4BC Mornings' host Gary Hardgrave and economist Adam Creighton dissect AEMO’s 25-year Net Zero roadmap, exposing how official terms like "involuntary load shedding" mask impending blackouts, battery fire risks, and intrusive third-party control over household EV batteries.

They argue that destroying farmland for short-lived solar panels while ignoring cheap, 70-year nuclear power is an economic disaster, calling instead for common-sense investments in Australia's reliable coal fleet.

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Six Queensland mayors have staged a protest at a Melbourne ministerial council meeting after Federal Minister Kristy McBain declined to meet before key disaster funding decisions are finalised in August.

Hinchinbrook Mayor Ramon Jayo joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to stress that annual flood disasters and fragile supply routes like the Bruce Highway leave North Queensland dangerously exposed if federal support is reduced.

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Senator Pauline Hanson joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to tackle One Nation’s surging poll numbers, dismiss media storms surrounding Barnaby Joyce, defend billionaire Gina Rinehart, and furiously demand that an Australian-born ISIS doctor "rot" overseas.

Opening up about her own past with domestic violence as cost-of-living pressures push Australian families to a "time bomb" breaking point, the Senator called out media double standards and boldly declared her ambition to become Prime Minister of Australia.

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The Brisbane City Council's $250,000 plan to build new pickleball courts at Cox’s Park in Lota has triggered strong community backlash over safety concerns near a toddler playground and a perceived lack of consultation.

While community spokesperson Tarnya Lowe joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to argue the project wastes ratepayer funds and ignores local feedback, Ward Councillor Alex Givney defends the project while committing to further community discussions regarding safety barriers and park amenities.

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Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings opened by celebrating National Lamington Day and discussing Lord Lamington’s historical legacy before shifting to a heated debate over whether James Cook University is attempting to erase history by considering a $12 million name change.

He interviewed cultural commentator Dr Kevin Donnelly, who argued that activist-driven woke ideology in education is attacking Australia’s Western heritage and misrepresenting historical figures such as Captain Cook, rather than celebrating their contributions.

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Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings explored the Australian Border Force’s record-breaking $4.7 billion seizure of illicit tobacco and vapes, analysing whether these massive busts are effectively disrupting organised crime networks.

Featuring international tobacco control expert Dr. Coral Gartner, the interview detailed shifting black-market trends, evolving enforcement legislation, and how reducing overall smoking rates can ultimately starve criminal operations.

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Celebrating its 1,000th episode, the iconic Flashback segment on Channel 7 Brisbane reflects on over two decades of mining TV archives to connect Queenslanders with their shared history.

Peter Doherty joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to highlight the technical rescue of obsolete media formats, uncover rare historical footage like the 1974 floods, and preview upcoming major aviation centennials at Brisbane Airport.

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Your life savings could be traded on social media for as little as $200 in a thriving underground market that has already drained $100 million from Australian accounts.

Former FBI special agent Dennis Desmond revealed how cybercriminals are using AI and spoofed websites to hijack your cash, and who really needs to step up to stop them.

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