4BC Mornings

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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Australian veterans are protesting outside Parliament House by laying down their service medals in a desperate plea against proposed funding caps on allied health services.

Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings criticised the Albanese government, warning that limiting healthcare funding to $5,000 annually per veteran will severely compromise mental health support and destroy lives.

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A new global report reveals that while two-thirds of Australians give back, average monetary donations have fallen to just 0.8% of income despite the nation's immense wealth.

Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss how declining social cohesion, economic pressure, and charity scepticism impact giving, while highlighting that community connection - rather than raw wealth - drives true generosity.

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Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings explored the critical vulnerabilities in Queensland's transport infrastructure, highlighting how recent bushfires forced the complete closure of the Warrego Highway and trapped heavy transport vehicles.

Joined by Queensland Trucking Association CEO Gary Mahon, they discuss the urgent need for major highway upgrades, safer driving protocols during fire season, and the risks posed by federal funding limits on flood-damaged road infrastructure.

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Join Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings weekdays from 9:00am  

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The Wokey Pokey is our weekly opportunity to laugh at the world of woke that is slowly taking over... 

Because if you don’t laugh - you cry.

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After fleeing Taliban rule in Afghanistan as a child, Kubora Ali made history at age 18 by enlisting in the Australian Army as the first Afghan-Australian woman to do so.

In this interview with Gary Hardgrave on 4B Mornings, she reflected on her journey, her transition to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), being named Enlisted Aviator of the Year, and her core message about the resilience and contributions of refugees in Australia.

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