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4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson

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Government regulation on gas driving power prices up amid continued push for net zero

March 22, 2024 06:03 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MB

Samantha McCullouch, the CEO of Australian Energy Producers, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to breakdown how and why power bills are on the rise amid the national energy grid running low on gas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 21st, 2024

March 21, 2024 08:13 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fun run through Brisbane's CBD to raise funds for our defense personnel

March 21, 2024 07:43 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MB

Major Cameron Stephenson, the National Run Army Director, joined 4BC Drive and Peter Gleeson to chat about Queensland's largest fundraiser supporting our men and women in uniform and how you can get involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How a Queensland company is making Lithium-Ion batteries safer

March 21, 2024 06:49 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MB

Rimas Kairaitis from Alpha HPA joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to talk about how the Queensland company is revolutionising lithium-ion battery safety to prevent house fires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robbie Katter being 'proactive' and trying to save cash before it's too late

March 21, 2024 05:57 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MB

Robbie Katter the member for Traeger, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to provide an update on his motion to have parliament commit to protect the future of cash as legal tender. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 20th, 2024

March 20, 2024 22:09 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South East Queensland city snubbed for the Olympics

March 20, 2024 07:41 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MB

In Graham Quirk’s Olympic review one city has been snubbed for the Olympics, Geoff McDonald the Mayor of Toowoomba joined the show today to chat about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ipswich resident's nightmare: 5-hour taxi delay leaves wheelchair user stranded

March 20, 2024 07:34 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MB

Eastern Heights resident Vanessa Noyce joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to discuss her nightmare 5-hour wait for a taxi in Ipswich. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not the time to introduce energy efficiency rating changes

March 20, 2024 07:02 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MB

CEO of Master Builders, Paul Bidwell joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to discuss the announcement made by the Queensland Government for the start date of the 7-star energy efficiency ratings for new build. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 19th, 2024

March 19, 2024 08:13 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big win for taxi drivers across Australia and it's just the beginning

March 19, 2024 07:36 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MB

Taxi Council Queensland CEO, Blair Davies joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to weigh in on the Uber class action and how much work still has to happen to rectify years of losses for taxi drivers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'I felt like I was conned': Tom Tate on the Gold Coast and being left out of Olympic planning

March 19, 2024 06:51 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MB

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive fresh off being re-elected to deliver his scathing assessment of the Olympics venue review and why the regions should be more involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Economist predicts the interest rate to stay steady until cuts as earlier as June

March 19, 2024 06:33 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MB

AMP Capital Senior Economist, Diana Mousina joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to explain the significance of the RBA's decision to keep the rates on hold and what to expect in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 18th, 2024

March 18, 2024 08:14 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'It is a joke': Gillnet fishermen being left up the creek without a paddle by the government

March 18, 2024 07:44 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MB

Gillnet fisherman, Kevin Greenholds joined 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson to give his thoughts on the latest development in the State Government's incoming ban on gillnet fishing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Not acceptable': Victoria Park community backing Premier Miles' rejection of $3.4 billion stadium

March 18, 2024 07:07 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MB

Victoria Park Action Group Member, Rosemary O'Hagan joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to deliver the community reaction to the news that the Premier has rejected the $3.4 billion stadium at Victoria Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Everything points to Victoria Park': Graham Quirk believes a new stadium is the way forward

March 18, 2024 06:03 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Graham Quirk, former Lord Mayor and the Olympic Venue Review Architect, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to explain the thirty recommendations presented in the report. He also had his say on the news that Steven Miles has flat out rejected the $3.4 billion Victoria Park proposal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: QLD Local Government Elections Special, March 16th, 2024

March 16, 2024 11:15 - 1 hour - 90.3 MB

Listen to Peter Gleeson, Bill McDonald, Leisa Goddard and John Mickel breaking down the Queensland Local Government Elections as well as the Inala and Ipswich West By-Elections as it happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 15th, 2024

March 15, 2024 08:12 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddy Sarroff's main focus to be on transport if he becomes the Gold Coast Mayor

March 15, 2024 07:22 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MB

Eddy Sarroff, Gold Coast Mayoral candidate, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to talk about his vision for the Glitter Strip and how he plans to snap the winning streak of incumbent MayorTom Tate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 16-year-old prodigy with three separate professional sporting contracts

March 15, 2024 07:01 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Ipswich Teen Prodigy, 16-year-old Shalom Sauaso, joined Peter Gleeson in the 4BC Drive studio to talk about her stunning rise to stardom. She is contracted to the Brisbane Broncos NRLW side, she represented Australia in Rugby 7s and is making her debut for the Queensland Reds on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything you need to know about parking on narrow streets in residential areas

March 15, 2024 05:53 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Professor Matthew Burke, Urban Planning Expert, joined Peter Gleeson and 4BC Drive to respond to concerns around the narrow streets in new housing developments, particularly in Logan. Logan Councillor, John Raven also joined Peter Gleeson and 4BC Drive on this topic to explain a little known rule for parking in narrow streets that most people might not know or have forgotten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 14th, 2024

March 14, 2024 08:15 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little Tuna: The big story of how an Aussie entrepreneur brought production back to Australia

March 14, 2024 07:50 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MB

Kate Lamason, Little Tuna Co-Founder and AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award recipient for 2024, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to explain how she single handedly brought local canned tuna production back to Australian shores. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clive Palmer's plan for Titanic 2 finally full steam ahead

March 14, 2024 06:56 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MB

Clive Palmer, the Australian businessman and politician and Blue Star Line Chairman, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to outline his plans to build the next Titanic cruise ship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final Election Words: Tracey Price

March 14, 2024 06:39 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Labor Brisbane Lord Mayoral candidate, Tracey Price joined 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson to deliver her final Local Government pitch two days out from the council elections.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 13th, 2024

March 13, 2024 08:13 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Excessive council fees force ferry company out of business after just one week

March 13, 2024 07:28 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Isla Toomey, River To Bay Operations Manager, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to deliver the sad news of how dramatic increases in their council fees has forced them to shut up shop after one week in business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Widower charged thousands to see his late wife calling on government to making hospital parking free

March 13, 2024 06:21 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MB

Widower John Gossow joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to voice his desperate plea for the government to make public hospital parking free after he had to pay thousands for parking while visiting his late wife at the hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'You can't stop them': Logan family wedding venue resumed with 'no communication' from the government

March 13, 2024 06:02 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MB

Marcia Rivett the owner of Joncia Gardens, a family owned wedding venue in Logan, joined 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson to deliver the crushing news that they have been forced shut after being resumed by the Queensland Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 12th, 2024

March 12, 2024 08:13 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Light at the end of the tunnel for grass roots gymnastics in Queensland

March 12, 2024 07:19 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MB

Gymnastics Queensland CEO, Chris Rushton joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to react to the outcome from today's discussions with the state government about overturning crippling funding cuts to grass roots sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ripley family fighting to save their 130-year-old farm from government acquisition

March 12, 2024 06:58 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MB

Ripley Valley resident Belinda Scott joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to voice the story of how her family are fighting to save their 130-year-old cattle farm from acquisition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final Election Words: Jonathan Sriranganathan

March 12, 2024 06:37 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Greens Brisbane Lord Mayoral candidate, Jonathan Sriranganathan joined 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson to deliver his final Local Government pitch ahead of the March 16 election. Labor's candidate Tracey Price will be coming on the show on Thursday March 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 11th, 2024

March 11, 2024 08:13 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'A party in the park or the biggest rally we've seen': Occhipinti on Quirk's pending Olympic venues review

March 11, 2024 07:33 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Melissa Occhipinti, the co-Chair of Rethink the Gabba joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive as Raymond Park residents brace for the release of Graham Quirk's 2032 Olympic venues review.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold Coast Council candidate hit by e-scooter calling for a state-wide ban

March 11, 2024 06:48 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MB

Gold Coast Council election candidate, Luke Henderson joined 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson to demand e-scooters to be banned outright in Queensland after becoming involved in accident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final Election Words: Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

March 11, 2024 06:03 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

Brisbane Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner joined 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson to deliver his final Local Government pitch ahead of the March 16 election. 4BC Drive has given an open invitation to the other two major Lord Mayoral candidates, Jonathan Sriranganathan and Tracey Price to come onto the show and present their cases. The Greens candidate will be joining Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive on Tuesday 12, Tracey Price is yet to decide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 8th, 2024

March 08, 2024 08:18 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EXCLUSIVE: Gold Coast Councillor's mission to be re-elected amid criminal charges

March 08, 2024 07:47 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MB

Gold Coast City Cr Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive as he aims to be re-elected while battling murder charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The youngest Australian to ever summit Mt. Everest after two failed attempts

March 08, 2024 07:25 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Adventure mountain climber, Alyssa Azar joined Peter Gleeson in the 4BC Drive studio to detail her incredible life story of challenges and successes on International Women's Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's best botanical vodka made on the Sunny Coast from leftover grapes

March 08, 2024 06:01 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MB

Matt Hobson, the Founder of Nil Desperandum and Sunshine & Sons Premium Spirits, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive after winning the lucrative award for creating Australia's Best Botanical Vodka for 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 7th, 2024

March 07, 2024 08:17 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cost of living crisis completely out of control with power bill payment plans in QLD

March 07, 2024 07:01 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MB

A record number of Queenslanders are now on the verge of financial crisis while trying to keep the lights on at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sixth removal of Hendra 'ghost bike' renews spotlight on council inactivity in making roads safer

March 07, 2024 06:30 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MB

Stephen Wisenthal, the Co-Convener of the Brisbane North Bicycle User Group, joined Peter Gleeson and 4BC Drive to comment on the sixth removal of the controversial Hendra 'Ghost Bike' memorial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katter Party Deputy says 'rampant' pro-Palestine protestors causing disruption 'don't care'

March 07, 2024 05:50 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MB

The Katter Australian Party Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to share his experience of coming face-to-face with vocal pro-Palestine protestors outside state parliament. Dametto also gave some insights into what the Katter Party's vision and policies are for our great state.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, March 6th, 2024

March 06, 2024 08:13 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Join Peter Gleeson each weekday from 3pm-6pm on 4BC Drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunshine Coast Councillor running alongside his wife gives his vision for the region

March 06, 2024 07:22 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Sunshine Coast Division 4 Councillor, Joe Natoli, who is running alongside his wife for re-election in this month's Local Government Elections, joined 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson to share his policies and vision for the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hank Jongen from Services Australia answers your questions

March 06, 2024 07:05 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Services Australia General Manager, Hank Jongen joined Peter Gleeson in the 4BC Drive studio to clear up confusion around changes to the Australian pension-work scheme and how it can impact a person's payment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driver hit with massive fine and four dermit points over passenger's 'incorrect' seatbelt use

March 06, 2024 05:49 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

4BC's Mike Gambaro joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to explain his battle against the state government's Revenue Office over questionable seatbelt camera fine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.