While the nation’s attention swings to Flemington, Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and veteran caller Andrew Watts break down how Queensland’s booming bush circuits are quietly eclipsing Victoria by generating $2.6 billion and fostering future racing superstars. The pair examine the vital community and mental health lifeline these meetings provide after a decade of severe […]
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How Canberra’s new Biofuel plan could drive family budgets to the brink
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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 […]
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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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While the nation’s attention swings to Flemington, Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and veteran caller Andrew Watts break down how Queensland’s booming bush circuits are quietly eclipsing Victoria by generating $2.6 billion and fostering future racing superstars. The pair examine the vital community and mental health lifeline these meetings provide after a decade of severe […]
Gary Hardgrave
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7 hours ago
Could Redlands islands secede to the Gold Coast as mayoral by-election looms?
Frustrated Southern Moreton Bay Island ratepayers are questioning their council allegiance ahead of an impending mayoral postal vote. Find out why locals claim joining the City of Gold Coast is the only way to break a bureaucratic infrastructure deadlock. Hear more highlights from 4BC Mornings below and download the 4BC App on iOS or Android […]
Gary Hardgrave
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02/11/2026
Clare Valley’s $24 Taylors Shiraz takes global top 10 honours ahead of Festive Season
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 […]
Gary Hardgrave
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30/10/2026
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 […]
Gary Hardgrave
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29/10/2026
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 […]
Gary Hardgrave
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28/10/2026
While the nation’s attention swings to Flemington, Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and veteran caller Andrew Watts break down how Queensland’s booming bush circuits are quietly eclipsing Victoria by generating $2.6 billion and fostering future racing superstars. The pair examine the vital community and mental health lifeline these meetings provide after a decade of severe […]
Gary Hardgrave
/
7 hours ago
Could Redlands islands secede to the Gold Coast as mayoral by-election looms?
Frustrated Southern Moreton Bay Island ratepayers are questioning their council allegiance ahead of an impending mayoral postal vote. Find out why locals claim joining the City of Gold Coast is the only way to break a bureaucratic infrastructure deadlock. Hear more highlights from 4BC Mornings below and download the 4BC App on iOS or Android […]
Gary Hardgrave
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02/11/2026
Clare Valley’s $24 Taylors Shiraz takes global top 10 honours ahead of Festive Season
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 […]
Gary Hardgrave
/
30/10/2026
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 […]
Gary Hardgrave
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29/10/2026
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 […]
Gary Hardgrave
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28/10/2026
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