4BC Drive

Listen to 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm.

Full Show: 4BC Drive with Carla Bignasca, , 2026

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Hear why Former National Security Adviser Alastair MacGibbon believes an everyday consumer purchase has quietly become Australia’s next critical security threat—and what the federal government must do right now to pull the plug.

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After furious Kedron residents took to the airwaves to slam proposed yellow-line parking bans around local schools, Marchant Ward Councillor Danita Parry joined the show to deliver an immediate concession.

Hear the on-air moment when Council backed down on the restrictions and revealed what will happen to the school precinct instead.

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As an 18-point internal dirt file leaks against newly appointed minister Amanda Stoker, Queensland confronts the sobering reality of 14,000 vulnerable children in state care.

Hear why gutless political infighting must stop when the lives of at-risk kids are on the line.

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From the Summary Podcast -  Every spring, bursts of purple take over Australian suburban streets and social media feeds as jacarandas burst into bloom, marking the approach of summer and university exam season. While they feel like an Aussie staple, these iconic trees are not native to Australia and come with their own mix of folklore, ecological quirks, and street-level chaos.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant digs into how an imported tree became an Australian cultural icon. Professor Susan Martin from La Trobe University shares the history behind how jacarandas arrived on our shores, the folklore surrounding their springtime bloom, and how they became an enduring feature of suburbs nationwide. Then, Jeff Smith, President of the Grafton Jacaranda Festival, joins to explain how his northern New South Wales town crowned itself the jacaranda capital of Australia, drawing tourists from around the world and managing crowds flocking to get the perfect photo.

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Following the tragic death of 19-year-old Vana-Reese after a drive-by shooting outside Fitzy’s Loganholme, 80 detectives are hunting two masked gunmen in what is now an active murder probe.

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Country music legend Lee Kernaghan caught up with Carla to reveal the campfire origins of his gritty new anthem, "Four By Four Is King."

Find out why unplugging into the red dirt is his ultimate mental health reset and what fans can expect from his upcoming studio album.

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After a petition from nearby apartment residents threatened to blow the whistle on night games at Prentice Park, North Brisbane Football Club is refusing to back down.

Club treasurer Greg Vitulano explained why shutting down after a century of grassroots sports would leave hundreds of local kids and families stranded.

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From the Summary Podcast - Four weeks after the ban on card surcharges came into effect, customers and business owners are still dealing with confusion, rising costs, and unexpected price hikes. While the reform was designed to increase transparency at the checkout, many cafes and venues have lifted overall prices well beyond the cost of payment processing.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant looks into whether the surcharge ban delivered on its promise or simply triggered a new round of inflation. Clinton Maynard, host of Money News, breaks down the actual transaction costs for merchants and where the tax office fits into the puzzle. Then, Wes Lambert, Chief Executive of the Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association, explains why absorbing merchant fees became the final straw for struggling hospitality venues already battling surging overheads.

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