4BC Mornings

From $7,000 houses to the crushing weight of 24/7 social media, three generations sit down to debate who actually faced the biggest battles growing up.

Listen to the full clip to hear a legendary 95-year-old and a tech-savvy teen find surprising common ground and trade some bizarre generational slang.

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Following Maroons legend Jai Arrow’s heartbreaking motor neurone disease diagnosis, a revolutionary breakthrough at the University of Queensland is offering a beacon of light.

Lead researcher Professor Trent Woodruff joined Shane Doherty to share how a world-first drug design could completely rewrite the future of this fatal condition.

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Shane Doherty and entertainment reporter Anita Anabel dive into the latest entertainment news on 4BC Mornings, discussing Taylor Sheridan's controversial tactics for dealing with TV critics and the sudden passing of Village People frontman Victor Willis at age 74.

They also break down the massive rumours surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's alleged July 4th weekend wedding at Madison Square Garden while debating whether film critics hold too much power over modern audiences.

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Despite only a week and a half remaining in the school holidays, House of Points CEO Deena Shanahan joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to reveal it is not too late to book a getaway using rewards points for destinations like New Zealand or Noosa.

She explained that by simply utilising everyday family spending on apps like Flybuys and Everyday Rewards - rather than relying on high-fee credit cards - families can easily accumulate enough points to fund luxury travel.

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Legendary talent agent Richard Lancaster joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to pull back the curtain on Brisbane's forgotten television golden era, revealing the massive pay checks of local icons like Bruce Paige and Robin Parkan.

He exposed the high-stakes drama behind the scenes, including how he navigated a courtroom battle, received multiple death threats, and secretly managed Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen's transition from politics into private enterprise.

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Following a series of distressing incidents - including school bomb threats and the verbal abuse of students - the Islamic College of Brisbane took the unprecedented step of inviting One Nation leader Pauline Hanson to visit.

College CEO Ali Kadri told Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings that, while major disagreements remain over immigration and integration, the face-to-face meeting provided a vital opportunity for young Muslim students to challenge political rhetoric and foster genuine dialogue directly.

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Queensland councils are fiercely opposing a proposed federal funding cut that could strip the state of $200 million annually for natural disaster recovery.

LGAQ CEO Alison Smith joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to slam the decision as a "sucker punch" that directly undermines the nation's most disaster-prone state.

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A fierce contract battle has erupted between Tabcorp and the Queensland hotel industry, threatening to strip TAB betting terminals out of pubs across the state entirely.

Comiskey Group Director Rob Comiskey joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to reveal that venues are facing sudden terminations after refusing to sign a new five-year agreement that doubles fees, halves commissions, and forces publicans to pick up the bill for TAB's own legal liabilities.

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