Australia ranks highly on many world rankings - like livability metrics and most of us feel lucky to be living here.

Our nature is wonderful, however sadly we also rank as one of the top in the ʻdeveloped world with the highest rate of deforestation'… Queensland bulldozes one tree every second!

The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia has released Australia’s first national scorecard.

4ZZZ's Eliot and Toni spoke with Vanessa Keogh, a conservation scientist from the World Wildlife Fund for Nature to discuss Australiaʻs first national 'Tree Scorecard'.

Do you know much about The Redlands shire to our south? Were you aware it was Brisbane’s food bowl and was covered with strawberry farms? What happened to all those strawberry farms and how many are left?

4ZZZ’s Eliot Rifkin & Toni Pankaluic chatted about Redland’s history and its recent strawberry farm past with Vicki Ward from Redlands Museum.

We all know it – video killed the radio star. But did it really? Radio is still very much alive, yes that’s right you’re listening to it! So why has radio endured and what is its purpose?

4ZZZ's intrepid reporter, Anita Diamond interviewed Dr Amanda Krause, who conducted a recent study looking at the purpose of radio and how it supports older adults' wellbeing.

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…

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.