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 […]


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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 […]
“This is not Australia”: Gold Coast Muslim leader on bomb threats
The chair of the Islamic Society of the Gold Coast, Hassan Goss joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about recent alleged bomb threats targeting Islamic places of worship and schools. Goss and Hardgrave emphasised the importance of Australian unity, calling for a focus on shared values and respect for one another, and rejecting the division and […]
Ipswich Mayor makes a personal appeal to Ed Sheeran in his UK hometown
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding, who is on holiday in Ipswich, UK, joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about her attempt to invite pop star Ed Sheeran to perform in her city. Mayor Harding details her visit to Sheeran’s hometown pub and her formal invitation to the star, who is scheduled to tour Australia in February. Hear […]
Queensland pill-testing clinic sparks showdown with Government
CEO of The Loop Australia, Cameron Francis, joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about the new conflict with the Queensland government over a privately funded pill-testing service. Francis explained how the service provides health advice and referral options to drug users, and expressed confusion over the government’s stance, as they are not using taxpayer funds and […]
4BC listener Nathan Krebs sent in these photos to 4BC Drive of the flooding on the Gold Coast.
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 […]
“This is not Australia”: Gold Coast Muslim leader on bomb threats
The chair of the Islamic Society of the Gold Coast, Hassan Goss joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about recent alleged bomb threats targeting Islamic places of worship and schools. Goss and Hardgrave emphasised the importance of Australian unity, calling for a focus on shared values and respect for one another, and rejecting the division and […]
Ipswich Mayor makes a personal appeal to Ed Sheeran in his UK hometown
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding, who is on holiday in Ipswich, UK, joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about her attempt to invite pop star Ed Sheeran to perform in her city. Mayor Harding details her visit to Sheeran’s hometown pub and her formal invitation to the star, who is scheduled to tour Australia in February. Hear […]
Queensland pill-testing clinic sparks showdown with Government
CEO of The Loop Australia, Cameron Francis, joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about the new conflict with the Queensland government over a privately funded pill-testing service. Francis explained how the service provides health advice and referral options to drug users, and expressed confusion over the government’s stance, as they are not using taxpayer funds and […]
MP wants to settle Australia Day date with a national vote
Federal member for Bowman, Henry Pike joined Gary Hardgrave to discuss two issues concerning Australia’s national identity: the proposal to legally cement January 26 as Australia Day and a complex native title claim in the Redlands area of Brisbane. Pike argued for a national vote on Australia Day’s date to remove it from political debate […]
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 […]
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 […]
“This is not Australia”: Gold Coast Muslim leader on bomb threats
The chair of the Islamic Society of the Gold Coast, Hassan Goss joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about recent alleged bomb threats targeting Islamic places of worship and schools. Goss and Hardgrave emphasised the importance of Australian unity, calling for a focus on shared values and respect for one another, and rejecting the division and […]
Ipswich Mayor makes a personal appeal to Ed Sheeran in his UK hometown
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding, who is on holiday in Ipswich, UK, joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about her attempt to invite pop star Ed Sheeran to perform in her city. Mayor Harding details her visit to Sheeran’s hometown pub and her formal invitation to the star, who is scheduled to tour Australia in February. Hear […]
Queensland pill-testing clinic sparks showdown with Government
CEO of The Loop Australia, Cameron Francis, joined Gary Hardgrave to talk about the new conflict with the Queensland government over a privately funded pill-testing service. Francis explained how the service provides health advice and referral options to drug users, and expressed confusion over the government’s stance, as they are not using taxpayer funds and […]
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.