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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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What the SES wants you to know before La Niña hits

October 20, 2022 05:58 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MB

SES Queensland director Glenn Alderton told Neil Breen that residents should avoid calls to emergency services unless absolutely necessary. Instead, they should take their own precautions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Acland coal mine overcomes final hurdle for expansion plan

October 20, 2022 05:45 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MB

The New Acland Mine has been given its final approval today, after a 15-year battle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qld Health haemorrhaging money over sparkie red tape

October 20, 2022 01:50 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MB

More than 100 electricians employed by Queensland Health have been paid to not work for months, all because of red tape.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW; Wednesday October 19 2022

October 19, 2022 08:13 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

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

'An insult': Australia reverses recognition of West Jerusalem as capital

October 19, 2022 08:05 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MB

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced the government has reversed a decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a move which has been labelled an insult to the Jewish community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5pm: National debt claim under fire, AND the latest UK inflation data is in

October 19, 2022 07:27 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MB

Hear Neil Breen recap the top news stories of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese government under fire over debt claim

October 19, 2022 07:16 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MB

Judo Bank economic advisor Warren Hogan, a former principal advisor to federal treasury, was quoted as saying "we are so far away from $1 trillion in debt it's not funny". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Breen comments: Economists call out federal government's claim on $1 trillion debt

October 19, 2022 07:14 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MB

Neil Breen said economists are finally talking about the issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police crack down on hoons, kick out 'beach doof' campers in Sunshine Coast hotspot

October 19, 2022 06:05 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MB

Police have been cracking down on hoons along Teewah Beach, kicking out 80 campers who gathered for a "beach doof" party and issuing dozens of fines for dangerous and reckless driving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW; Tuesday October 18 2022

October 18, 2022 08:12 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

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

Update: Car theft victim tracks down his stolen BMW

October 18, 2022 07:47 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MB

A Brisbane man who allegedly had his car stolen in front of him during a sale inspection has managed to steal it back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5pm: Brisbane traffic chaos, bizarre directive from Bureau of Meteorology

October 18, 2022 07:21 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MB

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

Aged care system in crisis, at risk of financial collapse according to a new report

October 18, 2022 07:14 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MB

CEO of the Older Persons Advocacy Network, Craig Gear, says the report is accurate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cost-of-living crunch: When Aussies may start to pull back on their spending

October 18, 2022 06:48 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MB

Victoria's flooding crisis will likely push up prices of groceries including fresh produce, but there are predictions the cost-of-living crunch will be felt by more Australians early next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truck fire causing traffic chaos in Brisbane's northside for evening peak

October 18, 2022 06:17 - 1 minute - 1.41 MB

A truck has caught fire in the Airport Link tunnel, causing traffic chaos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket news: Cricket World Cup schedule clashes

October 18, 2022 06:12 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MB

Courier Mail reporter Robert Craddock has the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REIQ reacts to review into short-term rental market on QLD's housing crisis

October 18, 2022 05:58 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MB

The state government has announced a review of the impacts short term rentals like Airbnb and Stayz are having on the housing market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW; Monday October 17 2022

October 17, 2022 08:16 - 1 hour - 89.6 MB

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

Young small business owner left frustrated by opportunistic thieves

October 17, 2022 07:53 - 4 minutes - 4.62 MB

An 18-year-old business owner who hires out skip bins has been left frustrated after thieves stole wheels and urinated on the side of the bins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister's bizarre claim during press conference later proven wrong

October 17, 2022 07:39 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MB

Minister for Water Glenn Butcher said he'd heard a story Bunnings had sold out of Gerni products due to Queenslanders taking advantage of Wivenhoe Dam releases. But Brisbane Live was told there was no shortage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5pm: Vic floods, NRL's expansion idea and SEQ to cop heavy rain

October 17, 2022 07:29 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MB

Peter Fegan details the day's top news stories you need to know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top cop's vow to the community after force's failings laid bare

October 17, 2022 07:10 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MB

Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has promised change in the agency after damning and disturbing allegations of sexism, racism, misogyny and assaults within the police force. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teachers turn to social media for lesson planning, survey finds

October 17, 2022 06:25 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MB

Teachers are turning to social media to plan lessons, according to a new survey by the Grattan Institute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How the NRL plans to expand the code for an 18th team

October 17, 2022 06:07 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MB

The NRL could look to the US to flesh out the league's talent pool, with Peter V'Landys flagging the idea to poach college footballers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two children, woman taken to hospital after being struck by car

October 17, 2022 05:21 - 1 minute - 1.71 MB

A woman and two young children have been taken to hospital after they were hit by a car outside the Bribie Island shopping centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW; Friday October 14 2022

October 14, 2022 08:15 - 1 hour - 86.8 MB

Spencer Howson fills in for Neil Breen on Brisbane Live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New tourism boss' vision for breathing life into Queensland's travel market

October 14, 2022 08:11 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MB

The new head of Tourism and Events Queensland has outlined her vision ahead of officially taking on the role next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5pm: New domestic violence laws, COVID iso ends and Victoria's flood emergency

October 14, 2022 07:25 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MB

Hear Spencer Howson recap the top news stories of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Call for a forensic audit into the wrongdoings of the Pisasale era of Ipswich

October 14, 2022 07:20 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MB

Nine News reporter Josh Bavas explains why the issue has been raised again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of velella jellyfish wash up on Gold Coast beach

October 14, 2022 06:45 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MB

Thousands of velella jellyfish have washed up on a Gold Coast beach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why the state government hasn't criminalised coercive control yet

October 14, 2022 06:07 - 7 minutes - 7.36 MB

Queensland's Attorney-General says new domestic violence laws take into consideration non-physical forms of violence, including stalking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Shocking': Streets turn into rivers in Melbourne's north-west as floods hit

October 14, 2022 05:34 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MB

Residents in flood affected areas of Victoria are being urged to listen to advice, and not take unnecessary risks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Very, very special': Karrie Webb reacts to Hall of Fame honour

October 13, 2022 08:11 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MB

Golf legend Karrie Webb is among nine new inductees into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW; Thursday October 13 2022

October 13, 2022 08:11 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

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

Five at 5: New plan to release water from Wivenhoe + warning for female police recruits

October 13, 2022 07:21 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MB

Neil Breen recaps the top news stories of the day, including a new plan to release water from Wivenhoe Dam early. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Internet set to be restored at Capalaba store, 10 weeks after it was shut off

October 13, 2022 07:11 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MB

A small business owner in Capalaba will have his internet reconnected, just one day after its owner shared the bizarre situation on Brisbane Live.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Car theft victim catches alleged accomplices on camera

October 13, 2022 06:39 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MB

A man says he's captured two people aiding in the theft of his car on camera as they attempted to flee the scene.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran left shaking on bathroom floor for seven hours amid ramping crisis

October 13, 2022 06:21 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MB

A Victoria Cross recipient was left curled up in a ball, shaking, for seven hours in Ascot overnight as he waited for an ambulance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5pm: QLD's explosive flood report, Manly coach in the spotlight

October 12, 2022 08:11 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MB

Hear Neil Breen talk about the top news stories of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW; Wednesday October 12 2022

October 12, 2022 08:08 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

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

Brisbane shop owner left waiting weeks for internet connection

October 12, 2022 08:06 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MB

A small business owner in Capalaba has shared a bizarre story trying to get his internet connected, 10 weeks after it was switched off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane floods: Report finds failures of emergency alerts, dam operation well-managed

October 12, 2022 07:34 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

An independent, wide-ranging report released into this year's devastating flood events found some residents received delayed emergency alerts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why a QLD driver was stung with a huge $5000 traffic fine

October 12, 2022 06:40 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MB

A Queensland woman has vented on social media about a little-known traffic fine she copped for wearing her seatbelt incorrectly in a company car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Embarrassing': Opposition calls out Labor's budget black hole

October 12, 2022 06:06 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MB

Labor says the federal government is refining its budget numbers as economic circumstances change, but the Opposition has called into question the government's economic credibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State government's review into QLD's flooding disaster released

October 12, 2022 05:40 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MB

19 recommendations have been made in the government’s flood report, including a focus on emergency alerts. It's prompted a fresh war of words today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW; Tuesday October 11 2022

October 11, 2022 08:11 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

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

Federal politics: Electricity prices and where they are heading in 2022

October 11, 2022 07:48 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MB

Federal Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Ted O'Brien joisn Neil for a chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5pm: Shooting in Brisbane, AND Lord Mayor fires up over flood-alert system

October 11, 2022 07:44 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MB

Hear Neil Breen explain the top five news stories of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest: Police provide an update after a man was shot dead by officers

October 11, 2022 07:37 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MB

Detective Superintendent Andrew Massingham held a press conference to provide more details after the shooting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full interview: Bali bombing survivor tells her story 20 years on

October 11, 2022 07:28 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Nearly 20 years on since the Bali bombings claimed the lives of 88 Australians and injured dozens more, the horrors of that night live on for many survivors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.