4BC Mornings

Shane Doherty and entertainment reporter Anita Anabel dive into the latest entertainment news on 4BC Mornings, discussing Taylor Sheridan's controversial tactics for dealing with TV critics and the sudden passing of Village People frontman Victor Willis at age 74. They also break down the massive rumours surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's alleged July 4th weekend wedding at Madison Square...

Despite only a week and a half remaining in the school holidays, House of Points CEO Deena Shanahan joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to reveal it is not too late to book a getaway using rewards points for destinations like New Zealand or Noosa. She explained that by simply utilising everyday family spending on apps like Flybuys and Everyday Rewards - rather than relying on high-fee credit card...

Legendary talent agent Richard Lancaster joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to pull back the curtain on Brisbane's forgotten television golden era, revealing the massive pay checks of local icons like Bruce Paige and Robin Parkan. He exposed the high-stakes drama behind the scenes, including how he navigated a courtroom battle, received multiple death threats, and secretly managed Premier Joh Bj...

Following a series of distressing incidents - including school bomb threats and the verbal abuse of students - the Islamic College of Brisbane took the unprecedented step of inviting One Nation leader Pauline Hanson to visit. College CEO Ali Kadri told Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings that, while major disagreements remain over immigration and integration, the face-to-face meeting provided a vital op...

Queensland councils are fiercely opposing a proposed federal funding cut that could strip the state of $200 million annually for natural disaster recovery. LGAQ CEO Alison Smith joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to slam the decision as a "sucker punch" that directly undermines the nation's most disaster-prone state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A fierce contract battle has erupted between Tabcorp and the Queensland hotel industry, threatening to strip TAB betting terminals out of pubs across the state entirely. Comiskey Group Director Rob Comiskey joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to reveal that venues are facing sudden terminations after refusing to sign a new five-year agreement that doubles fees, halves commissions, and forces publ...

In a wildly unpredictable interview, Federal MP Bob Katter joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to fire up over the replacement of royal imagery on Australian coinage, fiercely advocating for local military heroes instead of King Charles. He further sounds the alarm on illegal immigration in Weipa, invoking military history to warn that empty northern lands will inevitably attract foreign occupati...

Concerns are escalating in Ferny Grove that a massive 1960s night-soil dump buried beneath the local sports grounds is actively leaking toxic waste into surface water. Ferny Grove Falcons president Brad Wyatt joined Shane Doherty to confirm severe, long-standing drainage issues on the pitch, prompting community demands for immediate independent health testing as the Brisbane City Council and State...

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As speculation mounts that One Nation leader Pauline Hanson will contest the Ipswich-based seat of Blair, long-serving Labor MP Shayne Neumann joined Shane Doherty to reveal his strategy for fighting off the right-wing juggernaut. In an intense discussion, Neumann addressed voter anger over the cost-of-living crisis and warned that upcoming federal boundary redistributions could fundamentally resh...

After losing his 28-year-old son, Ayman, to a sudden and aggressive glioblastoma, Dr. Anthony Lynam joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to expose a devastating systemic failure where terminal patients and medical trials are completely cut off from one another. His relentless advocacy following this heartbreak has successfully compelled Federal Health Minister Mark Butler to commit $16.5 million t...

As Australia prepares for the return of the fuel excise tax, convenience and petroleum industry expert Rowan Lee joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to explain that motorists will face a staged 16-cent-per-litre increase tomorrow, followed by another 16-cent hike in August. Despite concerns over sudden price gouging, Lee reassured drivers that a highly competitive market and consumer watchdogs ar...

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Don Willsher and Peter Hyde from the Brisbane Tramway Museum joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to discuss the rich history of Brisbane's historic tram system, which operated from 1898 until it was entirely phased out under Mayor Clem Jones in 1969. They highlight the museum's upcoming Saturday open house and special Kids Day on July 8th, aiming to preserve transit history, recruit younger volun...

A cruel new wave of AI-powered romance scams is targeting older Australians by tricking them into waiting at airport arrivals for lovers who don't exist. Melbourne Airport Chaplain Martin Scrimshaw joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to warn that fraudsters are now using highly sophisticated AI-generated videos and fake boarding passes to manipulate victims out of their hard-earned money. See omn...

With the end of the financial year just 24 hours away, tax expert Chris Burrell joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to warn Australians to urgently review their income, expenses, and capital gains to maximise their deductions. The interview covered critical last-minute moves, including top-up superannuation contributions, the reality of spouse super-splitting schemes, and how to offset capital ga...

The latest NewPoll and RedBridge polling figures reveal a sudden shift in Australian voter sentiment, showing a movement toward the government and away from both One Nation and the Coalition following recent legislative victories. Veteran journalist Paul Bongiorno joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to break down how controversial budget revisions, tax changes, and high-profile blunders on multic...

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4BC is throwing a massive State of Origin Game 3 viewing party at The Normanby Hotel, featuring a dedicated VIP Cabana Deck for lucky listeners and a massive car park event with pop-up bars and live screens. Normanby’s events manager, Georgie Offlen, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to reveal exclusive game-day perks - including a special beef and black bean dish - while bracing for an...

Emmanuel City Mission founder Roby Curtis has completed an extraordinary 2,500-kilometre walk from Brisbane to Alice Springs, successfully raising nearly $895,000 to combat the region's rapidly escalating homelessness crisis. During an emotional debrief from Uluru, Roby and Jason discussed the urgent need for expanded crisis accommodation like the Night Sanctuary, while welcoming a newly announced...

Channel Nine has officially terminated its relationship with Today show host Karl Stefanovic following his controversial decision to record an independent podcast with right-wing commentator Tommy Robinson. While his co-hosts Sarah Abo and Dickie Wilkins offered emotional on-air tributes, network executives cited a direct conflict between his morning show duties and independent media projects. See...

Jason Mathews on 4BC Mornings exposes a multi-front assault on Australian wallets, revealing that federal crackdowns on supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths are riddled with massive loopholes regarding price gouging. Compounding this crisis, recent national audits reveal widespread fuel pump fraud alongside energy retailers actively raising power prices despite government-mandated reductions. S...

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