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From sharing a tour bus with a "band of crazy uncles" in The Church to reviving one of Australia's biggest rock acts, Ian Haug shared the stories behind his dual music journeys.

Discover why relentless nagging from their own kids finally convinced Powderfinger to get back on stage before the Zimmer frame years.

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Torrential rain has forced the council to call off Bulimba’s iconic Hocus Pocus Festival to save its heritage-listed park from turning into a mud pit. 

Councillor Lucy Collier explained why shutting down Oxford Street wasn't an option and shared the official new date for local families.

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As Treasurer Jim Chalmers blames global conflict for rising prices, Scott Phillips explained how domestic government spending and stubborn red tape are undermining the Reserve Bank.

Hear the full interview to learn where the money is really going and why Australian families are bearing the brunt.

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From student uprisings in Europe to high-stakes votes in Israel and the US, geopolitical expert Neil Fergus explained why a chaotic week of global elections will directly affect Australian households. 

Hear how shifting alliances and overseas conflicts threaten our energy bills and defence pacts.

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Caught between an open bar at work and a heartbroken friend's birthday night out, Charlie asked the 4BC Drive team to decide their fate.

Find out whether the jury sentenced them to do the right thing or let them slide out for the better offer.

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As record-breaking rainfall drenched South East Queensland, mysterious handwritten signs promoting local watering holes suddenly appeared across official traffic and flood cameras.

Mulgowie Hotel co-owner Matty Carr joined Carla to explain who is behind the viral stunt and how cold beer is keeping flood-weary spirits high.

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From The Summary podcast - Roughly one-third of Australian households have experienced serious strain trying to put meals on the table over the past year, forcing countless families to choose between basic essentials and everyday groceries.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates what is driving this unprecedented spike in food insecurity and asks whether relief agencies can cope with relentless community demand. Foodbank Chief Executive Kylea Tink outlines how widespread the hunger crisis has become, why working families and younger demographics are finding themselves in unfamiliar territory, and what systemic changes are needed to offer relief. Then, Daniel Moorfield, Chief Executive of food rescue charity SecondBite, breaks down the strain on frontline organizations, the impact of falling donations during tough economic times, and why anyone struggling should still reach out for support.

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From the Summary Podcast - Described by cybersecurity experts as the digital equivalent of an unexploded bomb, a major vulnerability in the widespread programming language PHP has forced high-profile websites offline and sent network administrators scrambling.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant looks into how this critical flaw was discovered and what businesses and everyday internet users need to do to stay secure. Cybersecurity expert Nigel Phair explains what PHP powers across the modern web and why the widespread nature of the code makes this flaw so dangerous. Then, Dr. Rahat Masood from UNSW’s Institute for Cyber Security discusses how artificial intelligence was used to uncover this long-hidden backdoor, the challenge of building foolproof digital infrastructure, and the looming threat of malicious actors harnessing AI to find zero-day vulnerabilities in the dark.

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