Impacts of Raymond Park's Revamp - Olympics 2032
The Queensland Government proposes to build a full-sized athletics warm-up track in Brisbane’s Raymond Park for the 2032 Olympic Games.
The parkland located in Kangaroo Point is one of many locations in surrounding inner-city suburbs eyed for major infrastructure changes over the coming years. Why are the proposed plans for the parkland controversial, and what overall impact will the Olympics bring for Brisbane?
4ZZZ’s Toni Pankaluic spoke to Trina Massey, Greens Councillor for the Gabba Ward as well as local residents to find out more…
Kidney Health and Qld's New 'Big Red Kidney Bus'
In the last 20 years, Australians' kidney health has deeply declined, causing a doubling in demand for dialysis as well as kidney transplants.
Are you aware of your own kidney’s health or the impact that getting dialysis has on a person’s lifestyle?
4ZZZ’s Eliot Rifkin and Toni Pankaluic chatted with Dr Karen Dwyer, the Clinical Director of Kidney Health Australia about what kidneys are, kidney health and of a new ‘Big Red Kidney’ bus arriving in Queensland.
Vaccinating Crocodiles against West Nile Virus to save the crocodile industry
Queensland’s Far North is home to the saltwater crocodile and impressive apex predator in our ecosystem.
Almost wiped out by ‘human fear’ and hunting… after decades of conservation protection they are a success story in regaining their territory, however they again are threatened - this time by a virus.
4ZZZ’s Eliot Rifkin and Toni Pankaluic chatted with UQs Roy Hall a virologist who was on the crocodile vaccination team about strides in vaccinating our crocodiles from West Nile Virus to ensure the crocodile industry which is intertwined with indigenous livelihoods and economic development opportunities
Protecting Our Underwater Kelp Forests
Many of us are aware of human activity’s effects on rainforests or coral reefs, however… are you aware of another major threatened ecosystem - the Giant Kelp forests? Do you know where the kelp forests are or even what kelp is?
4ZZZ’s Eliot Rifkin chatted with Nur Arafeh Dalmau whoʻs part of an international team currently mapping our kelp forests and determining the best way to protect them.
Pelican and Seabird Rescue
Our Pelicans and Seabirds are magnificent. Their behaviour is part of the natural fabric to our marine habitat bringing nutrients and keeping the ecological balance. Unfortunately, many of our precious native birds who are otherwise healthy end up losing their life unnecessarily because of entanglements from fishing tackle, weed matting, disposal masks, socks and a variety of objects. Worse yet, some are even intentionally abused by humans.
Our local Pelican and Seabird Rescue specialise in rescuing injured native birds that can still fly.
Hammy Forrest president of the Pelican and Seabird Rescue joined 4ZZZ’s Eliot Rifkin back in 2018 to chat about their organisation, living with wildlife & tips on preserving their environments.
Accounting for Musicians and Artists
The ‘End of Financial Year’ is already upon us… it’s time to get your tax filing together. Are there any significant changes this year? As an artist or musician… are you best set up for your taxes as individuals or as a band?
4ZZZ’s Eliot Rifkin and Toni Pankaluic chatted with Chanelle Michael, the Director of Accounting & Business Services about about Accounting for Musicians and Artists as well as some changes for us audience folk.
Plight of the Greyhound
For decades, thousands of Greyhounds have been routinely bred, and discarded, every year here in Australia. Hmmm. discarded may mean… they are they killed? Can you actually do anything to help greyhounds? Perhaps so...
4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin and Toni Pankaluic chatted with Lisa White the Founder and President of ‘Friends of the Hound’ - as well as a rescuer.
Monitoring Wastewater for New Psychoactive Drugs
Wastewater has been monitored to track invasive ant species via eDNA, birth control residues and drug remnants…
Recently, a coordinated international study over the last 3 years has been conducted to monitor new psychoactive substances flying-under-the-radar used recreationally. AND… over a dozen new drugs have been discovered!
How is… or can this data be used?
4ZZZ’s Eliot Rifkin & Toni Pankaluic chatted with Dr Richard Bade from UQ's Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences about his study on monitoring wastewater for new psychoactive drugs and its implications.
Implications of the Qld Government Raising Rent
New legislation has been passed by the Queensland government putting a limit on the frequency that landlords can raise rent on tenants.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced a cap to rental price will increase to one per year as opposed to every six-months to combat rental price pressures. The limit will apply beginning from 1 July 2023 to new and existing tenants.
To understand what implications this legislation will have for those in the rental market, The Wire’s Toni Pankaluic spoke with Penny Carr (CEO of Tenants Queensland) as well as Lloyd Edge (Founder and Managing Director of Aus Property Professionals).
Breaking the Animal Communication Barrier Using AI
Ever wondered if animals could talk. We’ve all heard birds chirp away at each other and wondered just what are they are talking about. Or heard a dog bark or a cat meow and thought ‘Are they saying something’? Well it turns out they are! But you just didn’t understand.
4ZZZ reporter Anita Diamond spoke with Professor Karen Bakker of the University of British Columbia and a fellow at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Study on how scientists are using A.I to talk to animals.