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4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson

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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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BREAKING | Huge delays on rail network after two incidents cause chaos

December 08, 2022 06:40 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MB

There's 90 minute delays on the train network this evening, after two incidents continue to cause chaos in the evening peak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around 4,500 homes without power after storms lash SEQ

December 08, 2022 05:57 - 1 minute - 1.61 MB

Energex spokesperson Brett Judge gave Neil the latest updates on the major power outages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW; Wednesday December 07 2022

December 07, 2022 08:11 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB

Join Neil Breen each weekday from 3pm-6pm on Brisbane Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bizarre power bill charge puzzles business owner

December 07, 2022 08:05 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MB

An Ipswich business owner is puzzled by a strange additional charge on his power bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How 'trackless trams' could better service parts of Brisbane

December 07, 2022 07:41 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is pushing for an extension of the Metro bus services to and from the airport, to better services those areas and ferry workers from the "booming" airport precinct. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5pm: Murder investigation underway, Schoolies health alert

December 07, 2022 07:27 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MB

Hear Neil Breen recap the day's news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uber fined $21 million by the Federal Court after fight brought about by the ACCC

December 07, 2022 06:52 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MB

Uber has been fined $21 million by the Federal Court after the company admitted misleading customers in two instances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer's revealing comment on Olympics infrastructure spend

December 07, 2022 06:12 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MB

Queensland is on track for a record multibillion-dollar budget surplus, lifted by a higher than expected wave of coal royalties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest: Police provide an update after human remains found wrapped in plastic in Alderley building

December 07, 2022 05:34 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MB

Detective Superintendent Andrew Massingham detailing the discovery of human remains underneath an apartment block in Alderley today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Push for independent body to review cases linked to state-run DNA lab

December 06, 2022 08:28 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MB

There are calls for an independent body to review thousands of Queensland's criminal cases in the wake of a damming inquiry into the state-run forensics lab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW; Tuesday December 06 2022

December 06, 2022 08:11 - 1 hour - 89 MB

Join Neil Breen each weekday from 3pm-6pm on Brisbane Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5pm: RBA lifts rates, homes without power AND National Cabinet meeting rescheduled

December 06, 2022 07:32 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MB

Hear Neil Breen recap the day's news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

900 customers without power in Moreton Bay area

December 06, 2022 06:57 - 1 minute - 1.15 MB

There are around 900 customers without power in the Moreton Bay region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BoM announces the end of a Negative Indian Ocean Dipole period

December 06, 2022 06:09 - 2 minutes - 2 MB

It means south-east Queensland could see less intense rain over the summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why some economists are concerned for Australian households in 2023

December 06, 2022 06:03 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MB

The Reserve Bank of Australia has signalled more rate rises could be needed to fight inflationary pressures, but it's hoped some reprieve is on the way in the new year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW; Monday December 05 2022

December 05, 2022 08:11 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

Join Neil Breen each weekday from 3pm-6pm on Brisbane Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold Coast charity sets new world record for Christmas presents lined up

December 05, 2022 07:52 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MB

A Gold Coast-based charity has made a new world record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5pm: PM tests positive to COVID, energy price plan

December 05, 2022 07:35 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MB

Hear Neil Breen recap the day's news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QLD hotel offers up cash reward after two separate break-ins within weeks

December 05, 2022 07:21 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MB

A Queensland hotel is offering a $2500 reward for information after two offenders smashed their way into the business in separate incidents, both times stealing a few bottles of alcohol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Breen shares tip-off about price-gauging cab drivers

December 05, 2022 06:25 - 59 seconds - 981 KB

Neil Breen has had a tip-off of an operation that targeted cab and ride-share drivers in the city over the weekend checking meters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soaring electricity prices, price caps on the agenda at National Cabinet meeting

December 05, 2022 05:59 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MB

Proposed price caps on coal and gas to help reduce electricity prices is set to dominate a meeting of National Cabinet this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show; Friday December 02 2022

December 05, 2022 03:51 - 1 hour - 91.5 MB

Join Neil Breen each weekday from 3pm-6pm on Brisbane Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold Coast charity's Christmas-inspired world record attempt

December 02, 2022 08:16 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MB

A Gold Coast-based charity will attempt a Christmas-inspired Guinness World Record tomorrow for the longest line of gift wrapped presents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5pm: Union calls of airport strike, Brisbane's live sites to watch the Socceroos!

December 02, 2022 07:52 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MB

Hear Neil Breen recap the day's news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The OTHER site you can watch the Socceroos game on Sunday morning!

December 02, 2022 06:51 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MB

Fans will be able to get around the Socceroos game on Sunday morning against Argentina at two live sites in Brisbane as well as a third in Milton, that's just been confirmed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4BC listener flags possible billing change from major telco

December 02, 2022 06:03 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MB

A long-term Telstra customer says he believes the telco is migrating customers to a direct debit payment system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW; Thursday December 01 2022

December 01, 2022 08:16 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

Join Neil Breen each weekday from 3pm-6pm on Brisbane Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Qld's rigid liquor licencing rules are steering Brisbane's World Cup celebrations

December 01, 2022 08:13 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MB

Breenie's pretty disappointed at how Queensland's lagging approach to marking the Socceroos' progression in the World Cup. And it's not just Brisbane's inability to get a live site off the ground.  One aspect to this is liquor licences.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why a $56 million splash won't touch the sides of Qld's housing crisis

December 01, 2022 07:47 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MB

A $56 million boost is on the way for Queensland's housing crisis but there's warnings it won't go far in keeping people off the streets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brisbane problem exposed by Australia's World Cup 'frenzy'

December 01, 2022 07:19 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MB

The hustle to set up live sites for the Socceroos' match against Argentina on Sunday has exposed one of Brisbane's biggest faults, Neil Breen says.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Common Good's annual 'Giving Day' fundraiser in Brisbane

November 30, 2022 08:23 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MB

Chloe Nguyen from The Common Good joined Neil to talk more about the event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW; Wednesday November 30 2022

November 30, 2022 08:13 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

Join Neil Breen each weekday from 3pm-6pm on Brisbane Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NightQuarter forced to close after COVID-19 ravages industry

November 30, 2022 07:57 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MB

A 2000-capacity market and live music precinct on the Sunshine Coast will close its doors after the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5pm: Inflation down, Health Minister fires up and QLD birth certificate shake-up

November 30, 2022 07:41 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MB

Hear Neil Breen recap the day's news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State politics: Yvette D'Ath hits back at ABC story

November 30, 2022 07:35 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MB

9News reporter Jess Millward has the latest on the story today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Cup: What the Socceroos use as their 'pump-up' song!

November 30, 2022 07:21 - 51 seconds - 850 KB

Australia will play Denmark early tomorrow morning in a do-or-die FIFA World Cup hit-out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What today's inflation figure could mean for future interest rate decisions

November 30, 2022 06:08 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MB

Australia's inflation figure has dipped this month, in a promising sign the soaring cost of living is starting to come down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Airport firefighters plan morning strike amid ongoing staffing level dispute

November 29, 2022 08:40 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MB

The United Firefighters Union says a strike threatening to cripple airports next week could be averted if more staff are employed and a resolution reached. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Breen savages response from state authority on flood buyback scheme

November 29, 2022 08:25 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MB

Brisbane Live has received an update as to why a Brisbane man's property isn't eligible to be bought as part of Queensland's $350 million buyback scheme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW; Tuesday November 29 2022

November 29, 2022 08:18 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB

Join Neil Breen each weekday from 3pm-6pm on Brisbane Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What the government's power bills relief package could look like for Aussies

November 29, 2022 07:12 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MB

While the details are yet to be made public, there's talk of cash handouts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Canavan criticizses Labor's energy bill relief package

November 29, 2022 07:03 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MB

There are reports the federal government is investigating a power bills relief package for Australian households. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The announcement that's left Neil Breen 'happy and totally incensed'

November 29, 2022 06:46 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MB

Neil Breen has delivered an impassioned editorial about Queensland's "small fry" attitude when it comes to hosting concerts and major events at Suncorp Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 33,000 COVID-19 fines withdrawn in NSW after Supreme Court ruling

November 29, 2022 06:01 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MB

More than half of the 62,138 fines handed out to people in NSW over COVID-19 breaches will be withdrawn, following a fight by a community legal centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW; Monday November 28 2022

November 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

Join Neil Breen each weekday from 3pm-6pm on Brisbane Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The plan to overhaul national guidelines for prostate cancer tests

November 28, 2022 08:04 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MB

Australia will overhaul national guidelines for prostate tests, in a plan to boost early detection of prostate cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5pm: Storms hit SEQ, TV star wanted, RBA boss' apology

November 28, 2022 07:32 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MB

Hear Neil Breen recap the day's news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's terror threat level downgraded

November 28, 2022 06:59 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MB

The terror threat level in Australia has been downgraded for the first in 8 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How 'high-tech' youth crooks are working to outsmart suburban security firms

November 28, 2022 06:08 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MB

Young crooks are trying to outsmart suburban security firms hired to keep communities safe by scoping out streets with drones, one private security firm says. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW; Friday November 25 2022

November 25, 2022 08:15 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

Join Neil Breen each weekday from 3pm-6pm on Brisbane Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.