Research from the University of the Sunshine Coast has found there are widespread 'neuromyths' among early childhood educators. 

The research surveyed more than 520 Australian early childhood educators in 2022 to understand neuroscience knowledge. 

Professor of Education at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Kate Williams, told Dean Miller on 4BC Drive, "It's really hard to debunk some of these ingrained myths."

"Educators and parents are looking for ways to understand, you know, their young people and support them."

"So it's understandable that we're looking for these stories that might help us understand and work better with children. But unfortunately, there's just so much we don't know about the brain," Professor Williams continued. 

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Richmond is a town halfway between Mount Isa and Townsville. 

The town has faced flooding that has significantly impacted western Queensland. 

Mayor of Richmond, John Warburton, told Dean Miller on 4BC Drive, "Mainly all the transport and main roads, connections should be okay. There's going to be some flood damage on them."

"The country looks spectacular, honestly."

"I've been out here all my life, and this is probably the best we've seen this country up here in the last ten years," Mayor Warburton continued. 

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With Easter weekend approaching, fish and chips are a popular option for many families celebrating.

Chumley Warner’s Traditional British Fish and Chips is a popular traditional British fish and chip shop in Birkdale.

Owner Adrian Warner joined Dean Miller on 4BC Drive to discuss the Easter rush and what is so special about British fish and chips.

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Easter is a time when Queensland sees an increase in the road toll, but as the attention focuses on the rising death toll, there's a statistic that is overlooked/

Dean Miller said on 4BC Drive, "Amid this focus on death tolls that I'm talking about, the silent majority is overlooked."

"The injured survivors whose lives are irrevocably changed by road accidents."

"What we need is a shift in both policy and public awareness."

"Governments must invest not only in accident prevention, but also post-crash care," Dean continued. 

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Today, the WA Greens announced a fundraising rave scheduled for Anzac Day. 

After the Prime Minister, Opposition Leader, and general public condemned the decision, the Greens postponed the rave. 

RSLWA President Duncan Armstrong told Dean Miller on 4BC Drive, "There's 365 days in most years. And why pick Anzac Day?" 

"Not a great day for that choice, and hopefully they all enjoy themselves and they get together whenever the event is."

"I think as a veteran and veterans around the nation should be should be quite buoyed by the fact that that there is a line around Anzac Day. And if you cross it, then this is the response," Mr Anderson continued. 

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The western Queensland floods are still taking a toll on farmers, with many unable to assess the full extent of livestock losses.

Owner of Esk Beef and Director of AgForce Cattle, Ben Drynan, told Dean Miller on 4BC Drive, "It's really hard to quantify it because a lot of properties still are in flood conditions, so they can't get a stocktake on their inventory of livestock that they've actually lost."

"It's going to be just absolutely devastating, for primary producers that have put a lifetime into breeding quality stock just to see them washed away."

"So there's the financial toll that they're incurred, but there's also the emotional toll as well. And that's that's really hard to measure," Mr Drynan continued. 

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The way Australians think about retirement is changing.

More retirees are heading back to work, not just for financial reasons but because the emotional and mental shift after leaving a career is just as significant. 

CEO of the Australian Psychologist Society Dr Zena Burges told Dean Miller on 4BC Drive, "There's quite a lot of research that shows that work is good for your mental health because it gives you a sense of purpose, and it also links you with other people."

"And if you're an older person in a workplace, often you take the role of a mentor of younger people, but older people also are quite capable of learning new skills and enjoy the challenge of doing so," Dr Burges continued. 

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