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Station Highlights
Hagar's health plea
Michael Smith talks to Hagar, the grandfather of a disabled boy who has waited 18 months for hip surgery.
Why I don’t trust Stephen Robertson to run our hospitals
Running a health system is like running any other businesses. ...
Stephen Robertson
Michael Smith talks to Health Minister Stephen Robertson about a 50 per-cent increase in the national health care agreement.
Daryl Hannah
Breakfast talks to Daryl Hannah who is in Brisbane with the Sea Shepherd conservation society.
Largest share increase
1116 4BC recorded the largest share increase (+3.0%) of All Stations in the Brisbane market in the Nielsen Survey 08/08 released today. 1116 4BC recorded a 9.4% share All People 10+ Monday to Sunday beating its main News Talk competitor 612 ABC in all key shifts.
Terror from the Sea
Shark Bay is a beautiful spot. It's a tourist drawcard - about 1,000 people live there but tens of thousands visit to see the dolphins of Monkey Mia and the other attractions. It's mainland Australia's most westerly point, halfway up the WA coast and about 800 kilometres from Perth.
'Kooky, whacky, voodoo' politics
Anna Bligh was a pretty good arts minister. She did pretty well in the education portfolio too. But she's a very disappointing premier. Maybe the job is just beyond her.
Dr William Hirzy
Greg Cary talks to Dr William Hirzy from the University of America, about the introduction of fluoride into Queenslands water supply .
Rip-off merchants
It beggars belief but there are maggots amongst us who will use any opportunity - including the terrible storms last week - to go jack. To rip-off the rest of us.
Within terrors reach
Michael Smith talked to Nick Papazahariakis who is in Mumbai for his daughter Chloe's wedding.
Communication breakdown
Michael Smith asked Stephen Conroy, Federal Minister for Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy the hard questions regarding the broadband tender.
Holiday horror
Breakfast talks to John Coker, father of David who was holidaying in Mumbai with his girlfriend Kate Anstee when the terrorist attacks unfolded.
The killing machine
Michael Smith talks to Robert Reed about his new book "Croc", which details the history of a true "killing machine".
Heather signs off
Rod Tiley talks to Channel Nine News Reader, Heather Foord, after her announcement to leave Nine News.
Bruce Highway rail incident
Greg Cary talks to Transport Minister John Mickell on the scene of the Bruce Highway train crash.
The broadband tender
Michael Smith talks to Stilgherrian about the Federal Governments plans with the broadband tender.
School system overhaul
Greg Cary talks to Joel Klein,Chancellor of New York Schools, about the changes in their education system.
Troublesome drinking culture
Greg Cary talks to Dr Toby Freeman from Flinders University about delaying the age of alcohol initiation.
Where is the love....
Where is the love, listen to this steamy mock interview between the joyous Anna Bligh and the romantic Michael Smith.
Dean Jones in India
Michael Smith talks to former Australian Cricketer Dean Jones about the "cowardly terrorist acts" in Mumbai.
Wayne Swan
Greg Cary talks to Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan who has defended the government's decision for the budget to go into deficit.
CEO golden parachutes
Well Gerry Harvey has the quote of the day. He's talking about the $112 million that Australian public companies have paid to get rid of unwanted bosses in the past 3 years. Here's what Gerry has to say...
Who's running the state?
Well I've been inviting Anna Bligh to speak to my listeners for some time now. She's been dodging me. She won't front up to answer my questions. Here are some of the questions I'd like to ask her about water.
Water time waste
Deputy Premier Paul Lucas talks to Greg Cary about the new water plans, and states the Traveston Dam will "go ahead".
The Water Debacle
The Bligh Government's bungles and half-baked approach to water drag on and on and on.
Premier backflips
Breakfast talks to Queensland Premier Anna Bligh who has taken a backflip on recycled waste water and the Traveston Crossing Dam.
Lawrence Springborg
Ian Maurice talks to Leader of the LNP and State Opposition, Lawrence Springborg.
Boosting your finances
Greg Cary talks to author Robert Kiyosaki about his new book "Increase Your Financial IQ".
Moore, Roger Moore
Greg Cary talks to iconic film legend Sir Roger Moore about his autobiography My Word is My Bond.
Kevin Sheedy
Greg Cary talks to one of the Australian Football League’s most enduring figures Kevin Sheedy.
Michael Smith talks to a pirate.
How do you speak to a pirate? ask Michael Smith, Listen to this amazing interview, where Michael Smith talks to one of the Somali pirates who hijacked a Saudi Arabian supertanker. The pirates demand a $25 million ransom.
Gone Drinkin...
The international career of cricketer Andrew Symonds could well be over, after Symonds is alleged to have been involved in a bar fight at the notorious Normanby Hotel in Red Hill.
The Phone Companies
Most Australians are pretty easy going. It takes a fair bit for most of us to go to the trouble of lodging a complaint about poor service. When was the last time you sent a restaurant meal back?
Anna Bligh is Responsible
Anna Bligh can't avoid responsibility for putting recycled hormones, sewage, ...
Michael Ball
Ian Maurice talks to Olivier Award winning English actor, singer, and radio and TV presenter Michael Ball.
Gerry Harvey
Greg Cary talks to Gerry Harvey retail king and founder of Harvey Norman, about his stance against donating to charity.
Santa search
Breakfast talk to Sari Hegarty from Westaff about their search for more Christmas Santas.
E.D Hill
Greg Cary talks to E.D. Hill, American author about her new book "I'm not your friend, I'm your parent".
Brisbane Storm
The Gabba stadium lost some of its shading cover last night due to storm damage. See the pic here.
Online talkback
4BC 1116 Breakfast
Tune into 4BC Breakfast for all the news you need to start your day, informative and always entertaining way. It is, without doubt, the Best Breakfast in Brisbane.
4BC 1116 Morning
Greg Cary is one of Brisbane’s most respected broadcaster’s who thrives on confronting issues and holding the people behind them to account.
Afternoons with Rod Tiley
Rod, also known as ‘Mr T’, is one of Brisbane’s and Queensland’s most respected and experienced broadcasters. He has a strong background in news journalism.
4BC 1116 Drive with Michael Smith
The Michael Smith Drive show is irreverent, insightful and very entertaining and, a champion of consumer causes, Smithy ensures that each person gets a ‘Fair Go’.
4BC 1116 Sports Today
Billy J. is a likeable larrikin who has hosted Olympic and Commonwealth games and was the first host of the Channel 9 Footy Show in Brisbane.
Evenings with Ian Maurice
Ian Maurice, "The Bear", A unique presenter and entertainer. Respect must be earned and Ian has certainly achieved that and more with his peers and Australians at large. His face and voice are instantly recognisable and his warm disposition contagious.
