Balonne Shire Mayor Samantha O’Toole joined Gary Hardgrave to explain why the Prime Minister’s “Every Little Bit Helps” campaign is causing economic devastation and mass tourism cancellations across regional Australia. 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 […]
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Olympic star Shayna Jack explained how service dogs are transforming the pool deck this week on the Gold Coast to help athletes tackle pre-race anxiety. From the science of oxytocin to behind-the-blocks cuddles, learn why Swimming Australia is betting on man’s best friend to create faster, happier racers. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below […]
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Ministry of Common Sense is back with James Mathias exposing the bizarre complexity of Australia’s industrial relations, where waitstaff are paid differently just for carrying a plate away from a table versus to it. Discover why “common sense” is disappearing from our workplaces and how 122 different awards are making it nearly impossible for small […]
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Balonne Shire Mayor Samantha O’Toole joined Gary Hardgrave to explain why the Prime Minister’s “Every Little Bit Helps” campaign is causing economic devastation and mass tourism cancellations across regional Australia. 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 […]
Gary Hardgrave
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2 hours ago
Why Queensland is finally criminalising non-consensual deepfakes to stop digital abuse
As AI-generated images become indistinguishable from reality, the Queensland Government is moving to close legal loopholes with three-year prison sentences for creators. AI ethics expert Rebecca Johnson joined Gary Hardgrave to discuss why education is just as vital as legislation in stopping “digital bullying.” Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the 4BC […]
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13/04/2026
News Deep Dive: Why Lebanon strikes and Iran’s blockade threaten peace
The Middle East’s fragile truce is under immediate threat as Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon and Iran shuts the vital Strait of Hormuz. Georgia Kondek broke down why the “two-week peace” doesn’t cover Beirut and what this volatile escalation means for global security. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the 4BC App […]
Cate Campbell
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Olympic star Shayna Jack explained how service dogs are transforming the pool deck this week on the Gold Coast to help athletes tackle pre-race anxiety. From the science of oxytocin to behind-the-blocks cuddles, learn why Swimming Australia is betting on man’s best friend to create faster, happier racers. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below […]
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Ministry of Common Sense is back with James Mathias exposing the bizarre complexity of Australia’s industrial relations, where waitstaff are paid differently just for carrying a plate away from a table versus to it. Discover why “common sense” is disappearing from our workplaces and how 122 different awards are making it nearly impossible for small […]
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