4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson artwork

4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson

4,483 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 hours ago -

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

News Commentary News
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Jason Dasey, March 29th, 2024

March 29, 2024 08:11 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Jason Dasey filling in for Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transient Global Amnesia: The medical condition that might not be so transient

March 29, 2024 07:05 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Mike and Tracey Bennett joined Jason Dasey on 4BC Drive to share the story of how their son Matt lives with transient global amnesia, a short-term memory loss condition and why more awareness needs to be raised around this medical condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How 'Kevvie' the smart pup named after Kevin Walters is helping special needs kids

March 29, 2024 06:33 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MB

Jess McNamara from the Queensland charity, Smart Pups, joined 4BC Drive with Jason Dasey to explain how she trains puppies to become assistance dogs to help special needs kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'We have too much wine': Queensland wine industry overflowing as China drops tariffs

March 29, 2024 06:02 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MB

Mike Hayes, winemaker at Balancing Heart Vineyard, joined Jason Dasey on 4BC Drive to give his reaction to the news that China has scrapped its crippling tariffs and what it means for the local winemaking industry.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 28th, 2024

March 28, 2024 08:19 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QLD charity at the forefront of developing a cure for spinal cord injury

March 28, 2024 07:46 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MB

Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation Chairman, Tom Ray joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to explain how the Queensland charity is narrowing in on a cure for spinal cord injury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'We are the Titanic': QLD's construction industry steaming towards 'building apocalypse'

March 28, 2024 06:50 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Scott Challen, a local builder and the CEO of QHI Group, joined Peter Gleeson in the 4BC Drive studio to give his perspective on the dire problems confronting the Queensland construction industry. Challen said scrapping the fees for building granny flats and pulling back on the taxes required to run a building company are two key steps that should be implemented to help resolve this impending 'building apocalypse'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ipswich community gaining momentum to have tougher crime laws passed in memory of Vyleen White

March 28, 2024 05:52 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MB

Ipswich local Josh Addison, joined 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson to provide an update on the progress of the petition to get tougher youth crime laws passed in honour of Vyleen White. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 27th, 2024

March 27, 2024 08:13 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EXCLUSIVE: Preview of A Current Affair's interview with Molly the Magpie's owner

March 27, 2024 07:18 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MB

Exclusive audio from A Current Affair regarding their interview with Juliet who was the proud owner of Molly the Magpie. See the full story on A Current Affair tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'I wouldn't have been able to live with myself': Aussie bloke whose won a bravery award for saving his neighbour

March 27, 2024 06:54 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

John Stewart, the recipient of a bravery award, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to recount the incredible tale of how he rescued his neighbour from rising floodwaters in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Land evaluator 'not surprised' at huge increases in QLD land values

March 27, 2024 06:33 - 4 minutes - 4 MB

Troy Chaplain, the Managing Director of Preston Rowe Paterson Queensland, joined 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson to explain why land values have increased so exponentially recently and what it could mean for Queenslanders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suncorp customers to benefit from enhanced cybersecurity with ANZ and Suncorp merger

March 27, 2024 06:03 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

ANZ CEO Shayne Elliot, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to provide an update on the ANZ and Suncorp Bank merger and what it means to customers across Australia. Elliot also talked about what ANZ is trying to do to help people struggling with the cost-of-living and he gave his thoughts on the future of the interest rate in Australia and a cashless society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 26th, 2024

March 26, 2024 08:11 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local touch footy program helping at risk youths choose a life away from crime

March 26, 2024 07:54 - 8 minutes - 8.07 MB

The Founder of R.E.A.P Touch Footy, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to chat about the local program that is helping to reform youth offenders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caboolture resident at wit's end after a council contractor's broken hose sent metal shards into his yard

March 26, 2024 06:46 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MB

Quintin Reeves, a Caboolture resident, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to describe how a contractor's high pressure hose sent metal shards flying into his front yard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government's proposed tax on Aussie farmers to help bring overseas produce to our shores likely to pass

March 26, 2024 06:03 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MB

Nationals Leader, David Littleproud joined 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson to deliver an update on the vote before senate today about the supermarket divestiture bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 25th, 2024

March 25, 2024 08:11 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Fitzgerald says no to alcohol in parliament because of 'critical decision-making'

March 25, 2024 06:51 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MB

Dr Ross Fitzgerald, Australian historian, novelist and political commentator, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to present the case against having alcohol banned in Queensland Parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan Mayor elect Jon Raven calls out the ECQ for failing QLDer's

March 25, 2024 06:36 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Logan's new Mayor Jon Raven, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to outline his plans and goals for the city particularly in regards to his pre-election commitments to sorting out flood mapping. Raven called out the Electorate Commission of Queensland for it's poor performance during the Local Government Elections and answered a number of questions from 4BC Drive listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fraser Council changing toilets to unisex only for inclusivity but the community thinks otherwise

March 25, 2024 05:50 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MB

Hervey Bay local Jeanette Maynes, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to call on the Fraser Council to reverse its decision to replace male and female toilets with unisex ones at popular camping sites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 22nd, 2024

March 22, 2024 08:20 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 22th, 2024

March 22, 2024 08:20 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 17-year-old surfer living with rare disease who just can't stop winning

March 22, 2024 07:52 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MB

Queensland Adaptive Surfer, Kai Colless is making a name for himself in the world of surfing and he joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive off the back of winning his division at the Adaptive Surfing Championships in Byron Bay. Colless is the reigning World Champion in his division and he has represented Australia on the national stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proposed parole laws to keep serious offenders off the streets for longer

March 22, 2024 06:47 - 7 minutes - 6.48 MB

Criminal Lawyer Bill Potts joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive  to explain how proposed new laws for parole applications will help keep the most serious offenders behind bars for longer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government regulation on gas driving power prices up amid continued push for net zero

March 22, 2024 06:03 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MB

Samantha McCullouch, the CEO of Australian Energy Producers, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to breakdown how and why power bills are on the rise amid the national energy grid running low on gas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 21st, 2024

March 21, 2024 08:13 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fun run through Brisbane's CBD to raise funds for our defense personnel

March 21, 2024 07:43 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MB

Major Cameron Stephenson, the National Run Army Director, joined 4BC Drive and Peter Gleeson to chat about Queensland's largest fundraiser supporting our men and women in uniform and how you can get involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How a Queensland company is making Lithium-Ion batteries safer

March 21, 2024 06:49 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MB

Rimas Kairaitis from Alpha HPA joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to talk about how the Queensland company is revolutionising lithium-ion battery safety to prevent house fires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robbie Katter being 'proactive' and trying to save cash before it's too late

March 21, 2024 05:57 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MB

Robbie Katter the member for Traeger, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to provide an update on his motion to have parliament commit to protect the future of cash as legal tender. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 20th, 2024

March 20, 2024 22:09 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South East Queensland city snubbed for the Olympics

March 20, 2024 07:41 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MB

In Graham Quirk’s Olympic review one city has been snubbed for the Olympics, Geoff McDonald the Mayor of Toowoomba joined the show today to chat about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ipswich resident's nightmare: 5-hour taxi delay leaves wheelchair user stranded

March 20, 2024 07:34 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MB

Eastern Heights resident Vanessa Noyce joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to discuss her nightmare 5-hour wait for a taxi in Ipswich. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not the time to introduce energy efficiency rating changes

March 20, 2024 07:02 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MB

CEO of Master Builders, Paul Bidwell joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to discuss the announcement made by the Queensland Government for the start date of the 7-star energy efficiency ratings for new build. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 19th, 2024

March 19, 2024 08:13 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big win for taxi drivers across Australia and it's just the beginning

March 19, 2024 07:36 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MB

Taxi Council Queensland CEO, Blair Davies joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to weigh in on the Uber class action and how much work still has to happen to rectify years of losses for taxi drivers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'I felt like I was conned': Tom Tate on the Gold Coast and being left out of Olympic planning

March 19, 2024 06:51 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MB

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive fresh off being re-elected to deliver his scathing assessment of the Olympics venue review and why the regions should be more involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Economist predicts the interest rate to stay steady until cuts as earlier as June

March 19, 2024 06:33 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MB

AMP Capital Senior Economist, Diana Mousina joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to explain the significance of the RBA's decision to keep the rates on hold and what to expect in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 18th, 2024

March 18, 2024 08:14 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'It is a joke': Gillnet fishermen being left up the creek without a paddle by the government

March 18, 2024 07:44 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MB

Gillnet fisherman, Kevin Greenholds joined 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson to give his thoughts on the latest development in the State Government's incoming ban on gillnet fishing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Not acceptable': Victoria Park community backing Premier Miles' rejection of $3.4 billion stadium

March 18, 2024 07:07 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MB

Victoria Park Action Group Member, Rosemary O'Hagan joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to deliver the community reaction to the news that the Premier has rejected the $3.4 billion stadium at Victoria Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Everything points to Victoria Park': Graham Quirk believes a new stadium is the way forward

March 18, 2024 06:03 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Graham Quirk, former Lord Mayor and the Olympic Venue Review Architect, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to explain the thirty recommendations presented in the report. He also had his say on the news that Steven Miles has flat out rejected the $3.4 billion Victoria Park proposal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: QLD Local Government Elections Special, March 16th, 2024

March 16, 2024 11:15 - 1 hour - 90.3 MB

Listen to Peter Gleeson, Bill McDonald, Leisa Goddard and John Mickel breaking down the Queensland Local Government Elections as well as the Inala and Ipswich West By-Elections as it happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 15th, 2024

March 15, 2024 08:12 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddy Sarroff's main focus to be on transport if he becomes the Gold Coast Mayor

March 15, 2024 07:22 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MB

Eddy Sarroff, Gold Coast Mayoral candidate, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to talk about his vision for the Glitter Strip and how he plans to snap the winning streak of incumbent MayorTom Tate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 16-year-old prodigy with three separate professional sporting contracts

March 15, 2024 07:01 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Ipswich Teen Prodigy, 16-year-old Shalom Sauaso, joined Peter Gleeson in the 4BC Drive studio to talk about her stunning rise to stardom. She is contracted to the Brisbane Broncos NRLW side, she represented Australia in Rugby 7s and is making her debut for the Queensland Reds on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything you need to know about parking on narrow streets in residential areas

March 15, 2024 05:53 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Professor Matthew Burke, Urban Planning Expert, joined Peter Gleeson and 4BC Drive to respond to concerns around the narrow streets in new housing developments, particularly in Logan. Logan Councillor, John Raven also joined Peter Gleeson and 4BC Drive on this topic to explain a little known rule for parking in narrow streets that most people might not know or have forgotten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 14th, 2024

March 14, 2024 08:15 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little Tuna: The big story of how an Aussie entrepreneur brought production back to Australia

March 14, 2024 07:50 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MB

Kate Lamason, Little Tuna Co-Founder and AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award recipient for 2024, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to explain how she single handedly brought local canned tuna production back to Australian shores. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clive Palmer's plan for Titanic 2 finally full steam ahead

March 14, 2024 06:56 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MB

Clive Palmer, the Australian businessman and politician and Blue Star Line Chairman, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to outline his plans to build the next Titanic cruise ship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.