The headlines aren’t the only thing the Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce will have to contend with in the wake of revelations he’s expecting a baby with a former staffer.

Mr Joyce’s former media advisor Vikki Campion, who is 17 years his junior, is reportedly due in April.

Ben talks to ANU Political Marketing Expert Dr Andrew Hughes about whether it’s in the public interest and what impact, if any, it will have on Mr Joyce’s career.

Former Australian Diamonds captain Laura Geitz has been recalled into the Australian team for the Commonwealth Games.

It comes a year after the birth of her first child Barney.

She tells Ben it’s going to be a challenge, but don't call her “Super Mum”.

The new German built Commodore has gone of sale today in Australia.

It’s front wheel drive and doesn’t offer a V8 option. Will Holden enthusiasts embrace the import?

Wheels editor Alex Inwood told Ben it’s got a lot going for it but it will be up to the public decide whether it’s a worthy successor to an Australian legend.

A plunge in apprentice numbers across Queensland is sparking concerns of a looming skills shortage in the state.

Queensland now has 50% less apprentices and trainees starting, than it did in 2012.

So why are numbers so low?

Listen to Ben’s chat with  Adam Profski, Manager of Training and Licensing at Masters Builders Queensland, here.

Streaming services are killing the video store just like DVD’s killed the VHS.

Once everywhere it is becoming rare to see one and they are becoming even more rare.

Ben spoke to Brendan Snell the owner Network Video at Oxley, the last surviving store in the Brisbane Council area.

Sadly he’s preparing to shut up shop once and for all.

Work crews have unearthed remnants of Brisbane’s very first electricity grid today.

The cables that have been removed, (named ‘Edison Tubes’ after creator Thomas Edison), are more than 130 years old.

When they were installed in 1884, New York and London were the only other cities in the world with similar installations.

Ben spoke to Dean Prangley, the former President of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, on the program this afternoon.

He says these cables prove that Brisbane was at the forefront of the electricity revolution.

Children as young as 4 years old will soon be warned by police about the dangers of online grooming.

‘Think U Know’ is a new program by the AFP that targets children in prep, up to year 2.

Through the program, children will be taught the dangers of sharing personal information online and be reminded of ‘stranger danger.’

Ben spoke to Detective Acting Superintendent Jayne Crossling from the AFP to find out why a program like this is needed.

The State Government has released its plan to get people to and from the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in April

Transport Minister Mark Bailey tells Ben speeds on the M1 will actually be lowered to improve travel times, while the train timetables will see reduced services on some lines.

Bullying and especially cyberbullying will be high on the agenda at Friday’s COAG meeting.

Brisbane Times columnist Madonna King tells Ben she’d like to see police being more proactive in prosecuting the bullies.

As always Ben and Madonna covered a lot of ground.

The Son of Crocodile Dundee tourism campaign is taking the world by storm especially after featuring during today’s Super Bowl.

Tourism Australia Managing Director John O’Sullivan shares the story of how the campaign came together and how it’s already reaping rewards. John would also like to see the Dundee franchise rebooted and not just because it would be good for tourism.