Peter Fegan

1 week ago | brnw.ch | Peter Fegan

NRL legend Wally Lewis has opened up on the State of Origin rivalry, telling 4BC Breakfast host Peter Fegan what it was like when fans would throw cans at the opposing team. “When we knew, though, that the fans were throwing cans at New South Wales players, we felt pretty good,” he said. He also revealed what he was thinking about on the day he decided to retire.

1 week ago | 4bc.com.au | Peter Fegan

Energy transition to renewables to blame for rising energy costs Energy bills are set to rise across Australia, with the worst-affected areas to see their power increase by almost 10 per cent, largely due to an increase in the cost of productivity and the transition to renewable energy sources. Grattan Institute Energy and Climate Change Director Tony Wood joined Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast to discuss why. Mr Wood told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, “My view has been for a long time that this...

1 week ago | 4bc.com.au | Peter Fegan

Queensland’s Shark Control Program is about to get a historic shake-up with almost $90 million to be spent on new shark nets, more drumlines and expanded drone patrols across the state. However, the expansion has sparked serious backlash from many critics after a federal government-commissioned report found that the upgrades will breach national environmental protections.

2 weeks ago | 4bc.com.au | Peter Fegan

Breaking up or making up?

2 weeks ago | 4bc.com.au | Peter Fegan

There were several reports about the disbandment of Taskforce Guardian, with many questioning what is going to replace the incredibly successful unit. Since its inception in May 2023, the taskforce has conducted over 100 operations resulting in the charging of 2,093 juveniles with 6,167 offences and the diversion of 980 young individuals from the youth justice system.