Initially from Africa, coffee beans have been scattered all over the world for more than 600 years. Many of us are baristas and humanity has been preparing coffee in many ways: as drinks, candies, medicine, and in some ancient civilisations it was even used as money!

There are even Australian coffee growers, mostly in northern New South Wales and here in Queensland. In fact, the first Australian coffee was believed to have been planted at Kangaroo Point in Brisbane as early as 1832. Today Australian coffee consumption unfortunately only makes up around 1% of Australian coffee purchases.

Joining us is Bec Zentveld - coffee roastmistress from the Zentvelds - Byron Bay to discuss all things Coffee!

Midwives and nurses across NSW are striking in response to poor pay and unacceptable working conditions, this is 4ZZZ journalist Steph Felesina's conversation with Charmaine Murphy secretary of the Nurses and Midwives Association in Lismore. 

As rent prices continue to increase around the country, the greens are proposing a variety of solutions to increase affordability and access to housing. Last week, Griffith MP and Greens housing spokesperson Max Chandler-Mather proposed a two year rent freeze and caps on rent increases in federal parliament as one of many solutions to the issue. 4ZZZ journalist Indio Myles spoke to Mr Chandler-Mather about the proposal and what the federal government can do.

With the rising cost of living and wild weather events affecting produce numbers, It's becoming harder to eat healthy on a budget. In order to determine ways to stay healthy without spending too much money, 4ZZZ Journalist Harry Pedersen sat down with QUT health professor Danielle Gallegos. 

Last month was the annual Pacific Islands Forum when our neighbours to the East met. Do you know anything about this inter-government agency and what they talk about? Are Australia or New Zealand even members?

4ZZZʻs Eliot Rifkin and Toni Pankaluic chatted about the Pacific Islands Forum with Tess Newton-Cain an Associate Professor at Griffith Asia Institute who attended the Forum.

Most of us probably think we know what soil is and how to keep it healthy. But have we really dug deep into what goes on beneath the surface?

Let’s get our hands dirty learning about our soil and what is happening to it. Soil degradation - a dirty topic.

Joining 4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin & Toni Pankaluic is Anita Diamond our intrepid investigative reporter to discuss soil degradation and its regeneration with us.

4ZZZ journalist Stephanie Felesina spoke to the Queensland King of Avocado’s on the current oversupply of the popular fruit and how Australians can help prevent food waste.

Many of us have lost loved ones to breast cancer or are living with it right now ourselves.

Do you know what the early signs of breast cancer are in order to mitigate the disease? How do you best manage living with the disease for 30 years? …and what is on the horizon in terms of research?

4ZZZʻs Eliot Rifkin and Toni Pankaluic discussed breast cancer with Professor Elgene Lim a Breast Oncologist at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, and Lab head at the Garvan Institute

As people migrate from the South East of Australia into sunny Queensland and interest rates rise, many Queenslanders have found themselves facing enormous crowds at inspections and rising costs. While many people will find themselves running out of options, they aren’t alone, as a growing number of renters demand better. 4ZZZ journalist Mack Prentis spoke to SEQUR spokesperson Sam Adam about the issue.

Were any canines found with short-noses in the wild like French Bulldogs and Pugs or did they all look like wolves? How long does it take to create a new breed of pedigree dogs like a German Shepherd? Is there a dark side?

4ZZZ’s Eliot Rifkin and Toni Pankaluic chatted about the health dangers of pedigree dog inbreeding as well as things to consider about dog breeds when choosing a pet with Rachel Allavena a veterinarian and Deputy Head of University of Queensland’s School of Veterinary Science.