4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, November 16th, 2023

November 16, 2023 08:14 - 1 hour - 107 MB

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

BREAKING: Ongoing QPS investigation

November 16, 2023 08:02 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MB

Peter Gleeson breaks the news first on 4BC Drive of a discipline investigation regarding a senior executive of the Queensland Police Service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If and when you can get NBN

November 16, 2023 07:33 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MB

NBN Co Customer Experience Expert, Jane McNamara giving an update on the NBN fibre rollout across Queensland and when and where it will be available to consumers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5: Cost blowouts, fishing ban and new dog laws

November 16, 2023 07:23 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Hear Peter Gleeson recap the news of the day, including Mark Bailey admitting to another cost blowout, the QLD government has confirmed it will be phasing out gillnet fishing on the Great Barrier Reef and new laws have been proposed to crackdown on dangerous dog breeds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'A little north of 5': Mark Bailey on another cost blowout

November 16, 2023 05:33 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

The much anticipated infrastructure report has revealed that the Beenleigh Fast Rail Upgrade has ballooned from $2.6 billion to $4.1 billion. Off the back of this report, Transport Minister Mark Bailey has admitted to yet another gigantic cost blowout saying the cost for this project is now, 'a little north of 5'. That's $5 billion, which means there is about $1 billion missing that Bailey has not disclosed to Queenslanders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, November 15th, 2023

November 15, 2023 08:13 - 1 hour - 107 MB

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Five at 5: Covid could be back and the CFMEU

November 15, 2023 07:22 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Hear Peter Gleeson recap the news of the day, including the Chief Health Officer, Dr. John Gerrard making a statement about the Queensland's eighth wave of the virus and the CFMEU have held a rally on the streets of Brisbane following recent workplace incidents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kids skipping school to protest climate change

November 15, 2023 07:06 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MB

For the fifth year running, school children across the nation will be skipping class to demand the end of coal and gas in Australia. It is called the National Schools Strike for Climate and it is backed by a number of medical professionals who say it is a healthy way for students to learn about democracy and have their voices heard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eye-opening look into the St. Paul's imbroglio

November 15, 2023 06:04 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Former St. Paul's School Council member, Alan Hird voicing his serious concerns about the reach of the Anglican Church in light of the ongoing controversy at St. Paul's school. Hird praised the work of Dr. Paul Browning and said he should have never been sacked from the principal role. Alan Hird also had his say on what might be the end game with this situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, November 14th, 2023

November 14, 2023 08:13 - 1 hour - 106 MB

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Much needed good news for Ipswich residents

November 14, 2023 07:44 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MB

Ipswich City Council Mayor, Teresa Harding commenting on the Mihi Grove townhouses project finally being approved for the flood buyback scheme. The Mayor says that the process to get the go-ahead was tough, but she is delighted that it has ultimately been rubber-stamped. She also commented on a number of the big issues in the Ipswich region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5: Infrastructure overhaul and new Telco rules

November 14, 2023 07:21 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MB

Hear Peter Gleeson recap the news of the day, including an overhaul in the way the federal government funds infrastructure projects across the country and Australian Telcos will now be require to keep the government updated on their cybersecurity measures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel Prices: An Un-Australian rort

November 14, 2023 06:39 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MB

Peter Gleeson does a deep dive into the ACCC involvement in controlling fuel prices as well as the history of fuel regulation. Prior to 1998, the petrol market in Australia was constantly monitored by the government, but this legislation was revoked and the powers that be have never looked back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, November 13th, 2023

November 13, 2023 08:12 - 1 hour - 107 MB

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Five at 5: Robodebt and concerning cyber attack

November 13, 2023 07:25 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MB

Hear Peter Gleeson recap the news of the day, including the response from the Australian Government regarding the Royal Commission's inquiry into Robodebt. Also, a cyber attack has halted the freight shipments of port operator DP World which could cause a ripple effect through the economic in the coming weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakthrough in the search for stolen ashes

November 13, 2023 06:19 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MB

Paul French is a Brisbane resident and his mother's house was broken into by thieves who stole her husband's ashes. The police have since found the ashes on the doorsteps of a local church. Paul said that although the thieves stole other things, his mother is happy to have her husband back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Youth offenders getting off lightly

November 13, 2023 06:12 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MB

The Opposition has called out Labor's soft youth crime laws after it was revealed not a single youth offender has received a maximum penalty under the Labor government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, November 10th, 2023

November 10, 2023 08:12 - 1 hour - 103 MB

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Five at 5: Another treaty and Johnny Ruffo

November 10, 2023 07:23 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MB

Hear Peter Gleeson recap the news of the day, including Anthony Albanese announcing Australia will be creating a new visa for climate change refugees from the Pacific Island Tuvalu and the former Home & Away star Johnny Ruffo has sadly passed away from cancer at the aged of 35. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outstanding feat for a good cause

November 10, 2023 06:51 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MB

Dan Pezet, who is a local Dakabin resident, will be looking to complete the equivalent of ten triathlons in November to fundraise for the Stroke Foundation. Every day of this month Dan will finish one leg of a triathlon until he reaches 515 kilometers. As of right now, he has already completed three and has seven to go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you support single pilot flights?

November 10, 2023 05:51 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MB

Australian & International Pilots Association President, Captain Tony Lucas, breaking down new polling which shows the majority of Australian travellers do not support the push for single pilot commercial flights. Captain Lucas said that he, along with most pilots, agree with Australians in that single pilot flights are 'ridiculous'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, November 9th, 2023

November 09, 2023 08:12 - 1 hour - 107 MB

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Five at 5: Outage compensation and abuse at Brisbane Grammar

November 09, 2023 07:17 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MB

Hear Peter Gleeson recap the news of the day, including the ins and outs of compensation for the Optus outage and Brisbane Girls Grammar has been rocked by an allegation of sexual abuse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holocaust survivors speak out

November 09, 2023 06:53 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MB

Holocaust survivor, Professor Edgar Gold, speaking out on behalf of more than 100 Australia-based Holocaust survivors who have written a powerful letter to Australians denouncing anti-Semitism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Car parks need to be bigger

November 09, 2023 06:27 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MB

Engagement and Communications at Standards Australia General Manager, Adam Stingemore, explaining the proposal for larger parking spaces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four day school week

November 09, 2023 05:37 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MB

The Queensland Department of Education has released a blueprint for schools to change class times and shorten the school week. This change will come into effect from the first day of Term 1 in 2024. Lyn from Dakabin, a teacher of 20 years, called in and said this plan will undoubtedly put even more pressure on an already collapsing education system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, November 8th, 2023

November 08, 2023 08:11 - 1 hour - 106 MB

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Queens Wharf reports mysteriously terminated

November 08, 2023 07:34 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MB

Monash University Associate Professor and Gambling Research Expert, Dr. Charles Livingstone, analysing why state government-commissioned reports into Brisbane's Queens Wharf development have seemingly been quashed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5: Optus outage and hostage situation resolved

November 08, 2023 07:24 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Hear Peter Gleeson recap the news of the day, including the nationwide Optus blackout which experts say was most likely caused by a system update which backfired. There was also a hostage situation on the Gold Coast between several police officers and a man. The man has since been arrested and remanded in custody. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boost for marine rescue in wake of tragic disappearance

November 08, 2023 06:37 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Nathan Ebert and Zara Riley, loved ones of Trent Riley, launching an association in support of marine rescue efforts in light of Trent's disappearance at sea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, November 7th, 2023

November 07, 2023 08:12 - 1 hour - 107 MB

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Five at 5: The Melbourne Cup and interest rates

November 07, 2023 07:24 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MB

Hear Peter Gleeson recap the news of the day, including all the fallout from the Melbourne Cup along with the winning jockey, Mark Zahra's post race comments and the RBA raises interest rates yet again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E-scooters: What the future holds

November 07, 2023 06:46 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MB

Queensland Police Acting Sergeant, Duncan Hill, giving his views on the dangers of e-scooters. Our state recently introduced tougher fines for the misuse of e-scooters, but Hill says more needs to be done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More drama at St. Paul's

November 07, 2023 06:23 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MB

Simon Skidmore, Brisbane father and former St. Paul's student, detailing the latest updates in the St. Paul's school imbroglio with the Anglican Schools Commission. Deputy Principal, Nigel Grant, has been sacked and his responsibilities have been shifted onto the school chaplain. Peter Gleeson has described the whole situation as a scandal. He's called for the Education Minister, Grace Grace, to step in and resolve the issues, the sooner the better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, November 6th, 2023

November 06, 2023 08:14 - 1 hour - 107 MB

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Five at 5: QLD health data and the Greens' rent plan

November 06, 2023 07:22 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Hear Peter Gleeson recap the news of the day, including the latest performance data from Queensland Health with the ALP and the LNP both interpreting the figures very differently and the Greens' have thrown down the gauntlet on landlords in their new rent plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we have e-vehicle lanes?

November 06, 2023 06:36 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MB

Pedestrian Council of Australia Chairman, Harold Scruby, reacts to Queensland tourism bosses calling for dedicated e-vehicle lanes in major cities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New laws to fight youth crime

November 06, 2023 05:48 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MB

Brett Beasley, father of the late Jack Beasley, explaining Queensland bringing in new laws on the sale of knives and replica firearms to kids to help the fight against youth crime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, November 3rd, 2023

November 03, 2023 08:12 - 1 hour - 103 MB

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Five at 5: QLD livability and youth crime

November 03, 2023 07:27 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MB

Hear Peter Gleeson recap the news of the day, including QLD being ranked as the second-lowest livable state in Australia and yet another crime spree by three youths aged 13, 14 and 17. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Dutton have what it takes to lead Australia?

November 03, 2023 06:53 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Griffith University Political Scientist, Paul Williams, arguing Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will never become Australia's prime minister. Williams believes that by the time 2025 rolls around, Dutton will be leading the coalition to a resounding loss at the federal election. Dutton's no stance towards The Voice referendum will be the catalyse to his downfall according to the Associate Professor. He expects the current deputy leader Sussan Ley to become the leader of the LNP. See omnystu...

EXCLUSIVE: State Government admits to $464 million IT project blowout

November 03, 2023 05:29 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MB

4BC Drive has revealed the state government has admitted to a $464 million cost blowout linked to a IT project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson, November 2nd, 2023

November 02, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour - 107 MB

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Noosa Triathlon 40th anniversary

November 02, 2023 07:34 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MB

Noosa Triathlon Head of Operations, Rebecca Van Pooss, talking through the preparations ahead of the iconic event's 40-year anniversary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five at 5: Arson, another dog attack and Marist Brothers latest

November 02, 2023 07:23 - 6 minutes - 6.42 MB

Hear Peter Gleeson recap the news of the day, including an update on arsonists setting fire to Queensland, a serious dog attack in Morayfield and the latest regarding a large group of male students abusing a female teacher at Marist Brothers Ashgrove. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson

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