4BC Mornings

Criminology expert Dr. Terry Goldsworthy joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to dissect Queensland's spiralling crime rates, pointing out that overall crime has hit a 23-year high despite government claims of improvement.

He warned that current legislative fixes and breach-of-bail penalties serve as expensive, ineffective distractions rather than real solutions for victims.

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Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings addressed growing tension between the Queensland Government and rowing officials - including members of the "Oarsome Foursome" - over hosting Olympic rowing events in Rockhampton.

While supporting rowing on the Fitzroy River, Gary worries that political infighting and poor planning make the organisers look foolish on a global stage.

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Gary Hargrave interviewed celebrity chef Alastair McLeod on 4BC Mornings about the upcoming Good Food & Wine Show returning to Brisbane from October 23rd to 25th.

They discussed the event's 21-year history, the interactive cooking experiences, featured celebrity chefs like Miguel Maestre, and exclusive menu items like Japanese-inspired lamingtons.

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Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and former Labor MP Michael Danby criticise current Australian politicians for using cringe-worthy social media videos to engage younger voters, arguing that it trivialises serious governance and alienates the public.

They discussed the degradation of political integrity, broader issues like social media oversight, and expressed outrage over recent policy missteps regarding military veterans' healthcare caps.

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In an explosive morning development, police authorities - led by Victoria Police alongside Queensland Police - executed a high-profile raid on the CFMEU headquarters located on Campbell Street in Bowen Hills, Brisbane.

On-the-ground news director Georgia Kondek reported live from outside the quieted building, noting that investigators were inside conducting searches and interviewing personnel as part of an ongoing, extended inquiry into the union's activities.

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Tara Castle, CEO of Queensland Gives, joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to warn that nearly half of Queenslanders lack a valid will, exposing their families to severe legal chaos and unexpected fees.

She urged listeners to take ten minutes to secure a legal will and consider leaving a lasting charitable legacy.

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In this interview with Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings, Tex Perkins reflected on the evolution of Brisbane’s music scene, recounting his early days playing "badly played rockabilly" in makeshift venues like the Blind Hall, where police shutdowns were a regular occurrence.

He discussed The Cruel Sea’s upcoming performance at Roma Street Parklands, clarifying that while the concert celebrates the 30th anniversary of their ARIA-winning album The Three Legged Dog, the band will play a mix of their greatest hits rather than the album in its entirety.

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Australian motorsport icon Craig Lowndes joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to reflect on the 20th anniversary of the passing of his mentor, teammate, and racing legend Peter Brock.

He shared personal memories of Brock’s unmatched fan-first attitude, invaluable life lessons, and the overwhelming emotional pressure of winning the inaugural Peter Brock Trophy at Mount Panorama in 2006.

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