4BC Drive

Question Time turned fierce as Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen accused the opposition of showing "utter contempt" for Pacific nations during a dispute over taxpayer-funded climate meetings.

The Coalition questioned whether Australia's leading role in the upcoming climate summit is delivering real outcomes or simply wasting money amidst rising living costs.

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A young single mum hired a trailer and was en route to pick up a free washing machine when the seller suddenly sold it to someone else.

Listen as Carla and 4BC listeners debate whether exchanging an address is as good as a handshake deal or if money always talks.

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More than 40 years after starring together in All the Rivers Run, screen icons Sigrid Thornton and John Waters are back on stage in Brisbane.

The iconic duo drop by 4BC to share backstage secrets and reflect on their unbreakable lifelong bond.

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Thousands of unclaimed items left behind by passengers are officially up for grabs in an auction closing November 8th.

Carla and Peter Doherty revealed the strange stories behind the stash, with every dollar raised going straight to charity.

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Mysterious smoke is rising out of gardens and gutters across the Redcliffe Peninsula, but local authorities say there's no need to panic.

Unitywater's Joshua Zugajev revealed how a harmless plume of vapour is helping teams track down hidden plumbing faults across the region.

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From the Summary Podcast - In a major milestone for Australia’s car market, electric vehicles have officially outsold petrol vehicles in a single month for the first time.

With over 27,000 EVs sold in August alone, the rapid shift away from fossil fuels is accelerating faster than ever. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant sits down with motoring journalist Trent Nikolic to examine what is driving this EV boom and whether our charging logistics can handle the demand. Plus, Dr. Chris Jones from the Australian Electric Vehicle Association breaks down why falling petrol tax revenue is forcing a national debate on fuel excise reform and road user charges.

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As private health premiums rise while coverage drops, medical leaders are calling for an independent watchdog to protect Australian policyholders.

AMA Queensland President Erica Gannon explained how shrinking coverage fuels public hospital ramping and what needs to change to keep healthcare fair.

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Copper thieves have left major Logan highways in the dark for up to two years, creating severe safety risks for night drivers.

Mayor Jon Raven updated commuters on repair efforts and why the state is switching to lower-value aluminium wiring to deter thieves.

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