When they first hit our streets the idea seemed like a cheap and fun way of getting around Brisbane with little to no environmental impact, but e-scooters are dividing our communities. 

One thing is for sure that there are inherent risks with operating e-scooters and bikes.

Just yesterday, three people including a child were taken to hospital after three separate e-scooter accidents across Brisbane.

Active transport expert from the University of Queensland, Dr Richard Buning joined Dean Miller on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the risks and concerns involved with e-scooters.

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Over the past week, we've reflected on 2024 but haven't looked ahead to 2025. 

What could happen this new year? 

Global futurist Anders Sorman-Nillson joined Dean Miller on Summer Breakfast to discuss what is in store for 2025.

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As we officially enter 2025, the phrase 'New Year, new me' resurfaces. 

But how do you keep and achieve your New Year's resolutions?

Psychiatrist Dr. Tanveer Ahmed told Dean Miller on Summer Breakfast, "It needs to be a little aspirational, but also attainable."

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There are calls to cull sharks near Great Keppel Island following the death of a local school chaplain over the weekend. 

Luke Walford was spearfishing off the coast of Humpy Island when a shark attacked him. 

Commercial fisherman Andrew Mirosch told Dean Miller on Summer Breakfast, "It's too late for a cull."

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2024 was a massive year for Brisbane, with openings to Queen's Wharf and the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge, with an even bigger 2025 on the horizon.

Brisbane will ring in the New Year with the Lord Mayor's New Year's Eve Fireworks at South Bank. 

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner told Dean Miller on Summer Breakfast, "There's a little bit of rain around, but that won't stop the fireworks."

"There's a lot on the go this new year," the Lord Mayor continued. 

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2024 brought a wave of fresh and exciting TV shows and movies to keep us entertained.

But what were the best of the year?

Senior Cultural Writer for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, Karl Quinn joined Dean Miller on Summer Breakfast to share the standouts in 2024.

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Earlier this month more than 8300 households across Logan and Ipswich had their cooling function turned off remotely by Energex. 

Energex has called these "PeakSmart events," which residents can opt-in and out of. 

Energex Spokesperson Danny Donald told Dean Miller on Summer Breakfast, "What happens on really heavy load days...we can signal airconditioners, people with their pool pumps, and also hot water systems, we'll signal to wind them back a bit to smooth out the load." 

"I think at the end of the day, people would rather possibly have their aircon, or their pool pump, or their hot water system turned off for a few hours, rather than having outages," Mr Donald continued.

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