As traditional aged care spaces dwindle across Queensland, innovative "hybrid" retirement communities are rapidly changing how older Aussies age in place.

Accredited aged care professional Bindy Marshall joined Carla to break down how these modern high-rises work, how to stretch your home care package further, and the crucial legal fine print you need to know before signing a contract.

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Hollywood star Brenton Thwaites reveals the surprising reason why scoring a massive role in Pirates of the Caribbean actually closed doors for his career instead of opening them.

Tune in to hear how a sudden Hollywood drought led him to discover hidden talents he never knew he had.

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Following the shock sale of the Wieambilla ambush property for just $190,000, REIQ General Counsel Kat Beavon joins the show to unpack the complex laws surrounding "stigmatised" homes. 

Discover whether sellers are legally obligated to disclose a property’s violent history upfront, or if the burden of uncovering a dark past ultimately falls on the buyer.

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At just 17, Debbie Gibson made music history by writing, producing, and performing her own number-one hit single.

Now, the iconic '80s pop star has joined Carla to reveal why she is finally heading back to Australia for a massive tour after more than three decades away.

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A wet day in the Brisbane CBD turned into a battlefield when one commuter's massive golf umbrella became a "weapon of mass destruction" on Adelaide Street.

Carla takes the case of the "Brolly Dozer" to the Afternoons jury to decide: is wielding a giant umbrella in a crowd total selfishness, or just smart self-preservation?

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Australia has just hit a massive 28 million population milestone, but it’s coming at a surprising cost to young families.

Leading demographer Mark McCrindle joined Carla to reveal how red-hot migration is accidentally crowding out the Aussie birth rate, and the past policy that could fix it.

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Ever wondered if you’re eating your pies all wrong?

The Chief Judge of the Official Great Aussie Pie Competition joined Carla to reveal the strict 19-point criteria professionals use to critique the perfect bake—including the ultimate "lap test" for stability.

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As construction kicks off on the controversial Victoria Park Olympic stadium, Aussie swimming icon Cate Campbell joined Carla to explain why public pushback is actually a good thing.

Hear why she believes the multi-billion dollar project will change Queensland forever, despite the painful "teething phase."

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