Queensland Resources Council CEO Janette Hewson joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about the loss of 900 jobs in the state’s coal industry. Hewson attributed the job cuts to a combination of low international coal prices and Queensland’s controversial royalty scheme, which she says makes the state uncompetitive with other jurisdictions like New South Wales. Hear […]


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Senator Cash slams PM over PNG and Vanuatu security failures
Senator Michaelia Cash joined Gary Hardgrave to criticise Prime Minister Albanese for a series of foreign policy failures. Cash highlighted the delay in a defence treaty with Papua New Guinea and the postponement of a security pact with Vanuatu, arguing that Albanese’s “all hype, no delivery” approach is damaging Australia’s reputation and leaving a power […]
Matt Canavan slams climate report as a “Con Job”
Senator Matt Canavan joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about how he has dismissed the new national climate risk assessment as a “con job” designed to justify higher taxes and expand the government’s power. Canavan also argued that Australia’s pursuit of a net-zero emissions policy is economically self-destructive, pointing to the paradox of paying more for […]
‘Try-Tanic’: Gary Hardgrave gives last night’s Broncos finals match the blockbuster treatment
The Brisbane Broncos won a blockbuster finals match last night against the Canberra Raiders. Gary Hardgrave relived the fairy tale finish on 4BC Drive. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the 4BC App on iOS or Android to ensure you don’t miss a thing! Image: Getty / Mark Nolan
Gary Hardgrave: Free speech is under threat in Australia
4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave thinks free speech is under threat in Australia. 4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave says free speech is under threat in Australia, warning that open debate is being stifled and people are increasingly afraid to voice their opinions. “Free speech is really under threat in our country.” “This week we saw […]
4BC listener Nathan Krebs sent in these photos to 4BC Drive of the flooding on the Gold Coast.
Queensland Resources Council CEO Janette Hewson joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about the loss of 900 jobs in the state’s coal industry. Hewson attributed the job cuts to a combination of low international coal prices and Queensland’s controversial royalty scheme, which she says makes the state uncompetitive with other jurisdictions like New South Wales. Hear […]
Senator Cash slams PM over PNG and Vanuatu security failures
Senator Michaelia Cash joined Gary Hardgrave to criticise Prime Minister Albanese for a series of foreign policy failures. Cash highlighted the delay in a defence treaty with Papua New Guinea and the postponement of a security pact with Vanuatu, arguing that Albanese’s “all hype, no delivery” approach is damaging Australia’s reputation and leaving a power […]
Matt Canavan slams climate report as a “Con Job”
Senator Matt Canavan joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about how he has dismissed the new national climate risk assessment as a “con job” designed to justify higher taxes and expand the government’s power. Canavan also argued that Australia’s pursuit of a net-zero emissions policy is economically self-destructive, pointing to the paradox of paying more for […]
‘Try-Tanic’: Gary Hardgrave gives last night’s Broncos finals match the blockbuster treatment
The Brisbane Broncos won a blockbuster finals match last night against the Canberra Raiders. Gary Hardgrave relived the fairy tale finish on 4BC Drive. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the 4BC App on iOS or Android to ensure you don’t miss a thing! Image: Getty / Mark Nolan
Charlie Kirk’s assassination sparks youth conservative movement
Conservative activist Barclay McGain joined Gary Hardgave to talk about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. McGain explained the profound impact of the murder on young people, highlighting Kirk’s unique ability to engage in public debate and his role in galvanising a new generation of conservatives. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the […]
Queensland Resources Council CEO Janette Hewson joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about the loss of 900 jobs in the state’s coal industry. Hewson attributed the job cuts to a combination of low international coal prices and Queensland’s controversial royalty scheme, which she says makes the state uncompetitive with other jurisdictions like New South Wales. Hear […]
Senator Cash slams PM over PNG and Vanuatu security failures
Senator Michaelia Cash joined Gary Hardgrave to criticise Prime Minister Albanese for a series of foreign policy failures. Cash highlighted the delay in a defence treaty with Papua New Guinea and the postponement of a security pact with Vanuatu, arguing that Albanese’s “all hype, no delivery” approach is damaging Australia’s reputation and leaving a power […]
Matt Canavan slams climate report as a “Con Job”
Senator Matt Canavan joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about how he has dismissed the new national climate risk assessment as a “con job” designed to justify higher taxes and expand the government’s power. Canavan also argued that Australia’s pursuit of a net-zero emissions policy is economically self-destructive, pointing to the paradox of paying more for […]
‘Try-Tanic’: Gary Hardgrave gives last night’s Broncos finals match the blockbuster treatment
The Brisbane Broncos won a blockbuster finals match last night against the Canberra Raiders. Gary Hardgrave relived the fairy tale finish on 4BC Drive. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the 4BC App on iOS or Android to ensure you don’t miss a thing! Image: Getty / Mark Nolan
Gary Hardgrave: Free speech is under threat in Australia
4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave thinks free speech is under threat in Australia. 4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave says free speech is under threat in Australia, warning that open debate is being stifled and people are increasingly afraid to voice their opinions. “Free speech is really under threat in our country.” “This week we saw […]
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.