4BC Mornings

Queensland Senator Matt Canavan joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to outline the Coalition's strategy to combat economic decline, lower living costs, and counter the growing political influence of One Nation.

He argued that scrapping Net Zero targets, restoring domestic energy industries, and investing in regional infrastructure like the Inland Rail are critical to saving Australia from worsening financial instability.

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The Prime Minister is facing sharp criticism for prioritising extensive international travel - including climate summits and multilateral events - over addressing Australia's domestic issues like housing, energy, and cost-of-living pressures.

Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings warns that these overseas commitments and climate policies jeopardise national sovereignty, increase dependence on Chinese-made renewable technology, and expose critical infrastructure to growing foreign cybersecurity threats.

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Former Queensland Senator Santo Santoro joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss the upcoming return of Fest Italia to Brisbane's RNA Showgrounds on Sunday, September 20.

The event promises an immersive cultural experience featuring live music, Italian engineering displays, nonna slipper-throwing competitions, and 10,000 freshly made cannoli.

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Shadow Minister for Defence James Paterson joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to express severe alarm over reports detailing foreign influence peddling and university research loopholes.

He warned that Chinese-backed networks are actively using fake social media bots to incite public outrage against Australian and U.S. data centres, aiming to sabotage Western AI capabilities while Australian taxpayer-funded research is simultaneously being leaked to foreign military-linked institutions.

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Veteran Brisbane ICU nurse Jane Swancutt faced a shocking role reversal after casually mentioning a small lump to her doctor during the Christmas holidays, which led to a Stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis.

Instead of stepping into a new role in the hospital's cancer day care unit as a nurse, Jane endured six months of intensive chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, ultimately beating the disease to return to caring for patients at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.

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Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and LinkedIn strategist Kylie Chown discuss how automated recruitment bots are screening out experienced applicants over the age of 45.

They explore actionable strategies - such as active networking, optimising online presence, and highlighting core skills - to help mature job seekers bypass algorithmic ageism and land unadvertised roles.

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Following a major by-election loss in a previously safe Labor seat, Federal Politics Editor Michael Pachi joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss how working-class voters are abandoning traditional parties over cost-of-living struggles and excessive regulations.

The segment highlighted how growing voter dissatisfaction with both Labor and the Liberal Party could drastically reshape upcoming state and federal elections.

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

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As an increasing number of Queenslanders downsize into strata-managed units and apartments, rising body corporate fees and sudden bill shocks are creating unexpected financial hardship.

Nikki Lonergan, CEO of Archart Strata Professionals, joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to break down the hidden costs - from surging insurance premiums and maintenance contracts to unexpected special levies - and share essential advice on how buyers can protect themselves before moving in.

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