As global crude oil edges toward $120 a barrel, Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and independent economist Saul Eslake debate whether cutting Australia’s fuel excise would ease cost-of-living pressures or accidentally worsen inflation. Their conversation also exposes how reckless state and federal government spending – combined with a flawed tax system and bracket creep – […]
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From fake band to rock legends: How The Monkees defined a generation
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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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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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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10/09/2026
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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As global crude oil edges toward $120 a barrel, Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and independent economist Saul Eslake debate whether cutting Australia’s fuel excise would ease cost-of-living pressures or accidentally worsen inflation. Their conversation also exposes how reckless state and federal government spending – combined with a flawed tax system and bracket creep – […]
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From fake band to rock legends: How The Monkees defined a generation
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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11/09/2026
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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10/09/2026
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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09/09/2026
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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