Feral cats' impact on our threatened native species
Pet cats are great companions, however are you aware free-range, stray and feral cats are responsible for billions of native animal deaths across Australia? Thatʻs right BILLIONS!
They're a big part of why Australia now holds the embarrassing title of having the worst modern mammalian extinction record of any country in the world.
So, what can we do to address and mitigate feline threats to our native wildlife?
Joining 4ZZZ's Eliot and Toni to chat about feral cats is Professor Sarah Legge a wildlife ecologist from Australian National University, who has carried out research on cat impacts and ways of reducing those impacts for many years.
Innovative stroke recovery research
Strokes affect most families at one point or another? Do you know what strokes are, how to recognise one in action or the current research being conducting?
Losing arm, hand, and language functions after a stroke affects 1 in 6 survivors three-months after a stroke and innovative new ways to help stroke survivors regain arm movement and learn to speak again is on the horizon.
Joining 4ZZZ's Eliot and Toni to chat about current stroke research is Kate Hayward of The Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health who is leading the new nation-wide trial.
An appreciation of historic Balmoral Cemetery
Are you aware of Brisbane’s early historic cemeteries? Perhaps you’re familiar with the well-known Toowong cemetery, however have you ever traipsed around Balmoral cemetery?
Joining Eliot Rifkin to chat about headstones, cemeteries as well as both their appreciation and upkeep is Jenny Pearsall, the Vice President of ‘Friends of Balmoral Cemetery’
Upgrades on Track for Queensland Rail
4ZZZ Journalist Samuel O'Brien investigates the new Smart Ticketing and Cross River Rail being rolled out in South East Queensland and what it means for customers and visitors.
Batteries - Everything you need to know - best use and disposal
Batteries have become more and more prevalent in our lives from small appliances and now our phones and even cars. Do you know how to best extend the life, make the most of and dispose of your batteries? Do you know why there are so many types?
Chatting with 4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin and Toni Pankaluic about everything you need to know about batteries is Dr Ruth Knibbe a Senior Lecturer from UQ’s School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering.
K’gari is returned to Butchulla people
You may have heard that Fraser Island has reverted back to its original name - K’gari last year, however did you know the Butchulla people have just received a land transfer of 22 hectares?
4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin chatted about the land transfer and how it empowers the Butchulla people in revitalising cultural practices with Chantel Van Wamelen General Manager for the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation.
Election 2022 Wrap Up
The Australian Federal Election for 2022 has wrapped up but who are the winners and losers? 4ZZZ journalist Samuel O'Brien along with the 4ZZZ Newsroom run through the events on election day in Brisbane as well as the significant changes in seats around the country.
Who are the Australian Progressives?
Janine Rees ran in the seat of Ryan during the 2022 federal election with the Australian Progressives party. The party is new, having run only in a few elections before this most recent one; however it has high hopes for expansion around the country. 4ZZZ journalist Samuel O’Brien spoke to Australian progressives interim Queensland president Edward Carroll during the election campaign about how the party works, what it stands for and their plans for the future.
Travelling abroad in 2022 & UQ Japanese encephalitis trial
Travelling abroad is becoming more open again… do you know how to navigate around all the various countries’ vaccination entry requirements? There may be requirements like malaria pills, how do you know that you can enter without a hitch?
Joining 4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin to chat about travelling abroad in 2022 is Dr Deb Mills, a travel doctor who is also involved in a new Japanese Encephalitis trial at UQ.
Road safety, new cameras and increased fines
You may have heard of the new traffic cameras detecting both seatbelt and smartphone usage, however are you aware of what IS a violation or the new penalties coming into effect in July. Pay heed or pay!
Andrew Mahon the General Manager from the Department of Transport and Main Roads chatted with 4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin and Toni Pankaluic about road safety and various aspects of road rules and fines.