4BC Mornings

Faced with warnings from Beijing's new ambassador to respect China's "core interests," expert Michael Shoebridge warns that Australia is dangerously surrendering its national sovereignty for short-term trade profits.

From broken promises on the Port of Darwin lease to neglected northern rail infrastructure and heavy reliance on U.S. military muscle, Australia remains trapped in an economic dependency that leaves the nation critically vulnerable.

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 4BC Mornings host Gary Hardgrave pays an emotional tribute to music legend Dolly Parton following her passing at age 80, reflecting on her 11 Grammy wins, extensive philanthropy like the Imagination Library, and touching tributes from global icons like Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, and Donald Trump.

The segment also highlights her iconic song covers and her selfless act of saving Porter Wagoner from bankruptcy.

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Australian scientist Professor Katherine Kedzierska has been awarded the prestigious 2026 GSK Award for Research Excellence following two decades of research into why identical viral infections affect patients with vastly different severity. 

Joining Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings, her ground-breaking work identified the "OLAH" gene switch, paving the way for a rapid blood test and targeted drug therapies to predict and prevent fatal inflammatory responses in high-risk patients.

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Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and journalist Chris Kenny dissect the surge in support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation ahead of upcoming elections and the premiere of Kenny's Sky News documentary, The Fight for the Right.

They argue that widespread voter disillusionment with both the Coalition and Labor - driven by immigration pressures, net-zero energy policies, and rising living costs - is pushing former major-party loyalists directly toward One Nation.

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Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and finance expert Noel Whittaker debate whether the Australian government treats superannuation as public money rather than citizens' personal wealth, arguing for infrastructure bonds to keep investments local.

They also analysed how shifting tax rules, international capital outflows, and crippling municipal red tape burden everyday taxpayers and homebuilders.

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S. Kidman & Co. CEO Adam Giles joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to announce the opening of their first flagship luxury retail store on Brisbane's Eagle Street, bringing iconic Outback clothing, custom hats, and premium boots straight into the CBD. 

Beyond fashion, Giles issued a scathing critique, declaring "Australia is broken," pointing to excessive red tape, public sector growth, and Net Zero policies while calling for Northern Territory gas to be harnessed for domestic manufacturing.

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Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and Imagine8 founder Amanda Rosazzo unpack Australia’s impending $3.5 trillion "Silver Tsunami" wealth transfer, warning that nearly three-quarters of small business owners lack a functional succession plan.

Amanda outlined how documenting intangible assets and operational systems through a "business search engine" prevents catastrophic valuation crashes and protects lifetime earnings from government tax grabs.

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Following a chaotic media blunder by One Nation over immigration figures, Shadow Minister Jonathon Duniam joined host Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to outline the Coalition's plan to tie migrant intake directly to housing capacity.

The discussion spanned the urgent need for regional infrastructure projects, the importance of shared Australian values, and Duniam's upcoming retirement from federal parliament.

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