The federal government claims its historic investments are building a stronger, self-reliant Australian military, but a top intelligence insider warns we are simply assembling expensive foreign parts.

Hear strategic analyst Michael Shoebridge expose where your taxpayer billions are actually going—and why local tech innovators are being left out in the cold.

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From Lang Park legends to a devastating family cancer diagnosis, author Darren Groth shares how State of Origin provided the ultimate fuel to fight against the odds.

Discover why this collective memoir is striking a chord with sports fans and non-believers alike.

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Carla takes a petty case to the phones after a Brisbane listener calls out the absolute lack of spatial awareness found in local supermarkets and empty parking lots. 

Hear the jury weigh in on the ultimate, socially-distanced punishment for the people who insist on invading your personal bubble.

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With road fatalities up a staggering 28% in Queensland compared to last year, the latest crash data is nothing short of devastating.

RACQ's Joel Tucker joined Carla Bignasca to break down the "Fatal Five" behaviours driving this crisis and why some drivers are still ignoring decades-old safety laws.

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Queensland’s beloved heritage-listed icon is getting a massive $10 million makeover, complete with a family-friendly craft brewery, a sit-down cafe, and the return of its famous 12-flavour parfait menu.

Owner Peter Kendall joined Carla to share his vision for reimagining the Sunshine Coast attraction for a new generation, including what happened to Princess Diana’s famous train carriage.

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It has been 25 years since the release of the album that changed everything for country music icon Adam Harvey.

He joined Carla to share the hilarious story of how his career almost ended before it began during a disastrous first trip to Tamworth.

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You might think malicious drone warfare is strictly an overseas issue, but Canberra-based tech company Department 13 warns that Australia is already facing thousands of unauthorised flights a day.

CEO Ben Westgarth joined Carla Bignasca to reveal why our current airspace is completely exposed and how a local "boring box" is trying to fix it.

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Leah Purcell shared how her mother’s fireside recitations of a Henry Lawson short story sparked a lifelong creative odyssey.

Discover how this "gift that keeps on giving" evolved from a childhood imagination into a powerhouse stage production.

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