League legend and Australian of the Year nominee Johnathan Thurston says it’s time for Australia to have a respectful debate about January 26.

He told Ben that while he celebrated Australia Day large numbers of indigenous people feel excluded and that all Australians need to have an understanding of the indigenous experience.

Former rugby player and proud Indigenous man Wendell Sailor has waded into the Australia Day Debate.

He say he wishes we would all celebrate the day together as Australians.

Listen to his chat with Ben here.

‘How young is too young to catch a bus?’ is the question we’ve been asking ourselves today.

This comes as year 1 student Alyssa Jayde New was trapped on a bus for 4 hours, after falling asleep on her way home.

We asked child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg for his opinion.

Avocado prices have skyrocketed due to a drop in supply.

This has forced many Brisbane cafes to take it off their menus.

Ben asked Anthony Joseph, from Alfred E Chave at the Brisbane Markets, why.

Shadow Health Minister Ros Bates has told Ben the Palaszczuk Government must release a report into major problems with the Medical Imaging Unit at the Prince Charles Hospital.

The report details claims of problems amongst senior staff and bullying. It warns the “dysfunction” is putting patients at “substantial risk”.

Legendary singer and songwriter, Neil Diamond, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease forcing him to cancel his Australian Tour -- which was supposed to kick-off in Queensland in March.