4BC Afternoons

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4BC Afternoons episodes

June 08 Why Billy Slater shocked everyone by naming Reece Walsh on the bench for game 2
Despite indifferent club form and a nagging injury, Reece Walsh has been named to Queensland’s extended bench for Game 2.

Journalist Adam Jackson questioned how the star fullback fits into Billy Slater’s tactical puzzle and revealed the high-stakes role he might be forced to play.
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11 min
June 05 Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, June 5th, 2026
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1 hr 52 min
June 05 Is soft parenting fueling the rise in youth crime?
From rising crime rates to chaotic classrooms, many fear we've traded tough love for a generation running amok.

Listen to parent educator Genevieve Muir break down why strict punishment isn't the fix—and how parents can reclaim control with "kind but firm" boundaries.
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15 min
June 05 Why 81% of Aussie litter is now plastic: Pip Kiernan on the reform we need now
From a single Sydney event to a national movement, Clean Up Australia has been fighting the war on waste for over three decades—but new figures show plastic pollution has nearly doubled since the 90s.

Chair Pip Kiernan joined Carla to discuss why voluntary targets are failing and how consumers can take back control of their environmental footprint.
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12 min
June 05 How a $300k seed fund became $170M to support over 300 Qld Charities forever
What does a 13-year-old raising $44,000 for breast cancer have in common with a neighbourhood bake sale on a nature strip?

Carla and reporter Christine Ahern break down how everyday Aussies are keeping a 30-year-old giving legacy alive at this year's Philanthropy Awards.
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8 min
June 04 Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, June 4th, 2026
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1 hr 55 min
June 04 Why Josh Morris believes this weekend is make-or-break for the Broncos
From Michael Maguire wielding the axe at the Broncos to why you simply can't trust the Melbourne Storm right now, Josh Morris joined Carla to unpack a massive Round 14.

Plus, hear why he’s tipping a massive upset on the newly rebranded 'Foz Pines Park' and which heavyweight team is about to kiss their finals hopes goodbye.
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6 min
June 04 Why your next two cups of coffee could save a child’s life before June 30
With 318 million people facing acute hunger globally, World Vision Goodwill Ambassador Lavinia Nixon shared the heartbreaking reality for families overseas doing it tough.

Find out how a tiny daily sacrifice from Aussies can break the cycle of poverty and lower your tax bill at the same time.
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9 min
June 04 How two Brisbane mums are using local art to reshape ‘ugly’ mobility aids and restore dignity
When Paula Mewing’s stylish Nana flat-out refused to use an ugly, clinical mobility walker, she knew the industry needed a desperate makeover.

Listen to how this brilliant Brisbane mum co-founded 'Ility' to bring vibrant art, functional storage, and true dignity back to everyday health aids.
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12 min
June 04 How 10 strangers found ‘limitless’ strength to lift a car and save a trapped motorcyclist
When a multi-vehicle crash left a motorcyclist pinned beneath a car in Kedron yesterday, a group of complete strangers did the unthinkable and lifted the vehicle to save his life.

Survival expert Ky Furneaux joined Carla Bignasca to explain the fascinating science behind how our bodies unlock superhuman strength when a life is on the line.
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12 min