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4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson

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The call to politicians as family of couple killed in horror crash share impact statements

June 07, 2022 22:44 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MB

Neil Breen is urging politicians to read the victim impact statements from the families of a couple who were killed while walking their dogs in Alexandra Hills on Australia Day last year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'We need to do what's fair': Treasurer defends flagged coal royalties rise

June 07, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MB

The Treasurer has flagged raising coal royalties ahead of a three-year freeze expiring later this month.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Tabcorp lobbied the Qld government for $30 million tax boon

June 07, 2022 21:34 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MB

A gambling company has successfully lobbied the state government for higher taxes on competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report: Authorities seize Russian-owned superyacht, jet

June 07, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 2.78 MB

The US has seized a number of Russian oligarch-owned assets as part of sanctions against Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report: The unexpected reason Brits are stranded overseas

June 07, 2022 20:57 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MB

'Tens of thousands' of people aren't able to catch the flights they booked overseas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark 'Chopper' Burgess' on-location report on Story Bridge lights

June 07, 2022 20:49 - 1 minute - 1.87 MB

There's been reports this morning the Story Bridge was lit up in blue.  Mark 'Chopper' Burgess has called in to set the record straight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Story Bridge problem 'offending' overnight onlookers

June 07, 2022 20:34 - 50 seconds - 833 KB

Listeners have spotted a major detail of the Story Bridge overnight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show: Tuesday 7th June 2022

June 06, 2022 23:33 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Emergency Pandemic interest rate levels are over See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Talk: Interest rates tipped to rise for second month running

June 06, 2022 23:01 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MB

There's hard times ahead with the RBA expected to raise interest rates by at least 0.25 per cent today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Quite a few legal issues to address' in Toombul dispute, solicitor says

June 06, 2022 22:47 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MB

A lawyer representing ousted Toombul business owners believes there's potentially some grounds on which they can pursue recourse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Minister lands 'baffling' backflip in less than a week

June 06, 2022 22:08 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MB

A Commission of Inquiry will probe DNA testing in Queensland after what Neil Breen describes as a "baffling" change of mind by the state government.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why heads of iceberg lettuce are going for $12 and when prices will fall

June 06, 2022 21:04 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MB

Shoppers are feeling the pinch in the produce aisle with the price of a staple vegetable quadrupling in some stores.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report: Who Republicans prefer Who Republicans want to see as their next Presidential nomination

June 06, 2022 20:52 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MB

Former US President Donald Trump may have some serious competition, according to a number of straw polls taken among Republicans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report: Boris Johnson survives another day as Prime Minister

June 06, 2022 20:46 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MB

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has retained the leadership, surviving a vote of no confidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of Italian mafia members in AFP's crosshairs

June 06, 2022 20:40 - 1 minute - 1.26 MB

Federal Police are today announcing a major assault on Italian organised crime in an organised crime breakthrough.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show: Monday 6th June 2022

June 05, 2022 23:36 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Qld DNA Lab may have failed to properly examine sexual assault cases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What went down at the Australian premiere of 'Elvis' this weekend

June 05, 2022 22:58 - 1 minute - 1.72 MB

Tilly from Paddington got an invite to the Elvis premiere on the Gold Coast this weekend and has revealed what went down.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denver Beanland calls in to share the extraordinary history of Queensland Day

June 05, 2022 22:48 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MB

Former Attorney-General of Queensland Denver Beanland has called in to explain why June 6 is Queensland Day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

$3220 up in the air for new mum as quarantine invoice delays drag on

June 05, 2022 22:37 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MB

Thousands of Queenslanders who slogged through hotel quarantine are being plagued with lengthy delays over the bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why experts urgently want Qld's coal-fired power stations back online

June 05, 2022 22:07 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MB

Queenslanders are encouraged to shop around for the best electricity deals ahead of an inevitable rise this winter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Nobody in the world can tell us!': Breenie slams state's 'disaster' budgeting

June 05, 2022 21:34 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MB

Neil Breen has torn into the state government as major projects' cost overrun surpasses a $1 billion price tag.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report: Why the Secret Service 'hustled' President Biden from his beach house

June 05, 2022 20:58 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MB

President Joe Biden has been evacuated from his beach house after an airplane's close call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report: Queen's Platinum Jubilee 'rollercoaster' draws to an end

June 05, 2022 20:56 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MB

The Queen has made a surprise appearance on the final day of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show: Friday 3rd June 2022

June 02, 2022 23:33 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Councillor Adam Allan announced Toombul Bus Interchange is back from Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'A real carnival atmosphere' in London as Queen's Platinum Jubilee begins

June 02, 2022 22:33 - 6 minutes - 6.27 MB

Celebrations marking the Queen's Platinum Jubilee have begun in London, with 10 million people expected to turn out for the party across Britain.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breenie's recovered from the flu! But he's 'filthy' with how he caught it

June 02, 2022 21:40 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MB

Neil Breen is back in the studio today after recovering from the flu. But he's not happy with how he managed to catch the virus in the first place.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breenie's recovered from the flu! But he's filthy with how he caught it

June 02, 2022 21:40 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MB

Neil Breen is back in the studio today after recovering from the flu. But he's not happy with how he managed to catch the virus in the first place.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report: Vegas all shook up amid crackdown on Elvis weddings

June 02, 2022 20:49 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MB

The licensing company that controls Elvis Presley's name and legacy is ordering wedding operators in Las Vegas to pay up or ditch Elvis-themed ceremonies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report: Prince Louis' moods steal the show at Platinum Jubilee

June 02, 2022 20:34 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MB

Platinum Jubilee celebrations have kicked off in the UK but the Queen wasn't the centre of attention at Trooping the Colour.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toombul's key bus interchange to reopen in matter of days

June 02, 2022 20:28 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MB

Toombul's key bus interchange will reopen in just days after February's floods took the infrastructure offline for months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show: Thursday 2nd June 2022

June 01, 2022 23:37 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Cloud still hangs over Suttons Beach Pavilion being saved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Not okay': Jetstar's ultimatum for Paralympian attempting to board flight

June 01, 2022 23:34 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MB

An airline has given a Paralympian a shocking ultimatum: to leave her wheelchair behind or not fly at all.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why some find Suttons Beach Pavilion's stay of execution 'disappointing'

June 01, 2022 22:41 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MB

The fate of Redcliffe's Suttons Beach Pavilion is still up in the air after Council awarded a tender for invasive testing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doubts Suncorp Stadium will 'find a solution' to fans' repulsive behaviour

June 01, 2022 22:06 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MB

Suncorp Stadium's general manager admits he doesn't know if there's a solution to combating the repulsive behaviour of some footy fans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane's International Cruise Terminal welcomes first liner

June 01, 2022 21:33 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MB

The Port of Brisbane's new International Cruise Terminal, completed two years ago, is welcoming its first liner.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report: Massive transport dramas strike Jubilee

June 01, 2022 20:55 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MB

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend is right around the corner but would-be spectators may run into some problems getting to the main event.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report: Jury reaches verdict on Depp v Heard defamation case

June 01, 2022 20:51 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MB

A jury has ruled in favour of Johnny Depp in his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show: Wednesday 1st June 2022

May 31, 2022 23:31 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Qld Government pushing to tighten smoking rules at venues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Human excrement, assaults on the street: Lang Park's neighbours fed up

May 31, 2022 22:53 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MB

Fed-up neighbours of Suncorp Stadium are demanding help to mitigate the repulsive behaviour of footy fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why doctors urgently want combined COVID-19, flu testing clinics for Qld

May 31, 2022 22:10 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MB

The state government is under pressure to follow the lead of southern states and roll out combined COVID-19 and flu testing clinics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The massive safety flaw in proposed smoking crackdown

May 31, 2022 21:39 - 6 minutes - 6.44 MB

A push by the state government to tighten up restrictions around smoking has copped backlash over a major oversight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report: First funerals for Texas shooting victims

May 31, 2022 20:57 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MB

Two of the 19 children killed in the Texas mass shooting will be laid to rest in Uvalde.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report: Queen ditches Epsom Derby ahead of landmark birthday

May 31, 2022 20:53 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MB

Queen Elizabeth has returned to Windsor from Scotland ahead of her Jubilee celebrations. But she won't be attending the Epsom Derby, which UK correspondent Adam Gilchrist says is normally "a big thing" for the monarch.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show: Tuesday 31st May 2022

May 30, 2022 23:48 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Former Labor MP for Macalister speaks out on sexual abuse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Talk: Three ways to boost your hip pocket at tax time

May 30, 2022 22:34 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MB

Aspire Retire's Olivia Maragna has three tips to claim extra benefits at tax time. But there's a hitch: you'll need to get in quick to qualify!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flights cancelled at Brisbane Airport as 'Arctic blast' hammers south-east

May 30, 2022 22:24 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MB

Strong wind gusts across the south-east are wreaking havoc at the Brisbane Airport, forcing some flights to be cancelled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland MP reflects on sharing harrowing story at parliament

May 30, 2022 21:59 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MB

A Queensland MP has opened up about what drover her to share her harrowing story as a victim of child sexual abuse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wind gusts to 'increase even further' across south-east

May 30, 2022 21:30 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MB

Hold onto your hat today! We haven't seen the last of gusty conditions yet.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Report: Biden's 'tough couple of days'

May 30, 2022 21:13 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MB

The stage is set for huge Republican wins in the offseason elections, US correspondent Harley Carnes says.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Report: Officials clash over cause of Champions League final chaos

May 30, 2022 21:09 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MB

The cause of chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France ahead of Saturday's Champions League final is still unclear as authorities and fans point the finger in different directions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.