As North Queensland is drenched once again, barrister and author David Topp joined Gary Hardgrave to explain why building new dams like the infamous Wolfdene is now a political and financial impossibility. 

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A shocking study has revealed that 100% of tested Australian tattoo inks contain toxic metals that would be completely illegal in Europe.

Dr. Jake Violi discussed the potential health risks and the surprising reason why laser removal might actually help your body absorb these dangerous chemicals.

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As Queensland grapples with a massive housing deficit, the State Government has officially moved to abolish the CFMEU-backed "Best Practice Industry Conditions" (BPIC) to slash red tape and boost productivity. 

Hear why officials claimed this policy "ground the state to a halt" and what the changes mean for the future of construction across the region.

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In the wake of recent national tragedies, Chris Garnaut joined Gary to discuss why the need for community belonging has never been more urgent.

Hear how local shopping centres from Gladstone to Townsville are reclaiming Australia Day with sausage sizzles, flags, and a record-breaking "buzz" that the critics can't ignore.

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Stop paying a premium for "perfect" produce and discover the business delivering farm-fresh fruit that supermarkets refuse to sell.

Founder Kamran Kasaei-Nejad explained how you can support local farmers and save big just by embracing an "ugly" banana.

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Australia is mourning the "engine room" of Midnight Oil, founding member Rob Hirst, who has passed away following a heroic three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Music guru and personal friend of Hirst, Sean Sennett, joined the show to celebrate the life of the legendary drummer and songwriter, sharing intimate stories of the curiosity and ferocity that fuelled the band's most iconic anthems.

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Robbie Katter slammed the federal government’s proposed firearms crackdown, arguing it targets law-abiding farmers instead of the criminals and terrorists who ignore the law.

He explained why a national buyback won't improve community safety and called for a refocus on illegal imports at our borders.

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Opposition Leader Jared Cassidy revealed why he believes the LNP’s 20-year grip on Brisbane is slipping and why he's considering a run for Lord Mayor.

He argued that basic services like road maintenance and bin collection are failing while the current administration focuses on "mini-state government" vanity projects.

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