4BC The Chris Smith Show: Recent Episodes
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Ross Greenwood speaks to Senator John Williams about Pauline Hanson receiving support from the government to hold an inquiry into how banks treat farmers
Warren speaks with Scott Wilson, Chief Executive of iSelect about why people under 30 aren’t getting private health insurance.
Warren speaks with Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority CEO Robert Randall.
Warren speaks with Council of the Ageing Chief Executive Ian Yates, about the StaySafe Committee.
Warren speaks with Chris Lester, CEO of The Good Education Group about ‘No Gender December’.
Warren speaks with Anne Hollands, Director of Australian Institute of family studies after Mick Jagger becomes a father again at age 73.
Warren speaks with Dr John Hall, Vice President of The Rural Doctors Association of Australian about the high number of foreign doctors in Australia.
Warren speaks with Wing Commander (Ret’d) Sharon Bown about her book ‘One Woman’s War and Peace’.
Warren speaks with Gerard Dwyer, SDA National Secretary, about the number of workers getting physically and verbally abused by customers.
Warren speaks with Anne Hollands, Director of Australian Institute of Family Studies about their latest survey results.
Warren speaks with Professor Jenny Gunton about what causes the disease, and why it’s back.
Warren speaks with Dr Clarke Jones from ANU, as the government tries to have Neil Prakash extradited back to Australia.
Warren speaks with 1994 Australian of the Year & Clean Up Australia fouder Ian Kiernan, about the awards, and also QLD banning plastic bags.
Warren speaks with NSW President of the Council of the Ageing Chris Rigby, which turns 60 this month.
Warren speaks with Senator David Leyonhjelm about the Adler shotgun and asylum seeker ban.
Warren speaks with The Australian’s Dennis Shanahan, about whether the government can pass the industrial relations bills.
Chris speaks with Geoffrey Blainey about his new book ‘The Story of Australia’s People’.
Chris speaks with The Daily Telegraph’s Crime Editor Mark Morri, after the execution style killing of Pasquale Barbaro.
Chris speaks with Nadia Knox, Firefighter with the Loftus Brigade about getting hit by a burning branch while fighting the Londonderry fire.
Chris speaks with ATO Assistant Commissioner Graham Whyte, about how they’re catching these cheats.
Chris speaks with legal expert Sam Macedone, as Michael Atkins leads police to Matthew Leveson’s body.
Chris speaks with Dr Kevin Donnelly, co-author of the Review of the Australian Curriculum.
Chris speaks with Barnaby about the growing push for changes to the Racial Discrimination Act, as well as Chinese agricultural land ownership.
Chris speaks with Calum Thwaites, after the case against him and two other students was dismissed.
Chris speaks with Dr Michele Lastella, Researcher at CQUniversity Adelaide about his study on how sex can be used as sleep therapy.
Chris speaks with Social Services Minister Christian Porter, about how we need to change the system.
Chris speaks with Domain Group Senior Economist Andrew Wilson, about what’s happening with the market.
Chris speaks with child safety advocate Bruce Morcombe, about parents neglecting their children and teachers picking up the slack.
Chris speaks with Dennis Shanahan, Political Editor of The Australian about the row between Turnbull and Abbott over ‘guns for votes’.
Chris speaks with David Elliot, Field Palaeontologist and Executive Chairman of Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum about discovering the new Dinosaur species.
Chris talks about the outrageous scheme for former MPs, which allows free business-class travel.
Chris speaks with Karla Lee, Founder of Voice4kidsabout parental alienation awareness day.
Chris speaks with the CEO of the Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers Association, Brenton Scott.
Chris speaks with Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest about his calls for Australia to lift its vision on welfare.
Chris speaks with Julia Cornwell- McKean, Executive Manager at Office at of the Children’s e-Safety Commissioner about the increasing pressure teenagers face.
Chris speaks with Captain David Booth, President of the Australian Federation of Air Pilots, and Senator Nick Xenophon.
Chris speaks with Judith Sloan from The Australian about some of the biggest money wasting government projects.
Chris speaks with Kristina Keneally, Former Premier of NSW and Patron for the Stillbirth Foundation, about the disgusting response from the ABC over stillbirth news.
Chris speaks with Channel Nine’s Ken Sutcliffe, about Max after he passed away at the age of 68.
Chris speaks with champion greyhound trainer Rob Britton, about how we can learn from Victoria.
Chris speaks with journalist Andrew P Street, about his latest book ‘The Curious Story of Malcolm Turnbull, The Incredible Shrinking Man In the Top Hat’.
Luke speaks with Nationals MLC Trevor Khan about his calls to end daylight savings a month earlier.
Luke speaks with social researcher and demographer Mark McCrindle about our changing classes.
Luke speaks with Family and Community Services Minister Brad Hazzard about the appalling practice.
Luke speaks with Dr Rachel David from Private Health Care Australia, about why they’re paying too much for prosthetics and other medical devices.
Luke speaks with AIFS Senior Research Fellow Dr Jennifer Baxter, about the study that found 1 in 5 grandparents are caring for their grandchildren for more than 20 hours a week.
Chris speaks with Robert Borsak, Member of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party about the announcement of the national gun amnesty.
Chris speaks with Tasneem Chopra, the Chairperson for the Australian Muslim Women's Centre for human rights about the website.
Chris speaks with the Senator about why he used parliamentary privilege to name sex offenders.
Chris speaks with Detective Chief Inspector Gary Jubelin about the $1 million reward now on offer.
Chris speaks with Federal Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Darren Chester, about stopping phone use in cars.
Chris looks at the outrageous cost of MP’s office fit-outs, as well as Clive Mensink’s global escapades.
Chris speaks with Dr Kevin Donnelly, Senior Research Fellow At The Australian Catholic University, about why students are falling behind.
Chris speaks with Associate Professor Hossein Esmaeili from Flinders University, about the clash between laws.
Chris speaks with Glen Nagel, Education and Public Outreach Manager at CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science, about the discovery of the sun-like star.
Chris picks apart the findings with the Sydney Morning Herald’s investigative journalist Kate McClymont.
Chris speaks with his producer Gabriella, to hear about her 100km trek from the South Australian border to Uluru.
Chris speaks with Brett about Hearing Awareness Week, Bollywood and of course, cricket.
Chris speaks with Australian Research Council CEO Aidan Byrne and Dr Kevin Donnelly from the Australian Catholic University
Chris speaks with Law Council Australia President Stuart Clark about the new guidelines.
Chris speaks with Vietnam veteran Graeme Trainor who’s travelled over for the commemoration
Chris speaks with counter terrorism expert Greg Barton about how the group have rorted the system.
Chris speaks with former Howard minister Amanda Vanstone, about why the game should stay in one place.
Chris catches up with Jo Casamento from Studio 10, to hear the reviews of: Bad mums, Suicide Squad, and Jason Bourne.
Chris speaks with AMA President Michael Gannon about why foreign doctors are taking our jobs.
Chris speaks with Dr Campbell Fraser from Griffith University, about why Aussies are risking their lives.
Chris speaks with Paralympian Sharon Jarvis, about preparing for Rio, and getting involved in Daffodil Day.
Chris speaks to education expert Dr Kevin Donnelly who believes political correctness in schools has gone too far.
Chris speaks with Jennifer Saunders, and Joanna Lumley about Absolutely Fabulous The Movie.
Chris speaks with the man responsible for the NSW CTP Green Slip Scheme, Victor Dominello, Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation about the increasing cost.
Chris speaks with Tim Wilson, former Human Rights Commissioner, and Member for Goldstein, about why Kevin Rudd is a ‘known bully’, and not suited for the job as Secretary General of the United Nations.
Chris speaks with Health Minister Jillian Skinner about why this happened, and why it was handled so poorly.
Chris speaks with Conrad Murray about his tell all book “This is it”, which reveals his professional and personal relationship with the ‘King of Pop’.
Chris speaks with Michael Veitch about his book ’44 days: 75 Squadron and the fight for Australia’
Warren speaks with Dr David Smith from the US studies centre about his acceptance speech.
Warren speaks with Liberal MP David Coleman, who is calling for a referendum to adopt fixed four year terms.
Warren speaks with Economics Professor Richard Holden about why there’s no justification for the payouts.
Warren speaks with Roger Wilkins from the Melbourne Institute, about the HILDA report that shows less than half of Australian adults will own a home by next year.
Luke speaks with Matt after he was officially sworn in this morning as Minister for Resources and Northern Australia.
Warren speaks with Greyhound Breeders, Owners & Trainers Association executive officer Brenton Scott, about the meeting
Warren speaks with Kylie Sturgess, President of the Atheist Foundation of Australia about how people identify religiously in the upcoming census.
Luke speaks with former senior ALP advisor and commentator on ethics and athletes Simon Tatz, about the leaked Corey Norman video.
Luke speaks with corporate tax ethicist George Rozvany, about how the four big accounting firms are getting away with it.
Luke speaks with Transport Accident Commission road safety manager Samantha Cockfield about the idea.
Warren speaks with former Labor leader and political commentator Mark Latham, about why he’s opposed to the ban.
Warren speaks with CPA Australia CEO Alex Malley about people’s perception of the banks.
Warren speaks with the Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Pru Goward
Warren talks about the concerns with Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Soutphommasane.
Warren Speaks to Dr Aileen Alegado, a psychologist witnessing the increased stress being experienced by potential buyers in a tough property market.
Warren speaks with historian Will Davies about the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme
Warren speaks with Dennis Shanahan, Political Editor of the Australian, about the final stage of the campaign.
Warren speaks with Bernard Salt, Columnist for the Australian, about the rules around social interaction.
Luke speaks with leading child learning researcher Dr Kristy Goodwin, about how digital devices are impacting on children’s ability to make memories.
Chris Speaks with Dr Timothy Hawkes, headmaster of The Kings School, about why dads need to lift their game.
The Lord Mayor joins Chris in the 4BC studio to talk about the Brisbane Metro, GST and local councils.
Chris speaks with Glenn Ridge, Spokesperson for APIA, about the survey which finds 88% of Australians believe oldies shouldn’t go to music gigs.
Chris speaks with etiquette expert Anna Musson about the latest study that finds our impulse is still to save women first.
Chris catches up with Angry, who's in the running for a Senate seat with the Australian Liberty Alliance.
Chris speaks with Naomi about her new book 'Ready To Soar' on turning ideas into successful businesses.
Chris speaks with Professor Andrew Short from University of Sydney about why this has happened again.
Chris speaks with Coastal Engineer Dr Mitchell Harley, about the erosion at Collaroy Beach.
Chris speaks with the Senator about his new candidate, jobs for Australian workers and State of Origin.
Chris speaks with police expert Professor Michael Kennedy, about why Deputy Police Commissioner Catherine Burns, who is responsible for counter-terrorism, has been spared of giving evidence into the inquest.
Chris speaks with Professor John Dixon from the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, who’s calling for type 2 diabetes sufferers to go under the knife.
Chris speaks with medical student Heather, who’s pushing for change after her mother’s death.
Chris speaks with Nick about politician entitlements, as well as an attack on Aussie ugg boots.
Arborvitae has engaged Medlab Clinical Limited to undertake a clinical trial on its Health and Wellbeing Supplement in relation to the management of blood glucose levels in pre-diabetics.
Chris speaks with Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce, who’s left the wombat trail to help dairy farmers.
Chris Smith speaks with Paul Naylor, Group CEO Master Plumbers Association about the new figures from “the tradies rich list”
Chris speaks with Attorney General George Brandis, about the breakthrough in the fight against ISIS.
Chris speaks to Theo Ruygrok, founder of Green and Clean Air, who are bottling Aussie air to sell to the Chinese
Chris speaks with DomaCom CEO Arthur Naoumidis, about their crowd funding campaign, to keep Kidman Australian.
Chris speaks with David Whitton, after the man responsible for the death of his daughter received a suspended sentence.
Chris speaks with Seven News reporter Bryan Seymour about the reports on tonight’s news
Chris speaks with Caroline Overington from The Australian about the huge number of children abducted.
Chris speaks to Arthur Naomidis, from DomaCom who is behind a crowd-funding campaign to keep the land under Australian ownership.
Anthony LaPaglia joins Chris Smith in the studio ahead of his new film 'A Month Of Sundays'.
Chris speaks with Col Chapman from Child Recovery Australia, who’s spoken with Sally Faulkner from Beirut.
Chris speaks with Dr Brian Morton, Chair of the AMA Council of General Practice, about the delay.
Anthony Whealy QC joins Chris, to discuss the future of those involved in Operation Pendennis
Should Australia introduce a Sugar Tax? Chris Smith talks to nutritionist Susie Burrell
Chris speaks with Dr Frank Jones, president of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, about the crackdown on unnecessary medical treatments
Do children really benefit from homework? Luke Grants finds out from Greg Whitby, Catholic Diocese of Parramatta’s executive director of schools
Luke Grants speaks with Health Minister Sussan Ley about private health insurance premiums rising by 5.6% in April
After two failed attempts due to an earthquake and avalanche, Alyssa tells Warren about her upcoming third attempt.
One punch victim Fady Taiba and his family joined Chris in the studio to talk about their reaction.
Chris debates the issue of halal certification with Senator Cory Bernardi, and Halal Certification Authority chairman Mohamed el- Mouelhy
Dr Geoff Tofler and Anastasia Mihalidou joins Chris to talk about heart health for REDFEB
Chris talks to Professor Martin Mills from Uni QLD, about the controversial group Return of Kings.
The significance of January 26th is upsetting to so many in our community, why not change the date to another significant, but less violent date in Australia’s history.
The small animal hospital at UQ have been treating an eight foot python for spinal pain.
Newcastle musician Catherine Britt has picked up the Golden Guitar for Female Artist of the Year.
Customers are sick of seeing misleading retail signage so why do retailers continue to try and confuse us?
Local lawyer Andrew Wiseman is making headlines after his serious instagram court selfies went viral.
The organ and tissue authority wan to clear up a few perceptions about organ donation in Australia.
A toxicologist has made a link between the toxin pyrrolizidine alkaloid and some health issues and Australian honey has been found to have more of this contaminant than any others in the world.
This man travels the world to watch sport, but is finding it increasingly difficult to get into matches because his job is to tip off gambling syndicates, taking advantage of the time delay of some broadcasts.
For the next month Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all be visible at the same time
Talks are happening about the date of Easter. Should it continue as is or be a set date each year?
After a story appeared in the Courier Mail on the weekend about the service Aunties and Uncles provides, the organisation received an influx of volunteers which they can’t use without more funding.
The iconic Sky Needle is set to be moved as developers build a high rise in it’s place. South Bank is the frontrunner but where do you think it should go?
Online calculators for retirement funds have found to be inaccurate and don’t take into account vital information.
Employment Minister Grace Grace says there’s nothing to be done about youth unemployment. The problem is worse in our regional centres with Bundaberg unemployment figures reaching 19%.
Should we bring in no body no parole laws? Murderers who refuse to give up the location of the body are still being granted parole.
New updated flood map of Brisbane has some locals upset they they are now a flood risk and paying higher insurance premiums.
Nathan Carnie saved the lives of 12 children at a Scout camp after the pontoon they were playing on flipped over
King Kong has begun filming on South Stradbroke Island today as more and more foreign films make their way into the country.
Rod Harding discusses the controversial sky scrapper approved by the current BCC next to Customs house
Over the Christmas and New Year period there have been several accidents involving inexperienced kite surfers. Jason Kitchen from Bris Kites joins Kim Mothershaw with some tips.
Jane Carter, General Manager for Children, Youth & Families Centres, joins Kim Mothershaw to discuss the 'No Jab, No Play' policies.
Queensland Homicide Victims Support Group General Manager Ross Thompson says we need one punch campaigns to flood the media and create a stigma the way that anti-smoking campaigns did 30 years ago.
Yet another hoverboard has caused a house fire after being re charged in a Melbourne house. What is being done to stop the influx of dodgy boards?
Brock's Garage is an immersive walk through history showcasing 28 original and replica Peter Brock cars including some of his most famous drives like the 'Big Banger'.
Rob Mundle, author of Fatal Storm, remembers the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht race and discusses this year's challenges.
Another soldier takes his own life, today we stop to honour Flight Sergeant Andrew Perry, who took his life this week after a long battle with PTSD.
Leonie Vandeven from Brisbane Airport Corporation speaks to Dean Miller about streamlining your Brisbane Airport experience this festive season and how your kids can track Santa as he delivers gifts across the country.
This year will be 30 years of Woodford Folk Festival and gates will open to campers over Christmas
Caller Peter made a generous offer to the new Racing Minister Grace Grace. Finally she has responded.
More than $1.4 Billion worth of goods is expected to be stolen by shoplifters in the lead up to Christmas and apparently Queensland is one one of the worst offenders.
Two female tigers who were born on Tiger Island at Dreamworld on Nov 29 will be introduced to their 5 month old brother Kai today.
There’s a lot of pressure on new Racing Minister Grace Grace but one local has an amazing offer to help induct her into the new role.
Kim Mothershaw speaks with Dr Jonathan Werry about the prevalence of Bull sharks in Queensland waterways.
Kim Mothershaw speaks with Louise Natusch from Diabetes Queensland about the increasing problem of type 2 diabetes,
QFES Brisbane Region Assistant Commissioner Neil Gallant speaks to Mark Braybrook on 4BC about a new recruitment process for firefighters.
Mark Braybrook speaks with Grant Murdoch from the Endeavour Foundation about the importance of socialising with people with a disability.
Dr Helena Popovic, author of Neuro Slimming, speaks with Kim Mothershaw on 4BC about the effect of sleep deprivation on weight loss.
Karen Miles, Editor of Child Magazine speaks to Kim Mothershaw on 4BC about how consumers can shop ethically for their clothes.
Kim Mothershaw speaks with Barbara Eden about her stellar career and life after I Dream Of Jeanie.
Kim Mothershaw speaks to Matthew Condon about new revelations heard in court regarding the triple murder of Brisbane mother Barbara McCulkin and her daughters in 1974.
Kim Mothershaw speaks to Sam Ambrose, CEO of Sunshine Coast Destination, about the Palmer Coolum Resort and what effect is has had on local tourism.
Kim Mothershaw speaks to movie reviewer Jason 'Jabba' Davis about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's new film 'By The Sea'.
Kim Mothershaw speaks with Simon Gleeson on 4BC about his role playing the iconic Jean Valjean in the Brisbane sessions of Les Misérables.
Rick Pegus from Skypac speaks to Kim Mothershaw about the risks of birds striking planes. (image: www.skypac.com.au)
Professor Moseley is attempting to answer the question - What exactly is pain and what is happening when we feel it?
Clare Blake speaks with hairdresser and moustache expert Chole Hanlon about blokes need to do to grow the best 'mo'.
Clare Blake speaks with Rebecca Burton - the Melbourne mum who won this year's mEYE Photo Competition.
Mayor Allan Sutherland is offering $5000 to anyone with information that leads to the arrest of vandals responsible for $200 000 worth of property damage. He joined Clare Blake to explain.
Clare Blake speaks with Matt Preston about his new cookbook and the perfect prawn recipe.
Clare Blake speaks with Rosanne Stuart - the mother of Madeline who is an 18 year old model with Down Syndrome.
Amanda Keller, host of The Living Room on Network Ten, joined Clare Blake on 4BC to talk about her life growing up in Brisbane and her success in the television industry.
Clare Blake speaks with Irish comedian Brendan Grace ahead of his only show in Brisbane.
Clare Blake speaks with Ross Kelly, pilot of the Catalina - a WWII era plane that made 271 top secret missions.
Clare Blake speaks with political journalist Annabel Crabb about her show Kitchen Cabinet - featuring Christopher Pyne and Anthony Albanese - and her new cookbook.
Clare Blake spoke with lawyer Andrew Bird who bought a boat seven years ago and now lives on the Brisbane River.
Clare Blake speaks with Penny Tripp from the Victorian Racing Club about the history of Melbourne Cup and how it has grown to become 'the race that stops a nation'.
Seven News journalist and racing tragic David Salmon joined Clare Blake to give his tips for the Melbourne Cup.
Demographer Bernard Salt joined Clare Blake on 4BC to discuss a new report into housing affordability in Melbourne and Sydney.
Master Chef winner and mother of three Julie Goodwin joined Clare Blake on 4BC for some quick and easy recipes that'll make you think twice about takeaways.
Professor Alastair Blanshard from the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry at the University of Queensland speaks with Clare Blake on 4BC about the curious history behind Halloween.
Celebrity chef Miguel Maestre came to the 4BC studios for a chat with Clare Blake ahead of the Good Food and Wine Show in Brisbane.
Justin O'Conner, Chief Executive of the Queensland Hotels Association speaks to Clare Blake on 4BC about a case in Perth where an 18 year old school girl was refused service at a bottle shop.
On 4BC's the Clare Blake Show, Geoffrey from Redcliffe called in to share his thoughts about feminism and what it means for his chances at finding love.
Dr Deborah Mills speaks with Clare Blake on 4BC about the nerve infection called shingles.
Nick Ralston, Crime Editor at the Sydney Morning Herald, has been following the story of the Stocco fugitives. In this interview with Clare Blake on 4BC, Nick Ralston explains how the Gino and Mark Stocco evaded police for eight years.
Gold Coast resident Ray was walking his dog near Palm Beach when he was slapped with a fine. Speaking with Clare Blake on 4BC, Ray outlines this case of red tape gone wild.
Nutritionist and accredited dietician Dr Joanna McMillian speaks with Clare Blake on 4BC about the World Health Organisation report which concluded that processed meat increases the risk of bowl cancer.
Super Truck driver Matt Brabham spoke with Clare Blake on 4BC bout the rough and tumble sport race at this years Castrol Gold Coast 600.
Professor of Dermatology at the University of Melbourne Rodney Sinclair debunks the myth that high winds can burn you skin like a hot day under the sun can.
Dr David Van Der Poorten speaks to Clare Blake on 4BC about an unconventional but extremely effective form of treating bacterial infection called fecal microbiota transplantation.
Director of UFO documentary Australien Skies Don Meers joined Clare Blake on 4BC to discuss the strange occurrences happening in Caboolture and Bribie Island.
4BC's Clare Blake caught up with Doc impersonator and proud DeLorean owner Mike Ando for a chat about the legendary movies and his plan to build a fusion reactor.
Founder and CEO of internet TV station 'Wagga Wagga TV' received a legal letter from HBO, threatening action over a slogan. In this interview with Clare Blake, Adam explains how he ended up winning...for now.
A review into what influences people when picking education as a first career has found that male teachers represent barely 16% of the total teaching workforce in Queensland state schools. Speaking to Clare Blake on 4BC, President of the Queensland Teachers Union Kevin Bates, explains what factors are at play behind this figure.
It may come as a surprise but some common medications that we take for granted have only ever been officially tested on male subjects. In an interview with 4BC's Clare Blake, pharmacist and accredited herbalist Gerald Quigley explains how this practice has emerged and what questions you should be asking your doctor.
Why are our kids school bags so heavy and how can we make them more comfortable for our kids
Queesnland Fishers have posted a photo to social media of a giant 9 kg Tasmanian crab found at a Brisbane seafood outlet.
Stewart Manders' small business on the Sunshine Coast almost lost everything after an unexpected cyber attack
A custom Mack Truck said to be the most expensive in the world has been built and unveiled in Brisbane.
Queensland’s top health bodies admit there is a problem with obese doctors treating patients for obesity
Australian author and illustrator Graeme Base is back with a brand new book for children, Eye to Eye
Criminal Lawyer Bill Potts shares his thoughts on the magistrate refusing to watch footage of a coward punch attack
John Ahern is the Winner of the Queensland Literary Awards People’s Choice Book Of The Year 2015.
Warren Boland reports in from the Broncos first training session ahead of the grand final
There is currently a petition on the Parliament website that is seeking signatures to support a nudist beach on the Fraser Coast.
The dangers of energy drinks and the renewed message to students to not consume them before their exams.
MacGuyver and Stargate star Richard Dean Anderson joins Claire Blake live in the studio
Bruce Devereaux is about to quit his job and become a stay at home father to seven children
Bree-Anna is campaigning to allow conjugal visits in jail after her partner Travis was jailed while they were trying to start a family.
Clare Blake asks Ms Faulkes-Leng how to respond around bats after the West End lyssavirus scare.
The most famous book in the world is out today...It is the global launch of the 2016 Guinness world book of records
Karen has suffered from Lyme disease for the best part of 30 years. Now in a last ditch effort to treat the disease she will travel to Malaysia for treatment. Elise Searson will document her journey
Don’t parents want their children to have respect for the law, and its upholders? So why do parents regularly try to convince kids that police are scary?
The Gold Coast's new magistrate, Chris Callaghan issued the edict this week, he does not want armed police roaming the corridors
There's a disincentive for hospitality workers to progress to management due to salaries and long hours causing managers to be paid less per hour than their staff.
A motorbike rider is in a serious condition after crashing into a deer on Moggill Road this morning. The problem of deer in Brisbane’s west does not seem to be improving. Brisbane City Council have been running a program to cull the deer but is it working?
With rear-end bingles accounting for a third of all crashes on Queensland roads, a new QUT study is aiming to find out why drivers struggle to follow at a safe distance.
Larrikin Puppets are hosting a very special screening of the documentary film I Am Big Bird, raising funds for the Queensland Centre for Gynecological Cancer
As of today things will really change, as of today QLD drivers using their mobile phone behind the wheel more than twice in 12 months will get double demerit points and a $353 fine.
Off duty QLD Police Officers will for the first time be allowed to march in the Brisbane Pride Festival in uniform.
A symposium was held on the weekend to discuss the latest breakthroughs in cancer research.
A tiny torch shining out of a human cell is real and can be used for fighting disease but also making counterfeit-free passports and neon flashing tattoos.
As a nation we are roamers, we love to roam the regions, the country and the world, it’s been the option for travellers of all budgets, but the ban of people sleeping in Kombi vans in some areas is somewhat a social justice issue.
A list of offences you can be fined for whilst driving might include a few things you do, that you never knew was iilegal
Dr Fry is Associate Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Queensland where he studies different types of venom and their potential use for drug development.
Have you seen the pictures of the sheep who hid in a cave so as not to get shaun for the past 6 years?
Australian prisoners could become radio stars if they follow in the footsteps of a UK model which has inmates run their own internal radio station.
Television presenter and journalist Lisa Wilkinson has been appointed editor-at-large of the Huffington Post Australia.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services has killed a Fraser Island dingo that they believe had behaved aggressively on a number of occasions. Some locals have told that the dog was just exhibiting normal juvenile behaviour.
Prof Daube discusses the attempt by global tobacco giant to obtain data on Victorian children's attitudes towards smoking using FOI laws.
Dr Keeley has been analysing the poo of the Lumholtz tree kangaroo to find out more about their reproductive cycles.
Dr Pecoraro discusses the increasing trend for women to have large groups of people present in the labour ward during childbirth.
Mr Ralph discusses the effects of balloons from events like the Ekka on the environment.
Ross Fastuca is CIO and co-founder of Locomote, a travel and expense technology company. He explains how the MP travel expenses scandal could have been avoided.
When we're at the Ekka we love to meet characters from all over Queensland. One of those people is Nathan Griggs, a world record holder for whip cracking.
Jess Otto from Off The Chain K9 Rescue QLD explains some of the issues surrounding puppy farming and loopholes in Labour's plan to outlaw the practice.
The wing of a plane found on reunion island has been confirmed as that of MH370 so what does this mean for the search for the main wreckage?
One Queensland women is attempting to sue the government over a traffic accident near Rathdowney.
Commissioner of Police- Mr Stewart's three-year contract is due to expire in October and he is seeking a two-year extension. He made the unusual step of telling media he wanted the two year extension, but it was not up to him.
Neville Mills has released a book complied of all the letters he wrote to politicians, CEOs and celebrities under the name of Mervyn Mudal.
Mr OBriens class of students aged 13 and 14 at Calamvale special school made a puppet show they adapted part of Anh Do’s book the happiest refugee.
A couple of weeks ago we spoke about a plot of land in Birkdale that was looking like being rezoned. The land was used by Air Services Australia to guide aircraft into Brisbane airport and the homestead was one of Redlands first farm houses, known as “Willard’s Farm.”
It’s something that happens for the month of August every year. A team of croc experts, scientists, conservationists, media and VIP guests will join the Irwin family to take part in research.
Photos of Pluto have been shared by NASA and it’s bigger than we expected. Some are even saying it should be reinstated as a planet.
Donna Welch's 93 year old mother is set to be deported from Australia unless someone steps in
When your body no longer allows you to participate in your favourite activities. how do you fill that void?
Recently wet wipes have been sold as flushable wipes and that has been taken up with gusto, what we don't know is that it is causing problems...millions and millions of dollars of problems.
Lisa-Jane Stockwell interviews iconic Australian action Michael Caton about his life and his new movie.
Clare Blake chats to David Elliot about his journey from making the biggest dinosaur fossil find in Australian history, to building a unique natural history museum.
Kim Mothershaw on 4BC Afternoons speaks to Dr Kelsey about dental hygiene standards after revelations that over 10 000 Sydney patients may have been infected with HIV and Hepatitis.
Mark Braybook speaks to Jim Cooper on 4BC Afternoons about current food labelling standards in Australia.