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4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson

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Will World Cup eligibility criteria impact State of Origin football?

July 11, 2022 07:41 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MB

Maroons legend Trevor Gillmeister says it should have been sorted before the start of the season.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rumours of a taxi strike as Brisbane hosts Origin decider

July 11, 2022 07:10 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MB

The Taxi Council of Queensland has moved to quash rumours of a big taxi strike when Brisbane plays host to the State of Origin decider on Wednesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breenie's advice for anyone travelling soon as Brisbane Airport sees record crowds

July 11, 2022 06:40 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MB

Brisbane Airport has today experienced its busiest day since before the start of the pandemic, with 65,000 passengers passing through the domestic and international terminals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Origin fans warned to be wary in their search for last-minute tickets

July 11, 2022 06:05 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MB

There's a warning from police to be wary of scammers looking to take advantage of fans for State of Origin Game III. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Cricket's 'highest priority' to find new home while Gabba revamp gets underway

July 11, 2022 05:46 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MB

The boss of Queensland Cricket says it's the organisation's highest priority to find a new home ahead of the Gabba's $1 billion Olympic redevelopment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Friday, July 8th

July 08, 2022 00:47 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Listen to the full Breakfast Show with Spencer Howson  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Prince of Caxton St' Mike Gambaro to star on 'Beauty and the Geek'

July 07, 2022 23:43 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MB

The grandson of legendary Brisbane restaurateur Michael Gambaro hopes to be pushed to 'the next level' on reality show Beauty and the Geek. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucas' papaw ointment urgently recalled after batches contaminated

July 07, 2022 23:08 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MB

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has recalled several batches of Lucas' Papaw Ointment due to a mould contamination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Wallaby warns England will be 'very hard to beat' at Suncorp

July 07, 2022 22:43 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MB

England will be a tough opponent for the Wallabies to beat tomorrow night at Suncorp Stadium, former centre Tim Horan says. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week in Review: What YouGov polling has told us about Palaszczuk's popularity

July 07, 2022 22:08 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MB

We've learned a lot this week about public sentiment on the Palaszczuk government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report: Boris Johnson resigns as PM but is 'staying put' as 'caretaker'

July 07, 2022 21:13 - 4 minutes - 4.6 MB

Boris Johnson has resigned as Prime Minister but with no immediate successor, he'll be staying put for a while longer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report: Jobless claims are up as Tesla, Netflix slash workforce

July 07, 2022 21:11 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MB

Major companies are cutting their workforces as the US economy faces major troubles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon, Nick Kyrgios launched to finals

July 07, 2022 20:38 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MB

Australia has its first men's finalist at Wimbledon in almost 20 years after Rafael Nadal was forced to withdraw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Thursday, July 7th

July 06, 2022 23:25 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Listen to the full breakfast show with Spencer Howson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Redcliffe drivers reportedly sold watered-down fuel

July 06, 2022 23:00 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MB

Finding you've filled your car with watered-down fuel is a rare discovery but one more than 30 people reportedly made in Redcliffe this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why four COVID-19 jabs in a year won't be the norm going forward

July 06, 2022 22:03 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MB

Australians are being reassured the current pace of COVID-19 vaccines is not expected to be maintained. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report: Chicago shooting suspect contemplated second attack, police say

July 06, 2022 20:55 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MB

The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade in the US has confessed to police he contemplated a second mass shooting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report: Boris Johnson clings to power as more MPs resign

July 06, 2022 20:45 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MB

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in the fight of his political life amid a mass resignation of MPs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, 6th July

July 05, 2022 23:23 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Listen to the full Breakfast show with Spencer Howson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Talk: Why you should wait to lodge your tax return

July 05, 2022 22:25 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MB

The Australian Taxation Office has urged Australian taxpayers to hold off lodging tax returns until later in the month. Press PLAY to find out why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Water birth services return to 10 Qld hospitals after pandemic

July 05, 2022 22:15 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MB

Water births have returned to Queensland hospitals following disruptions caused by the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twelve members of religious group to front court today over child's death

July 05, 2022 21:49 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MB

A dozen people are preparing to front court today, charged with murder over the death of a young girl in Toowoomba earlier this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'We can put men on the moon': Captain calls for re-think on shark nets

July 05, 2022 21:38 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MB

There are fresh calls for shark nets to be removed from the coastline after two whales were caught yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report: Two hammerblows for Boris Johnson could spell end of leadership

July 05, 2022 20:59 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MB

Two of Britain's most senior cabinet ministers have quit in a move that could spell the end for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report: Suspect planned Chicago mass shooting for weeks, police say

July 05, 2022 20:57 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MB

A man suspected of fatally shooting seven people at an Independence Day parade near Chicago is believed to have been planning the attack for week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political expert weighs in on latest polls showing lean away from Palaszczuk government

July 04, 2022 23:57 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MB

Political scientist at Griffith University Dr Paul Williams says while the Premier should be concerned about the polling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Tuesday, July 5th

July 04, 2022 23:40 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

Listen in to the full Breakfast show with Spencer Howson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Official cash rate set to rise for the third time

July 04, 2022 23:05 - 3 minutes - 3 MB

Official interest rates are widely tipped to rise again today when the Reserve Bank meets today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney-General hits out at opposition over laptop report

July 04, 2022 22:24 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MB

Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman has hit out at Opposition Leader David Crisafulli following an investigation into the removal of laptops from the office of the integrity commissioner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mask reminder: Passengers failing to mask up in taxis

July 04, 2022 21:21 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MB

The Taxi C0uncil Queensland is reminding passengers masks are still mandatory on public transport and in taxis, with many failing to abide by the mandate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report: Mass shooting mars Chicago's 4th of July celebrations

July 04, 2022 20:56 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MB

It's believed the gunman was on the top of a building, and is yet to be caught. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report: Fuel price protests in the UK as prices soar

July 04, 2022 20:37 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MB

Protesters have been demanding a cut in the UK fuel duty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Dr Paul Griffin stands on the mask mandate debate

July 03, 2022 23:35 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MB

An infectious diseases expert has added his voice in support of making the wearing of masks entirely optional in Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Monday, July 4th

July 03, 2022 23:15 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Listen to the full Breakfast show with Spencer Howson filling in for Neil Breen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents hearing 'crickets' amid fears Gabba rebuild will absorb school

July 03, 2022 22:28 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MB

A Brisbane community say they've heard nothing but crickets on the fate of a heritage-listed school ahead of the knockdown-rebuild of the Gabba. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report: The Queen's job description has changed

July 03, 2022 21:18 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MB

Queen Elizabeth II's  “official duties” have been rewritten following her Platinum Jubilee, reducing the list of obligations she “must fulfill” and placing greater emphasis on the support of the wider royal family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report: Jeff Bezos claims US President lacks 'basic understanding' of economics

July 03, 2022 21:13 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MB

Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos has lashed out at Joe Biden over a call to lower gas prices.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Gabriel makes case in defence of Nick Kyrgios

July 03, 2022 20:51 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MB

Craig Gabriel has stepped in to defend Nick Kyrgios after a controversial run-in with rival Stefanos Tsitsipas and the chair umpire during his blockbuster Wimbledon third round clash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Friday, July 1st

June 30, 2022 23:27 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Listen to the full Breakfast show with Spencer Howson filling in for Neil Breen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekend Weather: Justin Noonan the 'bearer of bad news' this morning

June 30, 2022 23:00 - 2 minutes - 2.28 MB

Weather reporter Justin Noonan doesn't have good news this morning as Brisbane farewells its fine days.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why traffic in Brisbane could get worse this financial year

June 30, 2022 22:44 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MB

A raft of costs are set to rise as the new financial year begins but the impacts could be diabolical for the city's roads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week in Review: The fallout of Palaszczuk facing the media over Coaldrake report

June 30, 2022 22:20 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MB

Annastacia Palaszczuk has faced the media after the release of a bombshell review into government integrity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report: Palace buries Meghan Markle 'bullying' report

June 30, 2022 22:13 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MB

The findings of an investigation into bullying allegations against Meghan Markle will remain private, a palace official has confirmed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report: SCOTUS rules in favour of Biden on immigration policy

June 30, 2022 22:10 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MB

Biden has succeeded in a bid to wind down a Trump administration immigration policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Thursday. June 30th

June 30, 2022 00:08 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

Listen to the full Breakfast show with Spencer Howson filling in for Neil Breen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Talk: It's the last day of the financial year. Here's how to take advantage

June 29, 2022 22:46 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MB

It’s the last day of the financial year and you’re being bombarded with ads for potentially tax-deductible purchases. So what might you be able to purchase today that you can fully right off as a tax deduction for the 2021-22 financial year?  Listen to Olivia Maragna's tips!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4BC listeners react to claims a pop-up in King George Square was a bridge too far

June 29, 2022 22:37 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MB

A pop-up coffee shop operating in King George Square yesterday has been described as going 'too far' with the commercialisation of the space.  Here's what 4BC listeners have to say.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Mayor claims King George Square critics need 'a bit of a reality check'

June 29, 2022 22:28 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MB

The Deputy Mayor isn't buying claims King George Square has become too commercialised. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have commercial activities 'gone too far' in King George Square?

June 29, 2022 22:20 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MB

Councillors have drawn battlelines over King George Square after a pop-up shop yesterday was described as a bridge too far.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ipswich Mayor remains tight-lipped on rates changes

June 29, 2022 21:49 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MB

The Ipswich Mayor isn't giving much away ahead of the release of her council's budget today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.