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Victoria Cross recipient Daniel Keighran joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss the opening of the Daniel Keighran VC Apartments in Norman Park, a new housing project backed by Hancock Prospecting's $200 million pledge to combat veteran homelessness. Keighran opened up about his personal struggles transitioning from military to civilian life, while stressing the urgent need for governmen...

Former Disney Theatrical VP Nick Falzon joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to debunk claims that live theatre is dying while introducing his new Australian digital platform, 'In Town'. The platform aims to eliminate the hassle of ticket booking, regional travel, and event logistics across five major Australian cities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker of the House Milton Dick has made history as the first Australian and Pacific representative elected President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union following a vote in Tanzania. Joining Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss his landmark victory, Dick outlined his plan to champion democratic values across 185 member parliaments and roll out an Australian-style civics education initiative to...

This is the fifth episode of our daily news podcast, to follow and get your updates throughout the day search 'The Summary' in your podcast app, and tap the follow button. The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.  As e-bikes fill Australian streets, emergency departments are seeing a record number of injured riders and struck pedestrians. Host Josh Bryant inve...

Join Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings weekdays from 9:00am See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Scott Hicks joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to reflect on the 30th anniversary of his Oscar-winning film Shine , detailing the decade-long battle to overcome studio skepticism and cast Geoffrey Rush. He discussed the film’s newly restored 4K release, his companion book, and how the movie's explosive global success permanently changed David Helfgott’s life. See omnystudio...

Reflecting on the 24th anniversary of the Bali bombings, Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings honours the 202 casualties while examining how radical ideologies continue to threaten Australian national security. It raises sharp concerns over full-face coverings like the burqa and argues for stricter integration rules, mandatory voter ID, and English-language requirements to protect democratic integrity....

Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings opens with a fiery critique of political climate rhetoric and international summits, questioning the claims made against local industries while rural regions suffer severe drought. He then speaks with Cattle Australia CEO Will Evans, who vigorously defends graziers against citizen science reports targeting cattle run-off, citing independent CSIRO data and warning tha...

Prominent geologist and author Professor Ian Plimer joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss his new book on the bloodstained, high-stakes history of gold, revealing how the precious metal shaped global economies and local Australian lore. He then pivots to a scathing critique of Australia's current climate policies, arguing that massive government spending on renewable energy and infrastr...

Join Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings weekdays from 9:00am See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the fourth episode of our daily news podcast, to follow and get your updates throughout the day search 'The Summary' in your podcast app, and tap the follow button. The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.   Twice a year, Australia splits into a confusing patchwork of five different major time zones. Beyond the personal hassle of lost sleep and sc...

Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings refutes claims that Australia suffers from a lack of personal ambition, arguing instead that government policies, high tax rates, and excessive regulations actively punish risk-taking and small businesses. He highlights how this anti-business environment fuels a brain drain of 17,000 skilled workers annually and drives the country's economic complexity ranking down t...

Former Australian commando and intelligence officer Andrew Edwards joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to reflect on his three decades in covert operations, exposing the stark differences between sensationalised Hollywood action movies and the gritty, psychological reality of special forces warfare. Drawing from his experiences negotiating with Taliban warlords and surviving a brutal nine-hour a...

Brisbane is facing major transit disruptions with the upcoming multi-week closure of the iconic Story Bridge, forcing roughly 60,000 vehicles onto alternative routes. Brisbane City Council Opposition Leader Jared Cassidy joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC mornings and warned that neglect and a lack of toll relief leave commuters with longer travel times and soaring costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Join Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings weekdays from 9:00am  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the third episode of our daily news podcast, to follow and get your updates throughout the day search 'The Summary' in your podcast app, and tap the follow button. The Summary , a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.  With immigration ranking in the top five voter concerns, Labor, One Nation, and the Coalition have each revealed plans to reduce intake levels. In...

Sinking construction rates and soaring migration are destroying the classic Australian dream of owning a home with a backyard. The IPA’s Morgan Begg revealed why government policy is forcing families into high-rises and how to fix it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your daily coffee run could help eliminate breast cancer deaths once and for all. Liberty Jones joined 4BC to explain how 23 Stella Rossa cafes across Queensland are partnering with the PA Research Foundation to fund patient care and medical research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forest Lake Councillor Charles Strunk joined Gary live from Stella Rossa to reveal why local bus networks are failing residents and how a $2M cleanup plan is saving the suburb’s iconic lake. Tune in to hear his bold vision for transit, local parks, and boosting breast cancer awareness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings weekdays from 9:00am   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the second episode of our daily news podcast, to follow and get your updates throughout the day search 'The Summary' in your podcast app, and tap the follow button. The Summary , a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why. Every day, we hear more instances of AI agents going 'rogue,' with personal data and sensitive information increasingly being put at risk. But what does...

Former Senator Gerard Rennick and Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings warn that decades of reckless privatisation, foreign debt, and excessive red tape have crippled Australia’s economic independence. To reverse this crisis, they argue Australia must establish a national Infrastructure Bank and redirect focus toward domestic manufacturing, real engineering, and skilled trades. See omnystudio.com/...

Recent data show home care prices for older Australians have skyrocketed by up to 38% following government policy changes, causing identical services to vary drastically in cost. In response, an independent comparison platform, homecareprices.com.au, has been launched to help families compare provider fees, navigate mandatory co-contributions, and stretch their care packages further. See omnystudi...

Finance commentator Noel Whittaker joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to share his ordeal after St. George froze his bank accounts because he failed to complete repeated, invasive identity and wealth verification forms. He warned that over-engineered government regulations are harassing everyday Australians - and now even extend to property buyers, lawyers, and real estate agents under the guis...