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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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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RAAF Flying Officer Chris joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss the intensive preparation and extreme precision required to fly a massive 128-ton C-17 Globe Master III low through Brisbane's CBD skyscrapers for the Riverfire event.

Chris detailed the extensive simulator training, visual site inspections, hands-on stick controls, and constant altitude monitoring needed to coordinate safely with air traffic control while executing high-altitude survey runs and low-level city passes.

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Gary Hargrave on 4BC Mornings is broadcasting live from Princess Alexandra Hospital, celebrating exceeding their $150,000 Double Donation Day target by reaching $155,000 to support crucial patient comfort items, advanced medical technology, and ongoing clinical research.

Joined by Radiation Therapist Andrew Puffett, they discuss the personal impact of cancer, the transformative power of cutting-edge technology like 3D printing and immunotherapy, and the critical importance of early prevention over self-diagnosis.

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