Queensland’s tourism industry is facing a bizarre paradox where record-breaking occupancy numbers are masking a growing financial crisis for local operators.

QTIC CEO Natassia Wheeler joined the program to reveal why skyrocketing fuel costs and insurance hikes have pushed profit margins to a dangerous "tipping point."

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Legendary storyteller Shane Jacobson joined the show to discuss starring in Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut, a high-stakes musical comedy set in a drought-stricken outback town.

He opened up about the "triple-threat" young talent discovered on set and why this heartfelt story of self-acceptance is resonating with audiences globally.

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After five years of rigorous development, Dalby-based Tony Carmichael has unveiled a world-first underground bunker featuring "active air" technology that provides 16 hours of breathable oxygen during the fiercest fire fronts.

Go inside the innovative South Queensland invention that is already catching the eye of international markets in the US and Canada.

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At just 21, Cass traded her traffic control stop sign for a van and $30,000 in savings to explore Australia's wildest corners alone.

She joined us to reveal the raw reality of breaking down in the outback and why she believes "home is where you park it."

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After a decade of investigation and high-stakes legal battles, investigative journalist Nick McKenzie reflected on the "grim relief" of Ben Roberts-Smith’s arrest at Sydney Airport.

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Industry legend Gerard Duffy joined Peter Psaltis to reveal the staggering evolution of sports betting and why the new government reforms were "no real shock."

From the humble beginnings of just two licensees to a market flooded with algorithms and same-game multis, Duffy explained how the game has fundamentally changed for the next generation.

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Following a tragic fatal crash in Logan Reserve, Mayor John Raven joined Peter Psaltis on 4BC Afternoons to urgently call for increased police resources and immediate license suspensions for hoons.

He argued that current penalties are ineffective against drivers using "disposable" unregistered cars, and suggested a combination of stricter laws and designated safe racing areas is needed to save lives.

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