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4bc Breakfast: The state government has vowed not to spend millions, to keep more Origin games away from Melbourne. Peter and Mary from 4BC Breakfast spoke to state Sports Minister Steve Dickson.

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4bc Nights: Barry McDonald describes himself as “just an average Brissie guy”. But after overcoming personal tragedy and deciding to run across Haiti, we beg to differ. Listen to his inspiring chat with Walter now.

Choice between China and USA?

4bc Drive: A Chinese official has claimed that Australia can no longer continue a relationship with both China and the United States and that our country needs to choose a ‘godfather’ to protect us. The Australian’s Chris Kenny joins Gary Hardgrave.

John Waters on Nights

4bc Nights: Actor, musician and Asher Keddie’s TV dad – joins Walter Williams in the chat room. John reveals his favourite playschool co-host, the best and worst things about aging and why he’s always cast as the “crazy bad guy”.

ACTU calls for casual workers to be eligible for annual leave

4bc Drive: Although around 40% of Australians are in insecure work, the idea of reviewing their rights and benefits has long been neglected. The ACTU have reviewed temporary work conditions and have called for casual workers to receive annual leave.

Tent Embassy Moves!

4bc Mornings: Activist and Academic Sam Watson speaks with Greg Cary from Musgrave Park Cultural Centre, 200 people have marched from the Tent Embassy in the park taking the sacred embers with them.

'The Boy who fell to Earth'

4bc Afternoons: Author Kathy Lette joined Moyd and Loretta in studio to discuss her latest book, The Boy Who Fell to Earth, about a mother's love for her son and told of living with her own son’s Asperger’s Syndrome.

Terri Irwin on Breakfast

4bc Breakfast: Terri Irwin has recently met up with a family, about an issue close to all their hearts – running a zoo. She spoke with the Mee family, who prompted the movie “We Bought A Zoo”. Irwin joined Peter and Mary on 4BC Breakfast.

Want to lose weight while you sleep?

4bc Mornings: Researchers have discovered how. Professor Shantha Rajaratnam from the School of Psychology and Psychiatry at Monash University speaks with Greg Cary about what their research as revealed.

Leaving kids in cars worth it?

4bc Drive: After a Nerang mother was charged with neglect this week for leaving her young children in a running vehicle, it re-opened the debate about children in cars. The RACQ’s Steve Spalding joins Gary Hardgrave to discuss why this issue continues to emerge

Police go back to school for recruits

4bc Drive: Queensland Police have announced that they will once again turn to schools when recruiting new talent. Qld Police Union President Ian Leavers supports the initiative and argues that it is a great career path for the state’s youngest and brightest.

What is the real legal issue?

4bc Mornings: What is the real legal issue the four girls are facing? Deborah Awyzio is President of the Family Law Practitioners Association, speaks with Greg Cary about the Hague Convention, apparently it is not about the children, or even the mother, it is about Jurisdiction.

The Amazing Bernadette Robinson

4bc Mornings: What great songstress would you want to sing for you? The Amazing Bernadette Robinson speaks with Greg Cary in the studio ahead of her Songs for Nobodies Encore Performance and brings some of her characters to life and sings for us.

Ipswich motorway complete

4bc Breakfast: Ipswich residents now have a clear run on the road. After eight years, three Premiers and three Prime Ministers.. the Ipswich motorway upgrade is complete. Peter and Mary spoke to Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale.

Hollywood coming to Yatala

4bc Breakfast: Hollywood is coming to Yatala. Part of the suburb south of Brisbane will be turned into the western front, for a new movie “The 34th Battalion. Peter and Mary from 4BC Breakfast spoke to film-maker Ian Sparkes.

Tony Abbott on Drive

4BC Drive: Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott joins Gary Hardgrave to discuss last week’s budget and the Liberal Party’s reply. He also shares his thoughts on the Craig Thomson/Health Services Union investigation.

Psychopathic Doctor killing patients?

4bc Mornings: Rob Messenger speaks with Greg Cary about why he's calling for criminal investigation into the actions of a Doctor on the Gold Coast turning of life support machines.

Should we cull the bats?

4bc Mornings: Some say yes, some say no! RSPCA Qld CEO Mark Townend and Mayor of Charters Towers Frank Beveridge speak with Greg Cary about moves to cull bats.

Digital age: How to protect kids

4bc Mornings: How do you protect your children from on line dangers such as pornography and gambling? Bravehearts Founder and CEO Hetty Johnston speaks with Greg Cary about how young children are damaged by accessing some of these sites.

Flying foxes could be shot

4BC Breakfast: Farmers could soon be issued with kill permits for flying foxes, however the state government says it would only be as a last resort Environment Minister Andrew Powell spoke to Peter and Mary from 4BC Breakfast.

Manchester City champs

4BC Breakfast: Manchester City has said goodbye to years of misery, after winning their first league championship in 44 years. Peter and Mary from 4BC Breakfast talked to Enda Brady in the UK.

Psaltis origin squads

Psaltis Blog: There has been much speculation about the makeup of the Queensland State of Origin side for game 1 of this years series. I’ve decided to join all the other experts and come up with my 17.

Mother of the year

4BC Mornings: Ros Dodson has a remarkable story, rising above a childhood of abuse to help others, she speaks with Greg Cary about being awarded Bernardo's Mother of the Year.

Same-sex marriage support

4BC Drive: Drive speaks to Marriage Equality Spokesman Rodney Croome who pleads his case on legalising gay marriage. Coome believes it legitimizes the relationship, allowing it to be acknowledged as equal to heterosexual relationships.

Extra special Mothers Day

4BC Breakfast: It’s an extra special Mother’s Day.. when you have 15 kids! That’s family life for Toowoomba’s Jenny Bonell – and she talks to Peter and Mary from 4BC Breakfast.

Joe McNally

4BC Mornings: Take a look through the Lens! Internationally acclaimed photographer Joe McNally who has photographed for National Geographic, Time, Sports Illustrated, and New York Times speaks to Chris Adams.

Dr Carole

Good Health in the 21st Century: Dr Carole Hungerford joins the Greg Cary Morning show for her weekly segment, Dr Hungerford takes calls from listeners. Click heading for more.

PM Gillard with 4BC Breakfast

4BC Breakfast: Treasurer Wayne Swan's budget Robin Hood act hasn't won over all the welfare groups trying to help people struggling to stay above the poverty line. Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the budget is “Labor to its bootstraps”, despite some harsh cuts. The PM joined Peter and Mary from 4BC Breakfast.

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