South Australian family winemaker Mitchell Taylor joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss how their affordable $24 2024 Estate Shiraz beat out elite global competition to claim a top-ten spot in Argentina. The conversation explored changing Australian drinking tastes, historic 1969 Clare Valley vines, and tips on serving fine red wine at the perfect […]
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How Canberra’s new Biofuel plan could drive family budgets to the brink
Peak agriculture, manufacturing, and transport bodies have issued an urgent warning to the Albanese government, cautioning that excluding petrol from new biofuel mandates while slashing diesel rebates will trigger severe cost-of-living spikes across the supply chain. Ash Salardini, CEO of the Australian Sugar Manufacturers, joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to warn that failing to […]
Against all odds: How a young Brisbane teacher cheated death to conquer an Ironman
After suffering life-threatening injuries when his clothing caught in a tractor auger during routine fencing at Logan Village, 23-year-old teacher Arden Coy miraculously survived thanks to his father’s quick actions, rapid paramedic response, and 16 hours of critical surgery. Now, following months of intense rehabilitation, he is tackling the gruelling St Kilda Ironman to raise […]
Ground zero carnage: Why one top cop kept 20 years of trauma hidden in the shadows
Former AFP Commander Glenn McEwan joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to reflect on 35 years confronting global crises, including being the first investigator at the Bali bombings, aiding the Thai cave rescue, and dismantling transnational drug and people-smuggling networks. Promoting his new book Crime, Chaos and Controversy, McEwen candidly discusses the personal cost of service, […]
“High-voltage catastrophe”: The deadly EV flood myth putting Australian drivers at risk
Following severe downpours and viral online videos of electric vehicles gliding through deep water, motoring expert Trent Nikolic joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to debunk the myth that EVs double as James Bond-style submarines without engine air intakes. He warned drivers that despite sealed batteries, complex high-voltage electronics, severe vehicle weight, and structural roadway […]
4BC listener Nathan Krebs sent in these photos to 4BC Drive of the flooding on the Gold Coast.
South Australian family winemaker Mitchell Taylor joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss how their affordable $24 2024 Estate Shiraz beat out elite global competition to claim a top-ten spot in Argentina. The conversation explored changing Australian drinking tastes, historic 1969 Clare Valley vines, and tips on serving fine red wine at the perfect […]
How Canberra’s new Biofuel plan could drive family budgets to the brink
Peak agriculture, manufacturing, and transport bodies have issued an urgent warning to the Albanese government, cautioning that excluding petrol from new biofuel mandates while slashing diesel rebates will trigger severe cost-of-living spikes across the supply chain. Ash Salardini, CEO of the Australian Sugar Manufacturers, joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to warn that failing to […]
Against all odds: How a young Brisbane teacher cheated death to conquer an Ironman
After suffering life-threatening injuries when his clothing caught in a tractor auger during routine fencing at Logan Village, 23-year-old teacher Arden Coy miraculously survived thanks to his father’s quick actions, rapid paramedic response, and 16 hours of critical surgery. Now, following months of intense rehabilitation, he is tackling the gruelling St Kilda Ironman to raise […]
Ground zero carnage: Why one top cop kept 20 years of trauma hidden in the shadows
Former AFP Commander Glenn McEwan joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to reflect on 35 years confronting global crises, including being the first investigator at the Bali bombings, aiding the Thai cave rescue, and dismantling transnational drug and people-smuggling networks. Promoting his new book Crime, Chaos and Controversy, McEwen candidly discusses the personal cost of service, […]
“High-voltage catastrophe”: The deadly EV flood myth putting Australian drivers at risk
Following severe downpours and viral online videos of electric vehicles gliding through deep water, motoring expert Trent Nikolic joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to debunk the myth that EVs double as James Bond-style submarines without engine air intakes. He warned drivers that despite sealed batteries, complex high-voltage electronics, severe vehicle weight, and structural roadway […]
South Australian family winemaker Mitchell Taylor joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss how their affordable $24 2024 Estate Shiraz beat out elite global competition to claim a top-ten spot in Argentina. The conversation explored changing Australian drinking tastes, historic 1969 Clare Valley vines, and tips on serving fine red wine at the perfect […]
How Canberra’s new Biofuel plan could drive family budgets to the brink
Peak agriculture, manufacturing, and transport bodies have issued an urgent warning to the Albanese government, cautioning that excluding petrol from new biofuel mandates while slashing diesel rebates will trigger severe cost-of-living spikes across the supply chain. Ash Salardini, CEO of the Australian Sugar Manufacturers, joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to warn that failing to […]
Against all odds: How a young Brisbane teacher cheated death to conquer an Ironman
After suffering life-threatening injuries when his clothing caught in a tractor auger during routine fencing at Logan Village, 23-year-old teacher Arden Coy miraculously survived thanks to his father’s quick actions, rapid paramedic response, and 16 hours of critical surgery. Now, following months of intense rehabilitation, he is tackling the gruelling St Kilda Ironman to raise […]
Ground zero carnage: Why one top cop kept 20 years of trauma hidden in the shadows
Former AFP Commander Glenn McEwan joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to reflect on 35 years confronting global crises, including being the first investigator at the Bali bombings, aiding the Thai cave rescue, and dismantling transnational drug and people-smuggling networks. Promoting his new book Crime, Chaos and Controversy, McEwen candidly discusses the personal cost of service, […]
“High-voltage catastrophe”: The deadly EV flood myth putting Australian drivers at risk
Following severe downpours and viral online videos of electric vehicles gliding through deep water, motoring expert Trent Nikolic joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to debunk the myth that EVs double as James Bond-style submarines without engine air intakes. He warned drivers that despite sealed batteries, complex high-voltage electronics, severe vehicle weight, and structural roadway […]
Child exploitation and trafficking. It’s big business and it’s sad. But it’s happening in our own backyard, and a group of Australians are out to stop it. Hear their story on 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave.




