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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Despite a massive drop in global cocoa prices from record highs, your favourite chocolate treats aren’t getting any cheaper at the checkout. Professor David Guest explained the “chocolate crisis” lag and why the beans used for this year’s treats were actually bought at peak prices. Hear more highlights from 4BC Drive below and download the […]
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Retired supertanker captain Barry Cuneo revealed the lawless reality of navigating the world’s most dangerous oil chokepoint, where “life is cheap” and rules don’t exist. From using Marlboros as medical currency to dodging Iranian gunships, hear the harrowing firsthand account of what it’s really like behind the wheel of a $200 million target. Hear more […]
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