A Brisbane charity, The Good Box, which delivers 35,000 care packages annually to people experiencing homelessness, is facing closure just weeks before Christmas.

The Good Box Co-Founder Madelyn Gurowski joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to issue an urgent appeal for community donations.

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Griffith Behavioural Ecologist Professor Darryl Jones joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the surprising and thriving ecosystem present right in the Brisbane CBD.

He uses the example of the adaptable Ibis to illustrate how these animals utilise the city's unique environment to their advantage.

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Dr Karl joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the science of aging and why a significant decline in metabolism around the mid-40s exacerbates the effects of alcohol.

The discussion outlines a later immune system decline in the mid-60s, which leaves older individuals vulnerable to illnesses

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Managing Director of Urban Consultancy Firm Urbis James Tuma joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to argue that South East Queensland should be rebranded with a new name, not necessarily Brisbane.

The aim is to unify the region and maximise its economic potential, especially ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.

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A new Business Report Card reveals Queensland has the second-most inflexible retail trading hours in Australia.

Business, Retail and Consumer Expert from Griffith University Graeme Hughes joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to warn that while flexibility is needed, the laws must be balanced to prevent big players like Coles and Woolworths from using market power to knock out smaller, independent businesses.

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A Facebook post over the weekend has claimed to have captured a crocodile floating in the Brisbane River at Newstead.

Charlie Manolis, the chair of the IUCN Crocodile Specialist group and a Brisbane resident, joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to explain whether or not this could have actually been a crocodile.

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Broncos superstar Payne Haas is on contract at Red Hill until the end of next year, but despite the club offering him a big extension he could still defect to rebel Rugby Union competition R360 for a significantly larger payday.

Courier Mail Rugby League writer Peter Badel joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the rumours.

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We woke up with devastating news of the passing of John Laws.

Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast paid tribute to the radio legend.

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