4BC Afternoons

Little Sunny Stroski is one of only three children in Queensland living with CLN2 Batten disease, a condition so rare that few people even know it exists. His father, Jace, opened up to Carla about the realities of the disease and how a community-led GoFundMe is keeping them afloat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With extreme temperatures of 40°C making headlines across Europe, travellers are being warned to rethink their upcoming summer vacations.  Flight Centre founder Skroo Turner joined Carla to reveal whether these extreme weather events are actually stopping people from booking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 20 years after winning Australian Idol , powerhouse vocalist Casey Donovan is laying it all bare about the brutal realities of the entertainment industry and her deeply personal IVF journey. Tune in to hear why she famously banned her own hit winner's song from her setlist and the touching reason she finally brought it back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a journalist labelled a player's decision to witness his child's birth "disgusting," Brisbane listeners didn't hold back. Hear the hilarious and fiery responses as Carla's Court tackles the ultimate sports debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When traditional veterinary medicine failed his rescue dog, Rosie, a Sydney tech entrepreneur turned to genomic sequencing and AI to design a personalised mRNA vaccine. UNSW Associate Professor Martin Smith explained how this citizen science project provides a fascinating blueprint for the future of human cancer care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think growing older is just a straight line of slowing down? Marcus Riley shared groundbreaking research proving you can improve your body and mind at 65+, and the exact steps to unlock your "ageing advantage." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane’s daytime homeless hub, Third Space, is experiencing a staggering 40% surge in demand as the winter chill sets in. Newly appointed CEO Matt Kearney joined Carla to reveal why fully employed locals and young families are now among those lining up for survival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National auction clearance rates have plummeted below 50% for the first time since April 2020, with Brisbane hitting a startling low of just over 20%. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella joined Carla Bignasca to break down what this sudden confidence crash means for the future of your property value. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a catastrophic accident left 17-year-old Joshua Ditchmen in a coma, doctors told his family to say their final goodbyes. Against all odds, he relearned to walk and talk—and now he’s sharing the mindset shift that changed his entire recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to own a physical piece of Brisbane history or score a massive discount on commercial hospitality gear? Listen in as we chat with Lloyds Auctions about the historic final clearance of Victoria Park, where everything not bolted to the ground is going under the hammer this June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Queensland on track to beat last year’s devastating road toll by June, the RACQ is demanding a massive billion-dollar funding injection to fix a system in crisis. Head of Public Policy Dr. Michael Kane joined Carla to reveal why driver culture has gone backwards since COVID—and the missing safety plan the state is operating without. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

It is being called the ultimate anti-gambling campaign after Georgina rejected the banker's massive five-figure offer and played Deal or No Deal all the way to the bitter end. Listen to hear her breakdown of the exact moment the jackpot wheel ticked over, leaving her with a heartbreaking 50-cent payout and a hilarious lesson in risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NRL star Josh Morris joined Carla to dissect how the Maroons terrorised New South Wales in an extraordinary State of Origin Game 2 victory. Plus, find out which teams he is backing to win this weekend as the 4BC Afternoons tipping crew edges closer to taking the number one spot on the ladder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 11 years as an executive chef, Australasian Pastry Chef of the Year Glenn Barrett walked away from his secure career to launch a mobile kitchen from scratch. Listen in as he revealed the history behind his silver Airstream van and why he’s currently up to his elbows in 20 kilos of pie meat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After more than four decades apart, legendary frontman James Reyne revealed what finally convinced the original members of Australian Crawl to reunite on stage this October. Discover the family connections, full-circle moments, and backstage deals that made this historic rock reunion possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson’s landmark address was dramatically hijacked when activist group GetUp! managed to unfurl a hidden protest banner directly behind the Senator mid-speech. Carla dived into the massive security questions raised by the stunt and whether the ambush would actually backfire by galvanising her base. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does a student commuting four hours a day from Toowoomba end up starring as Elder Price in Australia's biggest musical comedy? Sean Johnston and Nick Cox drop by the studio to unpack the genius behind The Book of Mormon ahead of its massive Brisbane run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of tonight's massive Game 2 clash in Melbourne, Mark Geyer joined Carla live from the MCG precinct to break down the Blues' secret weapon. From meeting NBA star Josh Giddey at the Captain's Run to his sideline predictions, MG explained why the Maroons are playing with desperation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the peak of his career, 175kg powerlifter Nathan Baxter was chasing a world championship title until he woke up one morning with half his body "melting like a candle."  Hear the incredible survival story of a statistical anomaly who turned his medical nightmare into a mission to save the bloke beside him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.