4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson
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'Short-term sugar hit': Increase to coal royalties slammed
June 21, 2022 22:52 - 5 minutes - 5.51 MBThe Queensland Resources Council has slammed the Queensland government's decision to hike coal royalty rates in the state budget as a "cash grab". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sleep study reveals fascinating trend for how we slept and dreamt during COVID-19
June 21, 2022 22:12 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBFascinating results from a global sleep study has revealed many people had bizarre, vivid and disturbing dreams when the COVID-19 hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Neil Breen predicts 'strike season' for Queensland
June 21, 2022 21:40 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MBNeil Breen has predicted Queenslanders will see rolling strike action for the rest of the year with the government under increasing pressure over public sector wages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Report: Senate hearing into Ulvade shooting delivers scathing review of police response
June 21, 2022 20:49 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBIt's been called an abject failure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Report: Biggest rail strike in years grinds UK to a halt
June 21, 2022 20:30 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBThe impacts of the widespread strike is being felt across the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Full Show: Tuesday 21st June 2022
June 20, 2022 23:59 - 1 hour - 103 MBIndigenous Leaders calling out Adam Bandt's virtue signaling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Virtue-signalling': NT Senator reacts to Adam Bandt's 'divisive' press conference move
June 20, 2022 22:50 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBNorthern Territory Country Liberal Party Senator Jacinta Price, a Warlpiri/Celtic woman, called his comments "divisive". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adam Bandt's press conference move slammed as 'disgraceful'
June 20, 2022 22:41 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MBGreens leader Adam Bandt has come under fire after one of his staffers moved the Australian flag out of shot before a press conference on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brisbane Instagram influencer's followers targeted, swindled out of thousands
June 20, 2022 22:02 - 7 minutes - 6.49 MBA Brisbane business owner and Instagram influencer has shared her story of how her followers were swindled out of money and targeted by sophisticated hackers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How an SEQ council managed to keep rates low
June 20, 2022 21:44 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBDespite being hit by floods in February, Logan City Council has managed to keep rates among the lowest in south-east Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Report: Economists predict possible recession next year
June 20, 2022 20:50 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBThere's debate around whether the US will see a recession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Report: Crippling rail strikes hit the UK
June 20, 2022 20:40 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBIt also impacts the Tube, around 10-20 per cent of trains will still operate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sunshine State misses out on Billy Joel!
June 20, 2022 01:39 - 1 minute - 1.14 MBThe Piano Man singer is coming to Australia for one concert in Melbourne this year - and Neil Breen's not hiding his disappointment! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Full Show: Monday 20th June 2022
June 19, 2022 23:33 - 1 hour - 102 MBQld Government integrity issues won't go away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lockyer Valley growers' plea amid vegetable price hike
June 19, 2022 23:04 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBLockyer Valley's flood-hit farmers and growers are urging Australians to be patient, amid soaring prices of vegetables and a shortage of fresh produce in supermarkets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Opposition hits out at government over latest CCC move
June 19, 2022 22:39 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBOpposition leader David Crisafulli accuses the government of losing sight of the issues facing Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Neil Breen's frustration at the 'biggest news story' from the Logies
June 19, 2022 22:37 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBNeil Breen says the biggest news story out of the Logies on the Gold Coast was Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's red carpet appearance, where she defended her commitment to the job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Report: Big call from the head of the British army
June 19, 2022 21:29 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBGeneral Sir Patrick Nicholas Sanders has issued a warning for a potential "land battle" with Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Report: Joe Biden's bike fall, SpaceX launches mission
June 19, 2022 21:25 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBOne of the rockets launched 53 Starlink internet satellites on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Full Show: Friday 17th June 2022
June 16, 2022 23:31 - 1 hour - 100 MBCalls for Qld to follow southern states with Early Childhood education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Week in Review: Attorney-General appeals teen killer's sentence
June 16, 2022 22:50 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBThe Attorney-General has lodged an appeal over the sentencing of a teen responsible for the deaths of Kate Leadbetter and Matthew Field. But Tim Arvier and Neil Breen say there's still work to be done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Qld urged to come to the party on preschool education overhaul
June 16, 2022 22:30 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBThe state government is being called upon to introduce an extra year of schooling, in line with southern states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'A load of rubbish': What the AFL's low attendance means for The Ekka
June 16, 2022 21:55 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBCarol from Wellington Point has raised the alarm on The Ekka scrapping paper tickets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How the AFL's shown companies are 'sending us down a road a lot of us don't want to come'
June 16, 2022 21:54 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBResearch conducted by the AFL proves an insistence on digitising services will only hurt businesses, Neil Breen says. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weekend Weather: Justin Noonan's back and he's brought the fine weather
June 16, 2022 20:57 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBJustin Noonan is back from his trip to the US and he's brought the sunny weather with him. It's tipped to be fine across the board this weekend! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Report: Kevin Spacey appears at UK court to face sex assault charges
June 16, 2022 20:55 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBKevin Spacey intends to prove he is innocent of sexual offences, his lawyer said on Thursday, as the Oscar-winning actor appeared in a London court to face charges of offences against three men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Report: Top ISIS leader taken down
June 16, 2022 20:54 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBA rare US military ground raid in northwestern Syria has captured a top ISIS leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Full Show: Thursday 16th June 2022
June 15, 2022 23:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBBrisbane Lord Mayor delivers a balanced budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brisbane wakes to incredible blanket of fog
June 15, 2022 23:20 - 1 minute - 1.51 MBEarly risers were lucky enough to catch some spectacular views across Brisbane this morning! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lord Mayor answers your questions after release of 2022-23 budget
June 15, 2022 23:16 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThe Lord Mayor has joined Neil Breen in studio to answer listener questions around the Brisbane City Council's 2022-23 budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wallabies to battle for trophy named in Ella's honour as sport moves on from Cook Cup
June 15, 2022 21:56 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBThe Wallabies and England will play for a trophy named after Indigenous rugby great Mark Ella and an English war hero after ditching the Cook Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Report: Yorkshire County Cricket Club charged after racism allegations probe
June 15, 2022 21:07 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MBYorkshire Country Cricket Club and a number of people have been charged with bringing the game into disrepute by the sport's bosses over allegations of racism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Report: Kim Kardashian accused of ruining Marilyn Monroe's iconic gown
June 15, 2022 21:01 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBThe dress donned by Marilyn Monroe when she serenaded John F. Kennedy for his birthday has been irreparably damaged. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Full Show: Wednesday 15th June 2022
June 14, 2022 23:32 - 1 hour - 104 MBGas Power Generators accused of withholding supply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'No one seems to care!': Neil Breen blows up at Minister over Olympic price tag
June 14, 2022 23:28 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBNeil Breen and the federal Minister for Sport have this morning locked horns over an Olympics costing blowout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Report: US inflation even worse than expected as producer prices surge
June 14, 2022 22:17 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBPrices paid to US producers surged in May, underscoring persistent inflationary pressures across the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Report: 'A right old mess' surrounds UK's first deportation flight
June 14, 2022 22:13 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBTroubles are plaguing Britain's first flight to take asylum seekers to Rwanda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lord Mayor's plan to sting holiday home owners with higher rates
June 14, 2022 22:06 - 56 seconds - 927 KBThe owners of short-term holiday homes will be in the crosshairs under new measures in this year's Brisbane City Council budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why the Fair Work Commission should heed changes to politicians' pay packets
June 14, 2022 21:36 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBA modest pay rise for politicians sets a good example for rises across the board in Australia, Neil Breen says. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The classic side salad isn't going anywhere at this Quinalow pub
June 14, 2022 21:04 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBSome South Australian pubs are considering ditching the humble side salad as the cost of ingredients soars. Greg from Quinalow told Breenie the salad isn't going anywhere in his pub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why some pubs are ditching the humble side salad
June 14, 2022 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBClassic pub side salads could be on the way out as the rising cost of ingredients hits publicans' purses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'A disaster!': Exclusion zone shuts down Warrego Highway
June 14, 2022 20:33 - 59 seconds - 973 KBAn exclusion zone has been declared on the Warrego Highway following a truck rollover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Full Show: Tuesday 14th June 2022
June 13, 2022 23:34 - 1 hour - 105 MBQueenslanders told to hold back power usage, when will it end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money Talk: Major boon for retirees with deposit rates on the rise
June 13, 2022 23:00 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBThe interest rate hike may be doom and gloom for mortgage borrowers but retirees are looking forward to boosting their earnings with deposit rates on the rise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Surfer warns of monster great whites off Straddie following close calls
June 13, 2022 22:51 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBA monster great white shark was spotted circling off the coast of Frenchman's Beach at the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labor calls on Council to divert $200 million to social housing
June 13, 2022 22:22 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBThe Brisbane City Council is being urged to divert an unallocated $200 million to social housing in the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'That is incredible!': Australia through to the World Cup!
June 13, 2022 21:11 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBAustralia has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after a tense penalty shootout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Report: Worries of impending recession intensify
June 13, 2022 21:07 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBThere's no easy choices in store for the Federal Reserve System as the US faces a possible recession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Report: Prince Andrew pulled from palace event at the eleventh hour
June 13, 2022 20:38 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBPrince Andrew was due to attend today's "Order of the Garter" but has been pulled from the event at the eleventh hour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Strain to continue for state's power grid amid expected electricity shortfalls
June 13, 2022 20:31 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MBThe risk of blackouts across the state was averted last night but there could still be challenging days ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.