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There's an impassioned campaign to remove shark nets in south-east Queensland waters, after another whale got caught in the nets off Gold Coast's Kirra Beach today.
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It's been a pricey winter school holidays for many Australians, with new data showing a huge price hike between 10-30 per cent for holiday activities.
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Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison had reportedly approached powerbrokers within the NRL before the State of Origin series to be a part of the Australian Rugby League Commission.
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Businesses on North Stradbroke Island are battling to find staff, some even resorting to recruit from the mainland to fill shifts.
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Nine News reporter Natarjsha Kramer has been investigating the high prices.
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Director of Translink Roman Gafa says there'll be no shortage of buses and trains over the newt few days, including the event shuttles.
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RNA boss Brendan Christou says with the cost of living rising, families can bring food and drinks in to this year's Ekka.
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Wally Lewis shares his tips ahead of the weekend games!
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Families and junior touch footy players have been left devastated after the Queensland Touch Football Junior State Cup was called off.
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A Brisbane Oztag referee says he is not sure he will return to the game after allegedly being hit from behind and winding up in hospital with a bleed on the brain.
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Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath is imploring Queenslanders to get a COVID-19 booster, as Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is being expanded.
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Brisbane's CBD is slowly coming back to life after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Queensland is in the midst of a third COVID-19 wave and concerns are growing for the mounting pressure on the health system.
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Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Sussan Ley, shares her views.
She says the number of women in parliament is too low.
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Acting Deputy Commissioner Debbie Platz says it's due to the hard work of dedicated police.
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Reece Walsh will be a Brisbane Bronco again.
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Trainer and good friend, Rob Heathcote, gives an update.
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Federal Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor provides an update on the NSW flood crisis, saying people are remarkably resilient.
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AMP capital senior economist Diana Mousina says it's been a tough month for households.
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Former AFL footballer Mark Orval, known as 'AngryDad' on social media, revealed last year he had prostate cancer.
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Ipswich Council is expected to overturn a decision to reinstate the name of a bridge and road after disgraced former mayor Paul Pisasale.
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More than 100 passengers have been forced to sleep at a ferry terminal and a local gym after Jetstar cancelled their flight to Sydney from Hamilton Island.
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Opposition Leader David Crisafulli says there are more important things to focus on.
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Queensland has revealed the line-up with a few players out for Game III.
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Ipswich City Council will "go back to the drawing board" to re-name two city assets carrying the Pisasale name after fierce backlash.
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Police have received a complaint following allegations of a threat made to a Redland City councillor.
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Suncorp Stadium is running a huge recruitment drive for hospitality staff with a run of footy matches coming up.
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There are fears elective surgery could be impacted as pressure builds on the public health system in Queensland and COVID-19 cases surge.
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Peter Fegan is pushing for a review into local councils after hearing reports the Redlands Mayor will today receive a pay rise.
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An Ipswich councillor has locked horns with Peter Fegan while defending her support for restoring disgraced former mayor Paul Pisasale's name to city assets.
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A number of chief health officers from states across the nation have reportedly been discussing the potential restoration of mask mandates.
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Former Blues skipper Paul Gallen has ambushed rival Justin Hodges live on-air, vowing to meet his Queensland rival in the ring.
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A popular wings restaurant has permanently closed its doors, taking its famed secret sauce with it, after pandemic-led struggles.
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The federal Nationals Leader is calling for a change of government in his home state of Queensland.
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It's often thought the flashing headlights to alert other drivers of speed cameras could land you a fine.
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A suburb in Brisbane's south side is crying out for facilities, including better public transport and shopping amenities.
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Lloyd Clarke says it took some time to recognise Baxter's controlling and mind games were "coercive control".
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Tourism operators in Queensland are flying high after Queensland can claim the title of Australia's tourism capital for the first time.
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There are fresh warnings from the state government as COVID-19 cases and flu cases spike as winter sets in.
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A new report has revealed 65,000 aged care workers are leaving the profession each year.
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Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll says she accepts findings from a coronial inquest into the death of Logan woman Doreen Langham.
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Rugby league legend Wally Lewis says it will be difficult for Queensland to bounce back after going down to the Blues last night.
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NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has backed the 'six-again' rule, saying there's "plenty of communication" between the referees and the players.
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Transport Minister Mark Bailey has joined calls for the mayor of Redland City Council to resign today.
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Police are investigating a disturbing road rage incident in Brisbane’s south-west that has left a man in a serious condition in hospital.
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Are these the Queensland Maroons biggest fans?
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Scott Emerson has blasted the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) for failing to hold builders to account.
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The price of the classic meat pie has increased as a global shortage of wheat hits consumers.
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Head of Public affairs at Brisbane Airport Stephen Beckett Stephen Beckett said the airport has been coping well with the demand.
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General manager of the Prince Consort Hotel in the Fortitude Valley, Jason Hirt, says they have noticed fewer police in the area.
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But acting superintendent Dave Morganti from the North Brisbane police patrol district rejected there will be a cut to police resources.
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Co-founder of Secondbite, Simone Carson, explains what they are seeing at the service.
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The boss of Flight Centre says he doesn't believe a tourism tax will get off the ground.
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Brisbane has taken a tumble in the global liveability rankings.
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Nine News reporter Jordan Fabris said he believed police were closing on in on the men responsible.
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The high price of fruit and vegetables could have negative health outcomes, according to a prominent nutritionist.
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A criminal lawyer has weighed-in on Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech.
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The Shadow Treasurer says there are 26 instances where the Treasurer promised no new or increased taxes.
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Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick insists he hasn't broken any promises in this year's state budget, despite coal royalties increasing.
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The Queensland Australian Medical Association (AMAQ) say they are "happy" with the state budget, but add the spend is just matching inflation over the next 12 months.
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The NRMA has revealed the worst-hit regions by recent flooding, saying it was the worst autumn for "wild weather" damage in Queensland in five years.
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Treasurer Cameron Dick has handed down the state budget confirming a "record spend" of $23.6 billion in response to the state's health system woes.
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A mother who's 21-year-old son bought a property with his partner in Narangba has detailed her experience in dealing with the Oracle Building Corporation.
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Former Australian Olympian Mark Stockwell says backed the decision taken by FINA, swimming's global governing body, on transgender athletes.
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An economics expert says current interest rates could hurt the bottom line of tomorrow's state budget.
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Former executive director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute Peter Jennings is among those on the list.
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Labor MP for Moreton, Graham Perrett and LNP Senator for QLD, Susan McDonald, talk about the new Queensland Senate.
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Nine News Canberra reporter says all states came with the same mission; to get the federal government to commit to more health funding.
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Locals on North Stradbroke Island have reported thousands of tiny bits of plastic and rubbish washing up along Straddie’s pristine beaches.
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Nine News senior reporter Tim Arvier breaks down the latest, after a new report was released today.
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One local has led a campaign to grab the attention of authorities.
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The CCC wants to hear from members of the public on potential issues around lobbying.
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Brisbane City Council's plan to target homeowners who let their properties on short-term sites with a 50 per cent rate hike is a disappointing move, the real estate industry says.
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The federal shadow employment and workplace relations minister joined Scott Emerson to talk about the latest unemployment figures.
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There are reports locals in the Gold Coast area have been having some unusual encounters with bats, seeing them flying low and even colliding with people.
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A Brisbane couple about to embark on a two-year holiday adventure may be Queensland's biggest cruise fanatics.
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Shadow police minister Dale Last has questioned what is being done to stop the youth crime wave.
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There has been a spike in theft of supermarket goods such as fresh produce and meat, as Australians feel the pinch of skyrocketing prices.
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Nine News weatherman Garry Youngberry details the weather in the days ahead.
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Retailers using facial recognition without you knowing!
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A Current Affair's senior reporter talks about the news of the day, including the power crisis hitting the east coast.
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Brisbane homeowners will need to fork out an extra $85 a year on rates, and owners of short-term accommodation will be slugged an additional $600.
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Tasmania has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to raise the minimum age of detention from 10 to 14 years.
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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland says they were shocked by the rise to the minimum wage.
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4BC journalist Jess Ambler is in the budget lock-up with the latest.
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A Current Affair reporter Pippa Bradshaw has the story of the remarkable story.
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Nationals leader David Littleproud fired up over a suggestion the energy crisis facing the eastern seaboard is a result of "10 years of inaction" by the Coalition government.
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A financial advisor explains the implications and what they expected today.
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An energy expert says there has been a "policy paralysis" at a national level as Queensland faces another night of power shortages.
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There are around 400 teen troublemakers responsible for about half of the youth crimes gripping Queensland.
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Power blackouts in Queensland? AEMO price cap on wholesale energy puts Queenslanders at risk of loosing power and Gold Coast residents forced to take safety into their own hands.
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The state opposition has hit out at the state government as Queensland faces power outages tonight and tomorrow morning.
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In the lead-up to the state's budget, unions in the health sector are pushing for an urgent injection of cash to address resourcing issues.
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Powerlink CEO Paul Simshauser says the chilly weather in south-east Queensland is contributing to a higher than normal demand for electricity.
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Residents in a Gold Coast community have formed their own local neighbourhood watch group after becoming increasingly fed up with youth thugs stealing cars.
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Wait times across Australia's three biggest airports have blown out with huge queues and delays for passengers travelling interstate.
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Shadow police minister Dale Last says the community is outraged over the sentencing of a teen who killed a pregnant couple.
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A Rochedale landlord says she's fed up with a real estate agent harassing her following the floods.
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A Springfield homeowner has issued a warning for Queenslanders to check their ceilings for hidden water damage after the recent heavy rain and floods.
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Brisbane City Council has been forced to prioritise spending on the massive flood recovery effort, with a number of projects hitting the pause button.
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One of the retailers, Function Well gym owner Darren Bain, says it's a step in the right direction.
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ATO's assistant commissioner Peter Holt explains why the tax office is cracking down on certain businesses this year.
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Scott Emerson reads out the latest in the ongoing saga.
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Gun crime and car thefts in the Gold Coast area and south-east Queensland are getting increasingly brazen and send a dangerous message to taunt police, a former police superintendent says.
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Nine News reporter Alex Heinke says police have made a breakthrough.
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Nine News weatherman Garry Youngberry gives a forecast for the coming days.
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A 4BC listener has flagged a severe lack of street lighting amid concerns about rising crime in the Mitchelton area.
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Nine News reporter Alex Heinke was in court for the sentencing.
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Murray Watt has been sworn in as Agriculture Minister.
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A Current Affair's Dan Nolan says he understands the anger around the sentence.
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The countdown is on to kick-off for Game One.
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It's been a noticeably chilly start to June for parts of south-east Queensland and particularly Brisbane.
There are reports it's been the coldest start to winter in 100 years.
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The 2022 Samford Show has been cancelled after recent floods left the ground badly damaged.
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A leading economist has predicted interest rates will peak at around 2.5 per cent in the first half of next year.
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Alan Thomas, business development manager at Ed's PCs, a tenant within the shopping centre, said Mirvac's actions were disgraceful.
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It's not just the footy players who will go head-to-head in state-based competition this week - Queensland and NSW's top piemakers are set to get in on the action too!
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The former owner of a Toombul Shopping Centre newsagency has branded property developer Mirvac "a complete disgrace" for its treatment of small businesses.
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A Commission of Inquiry into Queensland's forensics lab is set to bring about "severe repercussions", a leading criminologist says.
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Ukrainian Community of Queensland's Anna Golovchenko says it's been incredibly painful.
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Moreton MP Graham Perrett and QLD Senator for the LNP, Susan McDonald, debate the big issues of the week.
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Owner of Dough Ma, Sam Lane, says they like to try new flavours!
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The heritage-listed Pineapple Hotel at Kangaroo Point has been owned by the Singleton family for more than three decades.
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RNA boss Brendan Christou says the response has been amazing.
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Queenslanders being slugged huge insurance premiums after February's devastating flood event are being urged to shop around.
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Drive revealed home insurance premium price hikes after Brisbane's floods to the tune of thousands based on flood-prone postcodes. We had call after call about prices going up even if homes never flooded & a claim's never been made.
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Brisbane's tourism industry has been given a boost with the arrival of the city's first cruise-ship in more than two years to the new International Cruise Terminal.
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A prominent media lawyer says there is an argument for televising more trials in Australian courts.
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The Australian newspaper's Hedley Thomas has broken the story.
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Nine News weather presenter Garry Youngberry says the wind chill got down to minus 3 this morning.
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Elon Musk has made headlines today for his unwavering return-to-work mandate, demanding staff work in the office or go elsewhere.
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Caller Jimmy from Boondall flooded in February, and has copped a $8000 increase.
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A Brisbane woman says she was shocked when she received her home and contents renewal notice, when her insurer had hiked up her premium $5000 from last year.
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The state Opposition has doubled down on claims ambulance ramping is occurring in north Queensland.
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A Current Affair's Dan Nolan joins Scott to talk about the new look ministry.
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Tara Ferguson has just weeks to find somewhere to live with her growing family.
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An electricity provider has told its customers to search for cheaper deals elsewhere and move suppliers urgently to get a better deal.
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Caller Randall called in to 4BC Drive after witnessing the factory go up in flames.
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Caller Gavin is on the scene and says there's a lost of thick black smoke around.
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Restauranteurs in the iconic Eagle Street Pier dining precinct are preparing to shut up shop next month when the $2.1 billion, multi-year development begins.
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Krystle Ardill spoke to Scott to warn others about the worrying con.
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The new leader of the Nationals Party has rejected suggestions he will ostracise the party's core voters.
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Story Bridge Hotel publican Richard Deery cautiously welcomed the review.
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Geoscience Australia's senior seismologist Hugh Glanville says earthquakes aren't overly common in SEQ.
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Bureau of Meteorology's Kimber Wong says wind gusts were recorded around 60-70km/hr.
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QLD bureau chief of the Australian Financial Review Mark Ludlow shares his views on both parties naming their new leaders.
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There have been disturbing reports of Brisbane and Ipswich residents finding dead lorikeets.
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Retail expert Professor Gary Mortimer joins Scott for a weekly chat about what's making news in the retail world.
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A Brisbane man was targeted in a sophisticated cyber hacking, when he discovered the fraudsters had used 288,000 frequenter points and drained thousands from his account.
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4BC federal political editor Michael Pachi wraps up a big day in Canberra.
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Nine News weatherman Garry Youngberry says the weekend's sunshine was short-lived.
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The boss of Queensland Cricket has hosed down reports the Gabba could be replaced as the opener of the summer of Test cricket.
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With 128 lives already lost on Queensland's roads this year, road safety advocates are pushing for a Fatality Free Day.
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James McGrath and Graham Perrett take part in 4BC Drive's weekly Question Time segment.
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Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Russ Stephens, shares his thoughts on the industry.
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Bureau of Meteorology's Shane Kennedy gives his weather forecast.
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Nine News reporter Reece D'Alessandro was in Townsville today to cover the memorial.
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4BC's national political editor Michael Pachi wraps up the week in politics, including who might run for the leaders of the Nationals and Liberals.
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The Murugappan family will be able to return to Biloela, after a lengthy campaign from the community.
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Caravan park operators are having to turn people away as Queensland's rental crisis deepens, saying they have never seen anything like it.
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Shocking new figures reveal the extent of ambulance ramping in Queensland is on the rise.
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Health and wellbeing with Dr Ross Walker: Thursday, 26 May
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Chairman of Brisbane's Flight Path Community Alliance David Diamond says it was clearly a key election issue.
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Nazi and other hate symbols will be banned and displaying them will be considered a crime under new laws to be introduced in Queensland.
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Details are scant at this stage about the Broncos' player's future.
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Anthony Albanese says Labor's Tanya Plibersek should not have said what she did about Mr Dutton's appearance.
This morning, Mr Dutton weighed in.
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Queensland scientists have made a fascinating discovery about the potential cause of the common shellfish allergy.
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Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says it's time to establish the authority that will be responsible for the development of the infrastructure projects ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Games.
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Mr Pitt says he does not know of any other contenders.
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The senior reporter at ACA joins Scott to discuss what's making news.
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Tanya Plibersek has come under fire for an "out of character" jibe about Peter Dutton's apparent likeness to Harry Potter villain Voldemort.
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The 4BC Drive host was taken aback at her response when asked about the Liberal leadership.
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A Brisbane publican says they are still desperately looking for staff, without backpackers to help fill shifts and looking for jobs.
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Authorities are promising the horrendous delays plaguing drivers at one of Brisbane's most infamous roundabouts will ease in the coming weeks.
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Technology chat with Trevor Long: Tuesday, May 24
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Federal politics chat with Labor MP Milton Dick: Tuesday, 24 May
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Tennis correspondent Craig Gabriel gives an update on the French Open.
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US President Joe Biden has greeted Anthony Albanese with a joke about how world leaders will understand if Australia's new prime minister falls asleep at the Quad meeting.
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Moncrief MP Angie Bell retained her Gold Coast seat, a former president of the women's division of the LNP, explains why she believed the Coalition lost.
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Queensland GPs were blindsided by the state government's announcement of the free flu vaccine initiative.
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Nine News reporter Tim Arvier has the story.
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The Mayor of Ipswich is demanding action on a bad smell which has plagued the city for 10 years, with fears that the stench could be impacting the health of residents.
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Newly re-elected Queensland Labor Senator Murray Watt says while it's disappointing the party may not increase it's seat count in the state from 2019, it's important to keep perspective.
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A man has been charged with the attempted murder of three police officers.
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A foreign affairs expert says new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has a "tough decision" to make on nuclear-powered submarines.
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An unused parcel of land behind a residential area of the Minnippi Estate in Cannon Hill will be transformed into a golf course, in what locals say is a win for the community.
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Residents say they expected the new hospital to be much bigger, and it's in a dangerous location.
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The two political opponents debate the big issues ahead of election day tomorrow.
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An electricity provider in Queensland has sensationally told customers to change providers to avoid "extremely high electricity bills".
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Federal politics editor Michael Pachi joins 4BC Drive on the final day of campaigning.
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While record numbers of Australians have turned out to cast their votes, many will be heading to the pooling booths tomorrow for a democracy sausage and to vote.
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Police have responded to a plea for help made by a caller on 4BC Drive, after her Macgregor house was shot at back in December.
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Flood-weary Lockyer valley residents have rallied to support their community and clean up after the most recent flood events.
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Weather update with Garry Youngberry: Thursday, May 19
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Coalition's spokesperson and Minister for Families, Social Services and Women's Safety, Anne Ruston, reacts to Labor's costings.
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RMIT telecommunications expert Mark Greogy explains more.
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Nine News reporter Peter Fegan wraps up the day in federal politics.
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A 4BC listener has shared another shocking case of ambulance ramping and pressures on the hospital system after coming to his neighbour's aid this afternoon.
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Artificial intelligence is being used to track data gathered from roads safety cameras, in a bid to change the way road safety is approached.
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Nine News reporter Ebony Cavallaro was in court today.
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A Gold Coast councillor is calling on the state government to take the issue of dog attacks and dangerous dogs seriously.
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An early morning debate between Tanya Plibersek and Barnaby Joyce that descended into chaos could turn people off politicians, the Labor frontbencher has admitted.
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Butcher Barry Herman, who runs A Place 2 Meat, has been at the centre for 10 years.
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There's been a war of words between the state and federal governments over the Coomera Connector project, tipped as Queensland's biggest and most costly road project.
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Vaxa Group communications specialist Kate Wilson explains more.
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Listen to the full drive show with Scott Emerson for Tuesday the 17th of May
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A group of American actors shooting a TV miniseries on North Stradbroke Island have criticised the lack of dining options on the famous holiday destination.
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Talking politics with Labor MP Milton Dick: Tuesday, May 17
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Technology chat with Trevor Long: Tuesday, May 17
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The federal government's final costings show a $1 billion dollar improvement to the bottom line since the March budget.
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4BC contributor Jason Dasey crossed to Scott from Rome Street.
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Police have made an emergency declaration this afternoon in Coorparoo over an ongoing incident.
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4BC Drive has revealed another case of the crippling public health crisis, after a pregnant woman waited hours at Logan Hospital to be seen yesterday.
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Listen to the full Drive show with Scott Emerson for Monday the 16th of May
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With just 5 days until the election, what will the federal opposition look like if Labor wins?
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Politics chat with Amanda Stoker, LNP Senator for Queensland: Monday, May 16
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Retail chat with Professor Gary Mortimer: Monday, May 16
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Residents in some of Brisbane's suburbs are going to extraordinary lengths, hiring private security to patrol the streets at night.
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News of the day with Australian Financial Review's Queensland bureau chief Mark Ludlow: Monday, May 16.
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With just five days to go, Australians are in the final stretch of the federal election campaign.
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Senior police have expressed their dismay over Queensland's rising road toll, including the tragic death of former Test cricketer Andrew Symonds.
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Nine News weatherman Garry Youngberry gives a weather update for the coming days.
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Listen to the full Drive show with Scott Emerson for Friday the 13th of May
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Lilley MP Anika Wells and Ryan MP Julian Simmonds debate the news of the week.
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Ross Farquhar from the Caxton Hotel, says people are turning out for the start of Magic Round.
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Senior meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, Felim Hannify, gives an update.
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There is a huge clean-up to come in the Lockyer Valley in the coming days, after the region copped the worst of the heavy deluge.
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Listen to the full Drive show with Scott Emerson for Thursday the 12th of May
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Scott Emerson is joined by 4BC political editor Michael Pachi for a wrap of the events of Week 5 on the campaign trail
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Brisbane's Lord Mayor says there is little chance a rain bomb over the south-east will recreate flooding seen in February.
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Moreton Bay Regional Council is continuing in their plight to be reclassified as a 'city' with the population growth set to skyrocket.
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Staff shortages are at critical levels in Queensland, with reports of centres having to turn away families looking to enrol their children.
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Lockyer Valley Regional Council's mayor Tanya Milligan crossed to Scott as the region braces for more rain.
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Griffith University political expert Paul Williams explains more about the polls and pre-polling on 4BC Drive.
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Federal election latest: Nine News reporter Jonathan Kearsley is on the campaign trail, and crossed to Scott Emerson.
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Health and wellbeing chat with Dr Ross Walker, 12 May
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Airport staff say they are losing patience with the mask mandate, saying it is becoming more difficult to enforce and customers confused over the rules.
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Queensland Fire and Emergency Services SES Director Glenn Alderton says there is a lot of rain around in SEQ.
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Senior meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, Felim Hannify, says it could be a wet drive home for people in the south-east, with short sharp showers around.
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Listen to the full Drive show with Scott Emerson for Wednesday the 11th of May
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Tanya Plibersek has weighed in on the wages debate and war of words between Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese.
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News of the day with A Current Affair's Dan Nolan: Wednesday 11, May
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Energex's Danny Donald explains the latest.
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Large parts of the state are being inundated with heavy rain today, with the SES receiving dozens of calls for help.
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Scott Emerson says Labor has been trying to defend his take today.
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Defence Minister Peter Dutton has hit out at Anthony Albanese's "policy on the run" that wages should match inflation.
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Australians are being warned to expect to see their power bills rise this year, as cost of living pressures continue to bite.
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Listen to the full Drive show with Scott Emerson for Tuesday the 10th of May
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He says there are still 20% of voters who haven't made their mind up.
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Technology with Trevor Long: Tuesday, 10 May
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Author and leading child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg weighed in on the worrying trend, saying during lockdowns, young people weren't socialising in the normal ways.
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Lord Mayor Adrian Schinner says it was a rapidly evolving situation, but admitted some alerts went out "hours and hours" too late.
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An independent review into the floods that hit Brisbane earlier this year has found residents could have been given more warning.
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Federal politics chat with Oxley MP Milton Dick: Tuesday 10 May
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Nine News weatherman Garry Youngberry gives a weather forecast for the severe weather event predicted in QLD.
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Legislation will be introduced into state parliament by the end of next year to criminalise coercive control in Queensland.
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Listen to the full Drive show with Scott Emerson for Monday the 9th of May
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Retail chat with Professor Gary Mortimer: Monday, May 9
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Politics chat with LNP Senator for Queensland, James McGrath: Monday, 9 May
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The hugely successful Magic Round is reportedly in the sights of stadium bosses in Sydney who hope to poach the NRL round from Brisbane.
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News of the day with QLD bureau chief at the Australian Financial Review, Mark Ludlow: Monday, May 9
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Australian Electoral Commission Queensland state manager, Stephanie Attard, says early voting boots are open.
Voters are being urged to plan ahead.
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Opposition Leader David Crisafulli says the ambulance ramping crisis is impacting other emergency services in Queensland.
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Nine News reporter Airlie Walsh joins Scott to talk more about the debate and what happened on the campaign trail today.
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Queenslanders are being warned of a "serious weather event" with heavy rain and localised flooding predicted this week.
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4BC listener Dan later called in after reviewing the photos, and has a theory.
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The Australian Electoral Commission is reviewing the circumstances around allegations an LNP candidate may have misrepresented his address.
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Federal political editor Michael Pachi wraps up the week in politics with Scott Emerson.
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A young Gympie family have been left shaking their heads after a shard of metal pierced their roof and landed in their five-month-old's bouncer.
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Senior editor of money at Findr, says there are a number of other areas of stress other than rising cost of fuel.
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Queenslanders are being warned to brace for "incredibly heavy rain" next week, with predictions some areas could see the highest amounts of rainfall in May on record.
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Dean Milton, the chief financial officer of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland, 5 May.
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President of the Australian Childcare Alliance Majella Fitzsimmons, explains more about the process.
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Queenslanders are being warned the Sunshine State could cop another huge rainfall event, with predictions of "flooding rain" just two months on from the state's devastating flood event.
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Nine News reporter Jonathan Kearsley covered the press conference today.
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It's been 82 years since it opened, so it's time for the Story Bridge to get a bit of a makeover.
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A 4BC listener says he saw 15 ambulances ramped at a public hospital this afternoon.
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A former Queensland police superintendent says the amount of weapons seized as part of a huge blitz on the Surfers Paradise foreshadows a worrying trend.
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As Australians brace for increased mortgage repayments, there's predictions the Reserve Bank of Australis's decision to lift interest rates by 0.25 per cent could see a cooling of the property market.
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There could be more superyachts of the rich and famous sailing into Brisbane.
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Opposition Leader David Crisafulli says the government still needs to answer questions on integrity.
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News of the day with A Current Affair's Dan Nolan, 4 May
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Chief advocate of National Seniors Australia, Ian Henschke, explains more on 4BC Drive.
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Tanya Plibersek has hit back at suggestions she was side-lined during Labor's election campaign launch.
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A three-year-old girl is fighting for life in Rockhampton.
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Director of the Centre for Responsible Technology, Peter Lewis, weighs in on 4BC Drive.
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Trevor Long from eftm.com joins Scott to talk about the latest in technology news.
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Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says it will make life tougher for many Australians who are "already being punished by Scott Morrison's cost of living crisis".
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The cost of home insurance could skyrocket, making some homes in the Sunshine State "uninsurable" under new modelling by the Climate Council.
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Federal Finance Minister Simon Birmingham says he believes many mortgage holders have been preparing for a hike in the interest rate.
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Finance and investment expert Noel Whittaker predicts another rate rise next month, saying there is "no doubt about it".
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Politics chat with QLD LNP Senator James McGrath
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Retail segment with Professor Gary Mortimer, 2 May
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Australians will be able to travel to far off destinations without a stop-over.
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The Australian Financial Review's Queensland bureau chief, Mark Ludlow, joins Scott to talk about what's making news.
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Some CityCat ferry services will remain offline for months, including the UQ terminal which was smashed by the February flood event.
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The federal political editor joined Scott to wrap-up Labor's campaign launch in Perth.
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The family of the young cyclist killed at a notorious intersection in Woolloongabba have welcomed the news it will be upgraded, in the hopes no other lives will be lost.
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A huge development of a parcel of land south of Brisbane will include a water lagoon, an Olympic whitewater centre and restoration of a heritage listed farmhouse.
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A 60 Minutes reporter has revealed what surprised him during his one-on-one interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Australians are bracing for an interest rate rise amid rising inflationary pressures.
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The Ekka is only 99 days away, the first show in two years after lockdowns and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist gives a weather update for the weekend.
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Australians have been barred from making their way along the historic Kokoda Trail, after local villagers blocked the path.
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The Liberal National Party will preference One Nation in Queensland, in a move which could have "significant" implications.
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Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has outlined the Brisbane City's Council's hopes for the future of the Queensland Maritime Museum, calling it a great asset for the city.
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The cost of living is back on the political agenda this week, as inflation reaches its highest level in 20 years.
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Dr Ross Walker joins Bill McDonald to discuss the news of the week in the medical world.
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Scott Morrison has agreed to a proposed second debate with Anthony Albanese, proposed to be held on May 8.
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New data from the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute has revealed Year 12 students are moving away from studying the highest level of maths.
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Director of Fueltrac, Geoff Trotter, shared some tips for 4BC Drive listeners.
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Fairfax MP Ted O'Brien speaks to Bill about the Olympic planning committee.
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Guide Dogs Queensland client ambassador Narelle Gatti spoke to Bill about what more needs to be done.
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Deputy Nationals Leader David Littleproud is hosing down Senator Matt Canavan's comments on net zero emissions, defending his colleague as an "authentic" politician.
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Nine News reporter Annie Pullar crosses to Bill McDonald on the latest on the shooting investigating.
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News of the week with A Current Affair's Dan Nolan.
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Despite it being a locked in Coalition policy, Senator Matt Canavan has again gone rogue claiming that net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is ‘all over bar the shouting’ it’s not going to happen.
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison warns that a vote for Labor and the Greens would create a great divide between the city and regional Australia.
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Tanya Plibersek has hit back at Scott Morrison's comments that he "fears for a growing polarisation between the regions and cities" if Labor and the Greens are elected.
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4BC Drive has shared the story of a woman living in flood-ravaged home in Caboolture South, facing an uphill battle to receive support to fix the damaged walls and roof.
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Labor has doubled down on criticism of senior government ministers for failing to travel to the Solomon Islands over the country's new security pact with China.
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Tesla and space x owner Elon Musk has bought Twitter in a deal worth $44 billion USD.
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With winter on the way, doctors are warning now is the time for Queenslanders to get their flu jab ahead of fears of a surge in cases.
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Questions have been raised about Australia's ongoing relationship with France, after French President Emmanuel Macron was re-elected to a second term in office.
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A rotting heritage house in Milton appears set to be knocked down after selling for just under a million dollars.
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Bureau of Meteorology's Harry Clark gives a weekend weather update.
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Federal political opponents Anika Wells and Julian Simmonds debate the big issues of the week.
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Many Australians are being turned away as psychologists are burnt out and feeling the pressure amid staggering wait times.
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Political editor Michael Pachi wraps up the week in federal politics.
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Nine News reporter Peter Fegan explains the latest raft of changes.
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Queensland's close contact rules will be relaxed from next week, in line with the southern states, after campaigning from business and hospitality groups.
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The Morrison government has promised $15 million if re-elected to fund a centre of excellence for the NRL's newest team, the Dolphins.
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The Morrison government has defended its stance after China and the Solomon Islands signed a security agreement which could bring Chinese military bases to Australia's doorstep.
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It might not be on your calendar, but National Banana Day is coming up!
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The medical community is sounding the alarm warning that fewer GP practices are offering bulk-billing consultations.
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The tennis world has had a mixed reaction to the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Wimbledon tournament.
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Next Monday, the 25th of April, marks Australia’s annual ANZAC Day commemorations.
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The $3.6 billion development of Queen's Wharf is set to partially open in mid-2023.
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Joy Leishman joined Peter Psaltis on 4BC Drive to share her thoughts.
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Senator Bridget McKenzie, the Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience, on the flood recovery effort.
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The Shadow Minister for Women and Education joins Peter Psaltis.
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A Current Affair's Dan Nolan joined Peter Psaltis to round up the day's news.
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Shocking new statistics have revealed a dire picture among Queensland's troubled youth.
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The Queensland government is investigating spending caps for mayors, candidates and third parties for all council elections in Queensland.
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There's a push to relax household COVID-19 contact rules in Queensland in line with NSW and Victoria.
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Peter Psaltis has questioned whether Australians are politically disconnected ahead of the federal election.
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David Jones from Carnival Australia joins 4BC Drive to talk about the return.
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The Labor MP for Oxley joined Peter Psaltis for a round-up of what's making news in Canberra.
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It was a much anticipated return to the classroom for students left ravaged by the recent flood event, with the start of Term 2 marking a new start for many.
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Lloyd Clarke is pushing for a national approach to tackling family violence.
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There are predictions the cost of everyday grocery items and fresh fruits and vegetables could soar to dizzying new heights, hitting hip pockets hard.
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Federal politics reporter Lucy Gray gives her insights ahead of the debate.
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The Coalition is blaming Labor for failing to establish a federal integrity commission, as was promised in the 2019 election.
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A car carrying some of the Prime Minister's security detail has crashed in Tasmania.
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The Defence Minister hasn't ruled out tearing up a controversial deal leasing the Port of Darwin to a Chinese state-owned enterprise for 99 years.
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Six weeks have passed since south-east Queensland was drenched by fast-moving floods but the toughest recovery phase has only just begun.
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Barnaby Joyce has defended the Coalition's inaction on a controversial deal to lease Darwin's port to a Chinese company.
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The state government has revealed a 10-year road safety plan that will see the cost of some road fines raised.
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A state-ordered inquiry into Queensland's struggling health system has pointed the finger at the federal government.
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Transport Minister Mark Bailey has come out in defence of the new Translink logo, which has attracted criticism for its hefty price tag.
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Broncos prop Millie Boyle was jointly awarded the league's top honour Dally M award last night with Dragons fullback Emma Tonegato.
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Minister for Employment and Workforce, Stuart Robert, explains more and Queensland's role.
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Former Australian Special Forces Commando Wes Hennessey speaks to Peter about the medal, and what it means.
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Nine News reporter Lauren Tomasi crosses to Peter for the latest in the infamous murder investigation.
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The federal political opponents join Peter for the weekly Question Time segment.
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Queensland Police's annual crime report has revealed soaring numbers of domestic violence offences.
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Queensland's Health Minister has defended the public health system in the wake of a Queensland mother's desperate plea for help first raised by Mark Levy.
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Brisbane's Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has welcomed the flood resilience package but says he wants to see the details on what properties will be eligible.
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Queensland Education Minister Grace Grace has denied she has played down the seriousness of vaping or e-cigarettes.
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Nine News reporter Reece D'Alessandro on the latest COVID numbers.
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The cost of domestic airfares have shot up in recent times as the local aviation and tourism industry seeks to rebuild after a tumultuous two years.
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It is now time for the federal and state governments to show the flood victims the money, rip off the red tape and get the rebuild going, Peter Fegan says.
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Wally Lewis joined Peter to share his tips!
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Amanda Stoker says the Commonwealth has had to step in again.
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has agreed the Commonwealth will pitch in on major flood resilience package for Queensland, after a scathing attack by the Queensland government.
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Democracy Sausage Group's Annette Tyler joins Peter on what we can expect ahead of the polls!
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The Queensland government has launched a scathing attack on the Commonwealth for refusing to co-fund a $741 million flood assistance package.
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Dolphins boss Terry Reader says the NRL's newest club is looking at tapping in to the strong NRL fan base in Brisbane, when the club joins the competition officially in 2023.
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Mitchelton Football Club has come a long way since floodwaters decimated the fields and clubhouse during the February flood event.
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The Shadow Minister for Women and Education joins Peter for a chat.
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Acting Premier Cameron Dick has taken a swipe at Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
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Nine's political reporter joins Peter to sum up the day's news.
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The chairman of the Queensland Holocaust Museum and Education Centre says he was surprised and disappointed at the accidental use of a Hitler image in a police training module.
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Queensland's Transport Minister has hosed down reports that one of the major pieces of infrastructure ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Games won't be finished in time.
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Senior analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, Marcus Hellyer, joins 4BC Drive to talk more about it.
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Trevor Long, tech guru and editor of eftm.com, joins Peter for a chat about the latest in tech.
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The owner of The Caxton Hotel, Ross Farquhar, says it's a big turn around particularly for pubs.
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The Federal Labor MP joined Peter Fegan on 4BC Drive for a chat.
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Nine News reporter Reece D'Alessandro crossed to 4BC Drive on the latest.
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The boss of one of Australia's big banks says Australia must have a national conversation around the country's mountain of debt.
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Dr Hamish Melldrum, director and founder of Ochre Health, on 4BC Drive talking about the shortage of GPs in regional Queensland.
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Queensland's vaccine mandate will be scrapped for most venues from next week, authorities announced today.
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A boy has suffered head injuries after reportedly falling off a ride at a Gold Coast theme park today.
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Nine News reporter Tim Arvier joins Peter Fegan on the latest COVID-19 update.
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The retail expert joins Peter Fegan for a chat on 4BC Drive.
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There's growing calls for the state government to delay land valuations in the wake of the February floods that wreaked havoc across the south-east.
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Nine News reporter Jordan Fabris says NSW Police have launched an investigation.
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Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has pledged a $200 million upgrade for the Bruce Highway.
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Former Bronco and rugby league legend, Steve Renouf, says the fight between two players is not a great look.
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Listen to the full Drive with Scott Emerson show from Friday April 1.
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The journalist and author Peter Greste has told Scott Emerson on 4BC Drivethat he is not surprised about the comments made by Australia's ambassador after famously being held captive in Egypt in 2013.
Graham Fletcher, Australia's ambassador to China, said outside court that he had been denied entry to Beijing's secret trial of Cheng Lui after being accused of sharing state secrets.
"The easiest way to describe it is disappointed but not surprised," Mr Greste said.
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The two federal MPs join Scott to talk about federal politics.
- The Federal Budget and the Budget-in-Reply
- Ukraine asks for more support from Australia
- Liberal Senator slams her own party and the Prime Minister
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The extension of the Chief Health Officer's emergency powers shows that Queensland is effectively under the lead of an unelected official.
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The state's Chief Health Officer's emergency powers have been extended until at least October, announcing that Queensland is close to its transmission peak as COVID cases continue to rise.
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The National Aged Care Director for the United Workers Union has said that the aged care sector has sought relief in Anthony Albanese's budget response after being in crisis for several years, with workers threatening strike action last week.
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People who have recovered from COVID-19 won't need to get tested again within 12 weeks, if symptoms re-emerge under new changes by Queensland Health.
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The mayor and Scott discuss the Sunshine Coast rail extension.
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Scott and Antonia discuss the budget and what was announced for the real estate industry.
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The Australian Automobile Association says it's short-term politics to cut the fuel excise, with predictions it won't be passed on to consumers.
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Football Queensland CEO Rob Cavallucci joined Scott Emerson to talk about the broader issue of under-funding.
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Football Queensland CEO Rob Cavallucci joined Scott Emerson to talk about the broader issue of under-funding.
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It's been a big week in the nation's capital.
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Federal Labor has pledged noise from the Brisbane Airport would be monitored by a "permanent and independent" forum if they are elected in May.
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Listen to the full Drive with Scott Emerson show from Wednesday March 30.
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Shane Warne will be given a fitting farewell tonight at the MCG where he captivated crowds as one of Australia's greatest ever cricketers.
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Concetta Fierravanti-Wells’ scathing attack on Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been put down to the outgoing senator "lashing out" over her pre-selection loss.
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The Shadow Minister for Women and Education joins Scott each week for a chat.
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Brisbane has trumped both Sydney and Melbourne in population growth over the 2020 and 2021 period.
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Brisbane's CityCat network may be up and running faster than initially expected after south-east Queensland's flood disaster.
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Antonia discusses the latest news in the real estate industry.
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Alarming new modelling has revealed more than 47,000 homes are at high risk of flooding again by 2030 across Brisbane, which could impact property prices, insurance prices and mortgages.
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Dr Ross Walker joins Scott every fortnight for a chat about health and wellbeing topics.
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The Ekka is back for 2022 in the most exciting sign yet that Brisbane’s resurgence after COVID is booming.
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Tatiana Tatarynova, a Ukrainian woman living in Brisbane shared her story about her parents, who are stranded in Bakhmach, a Russian-occupied town two hours north-east of Kyiv.
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Shadow Minister for Integrity in Government Fiona Simpson joined Scott Emerson on 4BC Drive.
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Astronomer and astro-physicist Brad Tucker explains more on 4BC Drive.
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The historian at the site of the old Boggo Road Gaol is anxious to hear if the famous ghost tours and experiences at the site will run again.
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A Current Affair's Dan Nolan talks to Scott Emerson about the news topics of the day.
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The collapse of another construction giant has re-ignited fears more could follow.
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National motoring editor for Drive, Josh Dowling, shares his views on the announcement.
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Tanya Plibersek has addressed media reports of bullying and mistreatment within ALP ranks directed at Senator Kimberley Kitching.
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There are reports that Russia has asked China for military or economic support as Russia's invasion of Ukraine drags on.
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In a statement to 4BC Drive, the Integrity Commissioner says her requests for mediation were knocked back.
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The price of a cup of coffee could soon be rising, with cafe owners unable to absorb the rising costs of running a small business.
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Queensland Rail’s South East Queensland timetable will return to a full weekday timetable tomorrow after the heavy rain and flooding event.
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison's apparent sledge towards Anthony Albanese over his weight loss has been called "pretty crooked" by the ALP.
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International cruises will be able to set sail this year from Australian shores for the first time in nearly two years.
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An international law expert has weighed in on the timing of Australia's legal action against Russia over the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
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Fuel prices soared above $2 dollars a litre over the weekend, with pressure on the federal government to slash the fuel excise in a bid to relieve pressure at the pump.
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The Opposition's defence spokesperson Brendan O'Connor outlines the multi-million dollar commitment.
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Mark joins Scott each week to talk about what's making news.
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Nine News weather presenter Garry Youngberry joins Scott on 4BC Drive.
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Premier Palaszczuk confirms Nikola Stepanov will not be allowed to continue in her role as Integrity Commissioner until December, she will leave the job in July
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Professor AJ Brown from Griffith University's Centre for Governance and Public Policy told Scott Emerson if the allegation is true, it's not a good look.
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For the first time in two years, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has equalled Scott Morrison as Australia’s preferred prime minister, but political experts say Labor's not celebrating yet.
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Sean joins Scott each week to talk about what's making news today.
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Red Rose Foundation managing director Betty Taylor says the incidents this week have been "shocking".
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Dr Olga Oleinikova, director of the Ukraine Democracy Initiative at UTS, joins Scott on 4BC Drive.
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The two political opponents join Scott each week on 4BC Drive.
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Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey says the project is "future proof" and there is capacity to expand it.
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The state opposition is accusing the government of conning Queenslanders over the building of a second M1.
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The White House has warned of the possibility of biological or chemical warfare in Ukraine as Russia's invasion continues.
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Flood-impacted communities across Queensland are being targeted by clever crooks posing as government agencies, insurers or even charities.
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Executive director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, Peter Jennings, agrees it's a 'khaki' election.
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The flood emergency has impacted the seafood supply, it's been reported.
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Deputy Commissioner Tracy Linford says detectives are still piecing it all together.
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Griffith University political expert's Paul Williams previews the federal election, and the blow to the Liberal Democrats.
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A Current Affair's Dan Nolan joins Scott to discuss what's making news.
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Belinda Smetioukh from the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood joins Scott to talk about the urgent appeal.
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There's a new addition at Suncorp Stadium to give fans more choice than a hot pie or a bucket of chips.
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Tanya Plibersek has criticised the government's delay in moving to declare a national emergency in the wake of the devastating floods in northern NSW and southern Queensland.
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The Mango Hill substation is undergoing emergency repairs due to floods damage, that requires "urgent attention", Energex has advised.
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Sarina Russo is the founder of Sarina Russo Job Access, Australia's largest private sector employment services provider.
Sarine spoke to Scott Emerson on 4BC Drive about the International day's importance and what people can do to build a world free of stereotypes and discimnation.
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Scott said on 4BC Drive that petty politics between different levels of government has reared its ugly head during Brisbane’s floods recovery
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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a senior Army officer will be Queensland's flood recovery coordinator.
Major General Jake Ellwood has told Scott Emerson on 4BC Drive that his background in coordinating the response for the Black Summer bushfires will be helpful in the recovery from the flood's destruction.
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Queensland Hotels Association CEO Bernie Hogan has told Scott Emerson on 4BC Drivethat a tax cut in the price of beers would provide a timely boost for the hospitality industry.
Lobbyists have taken action on the climbing cost of beer, launching a campaign aimed at halving the tax of draught beer in the federal budget, with some success.
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Defence Minister Peter Dutton issued a strong response to suggestions Brisbane wanted to avoid housing a new submarine base in order to dodge becoming a military target.
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The man in charge of Queensland's balance sheet tells Scott Emerson the two-fold impact of the floods.
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There's hope Queensland's tourism industry is bouncing back as hotel bookings soar.
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Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says he believes the Drift restaurant will have to be demolished after it was again impacted by flooding.
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Labor MP for Ipswich, Jennifer Howard, joins Scott from Tivoli.
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Acting Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy says it hurts him to say while Queenslanders are struggling, there's people out there looting.
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Volunteer at Queensland Koala Society Trish Venz explains the impacted areas.
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Mayor Teresa Harding joins Scott to give an update on the floods in Ipswich, where the clean up is beginning.
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Brooke Pagel from the Bureau of Meteorology joins Scott to give a weather forecast.
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The two Federal MPs told Scott how their electorates are faring this week.
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It's not yet known the damage bill to the train network in Queensland, as authorities work to get more services back on line.
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Transport Minster Mark Bailey released a statement this afternoon.
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The Mud Army won't be able to get out and start the mammoth clean-up effort until Saturday lunchtime, due to more storms.
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The Real Estate Institute of Queensland is pushing for an "incentive" to encourage property owners to rent out their holiday homes, short-term rentals to displaced Queenslanders.
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Dogs are getting stressed and anxious in the wild storms that have lashed the south-east in recent days, with veterinary clinics dealing with many displaced animals.
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Authorities are warning people that today is not the day for cleaning-up, with more severe weather potentially on the way.
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Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist James Thompson said there is a chance of storms in the coming days.
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Peter Flannery urged people to look out for weather warnings.
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Solace Sleep founder, Darren Nelson, joined Scott to talk about what he's doing and why.
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There's around 19,000 customers across the south-east that are without power.
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As parts of south-east Queensland begin the clean-up efforts and assess the damage to their homes amid the flood crisis, insurance claims are flooding in.
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It's expected it could take a "week or so" before Queensland's rail network will be more operational.
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Cr Schrinner gives Scott an update on what he's seeing.
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Tanya joins Scott on 4BC Drive from SEQ.
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The federal government has announced residents in 35 flood-affected areas across Queensland and NSW can start applying for Commonwealth financial support.
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Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner joined Scott on 4BC Drive.
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Caller Paul says there's been some helpful local neighbours pitching in since the flood crisis.
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There are around 33,600 people without power across south-east Queensland.
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Acting CEO of Queensland Rail, said there were more than a dozen locations on the network that had experienced landslips, sinkholes and so on, the whole "suite of damage".
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The entire Brisbane CityCat network is expected to be out of action for three months, after extensive damage to the network.
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QFES state coordinator, Kev Reading, speaks to Scott on the latest.
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One of those targeted was The Salvation Army at Bundamba's church building and family store, where a donation bucket and items were stolen.
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Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has called out the despicable reports of opportunistic looters breaking into people's homes and businesses amid the flood crisis.
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There are predictions the insurance bill for the huge clean-up effort in south-east Queensland will be in the hundreds of millions.
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Education Minister Grace Grace said they are hoping to make an announcement tomorrow for the plan for Wednesday.
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4BC reporter Matt Hepworth crossed to Scott Emerson from Captain Burke Park at Kangaroo Point watching the emergency situation unfold.
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Howard Smith Wharves is being evacuated this afternoon after a pontoon carrying a crane broke free from its moorings.
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Federal Finance Minister Simon Birmingham told Scott Emerson Australia has extended the sanctions against Russia.
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Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery says there are 130 roads closed in the region.
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Meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, Felim Hanniffy, explained the latest on the weather situation.
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Tetiana Povorozniuk, who lives in Brisbane and has family in Kyiv, said she wouldn't wish it anyone.
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The wet weather in Brisbane hasn't deterred people from attending the Stand With Ukraine rally in King George Square.
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Incident controller superintendent James Haigh, from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, said there's very heavy rain in the south-east.
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Transport Minister Mark Bailey issued a statement this afternoon.
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Traffic reporter Rhys Messenger says there's major delays on the Bruce Highway.
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Nine News weatherman Garry Youngberry said he was travelling south on the Bruce Highway near Caboolture, Morayfield and said it was a "carpark" and predicted conditions will deteriorate.
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Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson has weighed in on the reignited debate about introducing daylight saving into Queensland.
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Detective Superintendent Brendan Smith joins Scott to talk more about the taskforce.
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Antonia Mercorello joins Scott to talk about the latest in the real estate industry.
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Foreign editor of The Australian, Greg Sheridan, shares his insights into the escalating situation.
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The conflict in Ukraine has seen the share market take a tumble.
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Minister Marise Payne said the Russian government's actions was a wholesale breach of international law, it was "illegal, unjustified and unprovoked".
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Australia's expert immunisation panel has recommended a change to the language for those who have received their COVID-19 booster shot.
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Each week, a different mayor joins Scott Emerson.
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Passionate locals are planning on holding a peaceful rally in protest to a popular Redcliffe venue being razed.
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Terrorism and security expert at Deakin University, Greg Barton, weighs in on the issue highlighted by the head of ASIO.
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But there are concerns winter could see another peak.
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Queensland's tourism industry has been rattled by the debate around whether the advice will change to require people to receive three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to be considered fully vaccinated.
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The head of ASIO revealed the spy agency foiled a plot to influence the outcome of an Australian election, with experts suggesting who might have been behind the plan.
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Dan talks about the issues of the day with Scott Emerson.
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Grace Tame alleges she was pressured by a senior staff member from a government-funded body not to criticise the Prime Minister at this year's Australia Day awards.
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Tanya Plibersek has commended the speeches delivered by former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins and 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame at the National Press Club today.
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Queensland is just 12 days away from welcoming fully vaccinated, international tourists back to the Sunshine State, after two years of no international visitors.
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Trevor Long joins Scott for a weekly chat about technology.
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Milton Dick joined Scott to talk about the day's news in Canberra.
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The fuel cycle is definitely on its way up again and motorists are going to feel it at the petrol pump, with drivers being urged to shop around.
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A 4BC caller says she has been told someone has been posing as her to secure free rapid antigen tests.
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Australia has a huge task ahead to lure tourists to our shores in the next few months.
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NRL Dolphins boss Terry Reader remains tight-lipped on who else the club has their eyes on ahead of the 2023.
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Federal political editor Michael Pachi joins Scott to discuss the reaction.
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In worrying findings, a new report shows most parents don’t know how often their kids aged between 8 and 17 encounter harmful content on the internet or acknowledge the severity of online incidents when kids do speak about them.
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Australia will re-open to the rest of the world on February 21.
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4BC Drive has been sent a copy of the letter sent to Queensland's public servants in light of the integrity issues levelled at the state government.
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The Queensland government announced the Queensland check-in app will start being phased out.
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It appears unlikely Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce will lose the Nationals Party leadership as the fallout continues from the text message scandal.
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John Buchanan, the former Australian Cricket Coach, says he hopes there to be a decision soon and speaking of the current coach saying that 'they have really hung Justin out to dry'.
After more than 8 hours of deliberations, no decision will come from Cricket Australia tonight on Justin Langer's Australian cricket team coaching role.
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"Just because there are other problems in the world doesn't mean that terrorism has gone away", says Michael Shoebridge, the Director of Defence, Strategy and National Security at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
The Director spoke to Scott Emerson on 4BC Drive following US President Joe Biden's announcement that the leader of the Islamic State had been killed in a US raid in northern Syria.
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Shadow-Attorney General Tim Nicholls has told Scott Emerson on 4BC Drive that the handling of the integrity issues that have come to light within the State Government shows a culture of 'cover-ups' and an 'unwillingness to face the truth.'
Today two more alleged instances of political corruption have arisen with further calls for the Fitzgerald 2.0 inquiry to be widened to include an examination of the inner workings of the state government.
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The Lord Mayor spoke to Scott Emerson on 4BC Drive in his regular segment.
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A Queensland inventor has created a handheld COVID-19 breath testing device, which can detect any virus variants within a minute.
Speaking to Scott Emerson on 4BC Drive, Colin Hickey, Managing Director of Examin Holdings, said it was a very simple device.
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4BC Drivehost Scott Emerson has slammed Annastacia Palaszczuk's strategy in dealing with the integrity issues swirling around the State Government.
"This is a four-part strategy, and it was probably cooked up by her 30 spin doctors. They've coached her on what to do," he said.
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Mining magnate Andrew Forrest is taking on Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook to court with a world-first criminal charge.
Previously the mining billionaire has publicly appealed to the Facebook founder and boss to stop ads that promote cryptocurrency scams but has had no success.
Dr Forrest now alleges that the platform has breached anti-money laundering laws by failing to stop criminals using fake advertisements featuring celebrities, including himself, to scam Australias.
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Jared Cassidy, the Deagon Ward Labor Councillor, joined Scott Emerson on 4BC Drive,rejecting the suggestion that he would run for Lord Mayor in 2024.
Jacob Cassidy said that he is not looking at running for Lord Mayorship but enjoys his role as Leader of the Opposition and holding the City Hall administration to account.
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Jacob Johnson, a resident of the Woodlands Estate in Waterford, has told 4BC Drivehost Scott Emerson that residents are upset and disappointed over the lack of upkeep across council parks and common areas.
Several residents have begun to tackle the overgrowth off their own back, mowing dozens of council parks, dog parks, nature strips and roundabouts themselves.
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Tanya Plibersek, Shadow Minister for Education & Shadow Minister for Women, joined Scott Emerson on 4BC Drivefor their weekly segment.
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The Chairman of one of Australia's peak road safety groups has slammed the laws behind e-rideables saying that Brisbane doesn't have the infrastructure for the sheer amount of riders on the footpath.
Harold Scruby from the Pedestrian Council of Australia has told Scott Emerson on 4BC Drive that the footpath has become dangerous with the increased use of e-scooters and e-bikes.
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One of Brisbane's chief executive's agrees with the premier encouraging workers to head back to the office with Queensland students going back to school next week, but said there is an important point Palaszczuk is missing.
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The federal Labor MP joins Scott to talk about the Prime Minister's commitment to aged care workers, newspoll results and more.
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Former south-east Queensland mayor Allan Sutherland was suspended from his role by Queensland's Corruption and Crime Commission due to misconduct allegations and then cleared two years after the charges.
The former Moreton Bay mayor told Scott Emerson on 4BC Drive that he was 'raw with emotion' when he heard that a Commission of Inquiry headed by Tony Fitzgerald would begin from Monday.
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Mark Lauchs, a corruption and organised crime expert and Associate Professor at QUT, told 4BC Drive host Mark Emerson that the problem with the Inquiry is that it's not looking at the issues raised by Mike Summerell and Former Integrity Commissioner Nikola Stepanov.
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Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Labor are putting no stock into the latest Newspoll which shows they would defeat the coalition in a landslide if the federal election were held today.
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The state opposition says the inquiry into Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) should have the powers of a Royal Commission and go further.
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The Queensland Teachers Union has lauded the "common sense" approach taken by the state government ahead of students returning to school for term one.
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Wounded Heroes President Martin Shaw told Scott Emerson on 4BC Drive about the action-packed experience.
"It's like a version of paintball. It just doesn't hurt as much," he said.
Made up of 97 per cent water, Gel Balls are used for an outdoor skirmish using Gel Blasters.
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Queensland students, parents and teachers have been left in the dark returning to school with no health advice or 'back-to-school plan' from the State government.
With the return of school in 10 days, what plans are in place for teachers and students across the state?
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Professor AJ Brown, leader of the Centre for Governance & Public Policy's public integrity and anti-corruption research program at Griffith University, spoke to 4BC Drive host Scott Emerson to explain the reality behind the integrity calls.
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The latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that employment rates within tourism are now higher than pre-pandemic levels.
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Tanya Plibersek, Shadow Minister for Education & Shadow Minister for Women, joined Scott Emerson on 4BC Drivefor their weekly segment.
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A movement is underway to create a permanent tribute to those victims with a new Holocaust museum, which will be unveiled in the coming months to showcase survivors' stories and artefacts.
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Gary Mahon from the Queensland Trucking Association said they had advocated for changes to help supply chain problems for the last six to 12 months.
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Olympic swimming champion Ariarne Titmus says receiving an Australia Day honour takes her back to the Tokyo Olympics, where she can re-live some of the life-changing moments.
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With the federal election only months away, a political academic says Labor must focus on holding the seats it already holds in Queensland.
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Home owners can expect the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates, after inflation surged by 1.3 percent over the December quarter.
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Indigenous academic and commentator Anthony Dillon says it's a distraction from issues that really matter.
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The federal Labor MP joins Scott to talk about Australia Day and more.
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Craig joins Scott wrap up day nine of the tournament.
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Nearly 50 years since the bombing of the Whiskey Au Go Go nightclub, questions are being raised about the police investigation.
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The opposition's Fiona Simpson also spoke about the resignation of the head of Queensland's CCC/
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The Wynnum Manly Seagulls have addressed concerns about a potential move away from its spiritual home at Kougari Oval and major redevelopment plans after a passionate campaign from supporters.
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The head of Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission, Alan MacSporran, has resigned.
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The Queensland senator joins Scott for a chat each week.
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The Australian Financial Review's Brisbane bureau chief joins Scott each week to talk about what's making news.
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The world is watching on amid fears Russian troops will cross the border and invade Ukraine.
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Each year in the lead up to January 26, a national debate ensues about changing Australia's national day.
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UNSW Institute for Cyber Security's Nigel Phair says the company is able to do that under their terms and conditions.
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Imposing a night curfew on flights arriving into Brisbane Airport would be the "worst thing to happen" to the airport, the boss of the airport says.
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A potential move for the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls away from Kougari Oval has ignited an impassioned campaign from some fans and supporters, who fear it could impact the strong junior competition.
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Queensland recorded 274 fatalities in 2021, the highest number of any other state or territory in Australia according to the National Road Safety Strategy.
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The check-in Queensland app is here to stay for the time being, despite calls for it to be scrapped.
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Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has delayed reopening the state’s borders indefinitely in a move that's been met with criticism and heartache across the country.
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Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says Brisbane's CBD is battling what feels like a lockdown for businesses.
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Rollout of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is expected to begin next month.
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Nine News political reporter Jonathan Kearsley on the latest from the National Cabinet.
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The Federal Court has published its reasons for dismissing an appeal of Novak Djokovic's second visa cancellation.
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Finance Minister Simon Birmingham has rejected suggestions that the federal government had requisitioned rapid test kits.
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Australian Olympian Mark Stockwell, who is vying for the role of president of the Australian Olympic Committee discusses the role.
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Listen to the full show of The Scott Emerson Drive Show for Wednesday, the 19th of January, 2022.
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An asteroid, estimated to be around a kilometre wide, has had a close brush past Earth.
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Scott Emerson is joined by tennis correspondent Craig Gabriel for the latest update from the Australian Open.
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a $3 million funding boost to Tourism Australia to help attract more backpackers and student visa holders to the country and help fill the critical worker shortages.
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Scott Emerson is joined by Steve Daglian from Commsec for a finance update.
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Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Daniel Gschwind told Scott Emerson it was the "right time" for this change.
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Flight paths out of Brisbane Airport will be updated under a 12-month trial to reduce noise in northern suburbs.
More flights will be directed over Moreton Bay and planes will depart at steeper angles.
Brisbane Flight Path Community Alliance chairman David Diamond the changes weren't what residents were pushing for.
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Tennis Australia has released a statement regarding the Novak Djokovic visa saga.
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Listen to the full show of The Scott Emerson Drive Show for Tuesday, the 18th of January, 2022.
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Federal Labor MP Milton Dick says it's a "disgrace" that Australians do not have access to rapid antigen test kits.
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The Australian Council of Trade Unions has released a list of demands in a bid to protect employees amid the fast-moving Omicron variant, including access to free rapid tests and N95 masks for all employees.
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Nigel Phair, Director, Enterprise of the Institute for Cyber Security at UNSW, said the social media companies are all about keeping people "fixated" on their platforms.
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Federal health authorities say it is still to early to know if Australians will be advised to receive a fourth COVID booster shot in a bid to protect against the Omicron variant.
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Listen to Scott Emerson's full Drive Show for Monday, January 17
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Queensland will likely reach the critical 90 per cent double vaccination rate this week, the trigger point to open up international travel to and from the Sunshine State.
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While Treasurer Josh Frydenberg tries to steer the election campaign around the positive forecast for Australia's economic recovery, Labor says the government is taxing Australians "significantly more" than when they were in office.
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There has been a mixed reaction to the news that the Queensland government has backtracked on plans for extra week at the end of the school year.
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Police are moving to reassure the community that there are enough police on the beat, with many members isolating or exposed to COVID-19.
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Recovery efforts in Tonga are being hampered by a large ash cloud in the wake of the volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami.
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Listen to the full Drive show with Scott Emerson for Friday the 14th of January
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Federal MPs have gone head to head on the topic of the availability of rapid antigen tests as the Omicron wave sweeps through the country.
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Novak Djokovic's visa has been cancelled.
Tennis correspondent Craig Gabriel on the latest on the visa saga.
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The state opposition is questioning the future of Queensland's purpose-built quarantine facility in Toowoomba at Wellcamp.
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Tweed Shire mayor Chris Cherry says it was the "best news ever".
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