Prominent geologist and author Professor Ian Plimer joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss his new book on the bloodstained, high-stakes history of gold, revealing how the precious metal shaped global economies and local Australian lore. He then pivots to a scathing critique of Australia’s current climate policies, arguing that massive government spending on […]
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Brisbane is facing major transit disruptions with the upcoming multi-week closure of the iconic Story Bridge, forcing roughly 60,000 vehicles onto alternative routes. Brisbane City Council Opposition Leader Jared Cassidy joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and warned that neglect and a lack of toll relief leave commuters with longer travel times and soaring costs. […]
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How Stella Rossa Coffee is funding life-saving breast cancer research this October
Your daily coffee run could help eliminate breast cancer deaths once and for all. Liberty Jones joined 4BC to explain how 23 Stella Rossa cafes across Queensland are partnering with the PA Research Foundation to fund patient care and medical research. Hear more highlights from 4BC Mornings below and download the 4BC App on iOS […]
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Is the government failing our elderly? Inside the crippling new out-of-pocket care fees
Recent data show home care prices for older Australians have skyrocketed by up to 38% following government policy changes, causing identical services to vary drastically in cost. In response, an independent comparison platform, homecareprices.com.au, has been launched to help families compare provider fees, navigate mandatory co-contributions, and stretch their care packages further. Hear more highlights […]
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“That sacrifice was painful”: Inside the brutal childhood that built Li Cunxin’s unstoppable legacy
Celebrated ballet icon and former Queensland Ballet artistic director Li Cunxin opens up about his highly anticipated new memoir, The Lucky Son, which explores his life in Australia and the deep pull between two worlds. In this candid interview with Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings, he reflects on escaping extreme poverty in China, overcoming personal […]
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4BC listener Nathan Krebs sent in these photos to 4BC Drive of the flooding on the Gold Coast.
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Prominent geologist and author Professor Ian Plimer joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss his new book on the bloodstained, high-stakes history of gold, revealing how the precious metal shaped global economies and local Australian lore. He then pivots to a scathing critique of Australia’s current climate policies, arguing that massive government spending on […]
Gary Hardgrave
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8 hours ago
Why ratepayers are bracing for “two decades of maintenance neglect” on Brisbane roads
Brisbane is facing major transit disruptions with the upcoming multi-week closure of the iconic Story Bridge, forcing roughly 60,000 vehicles onto alternative routes. Brisbane City Council Opposition Leader Jared Cassidy joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and warned that neglect and a lack of toll relief leave commuters with longer travel times and soaring costs. […]
Gary Hardgrave
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09/10/2026
How Stella Rossa Coffee is funding life-saving breast cancer research this October
Your daily coffee run could help eliminate breast cancer deaths once and for all. Liberty Jones joined 4BC to explain how 23 Stella Rossa cafes across Queensland are partnering with the PA Research Foundation to fund patient care and medical research. Hear more highlights from 4BC Mornings below and download the 4BC App on iOS […]
Gary Hardgrave
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08/10/2026
Is the government failing our elderly? Inside the crippling new out-of-pocket care fees
Recent data show home care prices for older Australians have skyrocketed by up to 38% following government policy changes, causing identical services to vary drastically in cost. In response, an independent comparison platform, homecareprices.com.au, has been launched to help families compare provider fees, navigate mandatory co-contributions, and stretch their care packages further. Hear more highlights […]
Gary Hardgrave
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07/10/2026
“That sacrifice was painful”: Inside the brutal childhood that built Li Cunxin’s unstoppable legacy
Celebrated ballet icon and former Queensland Ballet artistic director Li Cunxin opens up about his highly anticipated new memoir, The Lucky Son, which explores his life in Australia and the deep pull between two worlds. In this candid interview with Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings, he reflects on escaping extreme poverty in China, overcoming personal […]
Gary Hardgrave
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06/10/2026
Prominent geologist and author Professor Ian Plimer joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss his new book on the bloodstained, high-stakes history of gold, revealing how the precious metal shaped global economies and local Australian lore. He then pivots to a scathing critique of Australia’s current climate policies, arguing that massive government spending on […]
Gary Hardgrave
/
8 hours ago
Why ratepayers are bracing for “two decades of maintenance neglect” on Brisbane roads
Brisbane is facing major transit disruptions with the upcoming multi-week closure of the iconic Story Bridge, forcing roughly 60,000 vehicles onto alternative routes. Brisbane City Council Opposition Leader Jared Cassidy joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and warned that neglect and a lack of toll relief leave commuters with longer travel times and soaring costs. […]
Gary Hardgrave
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09/10/2026
How Stella Rossa Coffee is funding life-saving breast cancer research this October
Your daily coffee run could help eliminate breast cancer deaths once and for all. Liberty Jones joined 4BC to explain how 23 Stella Rossa cafes across Queensland are partnering with the PA Research Foundation to fund patient care and medical research. Hear more highlights from 4BC Mornings below and download the 4BC App on iOS […]
Gary Hardgrave
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08/10/2026
Is the government failing our elderly? Inside the crippling new out-of-pocket care fees
Recent data show home care prices for older Australians have skyrocketed by up to 38% following government policy changes, causing identical services to vary drastically in cost. In response, an independent comparison platform, homecareprices.com.au, has been launched to help families compare provider fees, navigate mandatory co-contributions, and stretch their care packages further. Hear more highlights […]
Gary Hardgrave
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07/10/2026
“That sacrifice was painful”: Inside the brutal childhood that built Li Cunxin’s unstoppable legacy
Celebrated ballet icon and former Queensland Ballet artistic director Li Cunxin opens up about his highly anticipated new memoir, The Lucky Son, which explores his life in Australia and the deep pull between two worlds. In this candid interview with Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings, he reflects on escaping extreme poverty in China, overcoming personal […]
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