Two new youth justice schools will commence enrolments next year as the state government pushes on in their bid to clean up youth crime. Ohana For Youth CEO Aaron Devine says the schools for students on youth justice orders will provide a special assistance school curriculum aimed at engaging each student. “One of the key […]


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FULL SHOW: listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Wednesday July 2nd, 2025
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‘Dangerous’: New QLD Health directive to place further pressure on overwhelmed nurses
A new directive from Queensland Health has sparked outrage from already overwhelmed doctors and nurses. The directive asserts that from tomorrow, if a patient stays longer than 24 hours, the responsible Health and Hospital Service will not receive the activity-based payment for that patient. President of the Nurses’ Professional Association of Queensland, Kara Thomas told […]
‘Has the PM given up?’ Peter Fegan questions why Penny Wong stands alone in US talks
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong is heading to America this week for the gathering of the Quad Alliance which includes Japan and India. Peter Fegan has questioned why Penny Wong will be travelling alone as she meets with her US counterpart Marco Rubio, especially following US President Donald Trump’s early departure from the G7 Summit. […]
Locals blindsided by changes to Brisbane City Council’s ‘Clearway Action Plan’
Brisbane City Council has made dramatic changes to the Clearway operating hours along Musgrave Road, causing major concern from local business owners and residents. Previous clearway operating hours along this corridor were Monday to Friday from 7am until 9am and 4pm till 7pm. They’ve now changed operating times to 6am to 7pm 7 days a week. […]
National Rural News Thursday May 29 In today’s National Rural News: Flooded farmers hopeful more financial relief is on the way, Dairy producers feeling the pinch after varying weather conditions, the most popular region for city dwellers to live — plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: […]
Dairy production hampered by dry south and wet north
The dairy industry is expecting a weak start to the season, as a result of varying weather conditions across producing regions. South Australia and Victoria are in the grips of a drought which is creeping into southern NSW, while northern NSW, Queensland and the Northern Territory has experienced high rainfall and record flooding. Rural Editor […]
National Rural News Wednesday May 28
National Rural News Wednesday May 28 In today’s National Rural News: Assistance rolled out for flooded New South Wales communities, Victorian Premier to meet with farmers on the drought, new research into what’s killing blueberry crops — plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
Victorian Farmers Federation releases drought response framework
The Victorian Premier will meet with farmers today, to discuss appropriate and targetted drought responses. The Victorian Farmers Federation has developed the framework in conjunction with Agriculture Victoria, and it has been submitted to the state government. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with President Brett Hosking about the framework, and what he expects from his […]
National Rural News Tuesday May 27
National Rural News Tuesday May 27 In today’s National Rural News: Cattle and Lamb slaughter rates rise, NSW flooding disaster recovery effort begins, new ADHD regulations to benefit regional patients — plus the latest from the market and more. Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
Two new youth justice schools will commence enrolments next year as the state government pushes on in their bid to clean up youth crime. Ohana For Youth CEO Aaron Devine says the schools for students on youth justice orders will provide a special assistance school curriculum aimed at engaging each student. “One of the key […]
FULL SHOW: listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Wednesday July 2nd, 2025
Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm
‘Dangerous’: New QLD Health directive to place further pressure on overwhelmed nurses
A new directive from Queensland Health has sparked outrage from already overwhelmed doctors and nurses. The directive asserts that from tomorrow, if a patient stays longer than 24 hours, the responsible Health and Hospital Service will not receive the activity-based payment for that patient. President of the Nurses’ Professional Association of Queensland, Kara Thomas told […]
‘Has the PM given up?’ Peter Fegan questions why Penny Wong stands alone in US talks
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong is heading to America this week for the gathering of the Quad Alliance which includes Japan and India. Peter Fegan has questioned why Penny Wong will be travelling alone as she meets with her US counterpart Marco Rubio, especially following US President Donald Trump’s early departure from the G7 Summit. […]
Locals blindsided by changes to Brisbane City Council’s ‘Clearway Action Plan’
Brisbane City Council has made dramatic changes to the Clearway operating hours along Musgrave Road, causing major concern from local business owners and residents. Previous clearway operating hours along this corridor were Monday to Friday from 7am until 9am and 4pm till 7pm. They’ve now changed operating times to 6am to 7pm 7 days a week. […]