4BC Mornings

Gary Hardgrave and Scott Prasser criticise Australia's new AusAlert emergency notification system, arguing that bureaucratic overreach and tech compatibility issues make it an unnecessary replacement for localised disaster management.

They also condemn government over-regulation in Queensland, slamming the appointment of a "Nightlife Commissioner" and questioning why federal authorities are defunding local disaster recovery while spending on nanny-state initiatives.

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After decades of official denial, Australian Gulf War veterans exposed to toxic oil fires, contaminated ship water, and experimental drugs have finally won official medical recognition for Gulf War Syndrome thanks to groundbreaking research from Queensland's Griffith University.

This historic Statement of Principles by the DVA allows suffering service members to access vital healthcare for chronic fatigue, severe cancer rates, and debilitating illness, marked by an upcoming commemorative ceremony at Brisbane's South Bank.

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In this debut segment of The Small Business Clinic, Gary Hardgrave and Red Zed’s Natalie Irvine expose how sudden government policy changes and big bank departures are crippling self-employed Australians using Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) to build retirement wealth.

They detail how Red Zed is offering crucial refinancing lifelines—saving business owners up to $2,000 a month—while actively lobbying an upcoming Senate review to overturn the damaging legislation.

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Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and Samuel Griffith Society Executive Director Mia Schlicht debate proposals to expand parliamentary seats, arguing that adding politicians fails to improve representation and only enlarges the disconnected "Canberra bubble".

They criticise MPs for relying on bloated public services and social media gimmicks like TikTok rather than utilising modern technology to serve regional communities and uphold constitutional principles genuinely.

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Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and behaviour coach Jo Woods dive into the dopamine-driven grip of mobile devices, exploring why our brains automate routine habits from endless social media scrolling to workplace multitasking.

They discussed the hidden emotional undercurrents behind petty arguments and explained how cultivating stillness, awareness, and deliberate choice can rewire our brains away from digital overwhelm.

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The 2026 AAMI Crash Index reveals that Sunnybank’s Mains Road intersection is Brisbane’s top crash hotspot, with tailgating and rushing middle-aged male drivers driving a surge in nose-to-tail collisions.

AAMI’s Steve Cratchley joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to urge motorists to allow extra travel time and keep safe stopping distances, while host Gary highlighted how poor road infrastructure and narrow lanes compound the dangers for everyday drivers and heavy trucks.

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Amid crippling South East Queensland traffic gridlock, Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to defend a new Council of Mayors report advocating for a $3.7 billion electric air taxi network by 2045.

While Gary challenged whether flying aircraft are an elitist distraction from desperate highway upgrades, Flannery insisted the region must prepare for future technology alongside urgent road fixes.

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Marking one year since Queensland made Jack’s Law permanent, Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings spoke with Brett Beasley about the staggering seizure of nearly 3,000 weapons and over 250,000 police wands conducted since its inception.

Inspired by the tragic loss of his 17-year-old son Jack in 2019, Brett detailed the law's global expansion into New Zealand, the UK, and Canada, alongside the Jack Beasley Foundation's ongoing nationwide school tours and charity events.

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