profile raid on the CFMEU headquarters located on Campbell Street in Bowen Hills, Brisbane. On-the-ground news director Georgia Kondek reported live from outside the quiet building, noting that investigators were inside conducting searches and interviewing personnel as […]
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How bushfire closures and broken infrastructure are crippling Queensland’s supply chain
Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings explored the critical vulnerabilities in Queensland’s transport infrastructure, highlighting how recent bushfires forced the complete closure of the Warrego Highway and trapped heavy transport vehicles. Joined by Queensland Trucking Association CEO Gary Mahon, they discuss the urgent need for major highway upgrades, safer driving protocols during fire season, and the […]
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R U OK? Day: How 1% daily action can prevent a mental health spiral
On R U OK? Day, Former elite surfer Cooper Chapman joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to share his personal battle of losing his identity and major sponsorship, detailing how he rebuilt his life through internal validation. Now the founder of The Good Human Factory, he outlined practical daily mental health tools and why deep, […]
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CFMEU UNDER SIEGE: Why interstate cops just raided union headquarters
In an explosive morning development, police authorities – led by Victoria Police alongside Queensland Police – executed a high-profile raid on the CFMEU headquarters located on Campbell Street in Bowen Hills, Brisbane. On-the-ground news director Georgia Kondek reported live from outside the quiet building, noting that investigators were inside conducting searches and interviewing personnel as […]
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How bushfire closures and broken infrastructure are crippling Queensland’s supply chain
Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings explored the critical vulnerabilities in Queensland’s transport infrastructure, highlighting how recent bushfires forced the complete closure of the Warrego Highway and trapped heavy transport vehicles. Joined by Queensland Trucking Association CEO Gary Mahon, they discuss the urgent need for major highway upgrades, safer driving protocols during fire season, and the […]
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RAAF Flying Officer Chris joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss the intensive preparation and extreme precision required to fly a massive 128-ton C-17 Globe Master III low through Brisbane’s CBD skyscrapers for the Riverfire event. Chris detailed the extensive simulator training, visual site inspections, hands-on stick controls, and constant altitude monitoring needed to […]
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