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British Journalist Benjamin Butterworth joined 4BC to detail his "terrifying" experience and evacuation from Israel. British Journalist Benjamin Butterworth told 4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave “One of the reasons I was hard to get a hold of because we were held up at the border, because missiles were landing from Iran, across Israel.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's just over seven years until the opening ceremony for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and 4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave is worried about the lack of infrastructure improvement leading up to the global event. "Without support from the Feds as well as the state government the South East Queensland Olympics are going to be imperil." "Australia needs us to succeed." "We need to dust ourselves off and realise we are running out of time, "Hardgrave continued.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The State Government is encouraging tourists to visit Western Queensland as the region begins its recovery from recent devastating floods Mayor of Bulloo Shire John 'Tractor' Ferguson said to 4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave “We're starting to kick a few goals now, motels are up and running, pubs were fully booked out and caravans were fully booked out." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Queensland government has launched a parliamentary inquiry into the safety of electric mobility devices like e-scooters and e-bikes. The inquiry will assess current regulations, injury data, and infrastructure to determine if stronger safety measures or legislative changes are needed. Minister For Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said to 4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave said “It's very clear that there is a considerable amount of community concern in relation to their use. ”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave thinks Australia will go "over the cliff" if the United States falters. Gary Hardgrave has suggested that the Australian economy and broader national stability are heavily dependent on the health and leadership of the U.S. on the global stage. 4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave said, "Economically, we in this country are very vulnerable, we will go over the cliff if America was to falter."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Queensland State government has announced via budget leak, a plan to hire an extra 17,00 public servants. 4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave has weighed in on the announcement, saying he thought it was "April Fools Day" when he first saw the leaked plan. Listen to Gary's full thoughts on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Following the Story Bridge, an expert has warned another key Brisbane bridge will soon need maintenance as it reaches middle age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave has given the Crisafulli state government a message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Micah Projects has revealed there has been an increase in requests for blankets by Queenslanders sleeping rough as the weather cools down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Just weeks after a court forced a group of protesters to shut down their plans to close off the Story Bridge, the organisers have announced plans to cycle on the bridge to protest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former politician Clive Berghofer AO has been made an Officer of the Order of Australia during this year's King's Birthday celebrations for his philanthropy and development of Toowoomba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A new report has found an overwhelming majority of "sandwich" carers suffering from burnout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tensions are growing after US President Donald Trump issued a travel ban on 12 countries, and Russian President Putin vowed revenge on Ukraine following a drone attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Queensland Police have backflipped on a COVID-era decision to sack officers who refused to get the vaccine after a tribunal ruled against the sacking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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There are questions over the future of Boggo Road Gaol after tours stopped in 2022 for the construction of a mixed-use development next door.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
City of Moreton Bay has secured $5 million in federal funding for council projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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New Zealand's Resources Minister, Shane Jones, has told 4BC Drive, New Zealand will clear out the "woke virus" as he defends a reversal on the ban of gas drilling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The tragic death of a cyclist at a Runcorn level crossing is a reminder of the dangers at road-rail intersections and the growing infrastructure challenges in South East Queensland. Sunshine Coast Commuter Advocate Jeff Addison told 4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave “until it all changes we're going to suffer." Listen to the full conversation with Jeff Addison and Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Liberal Party are looking to make a big comeback after a disappointing election. Deputy Liberal Leader Ted O'Brien joined 4BC Drive and spoke about the vision the party has to make a strong comeback after a disappointing election result. Listen to the full chat with Ted O'Brien with Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pauline Hanson is celebrating a win for the One Nation party after they doubled the number of senators they have in the Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The closure will coincide with the opening of another Bunnings at Oxley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gary Hardgrave has reacted to a story out of America regarding two pigeons found on a plane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Coalition's newest shadow minister for immigration says there's room for reflection as he comes to grips with his new portfolio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The iconic brother duo the Carter Boys are back and they've joined Gary Hardgrave on Drive live from Suncorp Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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You voted, and now 4BC Drive has crowned their Greatest Origin Try of All Time! Congratulations to Mark Conye for his spectacular try from game one of the 1994 State of Origin!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Gary Hardgrave has shared he thinks the Story Bridge should be returned to the state government in a bid to take pressure off the Brisbane City Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Newly graduated paramedics are being forced to look overseas as they struggle to find employment in Queensland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A protest has been planned for Friday morning over the continued closure of pedestrian lanes of the Story Bridge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This weeks edition of Wokey Poket looks at why a band's management was forced to apologise over lyrics, a news story that "truly defines" the wokey pokey and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A political expert has told 4BC Drive both the Liberal Party and the National Party need each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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