The Scott Emerson Drive Show

By 4BC Brisbane Live with Ben Davis

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May 31, 2018 Turn left on Red
A decision by the Palaszczuk Government to implement road rules from New South Wales will severely impact a congestion busting trial by the Brisbane City Council.
The Turn Left on Red system has been at 50 intersections around town since 2013.
But that number’s about to be wound right back in the name of pedestrian safety.
Ben spoke to RACQ’s head of technology and safety, Steve Spalding, to see what the impact would be and why Queensland would want to take on regulations from down south.
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8min
May 31, 2018 Queensland public servants pay freeze
Should there be a freeze on Public Servants Wages?
Enjoying a 2.5% increase every year for the last three years, It’s the single biggest expense in the State Budget, accounting for almost 40% of total expenditure.
With Queensland’s Private Sector Wages only growing by 1.9% last year, The Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland.. Is calling on the government to exercise some restraint when it comes to public sector wages.
But what about Frontline Services like Police, Firefighters, Teachers, Nurses & Paramedics?
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8min
May 31, 2018 Sorting your Super
After the overwhelming response from listeners in the wake of this week’s Productivity Commission report into the Superannuation Industry, Ben invited Super Expert, Brad Gunn, from Vault Accountants and Financial Services to take listener’s calls.
Choices of Funds, Fees, Insurance, and can you reclaim salary sacrifice contributions to purchase property were all covered.
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20min
May 31, 2018 Callous Cacti thieves
Ben received a heartbreaking email from Wynnum resident Dave after thieves stole two Cactus Pot Plants from outside their home.
The $600 price tag wasn’t the issue - but the effect it had on his boys.
One has Autism and tending the plants was part of his daily routine. His older brother pinned this note (pictured) to the garage door begging for his house not to be robbed.
Hear Dave’s emotional story and public response that followed.
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11min
May 30, 2018 Tommy’s Tips Round 13
Listener Chris took on Tommy Raudonikis in Round 13 of the NRL season.
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10min
May 30, 2018 Iconic Brisbane newsagency closes shop
If you’ve visited the Queen St Mall in the last 3 decades you may have purchased a paper or topped up the Go-Card from this Brisbane Landmark.
Rankins on the Mall have been locked in a David and Goliath battle with City Hall to save the business but in this case Goliath won. Ben spoke to the owners on their final day at this popular Brisbane institution.
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6min
May 30, 2018 Vaccine Vertigo
What are side effects of the flu shot?
48 hours after Ben got his, he was in a world of pain diagnosed with BPPV - Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
Is there a link? Dr Paul Bartley, infectious disease specialist explains
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9min
May 30, 2018 Family Law Courts review
It’s the biggest change to the family law system since its creation in two decades. The Turnbull Government has announced the Family Court System will be re-merged into one single court.
But will combining the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court into one streamlined system solve all the issues for families dealing with the broken system?
Ben speaks to now-former Queensland Law Society President and family law practitioner Christine Smyth who says more is needed.
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8min
May 30, 2018 Gold Coast boat rescue
Police have praised four fisherman for having all the survival gear on board that helped rescuers find them after their boat sunk off the Gold Coast.
The four mates on the 7.6 metre powerboat were about 18 nautical miles East-North-East off the Gold Coast Seaway when they got into trouble just after 1.30pm. PolAir, the Westpac rescue chopper and the water police were all part of the rescue mission.
Ben spoke to Senior Constable Mick Banyari from the Gold Coast Water Police who was one of the first on the scene and plucked them out of the water.
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5min
May 25, 2018 Should we teach kids about Death in School?
We’ve had sex education, religious education but should we have death education in schools?
It’s something the Queensland branch of the Australian Medical Association is suggesting. Ben spoke to leading psychologist Michael Carr Gregg to see if he thinks Kids can handle it.
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6min

FAQs about The Scott Emerson Drive Show:

How many episodes does The Scott Emerson Drive Show have?

The podcast currently has 5,954 episodes available.