From unaddressed toxic runoff risks near Moreton Bay to gridlocked local traffic, the fight against the Beachmere speedway proposal is heating up.

Spokesperson Jay Merritt revealed why a major flood levee could threaten nearby properties and how the community is taking their fight straight to local and state representatives.

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Brisbane ferry workers are set to paralyse Riverfire transport with a 24-hour strike this Saturday, forcing thousands of eventgoers to find alternative ways into the city.

Maritime Union representative Jaiden Simpson joined Carla to defend the timing, slamming operator RiverCity Ferries over stagnant pay negotiations, fatigue management, and shift conditions.

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As Quad allies remain on high alert, a striking new report reveals Australians now view China and the US as equally helpful in the region.

Strategic analyst Michael Shoebridge broke down why trade stability and shifting views of Washington are driving a risky wave of public complacency.

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Following Olympic legend Laurie Lawrence's warning about disappearing public pools, 4BC Drive examined the sudden closure of Brisbane's Kelvin Grove pool.

Listener and campaigner Sue Wighton shared why local swimmers are taking a stand to protect a vital $20M philanthropic asset.

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With the death toll rising and 43 Australians unaccounted for after devastating flash floods in Nepal, reporter Nelson Scott delivered a live update from Kathmandu on the ground-level chaos.

Hear how families are searching for missing loved ones as Australia increases its emergency aid effort to $8 million.

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Listen to Carla Bignasca on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3pm-6pm.

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Following an alarming 33% surge in Queensland’s drug overdose deaths, Carla chatted with The Loop Australia CEO Cameron Francis about the devastating impact of shutting down local pill testing facilities. 

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Non-government schools are being forced into head-to-head bidding wars with residential developers just to buy land in fast-growing suburbs like Logan and Ipswich.

Planning expert Curtis Goode broke down why 175 new schools will be needed over the next two decades and what must change to protect parental choice.

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State Parliament has passed controversial new legislation giving the Coordinator-General sweeping powers to fast-track major projects by compulsorily acquiring land.

While primary producers won key last-minute exclusions for farming land, farmers and environmental groups warn property rights and safeguards have been dangerously eroded.

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