4BC Brisbane

4BC is a radio station located in Brisbane, Queensland, broadcasting on the AM frequency of 1116kHz. As the sole commercial talkback station in Brisbane, it promotes itself with the tagline "News Talk 1116." The station operates from its facility in Cannon Hill, and its transmission tower can be found near the Gateway Motorway in Nudgee.

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#595801

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#20262

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'Furious': Pauline Hanson explains last minute change to preference coalition

3 days ago | 4bc.com.au | Bill McDonald

Yesterday, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson told The Australian her party would not reciprocate the Coalition’s decision to preference them second on their How To Vote cards. A mere 24 hours later, Newscorp now reports that Hanson has authorised the reprint of How to Vote cards in at least ten marginal electorates, including Peter Dutton’s seat of Dickson.
'It's the risk': Nicole Piastri shares fears as a F1 parent

4 days ago | 4bc.com.au | Bill McDonald

This morning, Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, taking the lead in the Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship. However, the win came after tight battles with current World Champion Max Verstappen. Nicole Piastri told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, “It’s just the risk, and it’s not so much Oscar, it’s people around him.”“He’s very cautious by nature, and he’s very calculated and clever in the way that he does everything.”“He took on Max at the first corner, which was a bit horrifying.
'We'll be suing': Clive Palmer responds to journalist's pocket dial claim

4 days ago | 4bc.com.au | Bill McDonald

Clive Palmer has found himself in hot water after allegedly pocket-dialing a journalist. A journalist contacted Mr Palmer for comment regarding a candidate for the Trumpet of Patriots. Mr Palmer told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, “None of that’s true, it’s just a lie.”“We’ll be suing that guy for his lies, it’s just rubbish,” Mr Palmer continued. Hear more highlights from Bill McDonald below: Image: Dan Peled/Getty Images
Domain's House Price Report reveals Brisbane prices take a tumble

1 week ago | 4bc.com.au | Sofie Formica

Brisbane’s property market has been unstable since the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Domain’s House Price Report for the March quarter has been released.
Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, April 17th, 2025

1 week ago | 4bc.com.au | Sofie Formica

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Albo's Medicare plan promises cheaper GP visits but it may not be that simple

1 week ago | 4bc.com.au | Sofie Formica

Anthony Albanese has announced an $8.5 billion Medicare plan so Australians will pay less for doctor’s appointments. However, there has been some pushback from GPs and medical professionals due to financial pressures.
Petition launched to introduce exclusion zones around Brisbane schools to curb vape sales

1 week ago | 4bc.com.au | Sofie Formica

Research published last year investigated the locations of vape stores in Western Australia and found that one-in-three was within 500 metres of a school. Member for Cooper Jonty Bush has started a petition calling on the Brisbane City Council to introduce exclusion zones around schools to prohibit the sale of vapes, tobacco, and e-cigarettes.
'There's a clear choice': Sussan Ley declares Coalition are 'underdogs' for election

1 week ago | 4bc.com.au | Luke Bradnam

‘There’s a clear choice’: Sussan Ley declares Coalition are ‘underdogs’ for election It’s only 18 days out from the federal election vote and the campaigning is well and truly heating up. Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley told Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast, “I’m meeting people, I’m talking to families, I’m talking to young people who have been locked out of the dream of home ownership, really excited to hear Peter Dutton say that he wanted to be a Prime Minister for home ownership.” “So...
Health Minister Tim Nicholls puts brakes on politician 'rubbernecking' in hospitals

1 week ago | 4bc.com.au | Sofie Formica

Last week, Health Minister Tim Nicholls restricted Opposition Health Minister Mark Bailey’s access to Queensland’s hospitals.
'A game changer': Queensland to include family and domestic violence in Child Safety reports

1 week ago | 4bc.com.au | Sofie Formica

In Australia, two in five children are exposed to domestic and family violence. As of this week, Queensland’s Child Safety reports will include domestic and family violence, and it will be represented by real-time data, which will be available to the Minister. Sofie Formica said on 4BC Afternoons, “I think this is going to be a game changer, and I think it will paint a grim picture, but hopefully shine a light on where that help is needed.”“It is not a problem that is going to go away overnight.