The problem of bullying and especially cyberbullying has been thrust into the headlines against recently after 14yo Dolly Everett took her own life.

One person who has done as much as anyone to battle the bullies it Sonya Ryan who started the Carly Ryan Foundation following the 2007 death of her daughter to an online predator.

She tells Ben it’s time the laws were toughened to issue bullies the equivalent of AVOs.

The State Government has announced that during the Commonwealth Games speed limits on sections of the M1 will be reduced 10km/r to improve travel times.

RACQ Executive General Manager Paul Turner explained to a very skeptical Ben how it actually works.

January is the busiest month of the year for divorce and family law specialists.

Justine Woods from Cooper Grace Lawyers tells Ben it’s largely a result of couples actually having to spend time with each other over Christmas.

A Brisbane family’s Galah is on a Trans-Tasman voyage aboard the cruise ship The Sea Princess, while its owners are ona different cruise.

David Jones from Carnival Cruises told Ben that Harri is confined to quarters and will be reunited with its owners when the ship docks in Brisbane again.

The uniforms for the Australian Commonwealth Games team have been unveiled on the Gold Coast.

The competition uniforms are by Diadora and the uniforms for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies are by R.M.Williams.

The Courier Mail’s Belinda Seeney tells Ben she’s no fan because she doesn’t like Canary Yellow.

Do you enjoy a glass of wine for a cold beer after a hard day?

Figures show people 55 to 64 may be unwinding a little too much with some serious health effects.

AMA Queensland Vice-President and Addiction Specialist Dr Jim Finn tells Ben more than 10 standard drinks a week has consequence and everyone should have two alcohol free days a week.

Police are excavating a plot of land at the New Castalloy factory in Adelaide searching for the last resting place of the Beaumont Children.

Ben spoke to Channel 7’s Michael Usher who been on the scene. He said some animal bones have been found but it may be several days before there’s a definitive answer.

Queensland is facing a chronic shortage of apprentices in almost every field except construction.

Economist Nick Behrens tells Ben it’s going to come as at a severe cost as the economy improves with little alternative but to look overseas for the right skills.

One of Australia’s most infamous criminals is returning to our screens next week.

‘Underbelly Files: Chopper’ is the latest instalment of the Underbelly franchise, and focuses on the life and times of Mark ‘Chopper’ Read.

Actor Aaron Jeffery is taking on the titular role of Chopper.

He says the new series has it all, including a “love story, against all odds.”

The Gabba has arguably the best cricket pitch in the country but the facilities are undeniably lacking.

Is a ‘face-lift’ on the cards? Or will Brisbane continue to lose key sporting and entertainment events?

Ben spoke to the Minister for Tourism Industry Development Kate Jones to find out.