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4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.
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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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After losing both legs in Afghanistan, veteran Curtis McGrath traded his combat boots for a kayak and a new lease on life. He joined Shane Doherty to share how "larrikinism" saved him in his darkest hour and why he’s now on a mission to get more Australians with disabilities into the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump has sparked a firestorm by labelling Australia "not great" and questioning the strength of our historic alliance during the conflict in Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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With New Mexico and California courts handing down massive damages for platform-induced harm, the tide is officially turning against Silicon Valley. Andrew Wallace joined the program to explain how these legal precedents could finally force the "kicking and screaming" tech industry to prioritise safety over algorithms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labor Opposition Leader Jared Cassidy joined Shane Doherty to reveal "damning" reports suggesting a decade of underinvestment has left the Story Bridge in a state of decay. As major Easter closures loom for both the bridge and rail networks, find out why Cassidy believed your holiday commute is paying the price for the Lord Mayor’s "dropped ball."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From "opt-out" fine print to physical SIM card removals, listeners reveal the lengths they are going to to keep the government out of their air conditioning units. Shane Doherty dived into the growing fears over remote power control and whether mandatory smart meters are truly around the corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Master Plumbers Association of Queensland CEO Penny Cornah joined Shane Dougherty on 4BC Drive to highlight the urgent need for more female plumbers to combat a statewide workforce shortage affecting housing and Olympic infrastructure. She also revealed how surging PVC pipe costs and a lack of employer subsidies are placing heavy financial burdens on local plumbing businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Queensland Government has narrowed down consortia for a new 17,000-seat Brisbane Arena at the Gabba while fast-tracking Olympic construction at Victoria Park. However, the Victoria Park development faces fierce backlash from former mayors who are planning federal legal action to save the heritage-listed site.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AMA Queensland President Dr. Nick Yim joined Shane Dougherty on 4BC Drive to warn of a potentially severe flu season, urging residents to combat "vaccine fatigue" by taking advantage of free immunisations, including a new nasal spray for toddlers. They also covered the AMA's support for treating minor drug possession as a health issue rather than a criminal offence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Following the tragic passing of TV personality Mel Schilling, Shane Dougherty on 4BC Drive slammed the Queensland government for delaying a much-needed $1 billion cancer treatment centre. He highlighted severe concerns from medical professionals that prioritising a new stadium next to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital will create dangerous traffic bottlenecks for ambulances and vulnerable patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2025 Queensland Australian of the Year nominee and Emmanuel City Mission founder, Roby Curtis, will tackle the 2500-kilometre walking challenge next month, in an effort to raise $1-million for Emmanuel City Mission’s homelessness services. You can donate to Roby's walk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recent data shows that interest in electric vehicles has exploded, with online searches for EVs jumping more than 70% since the fuel crisis hit. Electric models even hit a record last month, making up nearly 12% of all new car sales in Australia. Managing Editor of Wheels Magazine, Trent Nikolic, joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Drive to help us understand the sometimes mysterious world of electric vehicles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Queensland government is set to accept 28 recommendations made by a parliamentary inquiry into e-mobility devices. The recommendations include banning the use of e-mobility devices for children under 16, reducing the speed limit on footpaths to 10 km/h, and giving police the power to randomly breath test riders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, the Federal Government officially signed off on a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement with the European Union that has been 10 years in the making. Cattle Australia has labeled the negotiations "disingenuous" and the final deal "appalling" for regional Australia. Board Director at Cattle Australia, David Foote, told Shane Doherty on 4BC Drive that the deal is 'worse than a kick in the guts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Experts are concerned about high levels of screen time shrinking our brains, leading to an increase in early-onset dementia in young people. Cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Mark Williams, has travelled the world publicising this concern, and he joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Drive to discuss his findings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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