Neil Breen hosts Brisbane best breakfast program each weekday from 5.30am. He interviews the decision-makers and keeps you updated on breaking news, as well as some fun along the way. This is where you'll find highlights and the podcast.
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Forget the reindeer! Hundreds of Santas are taking over the Gold Coast on jet skis this weekend to create "Queensland snow." Founder Jane Padden revealed how this wild annual spectacle brings magic and Christmas gifts to children living in residential care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Australian Energy Market Operator has issued a dire warning about widespread blackouts across Eastern Australia this summer. Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan joined Gary Hardgrave to explain why soaring power bills and a "rush" to renewables are pushing the grid to the brink of collapse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Warner Music signing a historic deal with AI platform Suno, Gary Hardgrave asked if we are witnessing the death of human songwriting. Music expert Sean Sennett weighed in on the controversy and reacted to Gary's attempt at generating an instant hit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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With business insurance claims doubling in the last three years, Queensland small business owners are facing a "perfect storm" of risk this summer. BizCover’s Brad Miller explained why "business interruption" cover is the safety net you can't afford to skip and busted the myth that premiums are constantly rising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He’s the voice behind the viral cartoons, and he does a Prime Minister Albanese impression so accurate it requires a spittle warning. Please Explain creator Mark Nicholson roasted the nation’s leaders and shared the one politician who is actually ‘too authentic’ to parody. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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While taxpayers foot a massive bill for the controversial BoM update, Supernormal Systems founder Ben Flint claimed he replicated the interface in just 60 minutes. He joined Gary to expose the "classic playbook" big consulting firms use to blow budgets out by 23 times the original quote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Before you put an e-scooter under the Christmas tree, listen to this urgent warning from Queensland Police regarding the deadly risks involved. Chief Superintendent Mark Wheeler explained why these popular gifts aren't just toys and clarified the strict supervision rules every parent needs to know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fresh off a Premiership win, the Broncos have unveiled their biggest rebrand in 25 years, leaving many fans asking why they would change a winning formula. CEO Dave Donaghy joined Gary Hardgrave to defend the bold new look and revealed the massive global ambition to make the Broncos brand as iconic as the New York Yankees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Automated insulin delivery systems are effectively ending the daily fear of seizures for Type 1 Diabetics, but a staggering $10,000 price tag leaves most Australians behind. Local veteran Scott Cornick explained how this technology transformed his 33-year battle with the condition and why government funding is now a matter of life and death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With 51,000 teachers walking off the job today, TPAQ State Secretary Edward Schuller labels the industrial action a "sham" designed to cover up the QTU's negotiation failures. He explained why union executives are the only ones winning while students and parents suffer the chaos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From 'exploding' hail to flash flooding caused by blocked drains, listeners call in to report the damage as a summer storm tears through the region. Nine’s Garry Youngberry explained the science behind the 120km/h downdrafts and predicted exactly when the wild weather would finally ease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cricket legend Greg Ritchie doesn't hold back on England's performance, labelling their bowling and leadership the worst he has witnessed in his lifetime. He joined the show to dissect the chaotic two-day Test and debate the massive selection gamble now facing Australia's top order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brisbane State High is now so overcrowded that senior students are being forced onto a part-time timetable just to manage the numbers. P&C President Chris Dutkowski explained why the school is "bursting at the seams" and why parents are terrified of the massive new development planned for the old Visy site.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Despite England’s collapse in Perth, former fast bowler Carl Rackemann argued that the intimidation factor of a Brisbane opener is impossible to replace. He joined Gary Hardgrave to discuss the "haunting" effect the Gabba has on tourists and why Cricket Australia needs to rethink the schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Queensland cricket legend Greg "Fat Cat" Ritchie explains why England’s "cocky" lack of preparation will hand Australia a 3-0 series victory. He also faces the "Pressure Round," delivering a surprisingly harsh verdict on why Steve Smith should never captain the side again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Glen from Forest Lake shares a heartbreaking first-hand account of the grief consuming his neighbours after a fatal crash on the Bruce Highway. His plea to impatient drivers is a powerful reminder of exactly who gets left behind when things go wrong on the road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sussan Ley joined Gary Hardgrave to answer your questions and warned that young Australians may never own a home due to the soaring cost of imported building materials. She explained how energy policy is directly impacting construction costs and why the next generation is at risk of being worse off than their parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the Perth opener, former Test star Greg Blewett joins the show to unpack the massive changes to Australia's line-up . Listen in to hear which debutant is tipped to open the batting and why Blewy is backing Steve Smith to tactically dismantle England's "Bazball" approach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why are people waiting 24 hours for treatment on hospital floors? Bronwyn Bishop blasts the government's mass immigration policy as a "Ponzi scheme" that is straining public services and is "bad for the country."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gary Hardgrave slams the Queensland government for failing on everything from small business to infrastructure, calling it an "Annastacia wobble." Hear the passionate plea for ministers to stop making excuses, ditch the "same same," and finally deliver a real "fresh start."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nick Dametto joined Gary Hardgrave to discuss the massive gamble he took resigning from state parliament to run for Townsville Mayor. Hear how the bet paid off, delivering him an emphatic 63% mandate from the voters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why are everyday pensioners being forced through 'paperwork warfare' while the Prime Minister and public servants enjoy guaranteed defined benefits? Gary Hardgrave called out this 'systemic elder abuse' and argued for a system that treats all older Australians with dignity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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After losing his 18-year-old son in a tragic 4WD crash, a grieving father has channelled his pain into a powerful mission for change. Kent Payne explained how the Harrison Payne Initiative is fighting for mandatory off-road training before another family suffers the same loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An 18-year-old Englishman is so desperate to see The Ashes in Australia that he's spent four months travelling here from the UK without taking a single flight. Gary Hardgrave chatted with Tommy "Cheese Naan" Lamb from Vietnam about his 'loosely planned' 17-country journey, which included military escorts in Pakistan and a recent motorbike crash that left him with a fractured skull.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Brisbane commuters now face four daily waves of peak-hour traffic because they have to drive through the city just to get around it. Gary Hardgrave and transport engineer David Hayward discussed the four major tunnels an AI report says we need to build to finally break the gridlock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vyleen White's teen killer was on bail for three armed robberies when he murdered her in front of her 6-year-old granddaughter. Her husband and daughter joined Gary Hardgrave in the studio to share their story of grief and explain why they believe the justice system failed them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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They were bigger, scarier, and had a nasty habit of dropping out of the canopy. UNSW palaeontologist Professor Michael Archer has revealed the startling discovery of the world's oldest crocodilian eggshells and how it's completely changing our understanding of Australia's prehistoric beasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The BBC's recent editing scandal is shining a light on similar accusations facing the ABC. Senator Sarah Henderson demanded a Senate inquiry, arguing that multiple cases of alleged footage and photo doctoring show a profound breach of the public's trust in its national broadcaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fifty years ago, Australia faced its greatest constitutional crisis: the dismissal of the Whitlam government. Hear former Liberal member of the House of Representatives Don Cameron, who was in Parliament House on the day, recount the extraordinary events of 1975 and the surprising behind-the-scenes moments he witnessed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Queensland's March for Australia is cutting ties with the National Coordinating Group. Organiser Scott Challen explained that the move is to maintain a "pure" and family-friendly event, clearly separating the Queensland movement from fringe extremist ideologies that have infiltrated other national marches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Australia's social media ban for under-16s is just one month away, yet Shadow Communications Minister Melissa McIntosh has revealed that the government still can't explain how it will work. She shared the concerning truth about whether this policy, meant to protect kids, will secretly compel Australians to use a digital ID.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RSL Queensland President Major General Stephen Day joined Gary Hardgrave to discuss why Remembrance Day has become increasingly important to a new generation. Hear how the horrors of the First World War continue to shape Australia's traditions and values a century later, and what you can do to honour their sacrifice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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CEO of the Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers, Bree Watson, joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to discuss why Australian-made beetroot is becoming harder to find.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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