222sqm residential Blocks. Is that the Brisbane you want to live in?

A David and Goliath battle is underway in Camp Hill, and at this stage, David’s winning.

Residents have stood up to developers and council, successfully stopping projects they argue is in conflict with the City Plan.

Now they’ve turned their attention to a proposal to subdivide an 800sqm block into three.

Camp Hill resident, Alana Petty says it’s all about

protecting the character of their area.

Listener Terry took on Tommy Raudonikis in round 10 of Tommy’s Tips in the NRL season.

Small businesses are the engine room of any economy so it’s important to find out how instant asset lifting and incremental tax cuts will help small businesses in Queensland.

Dan Petrie from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Queensland answers listener calls and discusses the pros and cons of the budget.

Redland City Council Mayor, Karen Williams is frustrated with the budget decision to sell an 80 hectare site at Birkdale which was proposed as a university.

Instead, the federal government said the site will support 400 homes despite the Mayor insistence the Redland’s don’t need more housing.

The Mayor tells Ben she will do her best to get the land back.

With tax reliefs at the forefront of the budget agenda, will your vote change despite the seven year long timeline it may take for promises to come through?

Federal Finance Minister, Mathias Cormann tells Ben it’s all about the detail, explaining the budget will provide relief for hard working Australians.

Queensland Transport Minister, Mark Bailey, insists there isn’t a “closed shop” at Queensland Rail and the Unions aren’t to blame for holding up external recruiting of Train Drivers.

He also tells Ben the LNP are to blame in any delay of a second motorway from Nerang and Stapylton to relieve congestion on the M1. 

The most beloved ‘Mr Men’ and ‘Little Miss’ books are being branded as sexist after a British researcher spent months studying the books.

Roger Hargreaves’s simple tales apparently portray the female characters as less powerful while “Mr Men” have to be saved less than the ‘Little Miss’ characters.

Child psychologist, Dr Justin Coulson disagrees with the study but tells Ben these conversations are important to have with our children.

Older Australians will be among the biggest winners in the 2018 federal budget.

The expansion of home-care packages allowing Seniors to stay in their homes longer, Measures to help the over 50s start their own business, and a raise in the Work Bonus before it affects the pension.

All wins, but as Ian Henschke from National Seniors Australia tells Ben, some older Australians will still be left behind.

A survey found 45% of Australians believe grandparents should be paid to look after their grandchildren.

The research shows there’ll be more of a need for grandparents as the prices of childcare and cost of living rises; however, alternate ways should be considered to reward them.

Do we need an alternative to the M1?

The state opposition is pushing to fast track a second Motorway from Nerang and Staplyton, providing more than a band-aid approach for commuters.

Self-proclaimed Member for the M1 and state Shadow Health Minister, Ros Bates says the government needs to stop playing politics and start building.

Ms Bates also took aim at the closure of Queensland’s only Heart Valve Bank at the PA Hospital.