A Toowong driver was left furious after discovering her car was dented in a shopping centre car park by a driver who left an incomplete apology note.

Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons asked listeners to weigh in on whether leaving a note is an acceptable practice or a coward's way out.

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Following the tragic passing of MAFS expert Mel Schilling, Bowel Cancer Australia spokesperson Dr. Penelope de la Cavalerie joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons to urge younger Australians to learn the early warning signs of the disease.

She broke down the "BOWEL" acronym for symptoms and explained why self-advocacy is critical for early detection.

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Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.

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Edwina is an award-winning writer and mentor, and she’s spent years unearthing the truth behind a tragic family myth that has rippled through generations for over a century.

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While Australia is gearing up for a massive moment on the world stage with the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, aviation and tourism leaders say our airport arrivals process is outdated.

There’s a growing warning that the very first experience visitors have when they land here could let us down, with forecasts of severe wait times.

Chief Executive of the Tourism and Transport Forum, Margy Osmond, joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the concerns. 

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Unions, energy experts, and the federal government are suggesting working from home could be one of the easiest ways to ease the cost-of-living squeeze and reduce fuel demand.

Some businesses say a big shift back to work-from-home could hurt productivity and small businesses, while others are already making changes to help staff save hundreds a year.

Recruiter and Career Coach from Realistic Careers, Tammie Ballis, joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons to discuss where this actually lands for workers and employers.

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Continence Health Australia is launching the 2026 Great Dunny Hunt today, encouraging participants to submit new locations via The National Public Toilet Map to improve accessibility for the millions of Australians affected by incontinence. 

CEO of Continence Health Australia, Jim Cooper, joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons.

You can find the map and contribute here.

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Head of Content at Drive.com.au, James Ward, joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons to discuss whether drivers are actually getting what they pay for at the bowser.

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The University of Queensland recently challenged 10 Brisbane locals to go completely car-free for 20 days to see if ditching the daily drive is actually realistic.

The researcher behind the study, UQ Associate Professor of Urban Planning, Dr. Dorina Pojani, joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons to discuss why our city is just too hard to navigate without a car.

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